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
    • Campus Up-Close

    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 submissions per participant.

    Contact for Questions:

    Matt Wagner| Coordinator, Outdoor Rental Center

    matt.wagner@wsu.edu

    Submit your Photos here!

    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: Dec 9-13

    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. No registration required!

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

    Schedule coming soon.

  • Outdoor Gear Sale
    Outdoor Gear Sale

    November 7th |  4:00-7:00 pm

    Outdoor Recreation Center

    The Outdoor Recreation Center and WSU Surplus will host a sale of some of the ORCs used outdoor rental and programming equipment to allow room for the new equipment we have coming in! Some of our featured items for sale will be snowboard equipment, cross country skis, tents, bike maintenance tools, as well as hard-shell and inflatable watercraft. We hope to see you there!

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    *This event is a sale only, NOT a swap.

    All items are sold in as-is condition.

    Contact

    Matt Wagner| Coordinator, Outdoor Rental Center

    matt.wagner@wsu.edu

  • Night of the Living Deadlift

    Night of the Living Deadlift: Tuesday, Oct. 29

    Stay alive as long as you can in this deadlift only competition. The bar will start at 95 lbs. and keep going until no on can lift it anymore. No restrictions on equipment or technique; straps, hitching, suits, sumo/conventional are all allowed. Personal records are celebrated and awarded along with best costume. 

    See rules below.

    Tuesday, 10/29
    5:00 - 7:30p.m.
    Chinook B40
    Free Entry, Up to 35 Participants

    Register by Oct. 28

    THE RULES

    1. This event is for the deadlift only.
    2. Lifters may select any number of attempts on the board.
    3. Each lifter must complete the required interval weights before moving on to heavier attempts. Required intervals are at 95, 135, 185, 225, 275, 315, 365, 405, 455, 495, 545, 585, 635+.
      1. Between the required intervals there are additional weights if a lifter wishes to attempt it or go for a specific personal record. These are not required to progress.
    4. Any attempt failed for technical reasons may be re-attempted one time. Lifter will have 1 minute to return to the platform for re-attempt.
    5. Lifters are eliminated for failing any attempt or waiving required intervals.
    6. Awards will be given to heaviest lift, any PRs, and a variety of secret awards to be given at the end. Stick around!
      1. In the event of a tie for heaviest lift, the lifter with the higher DOTS coefficient will be given the award.

    LIFT CRITERIA

    1. The bar will be loaded on the platform in a position parallel to the front of the platform. Platform will be free of any unnecessary equipment including deadlift jacks.
    2. A single spotter will be present for each attempt. The spotter will remain off the platform at the ready in case of a syncopal event or other that requires the rendering of aid.
    3. Lifter assumes a position facing the bar. Sumo or conventional stances are allowed.
    4. The attempt begins when the bar leaves the floor.
    5. The bar is pulled in an upward motion until the lifter is standing erect with knees locked and shoulders slightly behind the bar when viewed from the sagittal plane.
    6. Once lockout is attained and the bar is motionless, the bar is lowered under control with both hands back to the ground.
    7. No commands will be given. It is up to the lifter to ensure lockout is attained before lowering the bar.
    8. Hitching is allowed. Bar path going up-down-up on the way to lockout is not reason for disqualification.

    EQUIPMENT

    1. Allowed equipment: chalk, belt, straps, wraps, sleeves, and suits.
    2. Foot coverings are required. If you choose to lift without shoes, you must still be wearing socks.

    QUESTIONS

    1. Is there a cost for entry? Registration is free!
    2. What are the rules for equipment? Can I use straps? This is an “anything goes” event. You can use straps, sleeves, belts, suits, hitching, no shoes, whatever it takes!
    3. Will there be warm up space? There will be some bars nearby to warm up for deadlifts. Also keep in mind that you must complete the required intervals, so a majority of your warm-ups can be completed on the platform.
    4. Is this sanctioned? Nope! This is all just for fun.
    5. Are there prizes? Yes, we have a wide variety of prizes. Not just for the heaviest lift, but also for PRs and other secret awards. Stick around until the end!
    6. Do I have to do lift all of the intervals? You are only required to complete the required intervals to progress past that point. For example If you complete 135 lbs, you’re free to skip all the attempts until 185 lbs if you do not want them.
    7. Can I bring my friends? You must be registered to compete, and we will have a seating area for anyone who wants to watch.
    8. Am I strong enough to compete? This event is designed to celebrate all skill and strength levels. We just want to have fun!

    SCHEDULE

    1. Arrive a half hour before competition for weigh in, attempt selection, and to get familiar with the equipment.
    2. Be present for rules briefing 10 mins before competition.
    3. Competition starts on the hour with 95 lbs on the platform.
    4. Competition ends once the heaviest weight has been lifted.
    5. Awards and prizes given out after competition ends.

    Divisions 

    • Division A - 95lbs to 230lbs - 15lb increments
    • Division B - 245lbs to 425lbs - 20lb increments
    • Division C - 450lbs and up - 25lb increments
  • Faculty and Staff All Access Day

    Faculty and Staff All Access Day

    Monday, October 14 | All Day | Chinook or SRC

    Try our facilities or fitness classes for free!

    Bring your faculty or staff CougarCard to the Student Recreation Center or Chinook Student Center front desk to check in and enjoy all of our amenities on us for the day. 

    Not quite sure what we have to offer? Tour the facilities and learn about all of the programs and equipment you can enjoy with a UREC membership. If you would like to purchase a membership after your visit, check out our membership page or stop by the front desk at Chinook or the SRC to talk to our staff for more information.

  • Cougar Olympic

    Cougar Olympic

    Saturday, November 16

    Join us Saturday, November 16 for the first annual Cougar Olympic. An Olympic Weightlifting meet to test your maxes in the Snatch and Clean and Jerk for a chance to win the Olympic Champion belt! 

    • 1:30 - 5:00PM
    • Chinook B40
    • $25 entry fee for members | $50 entry fee for non members

    Limit 25 Participants.

    Register Here!

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