Posted Thursday, October 29, 2020 @ 9:31 AM Thanksgiving is not the only exciting event happening in November. The Recreation and Wellness Center has put together a host of safe events for students to enjoy this month, ranging from intramural sports leagues to outdoor adventure trips all with university COVID-19 guidelines in place. Throughout November the RWC will offer group exercise classes, which include virtual and in-person, physically distanced opportunities. Classes such as yoga, tai chi, and F45 bootcamp provide unique and fun ways for students to get involved. Additionally, students can participate in special events, which include the following. Register for a group exercise class here. Battle of the Bikes: November 9 at 6:45 p.m. at the Lap Pool Terrace Trail Running: November 21 at 8 a.m. in the Arboretum Yoga Under the Stars: November 22 at 9 p.m. at Lake Claire There are also plenty of intramural sports leagues and tournaments for students. Intramural sports are recreational opportunities that allow students to get involved in their favorite sport. These include the following. Register for intramural sports at http://imleagues.com/ucf. Super Smash Bros Tourney: November 3 at 8 p.m. – Registration closes Nov 2 at 6 p.m. 3v3 Wiffleball Tourney: November 7 at 11 a.m. – Registration closes Nov 5 at 6 p.m. Mario Kart Tourney: November 10 at 8 p.m. – Registration closes Nov 9 at 6 p.m. Sports Trivia: November 17 at 8 p.m. – Registration closes the same day at 6 p.m. The Outdoor Adventure team at the RWC is also offering exciting opportunities this month on and off campus, and virtually. Outdoor Adventure hosts OATS training sessions, which are informative sessions on specific outdoor topics. These include Crash Course of Climb, Backcountry Cooking, and A Guide to Identifying Animals Outside. Outdoor Adventure also offers on-campus adventures and adventure trips. The Flora and Fauna Hike will take place on November 10 at the UCF Arboretum, while the following trips will be held off-campus with experienced OA trip leaders. Sign up for adventure trips and OATS sessions at http://bit.ly/RWCOA. Econlockhatchee River Paddle: November 14 at Econlockhatchee River Mindfulness and Land Acknowledgment Hike: November 20 Intermediate Mountain Biking: November 22 at Little Big Econ Trails The RWC will remain open for normal hours most of November with adjusted hours during the week of Thanksgiving: November 1 – November 24: check normal operating hours at ucf.edu November 25: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Main RWC November 26, 27, 28, 29: CLOSED November 30: Adjusted hours. Check for adjustments at ucf.edu The RWC will continue to practice safety protocols while providing plenty of ways for students to get involved. This includes requiring university-approved face coverings and maintaining physical distancing at inside and outside facilities. For questions on UCF COVID-19 related policies go to the UCF Coronavirus Page. We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Go Knights, Charge On! Back