{"id":2,"date":"2026-02-16T20:16:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T20:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/fitrec\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-05-19T18:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:36:03","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/fitrec\/","title":{"rendered":"FitRec"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">OUR CAMPUS IS COMMITTED TO HELPING STUDENTS CONNECT, BE ACTIVE AND HAVE FUN &#8211; REGARDLESS OF FITNESS LEVEL.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">No matter what you&#8217;re into or what you&#8217;re after, you&#8217;ll find an awesome assortment of fitness and recreation opportunities at UW-Stevens Point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-statistics-block blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"statscontainer \">\n<div class=\"single-stat\"><div class=\"main-stat\"><div class=\"stat-number\">100+<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-text\">STUDENTS EMPLOYED IN FITREC<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-stat\"><div class=\"main-stat\"><div class=\"stat-number\">160+<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-text\">HOURS OF FREE ACTIVITIES OFFERED WEEKLY FOR UWSP STUDENTS<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-stat\"><div class=\"main-stat\"><div class=\"stat-number\">6<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-text\">SUB-UNITS WITHIN FITREC<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FITREC OFFERINGS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;FitRec Programs&nbsp;are run through&nbsp;University Centers, a&nbsp;division of Student Affairs<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/stuaffairs\/Pages\/default2.aspx\">\u200b<\/a>. Our programs and activities are located in the brand new Student Health &amp; Wellness Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Looking for our varsity Athletics? Visit their website.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aquatics Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UWSP students can take advantage of<strong>FREE\u00a0swim<\/strong><strong>\u202f<\/strong>every Monday\u202fthrough\u202fThursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,\u202f and\u202fevery Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m.\u202fto 9:30 p.m.\u2014 just bring your\u202fUWSP\u202fstudent\u202fID and a towel!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re&nbsp;proud to host several groups in our facilities,&nbsp;from water polo and log rolling,&nbsp;to scuba and fly fishing. Our therapy pool also hosts several groups for swim instruction and water therapy. More than 8,000 guests use our facilities annually!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our 8-lane lap swim area is&nbsp;4.5-feet&nbsp;deep, and our diving well is&nbsp;14.5-feet&nbsp;deep.&nbsp;Patrons can use our 1-meter diving boards, and water is kept at a comfortable 82 degrees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DAWG Fitness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the&nbsp;all new&nbsp;DAWG Fitness, a fitness facility offering a diverse mix of\u202fstrength training and cardiovascular equipment. We proudly serve UWSP students, faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, community&nbsp;members&nbsp;and guests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Membership includes unlimited access to our&nbsp;brand new&nbsp;facility, all equipment, equipment orientations, free locker rentals, showers&nbsp;and&nbsp;sweat towels!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featured equipment:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Six squat racks and Olympic weights&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Body bars and weight plates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbells from 1-100 lbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kettlebells, up to 50 lbs. and medicine balls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybex and Freemotion weight Machines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>True and Woodway treadmills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Precor elliptical trainers and AMTs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>True bicycles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dip station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pull-up bar and TRX suspension trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agility and plyometric equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u202f<strong>Memberships<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Students&nbsp;memberships are free to all UWSP&nbsp;students, and&nbsp;can be signed&nbsp;up for&nbsp;online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Climbing Wall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;climbing wall,&nbsp;located&nbsp;within the Skyward Fieldhouse of the Marshfield Clinic Health System Champions&nbsp;Hall&nbsp;features a&nbsp;28 ft. high, 2,300 sq. ft. wall&nbsp;with&nbsp;15 top rope belay stations.\u202fWe offer climbing orientations and belay training classes offered at no charge.&nbsp;Harnesses and belay devices available at no charge.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The climbing wall holds seven hours of <strong>FREE<\/strong>\u202fopen climbing for students each week, plus seven hours of\u202f<strong>member-exclusive<\/strong>\u202fclimbing for students and non-students each week. All climbing hours are supervised by trained UWSP students under the supervision of a full-time staff member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UW-Stevens Point Kids Climbing Club&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of the UWSP Climbing Wall Kids Climbing Club is to introduce children ages 5- 13 to sport climbing by creating fun and engaging lessons that allow students to gain knowledge, experience and climbing skills.&nbsp;\u201cBeginner\u201d&nbsp;classes&nbsp;will be offered. Kids Climb is $50 per six-week series per climber. The program is taught and supervised by trained UWSP Climbing Wall staff. For class information, times and registration, please visit SPIN!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">U<strong>WSP Champions Hall Fitness Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Champions Hall Fitness Center&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;7,500 square foot&nbsp;facility that offers a variety&nbsp;of&nbsp;free weights, Olympic platforms, resistance machines&nbsp;and cardio equipment.&nbsp;We\u2019re also proud to be the primary facility for our varsity student-athletes!&nbsp;<br><br>Memberships:<br>Student memberships are free to all UWSP students. Online sign up is required to fill out facility waiver. Click here to sign up&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mypoint.uwsp.edu\/mypoint\/default.aspx?t=104\">myPoint<\/a>&nbsp;Membership fees for faculty, staff, or administrators can be billed via payroll. We offer something for everyone \u2013 no matter your level of experience or fitness goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amenities:&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Power Racks for Bench and Squat&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olympic Lift Platforms&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ellipticals&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bikes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treadmills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rowing Machine&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cable Machines&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assortment of Hammer Strength Fitness Equipment&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbells\/Kettlebells&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battle ropes and medicine balls&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variety of fitness\/mobility equipment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-serve day-use lockers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assortment of&nbsp;plyo&nbsp;boxes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a UWSP student or faculty\/staff member? Stop at our front desk to purchase a membership. Pay by cash or check.<br><strong>Questions? Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jhaydock@uwsp.edu\">jhaydock@uwsp.edu<\/a>&nbsp;and\/or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faruac875%40uwsp.edu%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckdunham%40uwsp.edu%7C92da97060e044816361708de84508bb3%7C209c4baddf14417287df060f84f01a11%7C0%7C0%7C639093678668576290%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FEtrctsFFMLTstfsxvyAeR1ru4YATDU98duwa1WzQMk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">aruac875@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hours<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-2026-Champions-Hall-Fitness-Center-Hours-of-Operations-1.docx\">2025-2026 Academic Year Hours<\/a><br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Club Sports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our UWSP Club Sports\u202fprogram\u202fencourages students of all skill levels and abilities to pursue membership in any of\u202fthe recreational activity and sport clubs we offer here at UW-Stevens Point. We offer a variety of competitive and recreational opportunities. Many of our clubs compete at a national level\u2014others are focused on pure fun! Regardless of what type of experience you\u2019re after, you\u2019ll find it here.<br><br>Clubs are driven by the interest of our students in any given year. To find out what current clubs are competing, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/\">SPIN<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group Exercise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GroupEx&nbsp;at UW-Stevens Point offers fun, FREE classes for&nbsp;students at&nbsp;all experience levels taught by trained UWSP students.&nbsp;Choose from a&nbsp;variety&nbsp;classes per week, including yoga, dance fusion,&nbsp;pilates, cycling, and many more.&nbsp;Just show up in your workout gear and bring your UWSP-issued ID. All equipment is provided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No prior exercise knowledge or experience needed&nbsp;to attend and get a great workout in a social,&nbsp;fun&nbsp;and safe environment. Our classes run with a consistent schedule each semester.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click here to view our current&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-EX-Block-Schedule_Handout_Final.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Class Schedule<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intramurals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Intramurals program&nbsp;is dedicated to providing&nbsp;students with involvement opportunities in a healthy,&nbsp;safe&nbsp;and competitive environment. Our activities enhance&nbsp;the college&nbsp;experience by promoting engagement, community responsibility, and good sportsmanship.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sport leagues offered&nbsp;include:&nbsp;Basketball, Volleyball, Ultimate\u202fFrisbee, Kickball, Trench Ball, Soccer, Badminton, Bag Toss, Flag Football, Softball and Golf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intramurals teams play in \u201cblocks.\u201d A block is five\u202fweeks long and takes place on the same nights and times for the entire block. We offer two blocks per semester. Anyone can create a team and play in a&nbsp;sport&nbsp;league! Get a few friends together who want to play and have fun\u2014name a team captain and sign up on\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imleagues.com\/spa\/intramural\/aabd001532a54d81a68e26bbee25f0b2\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IMLeagues<\/a>\u202for use the\u202fIMLeagues\u202fApp. If you don\u2019t have a team, sign up as an individual \u201cfree agent\u201d and our office will ensure you find a team. Each team or individual will pay a small fee to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;depending on the sport league.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any gear needed to play is typically provided, with a few exceptions. Our program is broken into two&nbsp;different types&nbsp;of sport leagues: D1 leagues are&nbsp;competitive&nbsp;and D2 leagues are recreational. The goal is to make sure every student has an opportunity to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;at whatever level they feel&nbsp;comfortable.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open Gym<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Skyward Fieldhouse\u202fis a 54,000 square foot facility featuring\u202ftennis and basketball courts, a 200-meter indoor track.\u202fVolleyball nets, tennis&nbsp;nets&nbsp;and soccer nets can be set up during any open rec times when equipment and space is available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UWSP students, faculty and staff\u202fare eligible to use the Skyward Fieldhouse free of charge\u202fwith their\u202fUWSP IDs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours of operation during the academic year are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on weekdays.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-list wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-4 align-center\"\n     style=\"--profile-container-width-desktop: 100%; --profile-item-width: 25%;\">\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-1188\"\n     data-profile=\"1188\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Amy Fitschen\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/AmyFitschen_jpg.jpeg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Amy Fitschen\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Amy Fitschen<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Program Manager &#8211; Fitness<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>110A Allen Center<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715.346.2731\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Amy Fitschen\">715.346.2731<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:afitsche@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Amy Fitschen\">afitsche@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/amy-fitschen\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Amy Fitschen\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-1186\"\n     data-profile=\"1186\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Brian Pagel\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/Pagel-Brian_jpg.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Brian Pagel\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Brian Pagel<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Program Manager &#8211; Recreation<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>004 Allen Center<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715.346.4362\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Brian Pagel\">715.346.4362<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:bpagel@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Brian Pagel\">bpagel@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/brian-pagel\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Brian Pagel\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-1397\"\n     data-profile=\"1397\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Dan Abbott\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/Abbott-Dan-scaled-1.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Dan Abbott\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Dan Abbott<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Program Specialist &#8211; 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