PARC Fitness Center will be open Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday, Nov. 30, though Friday, Dec. 18. While there will be no reservation system utilized to reserve a spot, the 5-person maximum capacity will be enforced.

For more information about the adjusted hours of operation, please email recwell@elon.edu.

Hours of operation for January 2021 will be posted on the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation & Wellness website in mid-December.

SPARKS and ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation will kick off the third annual Love Your Body Week on Monday, Feb. 19. Throughout the week, events will be put on to remind people to practice self-love and be empowered for who you are and how you show up in your day to day life. All events are free to students, staff and faculty. If you have any questions about the events below please contact SPARKS at elonsparks@elon.edu or ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation at campusrec@elon.edu

Monday, Feb. 19: Move It Monday

• Lifting 101: 8 to 9 p.m. in Koury Fitness Center (Introduction course to lifting)
• Ladies Lifting: 9:15 to 11 p.m. in Koury Fitness Center
• The Fitness center will be closed to general population during Ladies Lifting

Tuesday, Feb. 20: Treat Yourself Tuesday

• Ÿ Yogurt Bar and Massages: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Moseley Center in the Oak Room

Ÿ **Massages will be signed up first come, first served.

College Coffee: We will be promoting the rest of the week as well as have postcards that people can fill out as a message to themselves.

Wednesday, Feb. 21: Wellness Wednesday

• ŸFaculty/Staff Lunch and Learn co-sponsored with Professional Development office.

Speaker will be: Denise Pastoor from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Oaks 212

Lunch and Learn Description: Love Your Body… It Believes Everything You Think: Creating wholeness begins with a journey in self-awareness. This lunch & learn will tap into self-awareness of your body, as a mouthpiece for all dimensions of your being… physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological. Learn to listen to the whispers of body wisdom, honoring yourself, and gently accepting your humanness. In a culture striving for body perfection, filter through media messages to embrace the true path to optimal health…self-love, compassion, and lifestyle choices that nurture your whole being. Your body is a temple to your soul, move it often and love it deeply.

• ŸJennifer Schafer- national speaker co-sponsored by FSL/Love Your Body Week. Schafer will be presenting in Turner Theatre from 6 to 9 p.m.
• Ÿ S’mores with Outdoors-Wellness Focus from 9 to 10 p.m. on Koury ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation back patio

Thursday, Feb. 22: Thoughtful Thursday

• Ÿ Stations in Moseley, by Lakeside, and in ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation to write a note to oneself as a reminder. Stations will be around these facilities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.

Ÿ At each of these stations we will also be celebrating Recreational Sports day- asking people how they like to recreate. A limited number of shirts will be given out

Friday, Feb. 23: Feel Good Friday

• Ÿ Zumbathon at 4 p.m. in Jordan Gym- doors will be opening at 3 p.m.

The tournament will be held on the South ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Rugby Fields with matches being played at noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday and third place match played at 10 a.m. and finals match played at noon on Sunday with an award ceremony taking place afterwards. The NSCRO Mid-Atlantic Cup both awards and inspires student-athletes for their hard work and teamwork to reach small rugby success. If you are looking to cheer on the Elon Men’s Club Rugby team as they look to move onto to a chance to play in April, stop by South ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ at 12:00PM on Saturday, December 2.

Mid-Atlantic Cup Game Schedule:

Saturday, Dec. 2:

• Noon: ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ vs Catholic University of America
• 2 p.m. Christendom College vs Loyola University of Maryland

Sunday, Dec. 3: Game matched determined by games played on Saturday

• 10 a.m.: Third-Place Match
• Noon: Finals followed by an award ceremony

Regular hours of operation at the driving range have been extended to noon to sunset during the week and 8 a.m. to sunset on weekends. Range balls may be purchased at the new driving range golf ball dispenser, located on the Harden Clubhouse front porch, during hours of operation.

The new golf ball dispenser only takes credit cards and has directions on how to purchase small, medium, and large buckets of balls on the front of the machine. If you experience any issues with the dispenser please contact Jenny Larson, Assistant Director of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation, at 336-278-7529 or jlarson4@elon.edu.

SportsFest is open to the first 96 teams with the top 18 teams moving into the relay portion of the event. Top teams are awarded prizes and tank tops.

This year SportsFest features events such as the sponge race, bozo bucket challenge and the chicken toss. Registration for the event will open on Sunday, Aug. 27 and end at noon on Thursday, Aug. 31. All team registrations need to be dropped off at the front desk of Koury ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation. All captains will have to attend the captain’s meeting taking place at Harden Clubhouse at 6 p.m. on Aug. 31.

For more infromation, contact the Koury ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation front desk at 336-278-7529 or email us at campusrec@elon.edu 

¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation was established in 1992 and provides faciltiies, programs and services to promote holistic wellness through physical activity. Facilities include the Koury Athletic Center, Phoenix Activities & Recreation Center (PARC), South Gym, driving range, challenge course and recreation fields on South ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ and at the Francis Center. Programs include fitness, group exercise, personal training, club sports, intramurals, aquatics, outdoor adventure trips and special events.

¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation provides its employees with a meaningful experience and many opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally. Anyone interested in applying for a job with ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation will need to attend one of our four information sessions.

• Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 31 at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. in order to recieve a job application.

​In addition to providing general information about our department and the student development experience, the sessions will also provide tips on how to write cover letter and how to create and format your resume. All information sessions will be taking place in Lakeside 213/214.

Available positions for the fall semester include the following positions: 

• Challenge Course Facilitator
• Club Sports Assistant
• Group Exercise Instructor
• Intramural Sports Official
• Koury Operations Assistant
• Lifeguard
• Marketing Manager
• Outdoors Trip Leader

​All applications are due to Koury ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation front desk on Monday, Sept. 4 by 5 p.m. A completed application includes the application, current resume, and cover letter. Please contact campusrecjobs@elon.edu with any questions. 

Unified Sports is a partnership between Special Olympics Alamance County and ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation that brings together Special Olympics athletes and Elon students through participation in various sports. Teams are created with two Elon students, known as partner athletes, and three Special Olympics athletes. The teams learn the basics of the sport at the first practice and then play in a five-week season. Elon’s Unified program began with flag football in September and has continued this fall with indoor soccer.

In addition to our campus program, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Unified was selected as one of the eight teams to compete in the first ever Special Olympics Unified Sports Flag Football Classic on Nov. 12 at the Carolina Panthers practice facility in Charlotte.  In the single elimination tournament, the Elon Phoenix played UNC-Wilington and advanced to the semifinals after beating Wilington 14-7.

In the semifinal game against Winston-Salem State University, Elon was down 21-14 before scoring a touchdown in the final moments of the game to send it into overtime. Elon eventually lost in a triple overtime thriller, but the tournament was never about wins or losses. It was about inclusion, teamwork, and the power of building community through sport and physical activity.

How can you get involved in Unified Sports? The intramural program will be offering one Unified Sports league during each intramural season this year. The next opportunity to participate will be bowling during winter term, with basketball, kickball, and flag football during the spring semester. League and registration information will be available on the Intramurals website.

All Unfied Sports leagues are currently being offered on Tuesday nights starting between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., with practices and games lasting approximately one hour. Questions about Unified Sports can be directed to Jenny Larson, Assistant Director of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Recreation, at (336) 278-7529 or intramurals@elon.edu