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August Newsletter

August Newsletter

Happy August!

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August may still feel like summer, but around here, it marks the exciting start of our fall semester! A huge UREC welcome to our incoming first-year Mountaineers, we’re thrilled to be part of your App State adventure. From sun-soaked activities to new routines, we’ve got plenty happening to keep you energized, connected, and feeling right at home. Dive into this month’s updates to get started!

EveryBODY is Welcome,
University Recreation

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EveryBODY is Welcome! 

  • Welcome, Mountaineers! Whether you are into aquatics, hitting the gym, exploring outdoors, climbing,  group fitness classes or personal training, trying a new sport/playing one you love, or finding an on campus job, there’s a place here at UREC for you.
  • Plan to attend UREC’s Welcome to App events:
  • Please join us in congratulating Eddie Simmons, Associate Director of Facilities & Operations, on his retirement after 30  years of service!
  • 3rd Floor Renovations are complete!!!
    • Come check out the 3rd floor this fall!
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  • Hiring now for Fall 2025
    • Aquatics
      • Lifeguard 
      • Swim Instructor 
    • Fitness
      • Certified Personal Trainers
    • Outdoor Programs
      • Bike App Operations 
      • Outing Center Staff

Facility Hours


Get Involved. Get Moving. Get Connected.

AQUATICS FITNESS OUTDOORS SPORTS
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  • Fall schedule has been posted.
  • No registration required!
  • Check the website before attending class. 
  • LesMills BodyPump Launch
    • Friday, 8/15, 5-5:30pm
    • Sunday, 8/17, 7-8pm
  • LesMills Shapes Launch
    • Friday, 8/15, 4-4:30pm
    • Sunday, 8/17, 6-6:45pm
  • ACE Personal Training certification 
  • ACE Group Fitness certification 
  • Les Mills BODYCOMBAT, CORE, BODYPUMP, and SHAPES
  • Other certifications can be found on our website. 
 

Outing Center

  • Outdoor Equipment Rentals
    • Available to all current App State students, faculty, and staff!

Climbing Wall

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  • FDOC Field Day -  8/18 12-5pm @ Sanford Mall
  • Fall, 2025 - Registration open now!
    • Basketball 3v3
    • Flag Football 7v7
    • Indoor Soccer 5v5 
    • Indoor Volleyball 6v6
    • Pickleball 2v2: Lunch League
    • Soccer 8v8
    • Tournaments throughout the semester - Registration Open
      • Billiards 2v2
      • Bowling leaderboard
      • College Football Dynasty
      • Cornhole
      • Dodgeball 6v6
      • Fall Free Play - Various Sports
      • Field Day
      • Handball 5v5
      • Open Disc Golf 
      • Slow Pitch Softball 10v10
      • Spikeball 2v2
      • World Cup 8v8 Soccer
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Rec Access: For You and Your Crew

  • Already a student? You’re in! Your UREC membership is covered by student fees, just bring your AppCard or Virtual AppCard to get moving.
  • Whether you are a proud Alumni, a dedicated Faculty or Staff member, or connected through family - there is a membership opportunity waiting for you!
    • Alumni - keep your connection alive and stay part of the UREC story! 
    • Faculty/Staff - power up your wellness with access to all UREC facilities!
    • Dependents, Spouse/Domestic Partner - you are a part of our UREC  family too!
  • Questions?  Ready to join?  Let us help you get started!
  • Bring a friend! Guest passes are just $10/day—perfect for sharing the experience.
  • Bring your AppCard or Virtual AppCard for facility access. 

Stay Connected with UREC

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