Events and Tournaments

OVERVIEW:  Get a taste for what each of our group fitness classes have to offer! Classes will run in 30 minute sessions; try one or try them all!

REGISTRATION:  NONE

TIME:  4 PM - 7:30 PM

LOCATION:  Fitness Center Multipurpose Studio Rooms

FEE:  FREE

Overview:  FREE Bowling Night is setup to give UWRF students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to bowl at St. Croix Lanes free of cost.  Participation is open to all on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Shoe rental and game fees are covered by Campus Recreation and St. Croix Lanes.  Some door prizes will be awarded as well as prizes from bowling related contests.

Location:  St. Croix Lanes in River Falls between 9:30pm-midnight. 

Registration:  Participants do not need to pre-register.  All participants must show UWRF ID at St. Croix Lanes to receive the discount.

OVERVIEW:  Join us for Partner Climb (hold hands while climbing) and Sweetheart Skate (heart themed open skate) on Thursday, February 14th.

REGISTRATION:  None

TIME AND LOCATION:

• Climbing - 6pm-9pm - Falcon Outdoor Adventures Climbing Wall
• Skating - 9pm-10:15pm - Hunt Arena

OVERVIEW:  Join the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Campus Recreation Department in celebrating the NIRSA National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day.  The Falcon Center will be home to many activities throughout the day including:

• Pull-Up Competition - Fitness Center Rig Area - All Day
• Open Bouldering - Climbing Wall - All Day
• Free-Throw Contest - Auxiliary Gym - 5pm-7pm
• Open Climbing - Climbing Wall - 6pm-9pm
• Group Fitness Classes - Multipurpose Rooms - Check Schedule

REGISTRATION:  None

TIME:  All Day

LOCATION:  Falcon Center

OVERVIEW:  Join us for our Disco Theme Skate night at the rink!

REGISTRATION:  None

TIME:  9pm-10:15pm

LOCATION:  Hunt Arena

OVERVIEW:  Join the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) Campus Recreation Department for the 2nd Annual Falcon Indoor Triathlon.  The Falcon Indoor Triathlon is hosted at the UWRF Falcon Center inside the Knowles Field House.

Heats of up to six participants will start at 8:00am.  Every 20 minutes, another heat will begin as participants move from one event to the next.  The total race time from start to finish for each participant is 60 minutes.  Participants do not need to be at the event prior to the start of their heat nor remain at the event after their heat has ended. 

Each participant will have a volunteer to help record the distance traveled within the allocated time.  Machines used will be the Matrix Rower and IC7 Bike.  Running will take place around the 200M indoor track.

• Row - 15 Minutes
• Transition from Rower to Bike - 5 Minutes
• Bike - 20 Minutes
• Transition from Bike to Track - 5 Minutes
• Run - 15 Minutes

REGISTRATION:  All registration for the Falcon Indoor Triathlon will take place online through the UWRF Campus Recreation website.  During registration, participants may select a prefered time-frame (8:00am-10:00am, 10:00am-12:00pm, or 12:00pm-2:00pm) and indicate up to three participants to be matched up with in the same heat.  Participants will be assigned to a heat within the prefered time-frame indicated during registration. 

Campus Recreation Staff will do our best to accommodate every request.  Final heat times and lane assignments will be made available and emailed to participants the week of the event.

TIME:  8:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION:  Knowles Field House inside the UWRF Falcon Center.

WEBSITE:  Click Here for more information.

OVERVIEW: In honor of the NCAA tournament starting up, we are hosting basketball related events in the Aux Gym! Join us for a skills challenge and 3-point contest.

REGISTRATION: NONE

TIME: 3:30-6:30pm

LOCATION: Aux Gym

FEE: FREE

OVERVIEW:  The annual UW-River Falls Off The Wall Competition is back to challenge climbers of all skill levels and offer up some sweet prizes! Officially a stop on the Wisconsin Indoor Climbing Series circuit!

REGISTRATION:  Online registration can be found here. On-site registration is available day of at the climbing wall.

TIME:  11am-3pm

LOCATION:  Falcon Outdoor Adventures Climbing Wall

FEE:  $30 for University of Wisconsin and University of Minneosta system students, $35 for community.

PRIZES:  Prizes will be raffled off after climbing has completed.

WEBSITE:  Click Here for more information.

OVERVIEW: Come participate in some of your favorite group fitness classes surrounded by multicolored disco lights and glow sticks! 

REGISTRATION: Register online here or on our app to reserve your spot

SCHEDULE: 

4-5pm Power HIIT (Small Studio)

5-6pm Dance Jam (Large Studio)

5:30-6:30 Cycling (Small Studio)

7-8pm Yoga (Medium Studio)

FEE: FREE

Overview:  FREE Bowling Night is setup to give UWRF students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to bowl at St. Croix Lanes free of cost.  Participation is open to all on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Shoe rental and game fees are covered by Campus Recreation and St. Croix Lanes.  Some door prizes will be awarded as well as prizes from bowling related contests.

Location:  St. Croix Lanes in River Falls between 9:30pm-midnight. 

Registration:  Participants do not need to pre-register.  All participants must show UWRF ID at St. Croix Lanes to receive the discount.

OVERVIEW:  The Intramural Disc Golf Tournament is setup to give UWRF students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to play in an organized tournament against like-minded individuals on campus.  Tournament play will consist of either a 9-hole or 18-hole score with prizes awarded to top finishers.

REGISTRATION:  Online registration is available through IMLeagues.  Participants may also show up at the course after 4pm to register for the event in-person.

TIME:  4pm-6pm

LOCATION:  The Disc Golf Tournament will take place at Hoffman Park in River Falls.  All scores must be reported by 6pm to the staff working at hole #1.

FEE:  FREE

ROSTER:  Disc Golf is a singles tournament.

INTRAMURAL RULES/HANDBOOK:  For a complete list of sport specific rules and intramural policies, please visit the Intramural Sports website.

OVERVIEW:  Intramural tournaments are setup to give UWRF students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to play in an organized event against like-minded individuals on campus.  Play consists of a guaranteed two contests.

REGISTRATION:  Online registration is available through IMLeagues.  Teams may also register in-person at the East Courts (near Crabtree Hall) between 9:30am-9:50am prior to the start of the tournament.

START TIME:  10am

LOCATION:  East Courts (near Crabtree Hall) - some contests may be moved to the West Courts (near Johnson Hall) based on total teams registered.

FEE:  FREE

ROSTER:  Volleyball is played with up to six players at one time.  Teams may start with as few as 2 players.  Sand Volleyball is an open tournament; however, at no point may there be more than one additional male on the court than female.  A team may have all female players, but may not have all male players.

INTRAMURAL RULES/HANDBOOK:  For a complete list of sport specific rules and intramural policies, please visit the Intramural Sports website.

OVERVIEW:  Intramural tournaments are setup to give UWRF students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to play in an organized event against like-minded individuals on campus.  Play consists of a guaranteed two contests.

REGISTRATION:  Online registration is available through IMLeagues.  Teams may also register in-person at the event between 3:30pm-3:45pm prior to the start of the tournament.

START TIME:  4pm

LOCATION:  Hathorn Mall (grass between Hathorn Hall and South Hall)

FEE:  FREE

ROSTER:  Bag Toss is listed as an open league meaning there are no restrictions on gender.  Teams must compete with two players.

INTRAMURAL RULES/HANDBOOK:  For a complete list of sport specific rules and intramural policies, please visit the Intramural Sports website.

OVERVIEW:  Join over 100 of your fellow students for a morning of outdoor yoga at the Amphitheatre.  All skill levels are welcome to this introductory class.  Some yoga mats will be provided, but please bring your own if you have one.

REGISTRATION:  NONE

TIME:  9am-10am

LOCATION:  UWRF Amphitheatre
*Rainsite at UWRF Falcon Center Auxiliary Gym

FEE:  FREE

OVERVIEW:  Falcon Outdoor Adventures (FOA) is going to set up a slackline between a few trees outside the University Center.  Stop by to try it out, have a few snacks, meet some new people, and ask questions about our Rental Center, Climbing Wall, and Trips program!

REGISTRATION:  None

START TIME:  The event will run from 11am - 1pm.

LOCATION:  University Center Mall

FEE:  FREE

OVERVIEW:  Attend RecFest at the Falcon Center on September 6th starting at 7pm to learn all about Campus Recreation programs offered to you.  Register for an Intramural Sport league/tournament or Falcon Outdoor Adventures trip, climb on the wall, join a Sport Club, or simply take a tour through the new Falcon Center to see Hunt Arena, Page Arena, Knowles Fieldhouse, Falcon Outdoor Adventures, Karges Auxiliary Gym, and the Fitness Center.  Go home with a FREE intramural or trip registration, blender bottle, t-shirt, drawstring bag, pen, or cell phone ID holder... as well as a few new friends and a base for years of fitness with UWRF Campus Recreation.

REGISTRATION:  NONE

TIME:  7pm-9pm

LOCATION:  Falcon Center

FEE:  FREE

OVERVIEW:  Intramural tournaments are setup to give UWRF students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to play in an organized event against like-minded individuals on campus.  Play consists of a guaranteed two contests.

REGISTRATION:  Online registration is available through IMLeagues.  Teams may also register in-person at the event between 3:30pm-3:45pm prior to the start of the tournament.

START TIME:  4pm

LOCATION:  Hathorn Mall (grass between Hathorn Hall and South Hall)

FEE:  FREE

ROSTER:  Bag Toss is listed as an open league meaning there are no restrictions on gender.  Teams must compete with two players.

INTRAMURAL RULES/HANDBOOK:  For a complete list of sport specific rules and intramural policies, please visit the Intramural Sports website.

OVERVIEW:  Intramural tournaments are setup to give UWRF students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to play in an organized event against like-minded individuals on campus.  Play consists of a guaranteed two contests.

REGISTRATION:  Online registration is available through IMLeagues.  Teams may also register in-person at the East Courts (near Crabtrree Hall) between 9:30am-9:50am prior to the start of the tournament.

START TIME:  10am

LOCATION:  East Courts (near Crabtree Hall) - some contests may be moved to the West Courts (near Johnson Hall) based on total teams registered.

FEE:  FREE

ROSTER:  Volleyball is played with up to six players at one time.  Teams may start with as few as 2 players.  Sand Volleyball is an open tournament; however, at no point may there be more than one additional male on the court than female.  A team may have all female players, but may not have all male players.

INTRAMURAL RULES/HANDBOOK:  For a complete list of sport specific rules and intramural policies, please visit the Intramural Sports website.

Overview:  FREE Bowling Night is set up to give UWRF students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to bowl at St. Croix Lanes free of cost.  Participation is open to all on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Shoe rental and game fees are covered by Campus Recreation and St. Croix Lanes.  Some door prizes will be awarded as well as prizes from bowling related contests.

Location:  St. Croix Lanes in River Falls between 9:30pm-midnight. 

Registration:  Participants do not need to pre-register.  All participants must show UWRF ID at St. Croix Lanes to receive the discount.

OVERVIEW:  The Intramural Disc Golf Tournament is setup to give UWRF students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to play in an organized tournament against like-minded individuals on campus.  Tournament play will consist of either a 9-hole or 18-hole score with prizes awarded to top finishers.

REGISTRATION:  Online registration is available through IMLeagues.  Participants may also show up at the course after 4pm to register for the event in-person.

TIME:  4pm-6pm

LOCATION:  The Disc Golf Tournament will take place at Hoffman Park in River Falls.  All scores must be reported by 6pm to the staff working at hole #1.

FEE:  FREE

ROSTER:  Disc Golf is a singles tournament.

INTRAMURAL RULES/HANDBOOK:  For a complete list of sport specific rules and intramural policies, please visit the Intramural Sports website.

OVERVIEW:  Climb at the Wall or enjoy a special Wednesday Night Open Skate in your Halloween costume!  Best costumes will win prizes.

REGISTRATION:  None

TIME:  6pm-9pm for Climbing, 7:15pm-8:30pm for Skating

LOCATION:  Falcon Center

FEE:  FREE

OVERVIEW:  The Intramural 3 v. 3 Basketball Tournament gives UWRF students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to play in an organized tournament against like-minded individuals on campus.  The tournament will consist of pool play followed by a single elimination playoff bracket for those teams who qualify.  Contests are played on a rolling schedule so each team should plan to be ready in the gym starting at 7pm.  Each team is guaranteed two contests.

REGISTRATION:  Registration is available online only through IMLeagues from October 15 @ 7am through November 19 @ 12pm.

START TIME:  7pm

LOCATION:  Karges Auxiliary Gym in Falcon Center

FEE:  $15

ROSTER:  Minimum of 3 participants.  Maximum of 5 participants.  Co-Rec teams must have one male and one female in the contest at all times.

INTRAMURAL RULES/HANDBOOK:  For a complete list of sport specific rules and intramural policies, please visit the Intramural Sports website.

OVERVIEW:  Join Student Involvement, Residence Life, and Campus Recreation as we host some FREE late night fun at the Falcon Center to begin wrapping up the semester.

• 7pm - Midnight - Trenchball (Dodgeball) Tournament with Campus Recreation @ Auxiliary Gym
• 9pm - Midnight - Crate Staking with Falcon Outdoor Adventures @ Knowles Field House
• 9pm - Midnight - Open Soccer with Campus Recreation @ Knowles Field House
• 9pm - Midnight - Open Skate with Residence Life @ Hunt Arena
• 9pm - Midnight - Open Recreation with Campus Recreation @ Fitness Center, Knowles, Page Arena
• 9:15pm - Midnight - "Blades of Glory" playing inside Hunt Arena on Video Board

REGISTRATION:  NONE

LOCATION:  Falcon Center

FEE:  FREE

Overview:  FREE Bowling Night is setup to give UWRF students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to bowl at St. Croix Lanes free of cost.  Participation is open to all on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Shoe rental and game fees are covered by Campus Recreation and St. Croix Lanes.  Some door prizes will be awarded as well as prizes from bowling related contests.

Location:  St. Croix Lanes in River Falls between 9:30pm-midnight. 

Registration:  Participants do not need to pre-register.  All participants must show UWRF ID at St. Croix Lanes to receive the discount.

OVERVIEW:  The Falcon Barbell Club is hosting a Bench Press Competition as a fundraiser to help send athletes to the USAPL Collegiate National Championships in Columbus, Ohio. Competitors of this bench press competition will have 3 attempts of 1 rep to bench press as much weight as they can.  The best lift will count as your score for the event.  Lifters will be put into weight classes so they are competing with other people of the same size.

FEE:  $5 Student (UWRF or High School), $10 for Community

REGISTRATION:  recreation.uwrf.edu

DATE:  TBD

TIME:  10am-2pm

LOCATION:  Falcon Center Auxiliary Gym

RULES:  Each bench press will be judged by 3 judges sitting around the platform, and they will determine if your bench is “good” or not according to the following criteria:

• Bench Press movement will start when the head judge gives a “start” command
• Elbows must start in a locked position at the beginning of the attempt
• Feet stay in contact with the ground
• Shoulders and butt stay in contact with the bench
• Bar must touch and come to a brief stop on the chest of the lifter
• Elbows must end in a locked position at the completion of the attempt
• Once elbows are locked, the judge will give a “rack” command meaning the barbell maybe racked to end the attempt
• All movement of the bar must be done in a controlled manner

Rules and Safety Meeting at 10am with lifting to start immediately after. Winners of each weight class will be announced after all benching has been completed.