Recreation & Wellness
Explore • Relax • Recreate
If you want to get away, but hate the thought of a long trip in the car, it is time to head out to Piney Lake. This expansive 40-acre slice of heaven provides participants an opportunity to enjoy hiking trails, disc golf, swimming and more. Come see what Piney has to offer you.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Over the next few weeks, we will share information on embracing your voice, everyday consent & understanding sexual violence. Learn more about Intimate Partner Violence Awareness & Prevention.
March Madness came early to RecWell
March Madness hit the Kaplan Center last weekend with the championship games for Intramural Sports 5-on-5 Basketball. The evening saw two hard-fought battles culminating with new teams claiming the title of Intramural Champion.
Spartan Summit: 2018 Edition
The Kaplan Center was busy last Saturday, as the 20th Annual Spartan Summit Climbing Competition drew climbers of all skill levels to see if they could conquer the facility’s three-story climbing wall. Some were there for the glory, and some were there for… well, more individual reasons.
Love Boats
The Kaplan Center created a romantic atmosphere at last week’s Valentine’s Day-themed “Love Boats” event, serving dinner and allowing students to watch the film “The Notebook” while paddling canoes in the swimming pool. Those not wanting to risk being capsized, were free to watch from the poolside bleachers.
CoRec Basketball Championship
Fazoland defeated 808’s and Ankle Breaks last Thursday at the Kaplan Center to win the fall 2017 Intramural CoRec Basketball championships. After taking an early lead, the Ankle Breaks fell behind by the second half, leaving Fazoland to cruise to an 62-50 victory.
Mental Health Awareness Month
The Department of Recreation & Wellness kicked off Mental Health Month 2017 at UNCG with Yoga on the Lawn and Spartan Scents Aromatherapy, two events designed to get students thinking about how they handle the stresses of being in school.