Events

Past Events


	Join Us For A Spooky Climbing Gym Challenge		Thursday October 28^th 3:00PM – 8:00PM Climbing Gym (Real rock and High performance) Complete a route and get candies. Complete all or come dressed up and get a special surprise.


	Fall Pumpkin Patch		October 21 2021 at 5:00 PM to October 22 2021 at 8:00 PM Join the Recreational Sports Department for our FREE Pumpkin Patch Event. The event will be Thursday and Friday October 21st - 22nd, 202, 5pm to 8pm. We will have an assortment of FREE Pumpkins that can be picked up both Thursday and Friday at the Multi-Purpose Field located at the back of the Student Recreation Center. A Pumpkin Painting contest will be held on both days and we will receive submissions both in-person and virtually. Deadline to submit virtual submission is on Oct 22nd at 11:59pm. In partnership with Office of International Programs and Study Abroad we will be offering various fun activities!


	Late Night at the Rec		August 20th, 2021 8:00pm-12:00am RSD will stay open late to host a "late night" event where a variety of activities will be hosted. Users will be able to enjoy video gaming, pool usage, organized group sports and small competition events.


	Tin Mine		July 31st, 2021 7:00am El Paso Tin Mines Trail is a 6.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near El Paso, Texas that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels.


	REC NIGHT SERIES: Glow Climb		July 23, 2021 6 pm Join us for our Glow Climb challenge. Climb various routes on our Bouldering walls in the dark with glow in the dark tape on climbing wall, glow in the dark holds, black lights Additional activity of doing your own tie-dye shirts. Free give-a-ways!


	REC NIGHT SERIES: Clubbing at the SRC		July 30, 2021 6-8pm tabling, 8-10 pm activites Join us for a Clubbing at the SRC, there will be Sport Clubs exhibition, tabling-recruiting, promoting, advertising, pick up games, play against members, skills challenge. To also include student orgs (Greek Life, Athletics, SGA) field day.


	REC NIGHT SERIES: Crate Climb Challenge		July 16th, 2021 3pm Join us for our Crate Climb Challenge, stack a tower of crates as high as you can and have someone standing on top of the tower. This challenging task requires teamwork and a lot of balancing skills. Free give-a-ways!


	Paradise at the Rec		Movies on the lawn In partnership with SELC July 9th, 2021 4pm - 7:30pm Celebrate summer at the pool with a luau themed party. There will be ice cream, a DJ, floating lounges in the pool. Decorations to make it seem like you're in the tropics. Both pools as well as the diving boards will be open to students. There will be games out on the outdoor patio as well as furniture to lounge in the sun. Partner with SELC for Movie on the Lawn


	REC NIGHT SERIES: Pool Olympics		June 18th, 2021 7pm Join us for Pool Olympic at the SRC.. There will be an array of activities ranging from water volleyball, water Pong, dive for toys, diving competition and fastest swimmer race. Free give-a-ways!


	Franklin Mountains		June 12th, 2021 8am Franklin Mountains Thousand Steps Trial Day Hike To register for the trip use our Online Portal at src.utep.edu


	REC NIGHT series: Titan Games		June 11, 2021 4-9 pm Join us for our first Titan Games. We will host an array of activities from Extreme Archery, Dodgeball tournament, and more. Along with a Intramurals Sports Exhibition. Located on University Field. Free give-a-ways!


	REC NIGHT series: Outdoor Cycling		June 4th, 2021 6:30pm-8:30pm Join us for cycling under the stars. There will be four 30-minute sessions. 30 cycling bikes will be set up on the Multipurpose Field. Free give-a-ways!


	Super Yoga		Tuesday, May 4, 2021 9am to 2pm in 5 separate 45 minute individual yoga classes Centennial Plaza The first forty-five (45) individuals who sign up in one of the five instructor-led sessions will receive a FREE UTEP-branded Yoga Mat Case & Yoga Mat. Advanced sign-up is required for this event by visiting https://src.utep.edu/booking# and choosing the SuperYoga Special Event. Social distancing and other COVID-19 safety protocols will be enforced at this event. Event questions call email dos@utep.edu or call 915-747-5648. Event is sponsored by the Dean of Students Office, Office of International Programs, Recreation Sports Department, Student Health & Wellness Center, and Student Government Association.


	Spring Fest		Spring Fest at the Student Recreation Center April 23rd 3PM Follow our social media and get a FREE t-shirt and gator! Various Activities Grass Volleyball Music by DJ Johnny Kage Free Food Raffles Prizes Inflatables and More

Connect With Us

The University of Texas at El Paso
Recreational Sports Department
Student Recreation Center
3450 Sun Bowl Dr, El Paso, TX
El Paso, Texas 79902

E: recsports@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-5103
F: (915) 747-5121