25 Years of the Student Recreation Center
University Recreation is celebrating 25 years of the Student Recreation Center on the WSU Pullman campus! Before 2001, UREC was located in the CUB and known as "Activities and Recreation Sports." We're looking back at a rich history of Cougs being active over the last 25 years, and beyond.
Watch the throwback video from the SRC's 10th anniversary.
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Special Events
SRC Birthday Party
Join UREC on Thursday, January 15 for an SRC birthday bash! Like every great birthday party, we'll have goodie bags, and of course, cake. Share your story of what the SRC means to you and help us kick off our 25 year anniversary celebration.
$25 January Membership
We want to share the SRC and everything it has to offer! In recognition of our 25th anniversary, for the month of January, enjoy an SRC membership for $25.
"25" Challenges
Each month, we'll have wellness challenges to recognize different areas in UREC. Follow UREC on social media to stay up on the latest challenges and prizes.
Welcome Home Event
Join us on September 19, 2026, for our big event. We'll welcome back past students and staff and celebrate all of the Cougs who have made the Student Recreation Center special over the last 25 years.
SRC History
The Fieldhouse Annex is built and is the first student-funded recreation center on campus.
The idea for the Student Recreation Center first surfaced as a student priority in spring 1996, when ASWSU President-Elect Matt Caires introduced the concept to WSU students and administrators. Later that fall, at Caires’s request, President Sam Smith convened a task force to evaluate the feasibility of such a facility.
The Student Recreation Facility Task Force partnered with Brailsford and Dunlavey to assess feasibility, conduct surveys, and gather student input, which showed strong support for a recreation center funded by a $100 per semester fee. Following a successful campus referendum and Board of Regents approval in 1997, planning began immediately, leading to the formation of the University Recreation Board of Directors to oversee policies and ensure inclusive programming.
The Student Recreation Center opened on January 16, 2001. It was a $39 million, 160,000-square-foot facility on North Fairway Drive, will feature a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor track, multiple courts, pools, wellness spaces, and areas for socializing and dining.
The UREC advisory board is founded, ensuring student oversight in decision-making.
An outdoor basketball court and sand volleyball court are added behind the SRC, fondly known as the "SRC Backyard."
The challenge course is added behind the SRC.
SRC celebrates its five millionth user.
SRC celebrates its ten millionth user.