Union Rec Center
Take a Break and Play!
Looking for a fun way to unwind between classes or socialize with friends? Head over to the Union Rec Center, a free amenity available to all UWM students!
- Challenge your friends to a game of bowling. Lace up your shoes and show off your bowling skills on their lanes.
- Test your aim and strategy with billiards. Whether you’re a seasoned pool shark or a curious beginner, the Union Rec Center offers billiards tables for some friendly competition.
- Engage in a fast-paced game of table tennis. Sharpen your reflexes and have a blast with a game of ping pong.
- Relax and unwind in the Esports Lounge. The Union Rec Center provides a space to de-stress and enjoy your favorite video games.
Union Rec Center
- recprgm@uwm.edu
- 414-229-4430
- UWM Student Union, Lower Level
Monday- Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Upcoming Events
Looking to connect with fellow UWM students? The UWM Union Rec Center is your spot! It’s not just about fitness – enjoy some friendly competition with bowling, billiards, and table tennis, or relax and socialize in the video game lounge.
December 6, 2024, 1:00pm - 3:00pmCAB is ready to drift away and take a mini beach vacation in the Concourse! Join us for some fun snacks, drinks, and beachy-themed activities!
Prices & Deals
Walk-In Rec
| ACTIVITY | STUDENTS | FACULTY & STAFF | COMMUNITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling (paid per game/person) | Free | $3.00 | $3.50 |
| Bowling Shoes | Free | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| Billiards (paid per table/per hour) | Free | $5.50 | $7.00 |
| Table Tennis (paid per table/per hour) | Free | $4.00 | $5.00 |
| Console Video Games (paid per person/per hour) | Free | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| Esports Lounge | FREE | FREE | Not Available |
Reservations
| ACTIVITY | STUDENTS | FACULTY & STAFF | COMMUNITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling (per lane/per hour) | $15.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| Billiards (per table/per hour) | $3.50 | $3.50 | $5.50 |
| Table Tennis (per table/per hour) | $3.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| The Rec Center (whole/paid per hour) | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Student Org Wednesdays!
Reserve up to 4 lanes and/or 4 tables for your student org to enjoy up to 2 hours of FREE bowling and pool(shoes included) between 6 and 10 pm on Wednesdays!
Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance to qualify
Cosmic Bowling!
Glow in the dark bowling every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night starting at 7pm!
Reservations
Reservations are accepted for various activities at the Union Rec Center. Please review the policies and rates below before requesting a reservation.
Policies
- To make a reservation, you must reserve at least 2 bowling lanes or at least 2 billiards tables for at least 1 hour. Please make reservation requests five days or more before the scheduled date.
- The Union Rec Center requires that all reservations have one designated chaperone over the age of 18 per 10 guests under the age of 18. If you are not able to provide chaperones, we will provide staff for an additional hourly cost.
- Chaperone(s) must remain in the Union Rec Center at all times.
- Birthday party reservations are not allowed to have lit candles or any open flame in the Union Rec Center.
- All Union Rec Center patrons are expected to treat the facility and employees with respect. You may be liable for any damages caused as a result of inappropriate behavior or rule breaking.
- Outside food and beverages other than birthday cakes are not permitted in the Union Rec Center without an exemption to catering form from 20/20 catering.
- The Union Rec Center does not permit outside organizations to host tournaments or charity events within its space.
- Methods of payment can be cash, check, or credit card (Visa or Mastercard).
- Direct Charge/ Invoicing methods of payment are limited to UWM student organizations and departments.
- If you are bringing a large number of small children or individuals who will need small shoe sizes and light weight bowling balls, please be aware that the Union Rec Center has limited quantities. Patrons may bowl in their socks if exact shoe size is not available.
Rates & Requests
| ACTIVITY | STUDENTS | FACULTY & STAFF | COMMUNITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reservation – Bowling | $15.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| Reservation – Billards Table | $3.50 | $3.50 | $5.50 |
| Reservation – Table Tennis Table | $3.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Reservation – Esports | FREE | FREE | Not Available |
Policies
The goal of the Union Rec Center is for all participants to have a fun and safe time in the space. In order to accomplish these goals, we require that participants follow the following policies.
General
- You must be at least 18 years old with a valid ID and/or a UWM student with a valid UWM ID to enter the Recreation Center. IDs must be physical copies with photo (driver’s license, passport, etc).**
- Students, faculty, and staff must have their respective ID’s to receive special pricing.
- Patrons are asked to clean up after themselves and dispose of their garbage in the proper receptacles.
- The Recreation Center is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal equipment.
- Items left in the Recreation Center (including ID’s) will be brought to the Union Information Desk at the end of the business day.
- Patrons will be held responsible for the repair/replacement of any damaged or broken Recreation Center equipment.
** Exceptions can be made for special events and /or reservations. Arrangements must be made with the program coordinator at least 48 hours in advance.
By Activity
Bowling Policies
- Bowlers must wear bowling shoes or can bowl in their socks.
- An ID is required for shoe rental.
- Bowlers may not cross the black foul line for any reason.
- Bowlers may not send more than one ball down a lane at the same time.
- Please replace all the bowling balls to the racks when finished.
- Six or eight pound balls are available for use upon request.
Cosmic Bowling
- Cosmic Bowling is open for UWM Students only
- Sign up for Cosmic bowling starts at 7:00 pm during normal hours.
- Cosmic bowling is first come first served. Due to the extremely high attendance rate of Cosmic Bowling, we cannot guarantee a lane for anyone. Come early!
- Due to the popularity of Cosmic Bowling, patrons will be asked to limit their time on the lanes to 3 games when others are waiting for a lane
Billiard Policies
- Massé shots are prohibited. (a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball)
- Sitting / leaning on the billiard tables is not permitted at any time.
- Absolutely no food or drink at or on the pool tables
- Pool rack and triangle must be returned to the front desk after your game is finished.
Table Tennis Policies
- Sitting / leaning on the table tennis tables is not permitted at any time.
- No food or drink is allowed on the table tennis tables.
- All patrons using the table tennis room must leave an acceptable form of I.D. at the Recreation Center counter even if they are using their own equipment.
- Patrons will be held financially responsible for any Recreation Center table tennis paddles that are returned broken.
Console Gaming
- All students must leave an ID at the counter to play.
- The Wiimote wrist strap must be worn at all times while playing the Wii.
- Return all gaming equipment as you received it.
Esports Lounge
- UWM users will authenticate to PCs by using UWM Signal Sign-On system.
- No food or beverage is allowed at the computer stations, with the exception of water bottles with lids.
- The computers are to be used only for gaming (no web browsing, YouTube, streaming etc.) unless authorized by staff.
- Do not attempt to download additional software or games onto the computers.
- Players are allowed to bring their own peripherals (keyboards, mice, headsets etc.) but must reset the equipment to its original settings prior to leaving.