RecSports Welcome Hub

WELCOME TO THE FORTY ACRES!

We are so excited to connect with you! This page will serve as a hub for you to get started with your experience at RecSports.

Whether you are joining us with an established fitness routine or looking for more ways to add movement and recreation to your experience, we’ve got you covered!

Back to School with RecSports

Start your semester off at our two events designed to introduce you to all RecSport and the University has to offer.

Join us for

RECSPORTS WARM UP

A Longhorn Welcome Signature Event

Tuesday, August 2

Gregory Gym and Plaza

10:00am - 3:00pm

Enjoy some of the most popular programs on campus by participating in this exciting open house event guaranteed to get you moving!

Check out free fitness classes, enjoy indoor rock climbing, chair massages, learn how you can play and compete with RecSports, grab a free tshirt and more! We’ll also have exclusive activities just for you!

No experience is needed to participate. You can choose from a variety of FREE programs and activities. All you need is your UT student ID.

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Join the party!

PARTY ON THE PLAZA

Wednesday, September 1

Speedway Plaza & East Mall

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Party on the Plaza is the biggest back-to-school celebration on campus!

This year, the event will feature a student organization fair with 300+ student organizations, fitness classes, games, giveaways, live music, free food, and more.

In addition, you can compete in the annual Scholarship Shootout for a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship.

Stay tuned for more details to come!

FIND YOUR HOME BASE

Access is just a scan away.

Any time you are enrolled in classes at UT, access to seven RecSports facilities is included in your tuition. Choose from three indoor facilities, five pools, and 40 acres of outdoor recreation spaces.

Just use your UT ID card or My RecSports QR code for access.

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Play

for fun, with friends, to COMPETE

drop In Any time

You can always drop in at any RecSports facility to play your favorite indoor and outdoor sports.

Badminton
Basketball
Dance
Dodgeball
Flag Football
Handball
Kickball
Pickleball
Racquetball
Running

Soccer
Spikeball
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis

Ultimate
Volleyball (Indoor & Sand)
Wallyball
Weight Training

You can check out sports equipment at the front desk of every facility at no additional cost.

Intramural sports

Play and compete against other Longhorns through Intramural Sports. The program provides competitive and recreational sport leagues, tournaments and special events for all students, regardless of skill level.

Register a team to play your favorite sports in the quest for the most famed trophy there is on the Forty Acres: the Intramural Champion t-shirt.

If you don't have a team to play with, RecSports is here to help with that! You can sign up as a Free Agent to get matched with teams needing additional players.

You can play in a league and work as an official, too! RecSports hires hundreds of student officials for team sport leagues each semester.

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sport clubs

Compete against other colleges and universities when you join one of 40+ Sport Clubs.

These sponsored student organizations range from individual/dual to team sports, water activities to martial arts. Some clubs hold tryouts for their travel team, while others are more recreational in nature.

FIND A CLUB

MOVE

With a group. with a trainer. on your own.

TEXERCISE

Join us in our studios for 100+ group exercise

classes each week, including cycling, F45

Training, yoga, Zumba, Total Body Conditioning, and more.

All classes are led by certified fitness instructors, open to all skill levels, and all necessary equipment is provided.

Get unlimited access to classes with a TeXercise Pass.

Want to give TeXercise a try?

Claim your three free class tickets!

Personal Training

Our Personal Trainers can help you develop a plan to reach your goals.

Explore the various packages and work one-on-one with a trainer, or grab a friend for buddy sessions.

FITNESS SERIES

We offer special fitness series every semester to introduce you to fun new ways to move.

Learn how to get started in the weight room with Weight Training Basics or try something totally unique like Aerial Yoga!

EXPLORE

YOUR NEW CITY, STATE, & BEYOND

ADVENTURE TRIPS

The Outdoor Recreation program offers a variety of Adventure Trips each semester that are designed to help you get outside and try new activities.

Trips are led by experienced student guides to help you safely explore a new destination, learn new skills and have a great experience.

TRIP SCHEDULE

climbing wall

Located inside Gregory Gym, the Climbing Wall features 2,600 square feet of climbing space. Climbing can serve as a great source of exercise, stress relief and community building.

You can enjoy unlimited climbing sessions by purchasing a Climbing Wall Pass.

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GROW

with team recsports

Find your community, learn transferable skills, and have a blast as part of our team of 900+ student employees.

We’ll show you the ropes! Most of our roles on Team RecSports don’t require previous experience.

Perks:

- Scholarship program
- Staff discount on RecSports programs and services
- Free TeXercise and Climbing Wall Passes

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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