News and Announcements

Summer Session Facility Hours

UK Campus Recreation Announces Summer Session Facility Hours

Apr 25, 2025

University of Kentucky Campus Recreation has announced adjusted facility hours for Summer session 2025. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to review the modified schedule before planning their visits to the Johnson Center, Alumni Gym, the Climbing Wall and Group Fitness Classes.

Intramural Sports: Flash Events Written by Susan Meredith

Campus Recreation Intramural Sports Event

May 5, 2025

As the spring semester winds down, we’ve been soaking up the sunshine out at Pieratt Field, where students have been building their teams for Flash: Grass Volleyball and swinging for the fences in Flash: Slow Pitch Softball. The stakes? High. The prize? T-shirts, bragging rights, and eternal intramural glory.

UK Campus Recreation Travels to Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo

UK Campus Recreation Fitness

Apr 21, 2025

In February, a dedicated group of students from University of Kentucky’s Campus Recreation’s Fitness team ventured to Raleigh, North Carolina to attend Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo.

Backpacking and Rafting at the Chattooga River Written by Susan Meredith

UK Campus Recreation Outdoor Adventures Event

Apr 14, 2025

Midterms were behind them, bags were packed, and the road trip playlist was ready as UK students set out on the Outdoor Adventures Spring Break program. This year’s adventure combined the thrill of backpacking and rafting along the scenic Chattooga River.

Intramural Sports Basketball Championship Written by Susan Meredith

Campus Recreation Intramural Sports Event

Apr 7, 2025

March Madness is in the air as UK Campus Recreation Intramural Sports hosted Wildcat 5v5 Basketball Champ Night in the Johnson Center. Five games were set for CoRec, Fraternity, Women’s/Sorority, Open Competitive, and Open Rec.

Fitness and Friendship Written by Susan Meredith

Member of the Month

Apr 1, 2025

We are thrilled to introduce Rachel as our Campus Recreation Member of the Month! Rachel, a dedicated UK Healthcare staff member at the Markey Cancer Center, has become an active member of the UK Campus Recreation community.

Train at the Track Spring 2025 Written by Susan Meredith

Campus Recreation Fitness Event

Mar 31, 2025

Join us at the Johnson Center on April 8th and 22nd from 6:00 to 6:30 PM for Train at the Track! This event features 30-minute, circuit-style full-body workouts led by UK’s personal trainers.

Climbing Competition Spring 2025 Written by Susan Meredith

Campus Recreation Outdoor Adventures Event

Mar 24, 2025

University of Kentucky students geared up and reached new heights and personal records during the Spring 2025 Climbing Competition. The event took place April 26th and had 100 students registered to compete.

Flowers and Fitness Spring 2025 Written by Susan Meredith

Campus Recreation Fitness Event

Mar 10, 2025

University of Kentucky Campus Recreation’s Fitness programming is building a community of women and weightlifting through their innovative event Flowers and Fitness. This event combines fun activities, building a bouquet, with working out to encourage joyful exercise and community.

Finding Balance, Community, and Wellness Through Campus Recreation Written by Livia Fontinelle