Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center
Phone: (307) 766-5586
Website: www.uwyo.edu/Rec
Our mission is to promote a holistic approach to a healthy campus through quality recreation and wellness programs and facilities. Our programs, which include the Wellness Center, Open Recreation, Intramural Sports, Club Sports, and the Outdoor Program, offer a broad range of coordinated activities for individuals and groups that promote health awareness, a sense of community and a lifelong appreciation for wellness and recreational activities. Supporting the value of student development, our programs strive to offer opportunities to students to develop leadership skills and promote responsibility while maintaining a balance between personal, professional, and academic pursuits.
Wellness Center
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, First Floor
Phone: (307) 766-9355
The Wellness Center offers health promotion and educational services to students and the broader campus community, taking a holistic approach to well-being. The staff at the Wellness Center are dedicated to supporting students across various dimensions of wellness. Available services and programs include Mental Health First Aid Courses, massage chairs, athletic training for students, a RelaxSpace Wellness Pod, Zen Den, drop-in meditation, and other weekly educational workshops. Located in the southwest corner of Half Acre in the “free zone,” the Wellness Center is accessible to both students and other University community members with or without a Campus Recreation membership. While membership or student status is required to utilize some Wellness Center services, many are free to the entire university community. Visit the Wellness Center to explore programs and services designed to enhance your overall wellness.
Open Recreation
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, First Floor
Phone: (307) 766-5586
The state-of-the-art Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center serves as the main hub for Open Recreation on campus. The UW campus community can enjoy a wide variety of amenities, including cardio and weight training equipment, an indoor track, climbing wall and bouldering area, a golf simulator, and indoor courts for racquetball, basketball, volleyball, and badminton. Additionally, a new functional fitness space with a turf field is available. More than 40 Group Fitness classes are offered free of charge each week to all members. Corbett Pool hosts lap swim, water aerobics, and water-based fitness classes. Stop by Half Acre to check out what we offer-we strive to have something for everyone!
Intramural Sports
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, Second Floor
Phone: (307) 766-4175
UW’s Intramural Sports Program offers organized individual and team competitive sport events in men’s, women’s, and co- recreational leagues. Students and employees can participate in organized recreation-level sport competition in approximately 30 activities per semester such as flag football, soccer, inner-tube water polo, wrestling, badminton, basketball, volleyball, or table tennis. Information is available from the Rec Sports Office or on the Campus Recreation website. Intramural competition is structured for various skill levels, ranging from competitive to recreational. Come alone or with a group to sign up for a fun time!
Club Sports
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, Second Floor
Phone: (307) 766-4175
The Club Sports program provides an opportunity for UW students to participate in competitive sport contests with opposing intercollegiate clubs. Club Sports are organized and directed by their members under the supervision of Rec Sports Coordinators. Emphasis is placed on student leadership and involvement. Active club sports include: baseball, cycling, equestrian, Esports, fencing, men’s hockey, men’s lacrosse, men’s rugby, men’s soccer, racquetball, shotgun sports, tennis, triathlon, women’s basketball, women’s hockey, women’s rugby, women’s soccer, women’s softball, and women’s volleyball. Visit our website or stop by the Recreational Sports office for more information on our club teams.
Outdoor Programs
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, First Floor
Phone: (307) 766-2402
The Outdoor Program (OP) offers safe and affordable outdoor activities and services to the UW community. These activities include day and weekend trips to local destinations, as well as extended trips to unique locations. The OP hosts clinics, guest speakers, presentations, and other educational programs. With options for all skill levels, some of our activities include backcountry skiing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, hiking, camping, and rock climbing. The OP also offers a wide range of rental equipment at affordable rates. The OP staff are eager to introduce the UW community to the exciting adventures that the beautiful outdoors of Wyoming and beyond have to offer. For more details on OP activities and services, visit the office or check out our website.
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