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RecSports offers variety of programming
No matter what you're interested in, RecSports has a variety of offerings for Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff! Click here to view a PDF of a glimpse of important dates for the Fall semester!
Fun facts about cycling from one of our staff members
RecSports facilities to close on April 29 at 5:00 p.m.
RecSports facilities will close on Sunday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. in order for our student employees to attend our end of the year Student Staff Appreciation & MOST Outstanding Awards Show.
Smith Center Facility Easter Break Hours March 29 - April 1
Due to Easter Break, the Smith Center Facility Hours have been adjusted between Thursday, March 29 - Sunday, April 1.
Select Group Fitness & F.A.S.T. Classes now 50% off!
Wishing you would have signed up for a Group Fitness or F.A.S.T. Class earlier this semester? Select classes are now 50% off!
Smith Center basketball courts closed for scheduled maintenance
Due to a special event within the Duncan Student Center, the Smith Center Basketball Courts will be closed March 25 from Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Keenan/Keough Halls take home Men's Interhall Ice Hockey Championships
CONGRATULATIONS to Keenan & Keough Halls for winning our Interhall Men's Ice Hockey Championships!
Bengal Bout Preliminaries 2018
2018 marks the 88th year of the University Boxing Championships – the Bengal Bouts – at Notre Dame. Around 200 young gentlemen who make up our boxing club will face off with their teammates and friends at the Purcell Pavilion (Joyce Center) for a piece of Bengal Bout History.
New wall murals in the gym
Next time you are in the gym, be sure to check out our new wall murals! See if you can find all three! For now, here is a little sneak peak of one of them up on the third floor by the TRX Synergy equipment.
Get a workout in and homework done at the same time!
Trying to get a workout in, but still need to study for that test? YOU CAN DO BOTH! The Smith Center for Recreational Sports offers a unique Life Fitness treadmill desk that allows you to walk at varying speeds, while still providing a good workout in the process!
Limited availability of basketball courts at Smith Center on Tuesday, February 6
There will be limited availability of the basketball courts at the Smith Center for Recreational Sports on Tuesday, February 6. One court will be available throughout the day. Click here to a complete list of Smith Center hours.
Bouldering & Climbing Wall open as of Monday, January 22
Whether you're a new climber or an experienced one, the new Bouldering & Climbing Wall located in the Duncan Student Center offers the Notre Dame community the opportunity to climb to new heights! Click here to learn more.
Become CPR/AED & First Aid certified this semester
RecSports offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certification courses. This blended course combines award-winning, engaging and interactive online simulation learning plus an in-person classroom session to learn and practice critical lifesaving skills for certification. Click here for more info.
RecSports to offer sneak peek into Smith Center for Recreational Sports, January 8 - 12
The Smith Center for Recreational Sports inside the Duncan Student Center will open on Monday, January 8. Scheduled recreation and fitness opportunities will occur for Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff. This limited schedule will be available to enable RecSports to test equipment, configure Group Fitness Classes, and give a sneak peek into our facility to those who are on campus prior to the start of the Spring semester.
We're moving! And, we've got good news!
We’re moving! And, we’ve got good news! RecSports is excited to offer various recreational opportunities for the Notre Dame community throughout Winter Break!
FREE Donation Drop-In Fitness Classes will be held December 8 – 13
Take a break with RecSports with a variety of FREE Fitness Classes. Donation Drop-In Classes are free and open to the community, courtesy of RecSports. Click here to view the schedule and a list of Humane Society needs.
Work with RecSports this Spring!
Miss our Hiring Expo on November 7? Last call! It's not too late to work with RecSports this Spring! Click here to view openings and to submit an application by December 1!
Thank you to our Domer Run 2017 participants, sponsors, donors, & volunteers!
The 2017 Domer Run, after a rainy early morning, brought us perfect weather for our race! Thank you to our participants and volunteers who made for yet again a wonderful Domer Run on the campus of Notre Dame! Click here to view race results, photos, and more!
Domer Run race day details announced
Running in our 2017 Domer Run? Be sure to check out our 2017 Domer Run details regarding race day by clicking here.
Smith family makes $15 million gift to Notre Dame for recreation center
University of Notre Dame alumnus Tripp Smith and his wife, Sheila, of Summit, New Jersey, have made a $15 million gift to Notre Dame for our new recreation center which will be housed inside the Duncan Student Center.
St. Joseph Beach closed for the season
St. Joseph Beach will be closed from Wednesday, August 15 through Sunday, August 20. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Rockne Memorial Swimming Pool closed for maintenance August 14 - 20
The Rockne Memorial Swimming Pool will be closed Monday, August 14 – Sunday, August 20 for maintenance. The Swimming Pool will reopen on Monday, August 21. Click here for a complete list of Rockne Memorial hours.…
Intramural Sports Fall 2017 schedule
Gear up for another season of Intramural Sports! From another season of tackle football, to broomball, RecSports has a full lineup of sports scheduled for Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff. Click here for the Fall 2017 schedule.
Rent gear for your next adventure!
Tents, backpacks, sleeping bags and pads, oh my! RecSports offers equipment rental to help the Notre Dame community take their own adventures. Click here for more info and a list of available outdoor gear rental.
Last Summer Freebie of Summer slated for July 27
It's never too late to get back in your fitness routine! Join RecSports for a FREE Outdoor Bootcamp class on July 27 outside the RSRC. Click here for more info.
RecSports facilities closed on Independence Day (Tuesday, July 4)
Rolfs Sports Recreation Center and Rockne Memorial will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. Group Fitness and F.A.S.T. Classes will not meet on Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day).
Select Group Fitness & F.A.S.T. Classes now 50% off!
Wishing you would have signed up for a Group Fitness or F.A.S.T. Class earlier this summer? Select classes are now 50% off!
Running water restored at St. Joseph Beach
RSRC basketball courts unavailable May 17 & 18; RSRC closed May 18 at Noon through May 21
Due to preparation for Notre Dame Commencement ceremonies to be held at the RSRC, basketball courts will be unavailable Wednesday, May 17 & Thursday, May 18. The RSRC will be closed Thursday, May 18 beginning at Noon through Sunday, May 22 for Commencement ceremonies.