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Adventure Awaits: Spring Trips Are Now Open for Registration

Ready to swap lecture halls for trails, rivers, and mountain views? UREC’s spring outdoor recreation trips are officially open for registration — and spots go fast! This season’s lineup includes everything from paddling local waterways, hiking, kayaking and climbing. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned explorer, there’s a trip for you. Why Join? View…


December Adjusted Hours

University Recreation will have adjusted hours on the following dates: SRC Building Dec. 13 and 14: Noon – 6 p.m.Dec. 15 – 19: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.Dec. 20 – Jan. 1: closed SRC Indoor Pool Dec. 13 and 14: Noon – 5 p.m.Dec. 15 and 16: 9 a.m – 3 p.m.Dec. 17 – Jan.…


October Adjusted Hours

University Recreation will have adjusted hours on the following dates: SRC Building Oct. 29: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.Oct. 30 – 31: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.Nov. 1: Noon – 6 p.m.Nov. 2: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. SRC Indoor Pool Oct. 29: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.Oct. 30 – 31: 8 – 11 a.m. and 1 –…


Host Your Event At UREC

We offer spaces for club practices, personal dance practice, tabling, fraternity and sorority events, you name it! Spaces are available at the Student Recreation Center and Robert E. Witt Center. If you have any questions, reach out to urecevents@ua.edu or visit this page to learn more.


Labor Day Weekend Hours

University Recreation will have adjusted hours during Labor Day weekend. SRC Building Aug. 30: Noon – 7 p.m.Aug. 31: Noon – 8 p.m.Sept. 1: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. SRC Indoor pool Aug. 30: Noon – 6 p.m.Aug. 31: 1 – 5 p.m.Sept. 1: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.  Witt Student Activity Center Aug. 30:  Noon – 5 p.m.Aug. 31: Noon…


Adventure Awaits: Fall Trips Are Now Open for Registration

Ready to swap lecture halls for trails, rivers, and mountain views? UREC’s Fall Outdoor Recreation Trips are officially open for registration — and spots go fast! This season’s lineup includes everything from paddling local waterways and hiking Cane Creek Canyon to climbing at Foster Falls and backpacking through Panthertown Valley or even the Appalachian Trail.…


Closures for July 4

In observance of Independence Day, the Aquatic Center and Student Recreation Center will be closed July 4 – 6. Normal operations will resume on July 7. The Outdoor Pool Complex will be open. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or visit our social media pages for updates.


Closures for Juneteenth

In observance of Juneteenth, the Aquatic Center and Student Recreation Center will be closed on Thursday, June 19. Normal operations will resume on Friday, June 20. The Outdoor Pool Complex will be open on June 19. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or visit our social media pages for updates.


Closures for Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, the Aquatic Center and Student Recreation Center will be closed on Monday, May 26. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, May 27. The Outdoor Pool Complex will be open on May 26. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or visit our social media pages for…


May 1-3 Adjusted Hours

The SRC will have a delayed opening on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 — open from Noon to 6 p.m. The University Recreation Aquatic Center will be closed on Thursday, May 1 and Saturday, May 3. The facility will have normal operations on Friday, May 2.