Open Recreation
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Some folks prefer to do their "own thing." Not necessarily by themselves, Open Rec is where we provide the space, maybe the equipment, and you set up your own activities. Here's an incomplete listing of the Open Rec that takes place in various parts of Campus Rec and where you can participate:
Find a playing partner on our Match Board.
Indoor Activities
Badminton
// policies
- ARC
Basketball
// policies
Priority courts are now available at the ARC and CRCE.
- ARC
- CRCE
Fitness Equipment
// policies
- ARC – list of equipment
- CRCE – list of equipment
Indoor Track
// policies
- ARC
- CRCE
Inline Hockey
Times are subject to change during intramural sessions.
- CRCE MAC
Racquetball, Squash, and Handball
- ARC
- CRCE
Soccer
- ARC Mini-MAC
- CRCE MAC
Table Tennis
- ARC Multi-Purpose Room 3
Volleyball
// policies
Priority use.
- ARC
- CRCE
Outdoor Activities
// policies
Including softball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, rugby, and ultimate disc.
- Complex Fields (seasonal)
- Outdoor Center Fields (seasonal)
Basketball
- Outdoor Center Fields
- Illini Grove
Inline Hockey
Times are subject to change during intramural sessions.
- Outdoor Pad
Tennis
- Outdoor Center Fields
- Illini Grove
Sand Volleyball
- Outdoor Center Fields
- Illini Grove
Ice Skating
// policies
- UI Ice Arena
Water Activities
// policies
Including slide, spa, bubble bench, fountain, and water volleyball.
- ARC
- CRCE Aquatic Center
Deep Water Jogging
- ARC
- Freer Hall
Lap Swimming
// etiquette
- ARC
- Freer Hall
Important Rules
- In order to check out equipment, an i-card or visitor card must be presented to Member Services at check out and return. Racquets are $1/racquet to check out.
- Failure to properly return equipment will result in a charge on your account.
- Personal belongings must be stored outside the activity area.
- No glass in or around the activity area.
- Consult a Campus Rec staff member to have baskets raised or lowered.
- Campus Rec is not responsible for balls kicked into the rafters.
Priority Use
Designated sports have priority times. All other times, the area is available on a first-come, first-served basis. During non-priority times, we encourage users to cooperate with each other to allow for maximum use of the space.
