Open Play

Open Play Schedule

Know Before You Go

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Do I need equipment?

Bring your own equipment or rent from us via one of our equipment rooms. Call ahead or ask the attendant if you have special requests. There's no right or wrong way to open play! 

Where is Open Play?

There are many spaces throughout our multiple facilities that offer room for you do a variety of activities. Check out all our rooms and locations to find a spot that's right for you! Or, explore by sport below. 

Get started with Open Play

How to Participate

  • Just stop in and play! Open play participants do not need to reserve a space or time.
  • All spaces are open play/available to use unless reserved for a class, event, or group.
  • Check for availability on the schedule above, or view all URWC reservations

House Rules

  • Respect the space. Keep it clean and leave it in better condition than you found it.
  • Respect the people around you.
  • Be mindful of time you spend in each space. Respect others waiting to use the space and share space appropriately.
  • Have fun!

Do I need a complete team? Or can I come solo?

  • Open play groups are not formally organized by RecWell.
  • Some sports/activities have pick-up games that anyone can join — just ask politely!
  • You may also choose to bring a guest who is not a UMN student or RecWell member. Check out our guest passes to learn more!

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Equipment

Basketballs ($0.50) can be rented at the South Equipment Room and the North Equipment Room from Recreation and Wellness Center in Minneapolis and from the front desk at St. Paul Gym.

Get more information and check out all equipment available for checkout.

Locations

Basketball courts are located:
  • Recreation and Wellness Center in Minneapolis in the MAC gym (4th floor, polyurethane)
  • Recreation and Wellness Center in Minneapolis in North and South gym (3rd floor, hardwood) with 2 full length courts each
  • Field House on the inside of the track, two courts (polyurethane)
  • The St Paul Gym (hardwood)

House Rules

  • No shirts vs skins
  • Pinnies are available
  • No dunking or hanging on rims
  • No fighting or using profanity
  • Games are started by shooting for possession
  • Games are to 11 points
    • 1 point per basket
  • Continuation (and 1) is used for fouls in act of shooting
  • Jump ball goes to the defense
  • First 5-10 participants waiting will play in the following game
  • Players officiate their own games
  • Be mindful of time on the courts (respect other waiting to use the courts, share space appropriately)

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Equipment

Racquets ($1.00) can be rented at the North Equipment Room. Shuttlecocks may be purchased at the North Equipment Room.

Get more information and check outall equipment available for checkout.

Locations

Courts located:
  • Third floor of Cooke Hall which is accessed via the skyway on the third floor on the north side of the Recreation and Wellness Center
  • Additional courts are available in the North Gym.

House Rules

  • Be mindful of time on the courts (respect other waiting to use the courts, share space appropriately)

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Equipment

Any equipment RecWell can provide will be at the North Equipment Room on the lower level of the north building. 

Locations

  • Multipurpose Room 1/2
    • Mirrors
    • 2nd floor south building
  • Multipurpose Room 3/4
    • Mirrors
    • 2nd floor south building
  • Beacon Room
    • No mirrors
    • 2nd floor south building
  • Multipurpose Room 6
    • No mirrors 
    • 4th floor south building
  • Multipurpose Room 7
    • No mirrors 
    • 4th floor south building 

House Rules

  • Before using your desired room, check the Mazevo RecWell Schedule to make sure the room is not reserved. 
  • Be aware that these spaces are used for Group Fitness classes, CPR trainings, and more. If an instructor or staff member asks you to leave the room to allow for a reservation to continue as planned, please promptly vacate the room.
  • If you are a student organization or sanctioned dance group, you must reserve the space to hold regular rehearsals. 

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Equipment

The Esports Lab is fully equipped for gaming with PCs, console systems, peripherals, and games. The use of personal peripherals is also allowed (headsets, mice, controllers, etc.)

Locations

The Esports Lab is located in the lower level of the North building at the Recreation and Wellness Center, Minneapolis (Room 19).

House Rules

Respect others, the space, and equipment. Handle all equipment with care. Be mindful of time using equipment and spaces (share space and equipment appropriately). Set equipment to appropriate volume levels. No profanity or disruptive behavior. Follow the instructions of staff. 

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Equipment

Paddles and balls can be rented at the North Equipment Room for $0.50.

Get more information and check out all equipment available for checkout.

Locations

Courts are located:
  • Third floor on the north side of the Recreation and Wellness Center
  • Cooke Hall 308
  • Outdoor pickleball courts are at St. Paul Gym
    • Free to use if open, no membership required

House Rules

  • Open Play is available daily. Check out the Open Play Mazevo schedule for availability
  • Be mindful of time using the court (respect others waiting to use the courts, share space appropriately)

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Equipment

Balls ($0.25) and racquets ($1.00) can be rented at the North Equipment Room. Handball gloves may be purchased at the North Equipment Room.

Get more information and check out all equipment available for checkout.

Locations

Courts are located:
  • The URWC Minneapolis facility features:
    • 7 glass-backed, international-size squash courts (singles)
    • 9 handball/racquetball courts
    • 2 additional courts can be converted for use as either national-size squash courts or handball/racquetball courts
  • The St. Paul gym facility features: 
    • 1 handball/racquetball court
    • 2 additional courts can be converted for use as either national-size squash courts or handball/racquetball courts
    • SPG Courts may be reserved in-person or over the phone at (612) 625-8283

House Rules

  • Wearing eye guards is recommended due to the potential of serious eye-related injury

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Equipment

Balls ($0.50) can be rented at the South Equipment Room, the North Equipment Room, and the front desk at the Sports Field Complex.

Get more information and check outall equipment available for checkout.

Locations

Soccer fields are located:
  • In the Fieldhouse (artificial turf)
  • The URWC MAC Gym (4th floor, polyurethane)
  • The University Recreation and Wellness Sports Field Complex (Dome, artificial turf)


 

House Rules

  • No hanging on goals
  • No slide tackling
  • No fighting or using profanity
  • No food or drinks on the turf
  • Games are played to 2 goals or 10 minutes - whichever occurs first
    • Winner stays on the field
    • If a draw, newest team wins
  • First participants waiting will play in the following game
  • Players officiate their own games
  • Be mindful of time on the courts (respect other waiting to use the courts, share space appropriately)

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Equipment

Racquets ($1.00) can be rented at the North Equipment Room. Balls ($0.25) may be purchased for at the North Equipment Room.

Get more information and check outall equipment available for checkout.

Locations

Tables are located:
  • First floor on the north side of the Recreation and Wellness Center

House Rules

Be mindful of time using table (respect other waiting to use the tables, share space appropriately)

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Equipment

Racquets ($1.00) and tennis balls ($0.25) can be rented from the North Equipment Room on the Lower Level of the North Building. 

Get more information and check out all equipment available for checkout.

Locations

Minneapolis (URWC)

  • Fieldhouse (pictured) 

St. Paul (SPG)

  • Outdoor Tennis Courts 
    • No membership required 

 

House Rules

Be mindful of time on the courts (respect other waiting to use the courts, share space appropriately)

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Equipment

Balls ($0.50) can be rented at the South Equipment Room and the North Equipment Room.

Get more information and check outall equipment available for checkout.

Locations

Courts for volleyball are located:
  • Recreation and Wellness Center in Minneapolis MAC gym (4th floor, polyurethane),
  • Recreation and Wellness Center in Minneapolis Cooke 325 (Sport court) 
  • Recreation and Wellness Center in Minneapolis North and South gyms (hardwood)

House Rules

  • Be mindful of time on the courts (respect other waiting to use the courts, share space appropriately)

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Equipment

All equipment we have available for rent can be found at the North Equipment Room, on the bottom floor of the North Building. If we do not carry what you have, please make a request to the North Equipment Room. If there is enough demand, we'd love to add it to our stock. 

Purchase or rent equipment from RecWell

Locations

There are many spaces throughout our multiple facilities that offer room for you do a variety of activities. Check out all our rooms and locations to find a spot that's right for you! 

Tip: The best way to find out if the space will be right for you is to stop by our facilities. If you do not have a membership, request a tour! We provide tours during all open hours.  

House Rules

We love to see our facilities used for a variety of sports. No matter what your activity is, you must adhere to our policies.

Our policies include, but are not limited to:

  • Valid membership required 
  • Shoes are required
  • Upper body must be covered
  • No punching, kicking, or strikes directed toward other people 
  • Proper wraps / protective gear required. Forgot at home? Check out the North Equipment Room. 

Open Play FAQs

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Do I need a reservation to participate in Open Play?

Open Play operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations are not required. As long as your desired room is not previously reserved, you are welcome to use it on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Check the Open Play Schedule at the top of this page for availability. 

Who is eligible to participate in Open Play?

Open Play is available to all RecWell members. If you are a fee-paying student, have purchased a membership through us, or are a paid guest of a member, you are welcome to use our facilities. 

U Card sharing is not permitted. For security and data purposes, a valid membership is required to enter our facilities.

Can I rent out the Open Play facilities?

Yes! Our facilities are available for rent. Learn more on our Reserve Space page. 

Open Play
Shandon Sutherland
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