We're moving! And, we've got good news!

Author: RecSports

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RecSports is excited to offer various recreational opportunities for the Notre Dame community throughout Winter Break!

Friday, December 15

Last day Rolfs Sports Recreation Center is open.

Saturday, December 16

Rolfs Sports Recreation Center will be closed as renovations commence for a new Men’s and Women’s Basketball practice facility. The Smith Center for Recreational Sports located in the Duncan Student Center will be the flagship facility for RecSports.

Saturday, December 16

Winter Break Hours begin at Rockne Memorial.

Monday, December 18

Joyce Center Faculty/Staff Fitness Room opens for use by Notre Dame faculty & staff. This facility is available for use by Notre Dame Faculty/Staff only.

Tuesday, January 2

RecSports’ new facility, the North Dome, opens for use by Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff. The facility will enable Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff to play basketball, volleyball, and badminton. 

Monday, January 8

The Smith Center for Recreational Sports opens inside the Duncan Student Center. 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.

  • Selected activities will include: Group Fitness Classes, fitness equipment demos, and use of the ⅙ mile track and basketball courts. 
  • Click here for scheduled activity schedule.

Friday, January 12

Last day Joyce Center Faculty/Staff Fitness Room will be available to Notre Dame faculty and staff (unless you are a current member of this facility).

Monday, January 15

The Duncan Student Center and all levels of the facility officially open. All patrons will be required to have the newest version of the Notre Dame ID card to enter any RecSports facility. Additionally, patrons must have RecSports privileges.


Download the moving timeline

Click here to download a PDF of the above timeline and facility hours.