Special Events

Fall 2026 Special Events

FitFest

Wednesday, August 26th & Thursday, August 27th

IBC Student Recreation Center

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Join our leaders on Wednesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 27th and try out the group fitness sessions being offered this Fall!  Must have Rec Access to attend and admittance is first come, first serve.

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Learn to Pickleball

  • Thursday, September 10th 
  • Tuesday, September 15th
  • Thursday, September 17th

Erny Outdoor Court at the IBC Student Recreation Center 

3:00pm-4:30pm

Join the staff at the IBC Student Recreation Center to learn about one of the fastest growing games around...pickleball!  Whether you've never picked up a paddle or you're looking to build your confidence, this session is designed to teach the fundamentals of pickleball in a fun, supportive environment.  Our staff will lead the group in learning the basic skills, rules, and strategies of the game.  Each session has a cap of 12 participants.

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Syllabus Slam Pickleball Tournament

Friday, September 18th

Erny Outdoor Court at the IBC Student Recreation Center 

Beginning at 4:00pm

Test your pickleball skills against your fellow Owls at the Syllabus Slam Pickleball Tournament at the IBC.  This double-elimination, doubles tournament has a participant limit of 16 teams.  Find a partner or register as a free agent and be paired with another player.  Equipment is provided, all you have to do is keep it in the kitchen!

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Fall 2026 Semester Long Special Events

Fitness Orientations

IBC Student Recreation Center and Aramark STAR Weight Room

Fitness orientations are intended to give an overview of the fitness spaces, educate patrons on the fitness equipment, & provide an opportunity to learn how to safely use both. these free orientations are offered at the IBC Student Recreation Center & the Aramark STAR, Weight Room.

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Net Night every Friday

Fridays all Fall beginning August 28th*

3rd Floor Rec Courts in Pearson & McGonigle Halls

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Join us every Friday at the courts to play volleyball, badminton, or table tennis with your friends!

*Except October 30th and Number 27th

Open Swim every Friday

Fridays all Fall beginning August 28th*

Pearson & McGonigle Hall Pool

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us every Friday as we remove the lane lines from the pool.  Come float, frolic, and have fun!

*Except October 30th and Number 27th

Swim into Shape

August 24th - December 7th

Pearson and McGonigle Hall Pool

Swim 20 miles this semester and receive a Campus Recreation prize!  Register in person on the pool deck.

50-Free Showdown

Pearson and McGonigle Hall Pool

How fast do you swim the 50 meter freestyle?  See our lifeguards every week to have your 50-free timed and see where you stack up with the other swimmers.  Ask the lifeguards for more or get timed!