Open Swim Hours Modifications (May 21 - 22)
Open swim hours at the Klotsche Center are being modified due to guard shortage for Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22
May 21: No swim from 6-7:50 am or 5:30-7:30 pm; only lunch swim
May 22: No swim from 5:30-7:30 pm; only lunch swim
A graphic that displays super heros for UREC Fest 2025; scheduled for September 3 2025

UREC Fest

UREC Fest 2026

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
5:30 pm – 8 pm
Klostsche Center and Pavilion

Free pizza and t-shirts!

What to expect What to bring Our Partners

Welcome to UREC Fest’s webpage. Home of all the information you need before you attend this year’s event. Here you will find our schedule of events, list of sponsors, items to bring, and more.

What to Expect

UREC Fest is meant to show new students why UREC is For Everyone. You will gain insight into UREC programs offered to students like Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Outdoor Pursuits, Fitness, and Aquatics. Some UREC Fest activities include crate stacking, an intramural tournament, yard games, and more.

Coming to the K

  1. Bring your student ID to the Klotsche Center to get in through the turnstiles, we can’t let you in if you forget your card!
  2. Head up to the second floor and go to the arena to the right at the top of the stairs.
  3. Grab a passport and swipe your student ID again to gain access to the arena. Your passport is what you need to fill out to earn your free t-shirt, pizza, and cookie!

How to fill out your passport

Visit the following sections, talk to tables, or do an activity to get a sticker for your passport. Get the four inside color stickers to get the free pizza and cookie. Collect the final gold sticker to earn your UREC Fest t-shirt!

  • (RED): Sport Clubs and Intramurals
  • (BLUE): Fitness and aquatics
  • (GREEN): Outdoor Pursuits
  • (BLACK): Partner tables
  • (GOLD): Attendance survey

Things to do

Students prepare climbing harnesses before the crate stacking event
Crate Stacking
Sharpen up your Black Panther Claws, and grab ahold of the crates as you climb to the top!
A woman throws a punch into a pad in a kickboxing class
Martial Arts
Learn from the best to practice your kickboxing – Batman would appreciate the help in the streets of Gotham!
Students participate in a cornhole game
Yard Games
Even superheroes need a break to relax and enjoy some games!
A student follows through after serving a volleyball
2v2 Intramural Volleyball
The Avengers are looking for some new talent for their team! Sign up today at imleagues.com/uwm.
A wide shot of the Klotsche Center pool
Pool Activities
This is Aquaman’s favorite spot in the K, and it could become yours, too!
Students talk to the club men's lacrosse table at UREC Fest
Talk to Tables
Get recruited to join the Justice League (our Sport Clubs) and sponsors who help make this event possible.
UREC Fest t-shirts lined up along a table.
Earn a Free Shirt and Pizza!
After a long day of training, reward yourself with our 2025 UREC Fest t-shirt and a slice of pizza from Pizza Shuttle!

What to Bring

To get the most out of the UREC Fest experience, remember to bring these things along when you come to the K:

  • Your Panther ID to get into the building and check-in.
  • A water bottle.
  • A swimsuit if you plan on going into the pool area.
  • Gym clothes if you want to get active!
  • Clothes and shoes to move in if you desire.

Our Sponsors

None of this would be possible without our sponsors!

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Pizza Shuttle
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Pepsi

Campus Partners

Meet some of the great partners coming to UREC Fest!

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Student Health and Wellness Center
Milwaukee Athletics logo
Milwaukee Athletics
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PROWL Radio
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FitWell