Weekend Line-Up
Friday, October 4th
- All Day- RecSports Weekend Pass for Great Gator Reunion Attendees
- Want to visit Lake Wauburg, CORE, Florida Pool, Student Recreation Center or the Southwest Recreation Center to Live in Motion? Complimentary passes available for you and a spouse/partner. Register here.
- Log in using Gatorlink username & password or create an account
- Sign waiver: Select little red icon at top of RsConnect webpage to complete waiver
- Register for Great Gator Reunion Weekend Pass
- 9:30a Gator Gallup
- 10:30a Festival
- 12:00p Homecoming Parade
- 12:00p Noon Ball
- Drop-in basketball at the Southwest Recreation Center
- 4:00p – Happy Hour @ Swamp Head
- Current & Past RecSports employees are invited for a casual & informal gathering at Swamp Head Brewery.
- 6:00p Gator Growl
- Performance By: Chase Rice, Lanco, Scooter Magruder
Saturday, October 5th
- Limited Hours- RecSports Weekend Pass for Great Gator Reunion Attendees
- Want to visit Lake Wauburg, CORE or the Southwest Recreation Center to Live in Motion? Complimentary passes available for you and a spouse/partner. Register here.
- Log in using Gatorlink username & password or create an account
- Sign waiver: Select little red icon at top of RsConnect webpage to complete waiver
- Register for Great Gator Reunion Weekend Pass
- 12:00-3:00p – Great Gator Reunion
- Courtyard adjacent to Student Recreation & Fitness Center & Ustler Hall.
- If you plan to attend, we kindly request an RSVP here by September 27th.
Sunday October 6th
- All Day- RecSports Weekend Pass for Great Gator Reunion Attendees
- Want to visit Lake Wauburg, CORE, Florida Pool, Student Recreation Center or the Southwest Recreation Center to Live in Motion? Complimentary passes available for you and a spouse/partner. Register here.
- Log in using Gatorlink username & password or create an account
- Sign waiver: Select little red icon at top of RsConnect webpage to complete waiver
- Register for Great Gator Reunion Weekend Pass
Great Gator Reunion Tailgate
Saturday, October 5th – 12:00-3:00p
- The tailgate will be located in the courtyard adjacent to the Student Recreation & Fitness Center & Ustler Hall.
- We will be serving food, playing games, and look forward to connecting with you.
- If you plan to attend, we kindly request an RSVP here by September 27th.
UF Homecoming Weekend Events
Friday, October 4th
Saturday, October 5th
- 3:30p Homecoming Football Game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
What’s New at RecSports
The Center for Outdoor Recreation & Education (CORE)
- CORE joined RecSports in 2015 and moved into a brand new facility behind Southwest in 2016!
- Adventure TRiPS, skill workshops & gear rental!
Maguire Field
Sports Programs
- Fields #5 & #6 added- 2008
- Softball Field 1 Converted to a multipurpose field- 2015
- Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs & Athletic Training merged to become what is now known as Sports Programs – 2019
GatorWell
- GatorWell Health Promotion Services joins RecSports – 2016
- Health Promotional Specials embedded in Sorority & Fraternity Affairs- 2019
Lake Wauburg
- High Ropes Challenge Course – 2015
- ADA Kayak Launch- 2019
Southwest Recreation Center
- Expansion to back of building- 2001
- Expansion to front of building- 2010
- Added Nutrition Services at RecSports- 2017
Student Recreation Center
- Group Cycling Studio- 2011
- Two of Four Racquetball Court Transformations- 2013
- Functional Training Space
- Multi- Purpose Activity Room
- Weight/Cardio Room Remodel- 2013
- ADA Lift for Florida Pool- 2018
What’s New at UF
Bat Houses
- One new bat house has been added! 2017
- Look to the east and you will find the student gardens, harvests from this garden go to benefit the UF students in need, via the Field and Fork Pantry.
Reitz Union
O’Connell Center
- Renovation and facelift in 2016
Newell Hall
- Newell Hall provides a 24/7 active learning environment for both undergraduate and graduate students. Through high-tech, collaborative study spaces, Newell fosters academic interaction for the modern student.- 2016
La Casita & Institute of Black Culture House Renovation- 2019
Hitchcock Field & Fork Food Pantry Expansion– 2019 (Implemented 2015)
Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium
Donald L. Dizney Lacrosse Stadium
Baseball Stadium
- The brand new stadium on Hull Rd. broke ground in February 2019 and is scheduled to be completed in June 2020
What’s new in Gainesville?
Sweetwater Wetlands Park– 125 acres of wetlands and ponds, created to improve water quality of Paynes Prarie and the Florida Aquifer. See all the wildlife you could imagine just 10 minutes from campus!
Depot Park– The highest used and most visible public space in the City of Gainesville. This park is sure to draw your attention to how far Gainesville has developed.
Cade Museum– “Naturally, we called it Gatorade. “ Named after the inventor of Gatorade, this museum is sure to leave you in awe!
Celebration Point– From relaxing outside in the beautiful Promenade to shopping for the perfect outfit, the number of amazing things to do at Celebration Pointe is nearly unlimited.
Bo Diddley Plaza– Renamed in 2008 in honor of local treasure, legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, singer, guitarist and songwriter, Bo Diddley. Renovated in 2016
Breweries– We’ve got 5 now! Just Google “Brewery” to find which one suites you!
