October 8, 2019 - 12 days ago
Have you ever wanted to hear about how Urban Rec landed on the shores of Sydney, Canberra and now Newcastle? This podcast interview is with our Aussie founder, Madeleine Wilkie, and tells the story of how we started with a bunch of flyers and a dream.
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September 17, 2019 - one month ago
Urban Rec is all about sport, but we are equally invested in what happens after the game. The third half. The part where you and your new mates share a laugh and a cheers over your favourite brew. This spring season, Batch Brewing Co have come on board with us, as our sponsor partners for this season. This can mean only one thing. More deals for Urban Rec members on Batch beers, and more prizes and giveaways for UR Awesome crew, and our members.
Batch was founded on similar principals to Urban Rec, launched in 2012, same year as us – Batch is North American inspired, but Aussie grown brand. With their roots planted in Sydneys inner west, just like Urban Rec, they have their sights set further and wider. They recently launched a new venue in Petersham, and as the craft beer scene continues to dominate, we could not be more stoked to partner with a company that has consistently stayed relevant in a big beer market.
Here is a list of new perks available to Urban Rec members
September 10, 2019 - one month ago
A helpful list of each out our leagues for Spring, in order of start date!
| Netball-7s | Mon | Redfern | 02-Sep | SOLD OUT |
| Multisport | Wed | Alexandria | 11-Sep | SCHEDULED |
| Caged Soccer | Thurs | Marrickville | 12-Sep | SOLD OUT |
| Caged Soccer | Sun | Marrickville | 15-Sep | SOLD OUT |
| Basketball | Wed | Sydenham | 18-Sep | |
| Street Soccer | Tues | Pyrmont | 24-Sep | |
| Floor Hockey | Wed | Alexandria | 25-Sep | |
| Indoor Soccer | Wed | Alexandria | 25-Sep | |
| Street Soccer | Wed | Zetland | 25-Sep | |
| Fast-5-Netball | Mon | Leichhardt | 30-Sep | |
| Multisport | Tues | Netball Stadium, Homebush | 01-Oct | NEW LEAGUE |
| Rebound Volleyball | Tues | Camperdown | 01-Oct | |
| Aussie Rules | Thurs | St Peters | 03-Oct | |
| Dodgeball | Thurs | Marrickville | 03-Oct | |
| Fast-5-Street-Netball | Thurs | Camperdown | 03-Oct | |
| Multisport | Thurs | Pyrmont | 03-Oct | |
| Dodgeball | Tues | Woolloomooloo | 08-Oct | |
| Softball | Tu/Fri | Moore Park | 08-Oct | SPRING ONLY |
| Fast-5-Netball | Wed | Moore Park | 09-Oct | |
| Netball-7s | Wed | Moore Park | 09-Oct | NEW LEAGUE |
| Outdoor Soccer | Thurs | Hensley | 10-Oct | NEW VENUE |
| Rebound Volleyball | Thurs | Camperdown | 10-Oct | |
| Backyard Cricket | Fri | Moore Park | 11-Oct | SPRING ONLY |
| Basketball | Mon | Waverly | 14-Oct | |
| Flag Gridiron | Thurs | Barks Hut Reserve | 17-Oct | NEW LEAGUE |
| Street Soccer | Thurs | Camperdown | 17-Oct | |
| Touch Football | Thurs | Barks Hut Reserve | 17-Oct | |
| Fast-5-Netball | Tues | Redfern | 22-Oct | |
| Outdoor Soccer | Tues | ES Marks, Centennial Park | 22-Oct | |
| Touch Football | Tues | ES Marks, Centennial Park | 22-Oct | |
| Dodgeball | Wed | Marrickville | 23-Oct | |
| Touch Football | Wed | Camperdown | 23-Oct | |
| Street Soccer | Thurs | North Sydney | 24-Oct | |
| Netball-7s | Mon | Moore Park | 28-Oct | |
| Fast-5-Street-Netball | Wed | North Sydney | 30-Oct | |
| Multisport | Wed | North Sydney | 30-Oct | |
| Netball-7s | Thurs | Redfern | 31-Oct | . |
| Touch Football | Thurs | Camperdown | 31-Oct | |
| Netball-7s | Mon | Waverly | 04-Nov | NEW VENUE |
| Touch Football | Wed | Glebe | 06-Nov | |
| Flag Gridiron | Mon | Waterloo | 11-Nov | |
| Basketball | Thurs | Redfern | 21-Nov |
August 28, 2019 - one month ago
As we cuddle in hoodies and drink hot beverages, sprign is just weeks away! Start thinking about putting a bounce in your step this spring with some social sport! All our spring leagues are now online for you to join in the fun. Once you’ve decided, you can REGISTER A TEAM or REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL.
August 19, 2019 - 2 months ago
Since inception, we’ve been rewarding the best, and most sportsmanlike teams using our fun points rating system. Our Fun Point system rewards you and your team for consistently making your league night enjoyable for opposing teams. All it takes is that one team to turn a bad day, into a good one.
We believe that behind a fun team is an individual that unconditionally proves to what we stand for. Someone who emobodys the brand, the ethos, somebody who just “gets it”. Those individuals that stand out deserve the recognition for not only making things more enjoyable for their own team, but for all our members and hosts within the league.
So here it is...
U
R
AWESOME!
UR Awesome is a group of hand-picked Urban Rec members who enthusiastically promote the culture and attitude in each league. We want to start rewarding those members, that go above and beyond to make sure you and your team have that amazing night you deserve. Your efforts and personality can do wonders to a league.
How can I be selected as UR Awesome Member?
What benefits do I get for being an UR Awesome member?
How does it actually work?
July 18, 2019 - 3 months ago
Has Sunday ever rolled around and you’ve thought – “where did the weekend go?” You wasted it, you know it, we know it. So... for you, we have gone and found ourselves on helluva crew who are hiking (bushwalking) through Sydney, and doing it for charity. A large dose of inspiration is here, and you need to consider when you are next taking your weekend to the next level.
Emu Trekkers is a 100% not-for-profit tour operator run by volunteer guides based in Sydney, Australia. They offer adventurous hiking tours around Sydney and Australia and use the proceeds to support the education, healthcare and welfare of disadvantaged children and youth.
It’s pretty simple: Hike Australia, Help Kids.
It’s clear that Urban Rec and Emu Trekkers - are a tribe of adventure lovers and experience collectors and we couldn't be more excited to be working with them in this new partnership.
THREE REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO GO HIKING
Discount code:
The 10% discount code for Urban Rec members is: URBANRECTREKS. And that will work on all of our products when booked on the website https://www.emutrekkers.org/
Upcoming day hike dates
You can see all of their upcoming hikes here: https://www.emutrekkers.org/trek-schedule.htm
But it's probably worth noting that generally, we do:
Their upcoming overnight hikes (hella yeah, this is the good stuff).
Two Day Sydney Coast Hike (Funds go to UNICEF)
Blue Mountains overnight hike and camp: (Funds go to UNICEF and ILF)
Some more useful info about Emu Trekkers:
June 5, 2019 - 4 months ago
Winter is well and truly underway, but we still have plenty of leagues launcing and plenty of teams to join. Yes, we do offer 6 week registration into some of our leagues! Once you’ve decided, you can REGISTER A TEAM or REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL.
THIS WEEK'S LAUNCHES: (29 JULY)
NEXT WEEK'S LAUNCHES:
REMAINING WINTER LAUNCHES:
LEAGUES OPEN FOR 6-WEEK SEASONS:
LEAGUES UNDERWAY! SEE YOU IN THE SPRING.
April 8, 2019 - 6 months ago
Here at Urban Rec, we have a ton of Soccer on offer, Street, Outdoor, Indoor, Caged, but what do they all mean, how are they different?
Street Soccer – Our Street Soccer leagues are a little more urban, and a little less polished. We play on different style pitches, (usually converted tennis courts). Our venue are conveniently located, but not always premium, and priced appropriately. The rules are different and have adaptations that work to suit the venue and make your game experience is fun and unpredictable.
Soccer – Our Soccer league venues are state of the art facilities, offered at varying locations across Sydney. The one thing you need to know about Soccer is premium venues are a priority, but the venues call for different styles of the game.
One thing that doesn’t change about our leagues is the fun first policy. Some of the venues offer multiple nights a week, or multiple divisions, but if you play in an Urban Rec soccer league, you are not a Ronaldo wannabe, and you are here to have fun.
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March 27, 2019 - 7 months ago
Netball is one of Aussies most beloved sports! But as we have grown the sport within our leagues we have come to realise that it’s a complicated beast, and in order to keep our players happy, here are some changes we are making…
Our Event Hosts: As you know we pride ourselves on making sure our Event Hosts are so much more than just umpires. Our staff have personality and coaching style game play. BUT we do recognise that in order to learn, you need someone who knows the rules intimately, so we are committing to hire Event Hosts who have umpire experience or an intimate understanding of the rules.
Calling your own contacts, offsides, and stepping: Across all of our leagues, we ask you to be adult enough to make these calls if you knowingly make a mistake. We never want our leagues to be where people come to cheat. BUT if you are a learner or you genuinely did not know you made a mistake, our Event Hosts will be making those calls for you. READ: We get tougher, and you learn when you have stuffed up, and hopefully become better at making that call for yourself next time.
Wet weather calls: Most of our Netball leagues are outdoors, which is awesome – until it rains. But making calls can be tricky. We would like to make the call a little less subjective. While our rain out policy does not change, if the courts are wet, on most occasions we will cancel the games. Netball is tricky enough on the knees without adding further risk. This does mean you should expect 1-4 rain out’s per season, potentially extending your season to run for 11-14 weeks instead of 10. We never take away games, but you do need to plan a little longer into the season.
CHOOSING A NETBALL LEAGUE THAT SUITS YOU AND YOUR TEAM:
STREET NETBALL: This style of Netball is basically the gateway sport for people who are new to the sport, and want to learn more. We take away all the intimidating factors. No bibs, fewer postisions, and in some cases, fewer hoops (wow). The same principals apply, and the basics of netball remain, but this is netball re-imagined, and re-purposed for people that truly want to play a simplistic and non-intimidating version of the game. Expect to see alot more of this style game popping up, and opportunities for you to learn and play this style of Netball.
FAST5 NETBALL: Our original and best. This is a league suited for players who want to get involved and play Netball, but they don’t want all the snooty behaviour that can go along with Netball. This league calls for a lot less stoppage in game play, and a few adpatations to make the game a bit more unpredictable and fun.
7’S NETBALL: This is the style of Netball you have come to know and love. It’s proper 7-aside, and a more traditional version of the game. There is a bit more structure, and if you are a Netball purist, you should probably start here. HOWEVER. This is not some horrible and scary comp with faceless umpires, this is still Urban Rec style, meaning you will use fun points, and always play with a fun first attitude. We will continue to offer some more of these leagues across Sydney, but we are concious that there’s plenty of other people doing it, and we don’t want to saturate the market!
These changes we hope, will help elevate your experience and help you to choose the right league that suits you, and also understand that we are listening, and we do want to make changes if you guys are want them. It is, afterall… your sport.
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