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

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Moms' Weekend: Big Pink Volleyball Challenge
Saturday, March 29, 7:00 PM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

Big Pink volleyball is as easy as counting to three! 1. . . 2. . .3! If you can do that, you can play. Teams will be put together by the recreation center and require moms to participate. Great way to have fun and make memories to last a life time. FREE event, but registration is required. Moms' Weekend 2014.

Moms' Weekend: Massages for Mom & Me
Friday, March 28, 2:00 PM-8:00 PM or Saturday, March 29, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

Call (309)298-1228 for an appointment. Each session costs be $1.00/ minute, payable by cash, check, credit or debit.

Goalball Tournament
Thursday, April 3, 7:30 PM-10:00 PM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

This event is FREE for students! Download a Goalball Tournament Registration Form (pdf) or pick one up in the Campus Recreation Office. Team registrations are due 4:30 PM, Friday, March 28, in the Campus Recreation Office.

eXtreme Dodgeball for Diabetes
Thursday, April 3, 4:00 PM-10:00 PM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

Co-sponsored by the National Residence Hall Honorary. There is a $5.00 charge for each participant. All proceeds are given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Pick up your registration forms in the Campus Recreation Office. Registrations are due 4:30 PM, Monday, March 31, in the Campus Recreation Office.

World Cup Outdoor Soccer Tournament
Friday, April 11, 4:00-7:00 PM and Saturday, April 12, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Vince Grady Field

Download a World Cup Outdoor Soccer Tournament Registration Form (pdf) or pick one up in the Campus Recreation Office, the Center for International Studies (Memorial 347), or online at International Studies Student Activities. Entries fees ($5.00/person) and registration forms are due 4:30 PM Friday, April 4 in the Campus Recreation Office or the Center for International Studies (Memorial 347). Captains' Meeting is on Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 PM in the Spencer Student Recreation Center, Colgate Room. Intramural Soccer Rules

Jackie Robinson Wiffleball Tournament
Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

Come out to the Rec and celebrate Jackie Robinson Day by participating in a wiffleball tournament. This event is FREE for WIU students! Team registrations are due 4:30 PM, Friday, April 11, in the Campus Recreation Office. Download a Jackie Robinson Wiffleball Tournament Registration Form (pdf) or pick one up in the Campus Recreation Office. Wiffleball Rules

Call of Duty:  Nerf Ops
Friday, April 25, 7:00–9:00 PM and Saturday, April 26, 3:30–9:00 PM
Spencer Student Recreation Center, Court 3

This event is FREE for WIU students! ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THEIR OWN NERF GUN! Teams should have six to eight players. The Captains' Meeting is at 6:30 PM on Friday, April 25 before the first match at 7:00 PM. Download a Call of Duty: Nerf Ops Registration Form (pdf) or pick one up in the Campus Recreation Office. Registration is due Friday, April 18 at 4:30 PM in the Campus Recreation Office.

Rec Events for Charities

Big Pink Volleyball
  • 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 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 $10,456.74 to be split between the two charities.  Overall the program has raised $103,620.86
  • The eXtreme 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.

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

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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