Who We Are
Recreational Sports is located in the state-of-the-art 138,000 square-foot Pohl Recreation Center, and offers an incredible array of programs and experiences that promote and support the recreation and fitness needs of the UNT community. Along with special events like Movie Under the Stars and Rec Extravaganza, Rec Sports has six different departments to help keep our students, faculty, and staff happy, healthy, and active. Read more about our departments below.
Fitness
The fitness program offers fitness assessments, personal training, RMR testing, body composition testing and other classes. The group exercise program offers students exciting, instructor-led aerobic activities like cycle, kickboxing, Pilates, yoga, Zumba and others. The Fitness staff also oversee the 14,500 square foot weight room and a variety of cardio machines including treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes.
Intramural Sports
UNT students versus UNT students! Any student who pays the recreation fee may participate in intramurals through one of three divisions that have men's, women's and co-recreational teams: Residence Hall, Greek or Independent. Team sports are arranged on a round-robin basis, and individual and dual sports are set up by elimination tournaments, meets and special events. Major league sports include flag football, outdoor soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, and indoor soccer while single day events can include tournaments like racquetball, tennis, PS4, Texas Hold ‘Em, and dodgeball.
Outdoor Pursuits
The Outdoor Pursuits program offers a 45-foot indoor climbing wall, 10-foot bouldering wall, rental of outdoor equipment like tents, sleeping bags, coolers, stoves, canoes and kayaks. Outdoor Pursuits also oversees an adventure trip program that takes members out on day, weekend, and even extended trips within Texas and beyond. Free clinics are also offered throughout the year that give instruction on various topics like stargazing, survival, and kayak roll.
Sport Clubs
The sport club program provides an opportunity for UNT students to compete against other colleges and universities in the Texas region. The clubs include archery, baseball, bowling, climbing, cycling, disc golf, dodgeball, equestrian, fencing, ice hockey, in-line hockey, men's lacrosse, men's rugby, men's soccer, men's ultimate, men's volleyball, men’s wrestling, paintball, powerlifting, running, sailing, swimming, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, wakeboard, women's lacrosse, women’s rugby, women's soccer, women's ultimate, women's volleyball, and women’s wrestling.
Aquatics
The Rec Center has both a lap and leisure pool, including a 29 person hot tub. The aquatics program offers instructional classes such as Learn to Swim, private swim lessons, and lifeguard certification courses. The Aquatics program hosts special events like the Dive-In Movie, Recathon, Intramural Battleship and Outdoor Pursuits Kayaking clinics.
Informal Recreation
Informal recreation offers drop-in activity in basketball, indoor soccer, racquetball, swimming, badminton, volleyball and more, and can check out equipment to you at no charge. Informal Recreation also oversees the Waranch Tennis Complex which offers 12 lighted tennis courts and equipment checkout.
What We're About
Mission Statement
We strive to provide the kind of recreational experiences that not only support the wellness of the UNT community, but inspire it.
Core Values
We believe these core values define who we are. Referencing this guide in everything we do maps our path to providing exceptional experiences for staff and patrons and keeps us accountable to our fundamental values.
Walk it. Talk it. Live it.
WELLNESS
Mind, Body, and Spirit
Do my interactions promote well-being?
DEVELOPMENT
Growth and Opportunity
Am I a catalyst for progress and change?
SERVICE
Powerful, Personal, and Purposeful
Can I proudly stand behind the service I am providing?
SUCCESS
Inspire, Believe, and Achieve
Am I a champion to our success?
BELONGING
Community and Familiy
How am I fostering a sense of home?
CARE
Ownership, Integrity, and Pride
Is my passion unmistakable?
Contact Us
Recreational Sports
Pohl Recreation Center
1900 Chestnut Street
Denton, Texas 76201
Email: recsports@unt.edu
Phone: (940) 565-2275
Fax: (940) 565-4569
Member Services Desk: (940) 369-8347
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Facility hours: Hours of Operation