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UTD University Recreation Come on out to the Activity Center or Rec Center West and experience everything we have to offer. You'll have a good time no matter what!

UT Dallas University Recreation is dedicated to producing healthy comets through engagement, in physical, social, and educational activities.

10/24/2026

You're bu-bu-buggin if you don't sign up for Cardboard Boat Regatta! 🐛This competition is happening on Wednesday, October 28th, at 6pm in the AC Natatorium! Teamwork makes the dream work but will it make your boat float? Build a boat with your team and show them who's the best! ⛵🏅

Deadline to sign up is October 26th, 11:59pm, so register before then to compete!
For more registration details, please visit IM Leagues or check the link in our bio.


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Alt text: Genius interview-style video of student saying "Shawty told me that she won't sign up for Cardboard Boat Regatta So I gotta look at her crazy like baby you buggin. Bu bu buggin" and the "lyrics" reflecting that.

Get your float on! 📦⛵ Enter our Cardboard Boat Regatta competition happening on Wednesday, October 28th, at 6pm! Build a...
10/22/2026

Get your float on! 📦⛵ Enter our Cardboard Boat Regatta competition happening on Wednesday, October 28th, at 6pm! Build a boat with your team and compete for the survival of the fittest boat! Deadline to sign up is October 26th, 11:59pm, so register before then to compete!

For more details, please visit IM Leagues.


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Alt text: Pictures of students competing in Cardboard Boat Regatta competition, where students build boats out of cardboard and other materials and the winner is the one that makes it to the end the fastest.

It's the climb, yeah 🎵🧗 Join us for the "Witching Hour at UREC Climbing" at the Activity Center Auxiliary gym Rock Wall,...
10/21/2026

It's the climb, yeah 🎵🧗 Join us for the "Witching Hour at UREC Climbing" at the Activity Center Auxiliary gym Rock Wall, to climb for prizes! Happening on October 26th from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, all climbers are welcome! Kick off the week leading up to Halloween with this spooky scaling. Can you claim the prize? 🧙‍♀️
*Climbers must have passed a skills check or orientation in order to top rope.*


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Alt text: Pictures of students competing in a rock climbing competition, photographed while climbing and with awards.

10/19/2026

Come if you’re brave enough!! 👀👻

Nightmare on Rutford Avenue is taking over Helix Hall on October 22 from 7–9 PM 🎃

Join us for a spooky night with a haunted room, snacks, games, and other fun activities. Free for all UTD students.



Alt text: Video of a student walking through a hallway while another student appears behind him, followed by a chase-style moment. The video ends with a promotional graphic for Nightmare on Rutford Avenue on October 22 from 7-9pm at Helix Hall.

10/16/2026

The group chat actually agreed to run a 5K 😭

Come run around campus with us for the Comet Trot 5K on Friday, November 6.

Looking for a place to start? It’s always the right time. Check out our Couch ➪ 5K training program for some training suggestions.
Sign up through the link in bio or visit our website.



Alt text: Students running together around campus to promote the upcoming Comet Trot 5K. Text on screen "POV: The group chat actually agreed to run a 5k"

Boo! 👻 The scariest thing this spooky season is missing out on this event! Join us next Thursday, October 22nd at 7pm fo...
10/14/2026

Boo! 👻 The scariest thing this spooky season is missing out on this event!
Join us next Thursday, October 22nd at 7pm for a frighteningly good time at Nightmare on Rutford Ave at Helix Hall! Enjoy this night of fun and "gourd" vibes with games, activities, snacks, and a haunted house! 😉Come clown around at Helix Hall next week, we'll see you there 🤡


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Alt text: Pictures of students and haunted house members at annual "Nightmare on Rutford Ave" Halloween event hosted by UTD UREC and NRHH, including haunted house members in character, and student attendees enjoying the event activities.

10/12/2026

Banana! 🤓🍌 We're going bananas for Moonball!
There's only ONE day left to sign up for Moonball! Moonball only happens once a year, don't miss your chance to play! Register now, before October 13th on IM Leagues in order to compete. Link in our bio and on our website.

See you on the courts on October 15th at 4pm at Rec Center West! Participants must either bring a canned food item for the Comet Cupboard, a clothing donation for Temoc's Closet, or monetary donation towards the Student Emergency Fund.

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Alt text: Video footage of students enacting the "Minions, tonight we steal the moon" from Despicable Me, followed by clips of Moonball being played, followed by explanations about the game.

10/09/2026

POV: you hear UREC is hiring 👀🧡

Want to work at the Activity Center and be part of the UREC team? Applications for UREC Building Staff open today!!👏
Get ready to apply!



Alt text: Video footage of a student resting on a gym bench and looking uninterested as the text displays “Bench Press” “Cardio” and “Weight Lifting.” The student suddenly becomes excited when the text changes to “Working FOR a gym” followed by a short clip. The video ends with the student entering the Activity Center and working at a desk while announcing that UREC Activity Center Building Staff applications are now open.

10/07/2026

No stress here with Moonball! 🌕 Not the biggest volleyball fan? Don't sweat it! Moonball is a fun, easy to learn game! Play in a 6v6 style game with this large inflatable ball, and show us what you got! 🏐

Join us on October 15th at 4pm at Rec Center West for this once a year Intramural Tournament!
Participants must either bring a canned food item for the Comet Cupboard, a clothing donation for Temoc's Closet, or monetary donation towards the Student Emergency Fund.
Registrations are currently open on IM Leagues! Sign up now! Register before October 13th in order to compete. Link in our bio and on our website.

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Alt text: Video footage of volleyball games, with in-video caption stating "High Cortisol" and a stressed emoticon featured, followed by a transition to relaxed footage of "Moonball", with in-video caption saying "Low Cortisol".

10/05/2026

If only chin-ups were this easy!
New to the gym or just want some extra guidance? Want to make sure you're doing your exercises correctly?
Check out working with a personal trainer!
Visit our website for our trainers, packages, and more information.



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Alt text: Students performing literal interpretations of exercise names.

Address

800 W Campbell Road Bldg/AB
Richardson, TX
75080

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 1am
Tuesday 7am - 1am
Wednesday 7am - 1am
Thursday 7am - 1am
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 1am

Telephone

+19728832090

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