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Unveiling Hidden Talents: Heather Marshall Spotlighted in NIRSA Feature

Leah Freeman

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Orlando, FL (February 22, 2024) – Heather Marshall, the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports & RWC Park, shines in the latest article by Athletic Business titled "Dr. Wendy Windsor Explores Hidden Talents and Officiating in NIRSA." In the piece, Marshall shares insights into her dedication to campus recreation and illuminates her professional journey.

The article delves into Marshall's passion for fostering vibrant campus communities through recreational

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Recreation & Wellness Center Hosts NFL Flag Youth National Championship

Leah Freeman

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Orlando, FL (January 22, 2024) – We are thrilled to share the exciting news that the Recreation & Wellness Center has been selected as the host venue for the upcoming 2024 NFL Flag Youth National Championship, which will take place at the RWC Park. In preparation, we want to inform the UCF Community that the RWC Park will be reserved for this event and not available for usage from January 29 to February 4. This event is not open to the public. This action is necessary to ensure a smooth and secure environment for the eve

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Esports Club at UCF Dominates Collegiate Gaming: Double National Championship Victories!

Abigail Pichman ‘24

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Orlando, FL (January 10, 2024) - The Esports Club at UCF, the official Sport Club dedicated to competitive gaming, proudly boasts teams across eight distinct esports titles, each achieving remarkable success at the peak of collegiate competition. Their prowess is evident through the capture of not just one but two national championships in recent events.

The initial championship unfolded in Valorant during the NACE Starleague Open Premier, where the Valorant team triumphed over formidable opponents such as Winthrop University. Their ultimate achievement

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Two UCF Knights elected to the National Flag Football Hall of Fame

Leah Freeman

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Orlando, FL (January 8, 2024) – The NIRSA Championship Series Executive Board announced the selections of Gary Cahen and Shayla Smith to the 2023-24 National Flag Football Hall of Fame class. Both will be formally inducted in April into the three-person class in Phoenix, AZ. The Hall of Fame, which began in 2003, includes players, officials, and contributors to the sport.

Shayla Smith was a standout player who starred on UCF’s Women and Co-Rec National Championship teams in 2008 and 2009. Smith was a two-time All-Tournament selection who excelled on both sides of

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RWC Employees show off Amazon Prime giveaway prizes

Recreation & Wellness Center (RWC) Forges Partnership with Amazon Prime to Bring Benefits to UCF Students

Leah Freeman

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Orlando, FL (Nov. 28, 2023) — The Recreation & Wellness Center (RWC) at the University of
Central Florida (UCF) is thrilled to announce a partnership with Amazon Prime, who offers a range of
benefits to students on college campuses.

Amazon Prime Student provides students with complimentary 6-month trial memberships, followed by an
exclusive discounted rate of $7.49/month post-trial. This membership includes fast free shipping, Prime
Video, Amazon Music, countless audiobooks with Audible, Prime Gaming, GrubHub+; and disco

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UCF Recreation and Wellness Center now offering American Red Cross First Aid Classes to Community

Program Expands to Benefit Local Community Members

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The UCF Recreation and Wellness Center, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is now expanding our First Aid, CPR and AED Certification Courses beyond the UCF Community and offering this important opportunity to all persons in the central Florida area. The RWC's certified staff of trained instructors teach in a blended learning format, which includes and online component as well as an in-person class. The American Red Cross’ blended learning courses equip attendees to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infa

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UCF Paintball Club Wins First Ever CPPL National Title

Abigail Pichman '24

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Kissimmee, FL (May 14th, 2023) - Knights Paintball at UCF, one of the 43 Sport Clubs under the UCF Sport Club Council is celebrating its first championship title with the College Paintball Players League (CPPL). The CPPL is associated with the National Collegiate Paintball Association and consists of teams from across the United States including The Ohio State University and Drexel University which placed 2nd and 3rd place in the National Championship Tournament respectively. The league is an exceedingly competitive platform that aims to promote the sport of paintball among

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Jim Wilkening and Gary Cahen are Recognized by UCF for their Decades-Long Tenure with the RWC

Liana Progar

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On April 5, 2023, Jim Wilkening, the Executive Director of the Recreation and Wellness Center and Gary Cahen, the Associate Director of Programs for the Recreation and Wellness Center were honored at UCF’s 2023 Founders' Day Employee Honors Convocation. The event celebrated over 200 staff and faculty who have served UCF for two decades or more in addition to honoring “employees who are pursuing excellence and helping to unleash potential in others” (UCF).

Wilkening was awarded a Certificate of Achievemen

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Lexi Morrissey and Christian Ramirez represent UCF as National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) elected Student Leaders

Liana Progar

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ORLANDO, FL (Mar. 16, 2023) -
 UCF RWC Sport Clubs Graduate Assistant Lexi Morrissey and Intramural Sports Graduate Assistant Christian Ramirez were both elected as NIRSA Student Leaders. Morrissey was elected as the NIRSA Student Leader and is responsible for uniting and communicating with NIRSA members from the US and Canada. Ramirez was elected as the Region II Student Leader and is leading the charge of connecting and coordinating Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, T

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Pickleball Growing Nationally and at UCF

Author: Nicholas Porcelli

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Pickleball is growing in popularity in the United States, and that growth is being reflected by an Intramural Sports league at UCF.

According to the USA Pickleball website, pickleball was invented in 1965 in Bainbridge Island, Washington, when Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum were trying to find a way to entertain their children, and they ended up creating a sport described by many as a combination of table tennis and badminton. The website also said pickleball is played

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