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Special Events

Special Events are held at various times throughout the semester. Most events are free but some may require a minimal fee. Check out upcoming special events to find out if registration is required and the registration deadlines. Some events even offer the opportunity to win prizes!

For additional information on any of our Special Events, stop by the Campus Recreation Office in the Spencer SRC, Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. or call the Campus Recreation Office at (309) 298-1228.

Special Events for Charities

• Each year, graduate assistants, student employees, and staff members from Campus Recreation work with other groups on campus to co-sponsor philanthropic events to benefit specific charity organizations.
• Western Illinois University is home to the ORIGINAL Big Pink Volleyball! We work with the residents of Thompson Hall to hold the biggest and the best Big Pink Volleyball Tournament in the state to educate Western students about breast cancer and send donations to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation and the McDonough District Hospital Mammogram Assistance Program. This year's program raised $16,362.94 to be split between the two charities.
• The Dodgeball for Diabetes tournament is held in conjunction with National Residence Hall Honorary, and all proceeds are given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. All students are encouraged to participate. 
• Trot for Tots is an outdoor walk/run held in December for Toys for Tots. It is co-sponsored by the USMC.

Spring 2012 Special Events

February 22 - National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day

• 11:00am-5:00pm
• To celebrate this day Campus Recreation will be proving multiple recreation and fitness activities. The featured speaker is Brian Van Acker, Organizational Manager, from the Chicago Area Runners Association. He will be putting on two running workshops and speaking about healthy lifestyles.
• Beginning Running:Training for your first race  1:15pm-2:15pm  Fitness Studio West
• Long Distance Running: Half-Marathons and beyond  2:15pm-3:15pm  Fitness Studio West
• This event is co-sponsored by WIU Campus Recreation, the Visiting Lecture Committee and the Council on Student Activities Funds

March 3 - Indoor Kayaking Workshop

• 9:00am-1:00pm
• A certified instructor form American Canoe Association will teach kayaking skills, safety techniques, and essential strokes
• Registration is limited to 10 participants. Priority given to WIU students, faculty, and staff.
• Pre-Registration fee of $10 is due to the Campus Recreation Office by 4:30pm by Thursday, March 1

March 6 - Extreme Dodgeball for Diabetes

• 5:00pm
• 3v3 Dodgeball held inside a racquetball court
• $5 per person benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Association
• Register in the Campus Recreation Office between February 20-March 1.
• Registration Packet

March 30 - 2v2 Final Four Basketball Challenge

• 9:00pm
• 2v2 Basketball tournament held at the Student Recreation Center

April 21 - Dad's Weekend Softball Skills Challenge

• 1:00pm
• Activities include: Home Run Derby, Throwing Accuracy, Running
• 2 person teams will consist of the WIU student and their dad.

April 27 - Golf as a Business Skill

• 4:30pm Harry Mussatto Golf Course
• Golfing 101 taught by Mel Blasi, Director of Golf Operations and WIU Head Men's golf Coach
• Register between 4/12-4/26 in the Campus Recreation Office
• Cost: $3

Contact Info

Campus Recreation
Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center, 200A
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

Email: C-Recreation@wiu.edu
Office: (309) 298-1228
Front Desk: (309) 298-2797
Fax Number: (309) 298-3224