Special Events

Come join your fellow Cougs at University Recreation's special events.  Click on any of the events below to expand the selection for more information. 

  • Sweat the Stress

    Sweat the Stress: April 28 to May 2

    Attend free fitness classes during finals week to help bust stress! Exercise (and fun!) are proven to aid concentration and memory. Find options in the Student Recreation Center, Chinook Student Center and online. Registration is required to participate in Sweat the Stress events, you can register below by selecting the class you'd like to join. 

    Not a UREC member? Purchase a day pass at the front desk or view membership options.

    If you enjoy these fitness classes, don't forget the Summer Session 1 Registration will open on April 1. 

    Register here! 
  • All Access Week (Summer)

    All Access Week: May 4-10

    Free Facility Access

    WSU students, faculty and staff can get free access to the Student Recreation Center and enjoy full access to everything offered. 

    Want to use more of our facilities? Check out our memberships, including summer options. Students not enrolled in undergrad summer classes must purchase a summer membership to maintain access.

    Free Fitness Classes 

    Try out fitness classes before you buy! University Recreation has many options, from aerobics and cardio to mindfulness and yoga.

    View the schedule below.
  • San Juan Islands Kayak Tour

    San Juan Islands Kayak Tour: June 4-8

    Join the ORC for an intermediate level, expedition style, 5-day sea kayak tour in Washington’s San Juan Islands. Advance your sea kayaking skills as you explore one of the most majestic and iconic locations in the Pacific Northwest. The San Juan Island archipelago ecosystem is populated by some of the most spectacular wildlife in the country. Each day we’ll adapt our pace and plans to navigate the tides and currents in the channels of the Salish Sea. With our camping equipment packed neatly into our boats, we’ll search for a new island (and campsite) to call home each night. 

    The Pre-Trip Meeting will be Wednesday 05/28 at 5:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Recreation Center and the Kayak Skills Pool Session will be Thursday 05/29 meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Recreation Center with Pool time going from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

    Trip Cost Includes:

    • sea kayaks
    • dry bags
    • wet suits and other boating gear
    • camping equipment transportation
    • ferry to San Juan Islands
    • campsite fees
    • trained adventure facilitators

    Food is not included.

    Register Now

    Contact

    Jonathan Stahl | jmstahl@wsu.edu.

    Cost

    • SRC/Chinook Members: $300
    • Non-Member: $600

    Enjoy UREC Member Pricing

    Student summer memberships $69 and up.

    Faculty/Staff summer memberships $78 and up.

    Level 4

    • Given the duration and dynamic marine environment involved in this expedition, this trip is rated level 4, and is reserved for intermediate level paddlers (participants with previous kayak touring experience). If you have never kayaked before, please consider joining the ORC for any of our beginner-friendly kayak tours and/or clinics. 
    • Good physical condition is required, specific experience is required, and technical proficiency is highly recommended.
    • We will be paddling on a massive body of water with conditions that can change quickly. As such, previous kayaking experience is required.
    • This trip requires that participants are in good physical condition and are able to paddle about 10-15 miles/day, hike, camp, and live in a cold weather environment for 5 consecutive days. If you have any questions, please consult your physician.
    • Participants must be able to demonstrate proficiency (after instruction and practice) in wet exits, re-entry, and boat-over-boat rescues at mandatory pool session/pre-trip meeting.

    Cancellation Policy: In order to minimize our environmental impact, maintain facilitator-to-participant ratios, meet permit criteria, and transportation logistics, ORC trips are often programmed for small groups (typically up to 6 participants with 2 facilitators). Late cancellations can seriously impact our ability to accommodate others and recover costs. • Cancellations made up until 4 weeks prior to the registration deadline will receive a full refund. • Cancellations made within 4 weeks of the registration deadline receive 50% refund. • Sorry, no refunds are given past the registration deadline. Participants may not be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs during an ORC activity. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted in WSU vehicles/vessels or at campsites (or other accommodations) at any time. Depending on the severity of infraction of rules and policies, a range of disciplinary actions may take place from a verbal warning to removal from activity, contacting local authorities, and the office of student conduct.

  • Cougar Classic
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    Cougar Classic

    Register by March 28

    Join University Recreation in our fourth annual power lifting competition: the Cougar Classic.  Show us your max effort on the BIG 3: Bench Press, Back Squat and Deadlift.  This is a raw power lifting meet in which a belt, chalk, and knee sleeves are permitted.  A singlet is not required, but feel free to wear one if you would like.  The competition will be based off relative strength using the Wilks Formula so there will be no weight divisions.  There will be divisions for male and female lifters.  

    Winners for each division (male/female) will earn the right to be titled “Strongest on the Palouse” and will be awarded a trophy.  Second and third place for each division will be awarded a medal.  Finally, the individual with the overall highest Wilks score will be awarded the Cougar Classic Championship Belt! 

    Saturday, March 29

    Noon-8:00 p.m.

    Chinook Student Center

    Register to Compete

  • Pull for Pride
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    Pull for Pride

    What is Pull for Pride?

    A deadlift party for seasoned lifters who want to attempt a PR and a workshop for folks who have never done a deadlift before and would like to try. Celebrate pride in the gym with our LGBTQIA+ UREC family and allies, decorations, giveaways, and good vibes for everyone. Free and open to all.

    Come at 4:30pm to warmup and/or participate in the workshop. Lifting begins at 5pm.

    A membership is required to participate. Non-members may join with the purchase of a $10 day pass.

    Register Here!

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