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.
Outdoor Photo Contest
Deadline November 15
Show us your skills as you capture the beauty of the outdoors! The Outdoor Photo Contest and Exhibit is an annual event sponsored by WSU’s Outdoor Recreation Center and Student Entertainment Board. This contest is open to any amateur photographers.
Categories
- Landscape
- Action-Adventure
- Wildlife/Still-Life
- Cultural
- Go Cougs!
Submissions will be accepted September 15 through November 15 (Images submitted before or after the posted dates will not be accepted). No more than four total submissions per participant. JPEG files only please. Include image title and category for each submission.
Judging will be done by LandEscapes magazine staff prior to winter break. The top five in each category including the overall winner will be printed and displayed in the CUB Gallery from mid-February through spring break of 2026.
All submissions can be emailed to matt.wagner@wsu.edu
Lori G - Scotchmans Peak Hiking - Wildlife Still Life
Hannah Te - lady at tianzifang - Cultural
Ruiting Wang - Bayanbulak Grassland Sunset - Landscape
Sweat the Stress
Sweat the Stress: December 8 to 12
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 and Chinook Student Center. 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 to sign up for Spring Session 1 Fitness Classes! You can find the class list here.
Monday, December 8
| Class | Time | Room |
| Sunrise Spin | 6:10 to 7:00 a.m. | SRC 252 |
| Women on Weights | 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. | Chinook B40 |
| Pilates | 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Les Mills BODYPUMP | Noon to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Pink Gloves Boxing | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Pilates | 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| K-POP | 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. | SRC 245 |
| Pilates | 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Pole Fit Intermediate | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Stephenson 101A |
| Taekwondo | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SRC 256 |
| Spin and Core | 6:10 to 7:10 p.m. | SRC 252 |
Tuesday, December 9
| Class | Time | Room |
| HIIT Spin | 7:10 to 7:45 a.m. | SRC 252 |
| Intro to Yoga | 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. | SRC 256 |
| HIIT Pilates | 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Yoga Fusion | 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Pilates | 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Pilates | 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Les Mills BODYPUMP | 5:10 to 6:10 p.m. | SRC 256 |
| Ballet | 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| CougFit | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| CougCycle | 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. | SRC 252 |
| Intro to Exercise | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SRC Lobby |
| Aqua Aerobics | 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. | SRC Pool |
| Intro to Pole Fit | 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. | Stephenson 101A |
Wednesday, December 10
| Class | Time | Room |
| Sunrise Spin | 6:10 to 7:00 a.m. | SRC 252 |
| Women on Weights | 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. | Chinook B40 |
| Pilates Express | 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. | SRC 245 |
| Pilates | 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Les Mills BODYPUMP | Noon to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Contemporary/Lyrical Dance | 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. | Chinook 20 |
| K-POP | 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. | SRC 245 |
| Pilates | 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Pilates | 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. | Stephenson 101D |
| Spin and Core | 6:10 to 7:10 p.m. | SRC 252 |
| Barre | 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Pole Fit Intermediate | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Stephenson 101A |
Thursday, December 11
| Class | Time | Room |
| HIIT Spin | 7:10 to 7:45 a.m. | SRC 252 |
| Intro to Yoga | 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. | SRC 256 |
| Yoga Fusion | 12:05 to 1:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| SOULKickboxing | 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. | Chinook 30 |
| CougFit | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| CougCycle | 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. | SRC 252 |
| Intro to Exercise & the Gym | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SRC Lobby |
| Intro to Pole Fit | 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. | Stephenson 101A |
Friday, December 12
| Class | Time | Room |
| Sunrise Spin | 6:10 to 7:00 a.m. | SRC 252 |
| Les Mills BODYPUMP | Noon to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Pole Fit Intermediate | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Stephenson 101A |
| K-POP | 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. | SRC 245 |
All Access Week (Spring)
Free Fitness Classes and Events: January 11-17
Start out spring semester by sampling UREC activities for free! WSU community members get free access to facilities and can participate in fitness classes, activities, and more!
Find the schedule for classes and activities below or view the full events calendar.
Walk in or register to secure your spot, All Access Week classes are on a first come, first serve basis.
Schedule
Monday, January 12
| Class | Time | Location |
| Sunrise Spin | 6:10 to 7:00 a.m. | SRC 252 |
| Pilates | 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Les Mills BODYPUMP | 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook 30 |
| CougFit | 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| Hot Core Yoga | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Contemporary/Lyrical Dance | 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. | Chinook 20 |
| Warm Pilates | 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| KPop Dance | 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. | SRC 245 |
| SOULKickboxing | 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Pole Fit Choreography | 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. | SFC 101A |
| CougFit | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| Spin and Core | 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. | SRC 252 |
| Barre | 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Taekwondo | 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. | SRC 256 |
| Pole Fit Intermediate | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SFC 101A |
| Pole Fit Beginner | 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. | SFC 101A |
| CougCycle | 7:15 to 8:00 p.m. | SRC 252 |
| Pink Gloves Boxing | 7:40 to 8:40 p.m. | SRC 256 |
Tuesday, January 13
| Class | Time | Location |
| Sunrise Pilates | 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. | Chinook 22 |
| HIIT Spin | 7:10 to 7:45 a.m. | SRC 252 |
| HIIT Pilates | 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Pilates | 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Yoga Fusion | 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| CougFit | 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| Pilates Strength | 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | SFC 101D |
| Barre | 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. | SRC 256 |
| Hot Pilates | 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Les Mills BODYPUMP | 5:10 to 6:10 p.m. | SRC 256 |
| Core Yoga | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | SRC 245 |
| CougFit | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| CougCycle | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SRC 252 |
| Intro to Exercise & the Gym | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SRC Lobby |
| Pink Gloves Boxing | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SRC 256 |
| Pole Fit Beginner | 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | SFC 101A |
Wednesday, January 14
| Class | Time | Location |
| Sunrise Spin | 6:10 to 7:00 a.m. | SRC 252 |
| Pilates | 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Les Mills BODYPUMP | 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook 30 |
| CougFit | 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| Hot Core Yoga | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Contemporary/Lyrical Dance | 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. | Chinook 20 |
| Warm Pilates | 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| KPop Dance | 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. | SRC 245 |
| SOULKickboxing | 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Pole Fit Choreography | 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. | SFC 101A |
| Spin and Core | 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. | SRC 252 |
| Belay Clinic | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Climbing Wall |
| Barre | 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Taekwondo | 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. | SRC 256 |
| CougFit | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| Pole Fit Intermediate | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SFC 101A |
| Pole Fit Beginner | 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. | SFC 101A |
| CougCycle | 7:15 to 8:00 p.m. | SRC 252 |
| Pink Gloves Boxing | 7:40 to 8:40 p.m. | SRC 256 |
Thursday, January 15
| Class | Time | Location |
| Sunrise Pilates | 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. | Chinook 22 |
| HIIT Spin | 7:10 to 7:45 a.m. | SRC 252 |
| HIIT Pilates | 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Pilates | 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. | Chinook 30 |
| Lunchtime Cross Country Ski | Noon to 1:00 p.m. | ORC Lobby |
| Yoga Fusion | 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| CougFit | 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| Pilates Strength | 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | SFC 101D |
| Barre | 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. | SRC 256 |
| Hot Pilates | 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. | Chinook 22 |
| Les Mills BODYPUMP | 5:10 to 6:10 p.m. | SRC 256 |
| K-Pop Dance | 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. | SRC 245 |
| CougFit | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| Core Yoga | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | SRC 245 |
| Belay Clinic | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Climbing Wall |
| CougCycle | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SRC 252 |
| Pink Gloves Boxing | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SFC 101A |
| Intro to Exercise & The Gym | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SRC Lobby |
| Pole Fit Beginner | 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | SFC 101A |
Friday, January 16
| Class | Time | Location |
| Sunrise Spin | 6:10 to 7:00 a.m. | SRC 252 |
| CougFit | 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| Les Mills BODYPUMP | 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. | Chinook 30 |
| CougFit | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Chinook B40 |
| Belay Clinic | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Climbing Wall |
| Pole Fit Intermediate | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | SFC 101A |
Saturday, January 17
| Class | Time | Location |
| Pilates | 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. | SRC 245 |
| Les Mills BODYPUMP | 10:20 to 11:20 a.m. | SRC 256 |
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
January 27, 7:00 PM
CUB Auditorium
Presenting Partners Rab, Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
Brought to you by Washington State University Outdoor Recreation Center
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival highlights the many aspects of mountain culture throughout the world. The showing at WSU will be comprised of several films varying in lengths from two minutes to full-length feature film productions. The majority of films feature stunning cinematography of adventure-based activities such as skiing, climbing, kayaking, base jumping, mountain biking, and more, to highlight the nuances of civilization, and shed light on areas less traveled.
Purchase your tickets online by Sunday, January 25 at 11:55 p.m. for early bird pricing, $7/$15 (WSU students and UREC members/non-UREC member). After this time, tickets are $12/$20. Remaining tickets will be sold onsite beginning at 6:00pm.
The show starts at 7:00pm and theater doors open at 6:30pm. Please arrive at the CUB Auditorium at least 20 minutes prior to showtime to pick up your ticket. There will be no refunds for purchased tickets.
Contact
Jonathan Stahl | jmstahl@wsu.edu
Ticket Prices:
Early Bird: $7/$15 (UREC Member/Non-UREC Member).
Regular: $12/$20 (UREC Member/Non-UREC Member)
