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Urban Rec is coming Canberra and here's why you'll love it
Sep 13

Urban Rec is coming Canberra and here's why you'll love it

September 13, 2017 - 7 days ago

Urban Rec is heading to Canberra if you’re from Sydney you probably already know what Urban Rec is all about. So what can Urban Rec bring to Canberra and why will Urban Rec be different in the most active city in Australia?

We run EPIC events- Urban Rec is kicking off in Canberra with a Beach Sports Party to show the city what we are all about. Sport, Food and beers on the beach, on a Sunday arvo it’s going to be amazeballs. One off events are not all we do, we run season ender parties at the end of each league, we plan and run some crazy Christmas parties and team building events. We can’t wait to show Canberra how social sports and parties mix.

We are a SOCIAL sports club- We play sport to have fun, we try not to make it too competitive. We love to share an orange at half time with the opposition and a beer after the game.

Don’t have a team? That doesn’t matter- Canberra is packed with people who moved here from interstate or overseas. At Urban Rec we give you the opportunity to register as an individual and we will hook you up with a team of other individuals who will become your new Canberra BFF’s.

Sport done DIFFERENTLY- We put our own little twist on sports so if you’ve never played before that doesn’t matter, neither has anyone else. We’re bringing the first Beach Soccer and Beach Touch Footy leagues to Canberra, Street Soccer is soccer but with prison rules, we’ve all seen the movie Dodgeball it’s the same but Ben & Owen are yet to register. Multisport is like the triathlon of ball sports but with more than 3 disciplines.

Subs- Want to play sport 5 nights a week? Urban Rec members get entry to our Subs Facebook group. When teams are missing a player you can sub in and try a new sport for free. We are the only sports club in Canberra that runs multiple sports over multiple nights that you can be a part of.

Sunday Arvo’s at the beach- Did you even know Canberra had a beach? We are creating Canberra’s favourite Sunday Activity head down to the beach between 3pm-5pm to play in Beach Volleyball and Beach Soccer leagues and chill out in the Canberra sun.

Want the run down of everything you can be a part of in Canberra this spring check it out here.

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Things we do that no one seems to know about

September 4, 2017 - 16 days ago

Sometimes it’s frightening how little our members know about the added perks we offer to our members. Seriously, lets get this shizzle out in the open…. 

End of season Social Events and Parties

​​We bust our little booties to bring you great social events and parties every season. Think Holey Moley Golf, Bowls n Beers, Backyard 90’s Parties, and Beach Parties to be envied. Our upcoming event to say ‘sayonara’ to Winter is The Social Serve. This event is purely for your enjoyment! We make no money off them, we just do these events so our members can enjoy some much needed recreation, chillax time with their team mates, and a chance to socialise with all the Urban Rec Members.

FREE games as a sub across any UR league

Unlike other providers, we facilitate a subs page for you to be able to participate and play for FREE as an Urban Rec member. Every night you can be sure teams are posting looking for players, and that means YOU get free game time, free fitness, and a chance to meet new people and try a new sport. Try before you buy mannnnn. 

Discounts at any UR Clubhouse

We have hand-picked, sampled, and selected the best venues in Sydney for post game beverages. Our Clubhouses offer great discounts for UR members. Like some are good, but some are GREAT. Seriously, in this very expensive Sydney lifestyle. Take advantage people!

Entry for FREE into any of our Season Ender Tournaments

Another collection of events that take a butt-ton of work, which we run for the love of it. These tournaments are FREE and not only are the teams who play in the leagues welcome, ALL of the players across any night or venue can get involved, and play for FREE and FUN! Here is a list of the upcoming Tournaments we are running. 

  • Flag Gridiron
  • Rebound Volleyball
  • Beach Party – Canberra
  • Dodgeball
  • Touch Footy
  • Soccer

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5 Reasons Urban Rec Is Not A Regular Sports Club

August 24, 2017 - 26 days ago

  1. YOU DON’T HAVE TO HAVE PLAYED SPORT YOUR WHOLE LIFE. ROOKIES WELCOME. 
  2. YOU DON’T NEED A WHOLE TEAM TO PLAY – YOU CAN REGISTER SOLO. 
  3. YOU CAN PLAY FOR FREE ACROSS ANY OF OUR LEAGUES AND LOCATIONS WHEN TEAMS NEED A SUB
  4. WE OFFER DISCOUNTS & DEALS ACROSS 10 DIFFERENT VENUES IN SYDNEY.
  5. WE  HOST EIPIC SOCIAL EVENTS EVERY SEASON, AND AT EVERY SINGLE LEAGUE.
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Return To Recess
Aug 21

Return To Recess

August 21, 2017 - one month ago

Return to Recesss  is a new and exciting way to add a dash of fitness into your week.  This is a brand new way of keeping fit through sport, and other funtions and games. At Return to Recess, you will return to your inner child, and play some of the fun games you did in Primary and Highschool. 

Expect, warm-up games from your childhood, obstacle courses, playground inspired fitness, dynamic yoga flows, functional mobility, circuit challenges, and sports, & team training. This workout is going to be unpredictable, fun, and completely comprehesive. 

The workout is split into 4 “Periods”

Period 1 you will be returning to recess and playing adaptations of those games you played as a junior burger. Think stuck in the mud, Simon Says, Duck, duck goose – but with an extra twist of difficulty and fitness. 

Period 2 it’s P.E. and your coach with work all major parts of the body through drills, and skills to develop your sporting prowess. Each week we have a sport theme, meaning you will be learning something new each time you show up. 

Period 3 it’s GAME ON, and you will be representing your team on the playground arena. Find out the joys of playing sports not only to win, but to trick your body into a cardio workout like no other. 

Period 4 is all about rest and recovery. This is where we cool-down, chillout, and give that body some TLC. We will take you through some flow, some yoga and the worlds greatest stretch. Take a moment to think about how good you just did, and high five your team mates. 

WHO WOULD LIKE THIS? This workout is perfect for those people that get super bored working out. If going to the gym is like a punch in the face, then you will dig Return to Recess. You will be tricked into actually enjoying your workout through games, sport, and actual fun. 

Click on the Learn more buttons below to access more details about this leagues perks and pricing.

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Urban Rec Canberra, Coming to a roundabout near you
Aug 16

Urban Rec Canberra, Coming to a roundabout near you

August 16, 2017 - one month ago

At Urban Rec, we’re jumping with joy to be expanding into the nation’s capital. We’re bringing our special brand of social sport to the land of roundabouts, politicians and public servants.

Word around town is Malcolm, Bill, Barnaby, Richard and Pauline are already looking for more females to fill their dodgeball team, but If you don’t want to spend all your time arguing about things that should be common sense you can register yourself as an individual or get a team together. 

We are introducing ourselves to Canberra with a kick arse party, the best kind of party a Beach sport party!!! On October 8 Scroll down to find out more. 

5 THINGS WE DO DIFFERENTLY. 
  1. SOCIAL, BEGINNER FRIENDLY COMPS We pride ourselves on bringing you leagues that are actually fun, and targeted at teams and individuals that don’t take themsleves or the game too seriously. This is about fitness, new friends, and a bit of fun. Take it too seriously and be a dick and we’ll kick you out. Not kidding. 
  1. DIFFERENT SPORTS, AND STYLES OF PLAY Fast5 Netball is a more interesting version of Netball. Street Soccer is basically Soccer, but prison rules. Multisport is the BEST. You play with one team, but a different sport every week. 
  1. DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS AT CANBERRA CLUBHOUSES Urban Rec think the ‘third half’ is just as important as the first and second. We work with local pubs to get you discounts and deals so you can enjoy a frothy one after the game with your new friends. 
  1. SUBS Want to try a different sport and meet some new people without registering to play the entire season? All UR members have access to our subs page where you can sub in for other teams that might be missing players. it’s fun, it’s free and you’re doing the team a favour so they might buy you a beer at the clubhouse after the game.  
  1. INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION Just because your work mates don’t want to play – doesn’t mean you should miss out. You can choose to sign up as an individual through Urban Rec for $100 per season. That’s literally $12.50 per game. Super cheap. Also… a great way to meet new mates. #squad

register as an individual $100

THE SPORTS AND LEAGUES ON OFFER. 

BEACH SPORTS PARTY Sunday October 8 Lyneham Beach. 

2pm-5pm. Mixed teams. 

Register  $15

Tuesdays – Multisport at Merici College Starts Oct 17. 

6:30, and 7:15, 8:00pm games. Mixed League. 

Register Your Team $720

Wednesdays – Beach Touch Footy at Lyneham Beach Facility Starts Oct 18. 

6:30, and 7:15, 8:00pm games. Mixed League. 

Register your Team $720

Thursdays – Street Soccer at Merici College Starts Oct 19. 

6:30, and 7:15, 8:00pm games. Mixed League. 

Register your Team $720

Tuesdays – Dodgeball at Merici College Starts Oct 17.  

6:30, and 7:15, 8:00pm games. Mixed League. 

Register your team $720 

Summer Sundays – Recreational Beach Volleyball at Lyneham Beach Facility Starts Oct 22. 

Games between 3pm and 5pm. Mixed League. 

Register your Team $400

Summer Sundays – Skilled Beach Volleyball at Lyneham Beach Facility Starts Oct 22. 

Games between 3pm and 5pm. Mixed League. 

Register your Team $400

Summer Sundays – Beach Soccer at Lyneham Beach Facility Starts Oct 22. 

3:00, 3:40 and 4:20 games. Mixed League. 

Register your Team $720

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Urban Rec say "Hello" to North Sydney
Aug 3

Urban Rec say "Hello" to North Sydney

August 3, 2017 - one month ago

As we expand, so too does the demand for actual social, fun, and well organised sports. We have a good chunk of our 6,500 members who live or work north of the bridge, so this Spring we are sailing north, and here are a few of the things we are going to be offering. 

5 THINGS WE DO DIFFERENTLY. 
  1. SOCIAL, BEGINNER FRIENDLY COMPS We pride ourselves on bringing you leagues that are actually fun, and targeted at teams and individuals that don’t take themsleves or the game too seriously. This is about fitness, new friends, and a bit of fun. Take it too seriously and be a dick and we’ll kick you out. Not kidding. 
  1. DIFFERENT SPORTS, AND STYLES OF PLAY Fast5 Netball is a more interesting version of Netball. Street Soccer is basically Soccer, but prison rules. Multisport is the BEST. You play with one team, but a different sport every week. 
  1. DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS AT NORTH SYDNEY CLUBHOUSES Urban Rec think the ‘third half’ is just as important as the first and second. We work with local pubs to get you discounts and deals so you can enjoy a frothy one after the game with your new friends. 
  1. LEAGUES THAT HAVE A START TIME NO LATER THAN 7.15PM We get that most of you are finishing work and coming straight to your game. That means waiting around the office till 9pm is basically hell. So we schedule games right after work, and no later. 
  1. INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION Just because your work mates don’t want to play – doesn’t mean you should miss out. You can choose to sign up as an individual through Urban Rec for $125 per season. That’s literally $12.50 per game. Super cheap. Also… a great way to meet new mates. #squad

register as an individual $125

THE SPORTS AND LEAGUES ON OFFER. 

Tuesdays – Fast5 Netball at North Sydney Oval

​6:30, and 7:15pm games. Mixed League. (Register your interest)

Register your team $750

Wednesdays – Multisport at Ridge St Tennis

​6:30, and 7:15pm games. Mixed League. 

Register Your Team $900

Thursdays – Street Soccer at Ridge St Tennis

6:30, and 7:15pm games. Mixed League. 

Register your Team $880

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Playing Dropkick Touch Football, Here's Your Options
Jul 10

Playing Dropkick Touch Football, Here's Your Options

July 10, 2017 - 2 months ago

Here is what is offer for the next few weeks of Touch Football.  If you and your team are considering registering, but you are still working on payment, please let me know ASAP so I can secure your team space for one of the leagues you see below. 

Mondays – A new mixed league at Camdenville Park, St Peters which is specifically for teams that are new, or have only played 1-2 seasons. This league is really for the purpose that new people can come in and try the league but not feel intimidated. Can you play if you are an experienced team? Yes! But be aware the skill level is RECREATIONAL. Fun, easy games. 

Thursdays – The existing Thursday night league played at varying locations in the Inner West (Camperdown, Marrickville, etc, depending on council availability). This league is for intermediate, and recreational players and teams. Meaning you will probably play teams who have played Touch in previous seasons and generally have a good ability. 

Wednesdays – Federal Park, Glebe. This is going to be a varied mixed-gender season, meaning all abilities will be welcome. We will have 8-10 teams, so we can re-seed the season, meaning you play teams to your level in the final 3 weeks. 

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Playing Flag Gridiron, Here's Your Options
Jul 5

Playing Flag Gridiron, Here's Your Options

July 5, 2017 - 2 months ago

Mondays – A new mixed league at Camdenville Park, St Peters which is specifically for teams that are new, or have only played 1-2 seasons. This league is really for the purpose that new people can come in and try the league but not feel intimidated. Can you play if you are an experienced team? Yes! But be aware the skill level is RECREATIONAL. Fun, easy games. 

Thursdays – The existing Thursday night league played at varying locations in the Inner West (Camperdown, Marrickville, etc, depending on council availability. This league is for Intermediate, or Intermediate PLUS, meaning it will be more competitive, and we are only asking teams to play who have a few seasons under their belt, or have played before, and are confident. It is a MIXED league, but only 1 female required on the field. 

  • Start date: Thu 7 September (start dates may vary depending on registrations!)
  • Skill Level: Intermediate, Intermediate Plus
  • Duration: 6 weeks (may extend if we get enough teams)
  • Rego fee: $660 per team, or $75pp
  • Rego Link: https://sydney.urbanrec.com.au/register/league/5660

Tuesdays – Centennial Park League for our Eastern Suburbs friends. This is going to be a varied Mixed-gender season, meaning all abilities will be welcome. We aim to get 8 teams confirmed, so we can do a seeded Season, meaning you play teams to your level in the final 3 weeks. 

  • Start date: Tue 5th September (Start date may vary depending on registrations)
  • Skill Level: Recreational, Intermediate, Intermediate Plus
  • Duration:  10 weeks
  • Rego fee: $990 per team, or $125 per individual rego
  • Rego Link: https://sydney.urbanrec.com.au/register/league/5658
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Urban Race Comes to Spark Festival
Jun 8

Urban Race Comes to Spark Festival

June 8, 2017 - 3 months ago

Urban Race is your opportunity to spend yourlunch break with a partner competing in a one of a kind urban adventure race. You'll need to think on your feet and use your brain to solve puzzles, riddles and clues from a clue sheet to find 10 destinations, think of it like a scavenger hunt featuring fitness challenges, and also an opportunity to learn about unique new fitness companies in our city. 

Urban Race will be happening all week from Monday 16th October till Friday 21 October from 12noon till 2pm. 

Urban Race, is celebrated as part of Spark Festival. Let Urban Rec take you on a tour of all the new, innovative, and disruptive Fitness, Health, and Sport businesses operating in Sydney!  This amazing race adventure is for amateurs, athletes and everyone in between. 

This race is great for first timers and rookie runners because you run on your own, at your own pace. Nobody enjoys traffic jams, so our courses and destinations are designed with fluidity in mind. Being the fastest runner might not mean you win the race, as the clues and challenges will alter at each checkpoint. 

Participants will have the option of running the 5km course, or walking – that’s up to you. You are free to use any method at your disposal to solve the clues and find the destinations (think smart phone, tablet, phone a friend, ask locals etc.), but you must reach them by foot (no bikes, skateboards, busses, taxis etc.) 

At each checkpoint, you will have a task you need to complete – this could be a fitness challenge, a clue to solve, or an activity to overcome. You'll get to see corners and a history of the city you probably didn't know existed, and you'll have a blast doing it! 

Teams will be made up of 2 people, so when you buy your ticket, you are buying a team of 2 participants, $60 per team to enter into the race ($30pp). 

The race will begin, and end in Martin Place, so you will be able to participate in your lunch break, and be back in the office in under a few hours! Check in and packet pick up starts at 11:00 AM and race will start promptly at 12:00 PM You will need to bring a smart phone, ID and a pen or pencil. Everyone gets an event shirt and sponsor provided swag. 

The winning team each day will win a goodie bag full of crazy-good sponsored items, which will be to the value of $500!

To register, head over to our Events Page, and get you and your team mate locked in!

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What is March Madness?!?!

March 15, 2017 - 6 months ago

Got American friends?  Or been to a US college town during March?  Ever heard “March Madness” or “Final Four” and been confused or couldn’t understand why your American co-worker suddenly jumped out of his/her seat and starting yelling profanity while streaming sports while he/she is supposed to be working?

Or maybe your just a sports FANATIC and already know what I’m talking about?!?!

Bear with me, and I’ll enlighten you.  “March Madness” is the street name for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament – the US National Championship Tournamnet for College Basketball.

So what?!  What’s all the hype about?!

  • 68-teams → big schools, little schools, private & public schools
  • stunning upsets
  • endless feel-good stories
  • team bonding & crowd buy-in
  • emotions – smiles, tears, laughter, anger, disappointment and joy…

This tournament somehow captures the attention of American sports fans worldwide for almost a month.  There are office bets, family rivalries based on school alma-maters and sudden engagement from those who know nothing about sports purely to have something to compete about through their brackets!

As an Urban Rec Member here in Sydney, why do I care?

Well...besides the FUN that can result from randomly picking teams to win, and a little friendly competition amongst your teammates and other Urban Rec leagues, you have the change to WIN A FREE INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FOR ANY AUTUMN URBAN REC LEAGUE!

AND….come NRL and AFL finals, we’ll be opening up a bracket challenge too!  So use this as a good test trial!

Sweet!  I want a change to win a FREE INDY REGO!  How do I sign up?

Joining is simple!  CREATE YOUR BRACKET HERE! Our bracket group is UrbanRec AUS!  Let’s strive to give Australia a little representation!  

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