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National REC Day
Recreational Sports & Fitness Day is on February 22nd, and we are planning to celebrate it by having the best recreational sports activities ever.
Recreational Sports & Fitness Day was created by NIRSA (National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association) to mark the association’s founding and celebrate “the positive benefits of recreational sports, fitness, and wellness.”
Recreational sports are physical activities played to have fun, encourage social interaction, and build physical and mental fitness. Recreational sports are a key part of intramural sports, organized within universities or geographic areas.
National REC & Sports Day 2025
To mark this occasion, we invite you to join us Saturday, 2/22/25, in a variety of Recreation programming!
Saturday Schedule:
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
| 11AM - 4:45PM | Fitness Center | 175 Alumni Arena |
| 11AM - 4:45PM | Indoor Jogging Track | 2nd Floor Alumni Arena |
| 11AM - 4:45PM | Racquetball | 148 & 149 Alumni Arena |
| 11AM - 4:45PM | Walleyball | 147 Alumni Arena |
| 11AM - 4:45PM | Table Tennis | 146 Alumni Arena |
| 11AM - 3PM | Reflection Room | 144 Alumni Arena |
| 12PM - 4:45PM | FREE HEALTHY SNACKS & PRIZE WHEEL | Alumni Arena Foyer |
| 2PM - 4:45PM | Basketball | 76 Alumni Arena |
| 2PM - 4:45PM | Volleyball | 76 Alumni Arena |
FYI:
From 12 PM to 4 PM, we'll be outside the Alumni Arena Fitness Center, offering complimentary healthy snacks, and a chance to score some fantastic UB REC merch from our prize wheel!
Why We Love Recreational Sports & Fitness Day
Recreational sports offer enjoyable relaxation, social interaction, and health benefits. Playing with friends and neighbors promotes fun, reduces depression and anxiety, and boosts self-esteem.
Additionally, they contribute to heart health, personal development, and learning, creating diverse social connections and inclusivity.