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Special Events

UConn Recreation seeks to provide a wide range of events that highlight collaboration and promote tradition building. We are proud to partner with numerous campus departments to implement innovative and meaningful opportunities for students to grow individually while building our campus community.

Spring 2023 Events      Annual Events Listing

Spring 2023 Events

Reel Rock Film Tour

Reel Rock 17 Film Tour

Sunday, April 2 | Doors 3:30pm
Location: SRC Husky Suite

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Road Dogs | Race Day

Middletown 6.2-Mile Road Race
Sunday, April 2

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DOGA

Friday, April 28 | 12:00pm
Location: Student Recreation Center

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OOzeball

Saturday, April 22
Location: North Campus Fields

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Sunset Yoga

Friday September 2nd  6:30pm
Horsebarn Hill
See Website for Details!

OOZEBALL
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Rock Wars Bouldering Competition

Results
Date: 2/26/22
Location: Climbing Center

Canoe Battleship

Date: 4/3/22
Location: Aquatic Center

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DOGA

Date: 4/29
Location: MAC Court

No Man's Land Film Festival

Sunday, October 30
Doors Open: 6:30pm
Screening Begins: 7:00pm
Location:
Student Union Theater

 

DOGA Dog Yoga with Tildy & Carson

FRI DEC 3

DOGA - Dog Yoga with Tildy & Carson

Location: 3rd floor MAC Courts
Time:
12:00pm-12:45pm
Registration opens MON 11/29 @12pm

Register with MyRec

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SAT NOV 6

Bouldering Competition

Location: Climbing Center
AM Heat:
9:00-11:30am
PM Heat: 12:00-2:30pm
Cost: $10

View Bouldering Comp Results

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No Man's Land Film Festival

Date: October 17, 2021
Location: Student Union Theatre
Time: 6:50pm doors open; 7:00pm showtime
Cost:
FREE for UConn Students

ZumbaTHON

ZumbaTHON

Date: Sunday, September 26, 2021
Time: 1:00 - 3:00PM
Location: Sherman Turf Athletic Field (If it rains: Fieldhouse (with masks)
Description: ZumbaTHON 2021 will be our first ever ZumbaTHON outdoors in the fall! Join us for a fun day while supporting the children and families at Connecticut Children's! Zumba will be taught by licensed UConn Rec instructors; we'll have giveaways, tables, refreshments, and more!
Registration: Donate $5 before the event, or $8 at the event. All registration fees go back to individual Donor Drives!

Sunset Yoga

Sunset Yoga

Date: Friday, September 3, 2021
Time: 6:30PM
Description: We celebrate the start of another school year with this annual UConn Bucket List event:  Horsebarn Hill Sunset Yoga. We hope you enjoy this scenic and relaxing way to finish the first week of classes. Namaste.

Indoor Triathlon

Indoor Triathlon [Completed]

Date: Saturday, March 27, 2021
Time: 8:00AM
Description: UConn Rec presents Indoor Triathlon! Participants are allowed to compete in this triathlon individually or as a team of 3. The event consists of a 500 yard pool swim -> 8 mile stationary bike -> 2 mile treadmill run. Indoor Triathlon is open to anyone with UConn Rec access. All finishers will receive a participation t-shirt, sweat towel, and a water bottle! More prizes for the top finishers!

Emma Yoga

Climb 2020′ Challenge

Dates: November 2 - 8, 2020
Details: Can you climb 2020 feet in one week? Take our challenge at the UConn Climbing Center! All new climbers must register for, attend, and complete a 15 minute Basic Climbing Center Orientation prior to participating.
Prizes!: Participants receive a "Get Over 2020" T-Shirt for all who climb 2020 feet!

All events register online with RecRegistration.

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THURS - MON

From Oct 27-31, enjoy the *GLOW-IN-DARK* editions of favorite group fitness classes - yoga, spin, & more

Click here to register.

SUNDAY 5:00pm

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MONDAY OCT 31

4:00pm-10:00pm

Join us in the Climbing Center for a Costume Climb! Prizes for the top 10 costumed climbers that show up between 4:00-8:00pm

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MONDAY OCT 31

On Halloween Day, UConn Rec staff are invited to participated in our annual Staff Costume Contest!

All the SpOokY details to come!

 

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MONDAY OCT 31

Trick-or-Treat at the Rec

Stop by the Rec Center at the North Entrance (near School of Business) between 12:00-4:00pm to
Trick-or-Treat!

 

OCTOBER 27-31

Annual Events

Bubble Soccer

Sometimes the best offense is a good defense! The rules are the same as normal soccer…except all players are in giant inflatable bubble suits trying to knock down their opponents. Bubble Soccer is a popular 4 on 4 tournament played in the Shenkman Football facility the Friday night of Spring weekend.  

Huskies Forever 5K

UConn Recreation and UConn Alumni team up to host the annual Homecoming 5K event during Huskies Forever Weekend. All are welcome to participate in this closed road, certified, and chip timed 5K that takes runners, joggers, and walkers through the heart of UConn’s campus. For future Huskies there is also a Lil’ Huskies Kids K that takes place on the Sherman Track. All participants receive medals, t-shirts, goodie bags and an awesome post-race buffet breakfast!

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Road Dogs

UConn Rec Road Dogs is a community of runners that will get you ready to meet your race day goals. Whether you are new to running and looking to tackle your first long distance race or you are a seasoned runner, our group will offer something to benefit all levels and abilities. Fun, camaraderie, and motivation will always be our focus. Students, Staff, Faculty, Alumni, & Community are all welcome to participate!

No Man's Land Film Festival

Set your sights on adventure as UConn Rec’s Outdoor team hosts a screening of the No Man's Land Film Festival - the premier all-women adventure film festival based out of Denver, Colorado. This event is in celebration of the powerful women and gender nonconforming athletic communities that are leading change! 

  • No Man's Land Film Festival 2022 - UConn REC

Sunset Yoga

We celebrate the start of every school year with this annual UConn Bucket List event:  Horsebarn Hill Sunset Yoga. Come and enjoy this scenic and relaxing way to finish the first week of classes. All skill levels are welcome! Namaste.

  • Photo Credit: Milton Levin / UConn Rec
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ZumbaTHON

Traditionally held the weekend prior to HuskyTHON, UConn Rec’s team of ZUMBA instructors takes over the Field House with fun and fitness to kick off HuskyTHON week. This 4-hour, non-stop dance party is sure to get your heart pumping for a great cause!

Canoe Battleship

Six Canoes Enter…Only One Finishes Floating!  It’s a wild, crazy, wet week in the UConn Rec Pool as crews of four try to sink each other’s battleship. Armed with Buckets, Shields, and Water Cannons each team will do what it takes to stay afloat or be sent to Davy Jones’ Locker.

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Glow Up the Night 5K

Ready, Set, Glow! It is an annual tradition to kickoff Spring Weekend in style on this closed road, certified, and chip timed 5K that takes place just after sunset. This nighttime event takes runners dressed in neon, glow necklaces/glow bracelets, and glow sticks around campus and back to our post-race party on Fairfield Way. All participants receive medals, t-shirts, goodie bags, and items that glow in the dark!

 

OOzeball

UConn Student Alumni Association, UConn Rec and UConn Alumni team up each year to host this annual Spring Weekend mud volleyball tournament on the fields behind North Campus. OOzeball has been a celebrated tradition for 40 years at UConn and was previously chosen by Sports Illustrated as the “Best Mud Volleyball” in the country. This all day tourney is a Bucket List event for UConn Students and is on everyone’s “Must Do” list before graduation!  

 

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