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Special Events

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Summer: Learn to Play Pickleball Clinics

Interested in learning the basics of pickleball? Join us for one of our two upcoming Learn to Play Pickleball Clinics. These clinics are open and free to all AU students, Faculty/Staff, and RecFit members. Click here to register.

Clinics will take place:
Monday, June 12 at 12:10pm
Tuesday, June 13 at 5:00pm

Special Events

Check back in June for a preview of our Fall special events!

Late Night at the Rec Thursday, August 24, 9-11pm

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Join us at Bender Arena to meet new students, get connected with Club Sports, play volleyball, learn about AUs Fitness Centers, hang out with Clawed, and sample everything Recreational Sports and Fitness has to offer. 

As part of Welcome Week, this event is open all AU students. 

Unwind Your Mind May 2 - May 3

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Study Break! With classes ending and finals approaching, what better way to help you prepare than with brain fuel and movement?! We hope to see you for a boost of energy and the opportunity to unwind.

Tuesday, May 2 – Brain Fuel: Carbs and Compliments
Location: Jacobs Fitness Center
Time: 11am while supplies last

Wednesday, May 3 – Unwind Your Mind Yoga
Location: Cassell Fitness Center, Studio A/B
Time: 4pm-5pm

Iron Eagle: Powerlifting Competition April 2 at Cassell Fitness Center

Push Pull 2022

Calling all powerlifters, join us as we debut our Iron Eagle Powerlifting Competition! We heard your feedback, and this competition will test your strength in all three events: bench press, deadlift, and squat! All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to join.

Registration is CLOSED! 

Interested in personal or small-group training for the event? Click here to complete an interest survey.

Limited to 20 participants. Must be a current AU student or RecFit member to participate.

Have an idea for an event?

If you have an idea for an event or would like RecFit's help planning an event on campus, reach out to Alyssa at adoslea@american.edu.