RecSports Monthly Insider

July 2024 Edition

A Resource for Faculty/Staff Who Are RecSports Members

Picture at the TRECS Sun Deck with three open seats ready for relaxing in and the outdoor pool in the background

In This Report

Today is National Hammock Day
RecFest Save the Date
Return of Lunchtime Pickleball
Summer II Intramural Registration
Outdoor Pursuits Fall 2024 Adventure Calendar
RecSports Membership Guide
Facility Hours

National Hammock Day July 22, 2024. Be sure to relax before fall starts

Today is National Hammock Day

Be sure to relax before Fall starts! Relaxing by the outdoor pool or on the TRECS Sun Deck is always a great way to unwind and enjoy Summer!

Picture from RecSports RecFest event in Fall of 2023 featuring RecSports promotion students and promotions table

RecFest Save the Date

Event Date: Tuesday, August 20th

Event Timeline:

1pm - 3pm: RecFest Tailgate at the Pool (Pool games & activities)

3pm - 5pm: RecFest

5pm - 6pm: RecFest After Party (Group Fitness Offerings)

RecFest is an annual event hosted by RecSports that showcases our program areas: Intramurals, Aquatics, Outdoors, Fitness, Facilities, & Sport Clubs.

This event is open to the UTK campus community, including UTK students and faculty/staff. Previous RecFest events have included free snacks, employment opportunities, sport clubs fair, games, & giveaways!

Image of faculty and staff playing Lunchtime Pickleball on TRECS basketball courts

Return of Lunchtime Pickleball

Available to all faculty/staff who have an active RecSports membership! A great way to make connections with other departments on campus!

When: Tuesdays (starting tomorrow) from noon to 1 p.m.

Where: TRECS basketball court

All neccessary equipment is provided. Join the Lunchtime Pickleball GroupMe for additional info.

Image of a TRECS Indoor Basketball Court

Summer II Intramural Registration

Event Registration Format

Extreme Dodgeball Tournament Wed Jul 17 to Thurs Jul 25 4v4

Table Tennis Tournament Wed Jul 24 to Thurs Aug 1 Singles/Doubles

RecSports participants enjoying outdoor kayaking

Outdoor Pursuits Fall 2024 Adventure Calendar

Event Date(s) Format

Whitewater Rafting Sat Aug 24 Full Day

Beginner Whitewater Kayaking Sun Aug 25 Full Day

Ramsey Cascade Day Hike Sun Sept 8 Full Day

Cades Cove Full Moon Bike Ride Wed Sept 18 Evening

Obed Rock Climbing Sun Sept 22 Full Day

Mt. Leconte Day Hike Sat Sept 28 Full Day

Backpacking Weekend Sat-Sun Sept 28-29 Weekend

Greyson Highlands Backpacking Sat-Mon Oct 5-7 Fall Break

Fontana Lake Canoeing Sat-Tue Oct 5-8 Fall Break

House Mountain Sunset Hike Wed Oct 16 Evening

Urban Wilderness Bikepacking Sat-Sun Oct 26-27 Weekend

Hiking and Yoga Sun Nov 17 Full Day

Trip Registration Coming Soon!

RecSports Membership Guide

Be sure to check out our D igital Membership Guide detailing RecSports facilities, programming, offerings, and many more membership benefits!

We hope you find this guide helpful and appreciate you being a part of the RecSports family!

Facility Hours

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