Special Events

Special Events are held at various times throughout the semester. Most events are free but some may require a minimal fee. Check out upcoming special events to find out if registration is required and the registration deadlines. Some events even offer the opportunity to win prizes!

For additional information on any of our Special Events, stop by the Campus Recreation Office in the Spencer SRC, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or call the Campus Recreation office at 309/298-1228.

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Special Events for Charities

Each year, graduate assistants, student employees, and staff members from Campus Recreation work with other groups on campus to co-sponsor philanthropic events to benefit specific charity organizations. We work with the residents of Thompson Hall to hold the biggest and the best Big Pink Volleyball Tournament in the state to educate Western students about breast cancer and send donations to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation and the McDonough District Hospital Mammogram Assistance Program; the Dodgeball for Diabetes tournament is held in conjunction with National Residence Hall Honorary, and all proceeds are given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; and the Student Therapeutic Recreation Society and Campus Recreation work together to hold a Wheelchair Basketball Tournament to benefit the McDonough County Special Recreation Program. All students are encouraged to participate. Trot for Tots is an outdoor walk/run held in December for Toys for Tots. It is co-sponsored by the USMC.

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Big Blue Ladder Golf Tournament

First Night Fun
Saturday, August 22, 2009 - 8:00 PM
Vince Grady Field

Start off the year with free food, games, & entertainment!
LIve Music with Food Provided

Mom's Weekend- Amazing Race!
Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 12:30 PM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

You and your mom will compete in a race around campus!
This event is $5 per entry
To register for this event and learn about other events offered during Mom's Weekend, please visit the Student and Parent Service Center website
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams!

Big Pink Volleyball
Monday, September 28, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

It’s big! It’s pink! It’s volleyball like you’ve never seen it!
Form a team of 6 -12 people for this breast cancer philanthropy and play with a 4-foot wide, hot pink volleyball.
Proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the Mammogram Assistance Program and other cancer screenings at McDonough District Hospital.
Team entry forms along with a $5 fee/person are due Thursday, September 24, at 4:30 pm in the Campus Recreation Office.
Single Elimination Tournament .
T-shirts are available to order! This year's theme is iPink
This event is co-sponsored by Thompson Hall

Family Weekend Golf Outing
Saturday, October 03, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Harry Mussatto Golf Course

$20/person pre-registration for this two-person nine hole golf scramble will soon be available.
For more Family Weekend information and details about this event, visit the OSA website and look for the Family Weekend 2008 link after mid-July.

Family Trivia!!!
Saturday, October 03, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Lincoln Room in the University Union

Pop Culture questions that you and your family know!
Prizes will be available
For more information about Family Weekend events and to register, visit the OSA website after mid-July.

Rec After Dark
Friday, October 09, 2009 - 9:00 PM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

Celebrate 45 Years of Intramural Sports by participating in a multitude of popular activities such as Basketball , Volleyball, Floor Hockey, Table Tennis, and much more!
Contests and Prizes!

Indoor Kayaking Workshop
Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Spencer SRC, Aquatics Center

An introduction to kayaking fundamentals!
A certified instructor from the American Canoe Association will teach kayaking skills, safety techniques, and essential strokes.
Participants can also earn their Introduction to Paddling/Kayaking Certificate.
Co-sponsored by the WIU Paddlers Club
Registration is limited to 10 participants.
Pre-registration and fee of $10/person is due in the Campus Recreation Office
This event is open to the Macomb community if there is availability. The cost community members is $15.00.

Rec After Dark
Friday, November 06, 2009 - 9:00 PM
Student Recreation Center

Hoe Down Show Down Olympics
Enjoy Campus Rec's version of Back Yard Games!
Come dressed in your favorite hillbilly costume and win a prize

Rock-N-Roller Skate
Friday, November 13, 2009 - 9:00 PM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

Skate to your favorite rock-n-roll hits!
Wear your best (and worst) rock-n-roll attire!
Prizes awarded for best dressed!
You'll be "Shakin all night long" at this FREE event.
No pre-registration required; skates provided.

Family Skate
Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Spencer Student Recreation Center

Roller skate with your family at the Spencer SRC.
Skates included!

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