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Recreational Services

Recreational Services

The Department of Recreational Services contributes to the academic mission of the University and enhances the quality of campus life by providing a student-centered environment and experiential opportunities which foster healthy, active lifestyles through involvement in and/or use of recreational facilities, programs and services. Supporting the values of student success, our program strives to promote integrity, responsibility and leadership skills while maintaining a balance between physical, emotional & social growth of individuals.

"Recreation plays a vital role in learning and development."

Our comprehensive program offerings include informal recreation, intramural sports, fitness and wellness, aquatics, club sports and sailing opportunities. Our professional staff is committed to expanding and developing quality programs, services and recreational facilities to meet the needs for all members of a diverse university community which will help engage students to inspire, develop and enjoy lifelong patterns of wellness and fitness activities.

Whatever your interests may be - we encourage you to take full advantage of the choices we have to offer.

 

Our Values

We are student-centered and we value:

  • Student Welfare
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Collaboration
  • Customer Service and Accessibility
  • Quality and Diverse Programs & Services
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Health/ Well-being through Participation
  • Participation in Sports for everyone regardless of ability
  • Teaching and Learning

 

 

Your feedback about the Tootell Aquatic Center

is wanted! 

Whether you currently participating in our programs, use our facilities or haven't been with us for a while, we would like to hear from you! 

Also at the end of this 5 minute survey you can enter your email address for the chance to win a $25 account credit.  Please respond by Wednesday, February 8th.

Click on the link below to access the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YTK3RL6

We thank you for your time and honest responses. 

   

New Fitness Center Policies:

  • Beginning Monday, January 23rd, the Fitness & Wellness staff will no longer hold onto URI Student or Rec Pass I.D.'s. After membership validation, please make sure the Fitness Center monitor returns your I.D. prior to your workout
  • Beginning Monday, January 30th, full t-shirts are required for all patrons using the Mackal Fitness Center.  No cut-offs or tank tops will be allowed due to personal hygiene and health issues.

 

Session 3 Learn to Swim:

Monday, January 23rd - Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

Online Member registration:  Friday, January 13th

In-person Member registration:  Tuesday, January 17th

Open Registration:  Saturday, January 21st from

       9:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Kana Lobby. 

 

WEEKEND HOME SPORTING EVENTS:

  • Ice Hockey - Men's

The Mackal Basketball Courts and Indoor Track IS NOW OPEN!

Come check it out!!!

Mackal Group Exercise


Come check out our group x schedule and see what we have to offer you to get into shape!

 

 

Register for Spring Intramural Sports:  Basketball; Indoor Soccer and Ice Hockey

 

 

The Value of Recreational Sports in Higher Education

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 


 

CURRENT SCHEDULES

Weekly Schedule

Open Rec Schedule of each activity area.

Tootell Aquatic Center Pool Schedule

January 23rd - April 30th, 2012

(Includes Pool Closure dates due to Holidays; Intercollegiate events, etc.)

Tootell Aquatic Center Revised Pool Schedule

December 11th, 2011 - January 22nd, 2012

(Includes Pool Closure dates due to Holidays; Intercollegiate events, etc.)

Mackal Group Exercise FREE WEEK Schedule

January 23rd - 28th, 2012

Mackal Group Exercise Schedule

January 29th - May 4th, 2012

Learn to Swim Schedule

Recreational Services Brochure (PDF)

Revised Facility Hours & Shutdown Dates

 

Links

Student Affairs

Athletics gorhody.com

National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)

The American Red Cross

RI Chapter

 

ON-LINE REGISTRATION

 

 

More

Rec Services Photo Gallery

Student Programming Office (SPO) Monthly Calendar

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!

Recreational Services Brochure

Tootell Aquatic Brochure

FAQ