The RWC will be closed for maintenance from August 3rd until August 11th, 2024. No guests will be allowed in the gym at this time.
Starting August 12th, the RWC will be on break hours until August 17th, 2024.
Click to see our Break Hours and Fall 2024 Hours.
We are thrilled to announce that Eli Huftalin, our Outdoor Adventure Graduate Assistant, has won the Student Success and Well-Being Graduate Employee of the Year Award.
In the time Eli has been with us, he's demonstrated exceptional dedication and excellence. Eli's background as a mountaineering guide speaks to his love for challenges. He's been instrumental in achieving our program's goals, implementing a competency-based training system, and ensuring excellence in our procedures.
Eli's commitment to student engagement and development has been remarkable. He's created a sense
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When Dianna Choque stepped on to the UCF campus for the first time, she knew this was the university she wanted to attend. The regional competitions of her high school For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team brought her to the main campus annually – and eventually led her to the campus full time.
“The regional was something I looked forward to every year and every year that I would go, I would learn more about UCF that would make my love the school even more,” Choque says. “By senior year of high school, it had solidified my choice of u
Orlando, FL (April 26, 2024) – Isabella Price, a sophomore Information Technology major at the University of Central Florida, was recently honored with All-American recognition after being selected as one of the top officials at the NIRSA National Basketball Championships, hosted by the University of Wisconsin at Madison. This selection followed Price being recognized during the prior fall semester at the NIRSA Flag Football National Championships, hosted by Oklahoma State University, as an All-American Flag Football Official.
UCF has a proud tradition of participa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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