Iowa State Recreation Services

Let's take a moment to celebrate our incredible student staff! Happy Student Employee Appreciation Week!

Bracket season is here.Think you can call the upsets and pick the champ? Join the Iowa State Intramural March Madness Bracket Challenge and compete for bragging rights. Lock in your picks before the first game Thursday. #CycloneNation #MarchMadness #BracketChallenge #IowaState

Due to the weather, all Rec Services facilities will be closed on Monday, March 16.

Iowa State Intramural Sports is proud to partner with Special Olympics Iowa to send a Unified Sports basketball team to compete at MizzouRec. One team. Competing side by side. Building friendships. Representing Iowa State on the road.

Join Adventure for a day of turns, jumps, and good vibes at Seven Oaks. Lift ticket, gear, and transportation are included—just show up and send it. Register by 2/13 on our website! register.recservices.iastate.edu/program?classi…

Want to improve your climbing technique? 🧗‍♂️ Sign up for our Intro to Rock Climbing workshop—learn safety, knots, gear, and basic belaying. Complete the workshop + 3 follow-up belays to earn your ISU Belay Card. First session: Feb. 12 | Register online: register.recservices.iastate.edu/program?classi…

We’re hiring a Social Media Intern! Rec Services is looking for a creative student ready to grow their skills in photography, video editing, graphic design, & social media. Collaborate with a fun team, get real feedback, & build your portfolio along the way. Apply on Cyhire!

Spring Swim Lessons at Rec Services! 🏊 Youth (ages 5–12): 2x 30-min classes/week for 4 weeks 🏊 Adult: 2x 40-min classes/week for 4 weeks 📅 Feb 10 – March 5 💲 Prices vary by membership 🕚 Registration opens Monday, Jan 26 at 11 AM cyclonehealth.iastate.edu/recreation/swi…

All Recreation Services' facilities will be closed the morning of Saturday, January 24 for student employee All-Staff training at the Rec Ready: Student Development Conference. All facilities will reopen that afternoon from 2:00 - 6:00 PM

🎯 Ready. Aim. Dodge! Join the Intramural Dodgeball Tournament 🏐 on Nov. 9 at Lied Rec Center! 🏆 Win the Intramural Champion shirt 🕒 Games every 2 hrs — 2-game minimum 👥 5 players max, 3 to start Grab your crew & sign up on IMLeagues! #IowaStateRec #IMSports #CycloneSpirit

Think you’re ISU’s best shooter? Join the 3-Point Shoot Competition Nov. 13 from 7–10 PM at Lied Rec Center — no registration needed! 60 seconds, 25 shots, 5 racks, money balls worth 2 points. Top men’s & women’s winners advance to the State of Iowa Intramural Championship!

🏓 Grab a paddle & join the fun! Play this fast-paced game—like bigger ping pong or smaller tennis! 📅 Prelims: Oct. 27–29 | 🏆 Tournament: Nov. 2 👥 Any gender combo | 📍 Must play in a prelim to compete Questions? ndpick@iastate.edu #IowaStateRec #ISUIntramurals

Explore the haunting beauty of Caddo Lake with Iowa State’s Adventure Program! 🌲 Paddle beneath ancient cypress trees & experience a landscape unlike any in Iowa. 🗓 Nov. 22 & 26 | 💰 $390 | ⏰ Reg. by Nov. 12 👉 Sign up online—only a few spots left!

Join our Women’s Beginner Weightlifting Clinic to learn proper form, technique, and lifting basics! Starts Monday, Oct. 27 — meets Mon/Wed 3:30–4:30 PM & Fri 2:30–3:30 PM in Beyer 2420. Sign up on our website!

In search of sandstone cliffs, beaches, and waterfalls? Join our backpacking journey through Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore this October! Register through our website and start packing your bags! 🕒 Oct 2-5 📌 Registration closes 9/24/25 📍Pictured Rock Nat'l Lakeshore, MI

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Welcome Back, Cyclones! We’re kicking off the semester with some exciting upgrades at State Gym: Brand-new weight racks A refreshed entryway and lobby We’re always working to improve your experience! Come check out the updates and start your semester strong

We’re HIRING Refs! Looking to make some extra cash and stay active this semester? We're hiring flag football and softball referees for the upcoming season! ✅ Hours/Week: ~6–10 ✅ Flexible scheduling ✅ No experience? No worries – we’ll train you! ✅ Play & Ref

🚨 Heads Up, Cyclones! 🚨 📍 Lied Fieldhousewill be closed this Friday, August 22 from 6–9 PM for the Cyclone Welcome Weekend BBQ 🍔🎉 ✅ The 3rd Floor will remain open during the event. Plan ahead and enjoy the festivities! 💛❤️ #CycloneWelcomeWeekend #IowaState #LiedFieldhouse