RecSports Monthly Insider

January 2025 Edition

A Resource for Faculty/Staff Who Are RecSports Members

In This Report

RecSports 5K Fun Run and Walk
T-FLEX 2025
Swim to Florida
RecDay
Summer Camp at TRECS
RecSports Membership Guide
Parking
Facility Hours

First Annual TRECS to Sutherland 5K Fun Run and Walk. May 3, 2025, presented by Weigel's

RecSports 5K Fun Run and Walk!

Join us for our First Annual 5K on May 3, 2025 from 8-10:30 AM. Participants will receive race bags with items from our sponsors and attend post race festivities before the award ceremony!

Event Timeline:

6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.: Packet Pickup*
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: 5K Fun Run & Walk
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Post-Race Festivities
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Award Ceremony

*TBD: Pre-race packet pickup may be available prior to race date

Race Route:

TRECS Plaza to Andy Holt Ave.
Andy Holt Ave. down Volunteer Blvd.
Volunteer Blvd. over Cumberland Ave. to Tyson Park
Third Creek Greenway to RecSports Sutherland Field Complex Fields 7 & 8

Race Transportation:

Race participants will park at the RecSports Sutherland Field Complex (3620 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919)
T Buses will shuttle race participants to the TRECS Plaza (5K start location)

Registration opens Monday, February 3

5K Fun Run and Walk Information

T-FLEX 2025 Is Here!

Explore all that RecSports has to offer by participating in our annual program, T-FLEX! Complete five FLEXes to receive a limited edition RecSports hoodie! FLEXes are listed below:

Access/Event FLEXes (Complete any three):

Access the TRECS 15 times*
Access the Student Aquatic Center five times*
Access the Scout Locker two times* (located adjacent to the TRECS Outdoor Turf Fields)
Access the Vol Wall five times*
Attend Rec Day on Wednesday 2/19 from noon – 4 p.m.

Program FLEXes (Complete minimum of two, up to five)

Take five Group Fitness classes (Please be sure to register for each class)
Attend one Outdoor Pursuits adventure trip or clinic
Participate in three Intramural events/games
Member of a Sport Club (must have signed release form and have paid club dues)
Register for RecSports 5K Fun Run and Walk (registration starts on February 3, 2025, and the event takes place on May 3, 2025)
#FlexYourFLEX – take a photo and tag us on Instagram (@utrecsports) while completing a group fitness class, adventure trip, clinic, or intramural event (screenshot your post and send it over Instagram DM with your NetID for our records)

*one swipe per day

Register and Learn More about T-FLEX 2025

Swim to Florida

Swim 580 miles to Neptune Beach, Florida! Swim to Florida is a 10-week swim challenge that encourages consistent distance swimming. Get your laps in from February 10 to April 20 and win a free T-shirt for completing this challenge.

1 Mile = 1 Lap

Where to Participate:

The indoor pool is currently closed for maintenance, and unfortunately, the indoor pool will remain closed until at least late February, with the possibility of further delays.

In the meantime, we have arranged the following swimming opportunities for our members:

1. HPER Pool Recreational Swim
Beginning January 13, the HPER pool will be available for recreational swim during the following hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6 a.m. – Noon
Tuesday, Thursday: 6 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Saturday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 7 p.m.

2. Outdoor Pool Usage
For those willing to brave the colder weather, we are exploring ways to utilize the outdoor pool. Updates on its availability will be shared as plans are finalized.

Facebook: UT RecSports
Instagram: UTK RecSports

RecDay 2025

Visit the TRECS Indoor Basketball Court on Wednesday, February 19, from noon to 4 p.m.! RecDay is an annual event hosted by RecSports to celebrate National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day. RecDay is an open event for the UT campus community, including UT students and faculty/staff. No sign up necessary, just swing by!

Join us for:

Mini Golf
Mechanical Bull
Taco Bar
Free Bandanas
Line Dancing with Bubba
- 1st Class 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- 2nd Class 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

More Information

Summer Camp at TRECS

Want to give your child the ultimate summer experience? Look no further! Registration for Kidcam Camp is now open! Choose from one to nine weeks to fit your summer needs.

What makes Kidcam special:

Unique weekly activities promote fun, fitness, friendship and creativity
Safe and supportive environment
Focus on individual growth
Accredited program

Learn more about Kidcam at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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!

Parking

As of August 1, 2024, there have been updates to on-campus parking procedures.

Visit our Parking webpage to find some helpful resources to help with the transition.

Facility Hours

Spring Semester 2025

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