FIU Recreation

Paintball club hopes for a more competitive atmosphere

The paintball club at Florida International University has quickly transformed from a couple of guys who got together on weekends to play, into a full fledged organization.

Water polo growing at FIU

The CWPA, Collegiate Water Polo Association, harbors all of the universities that compete on a club level.

Scuba cats make a large splash in the Florida waters

To most people who live in Miami, the ocean is their backyard. So it is no surprise that a variety of underwater activities have become local pastimes.

Lacrosse looks to become nationally recognized

FIU Lacrosse is quickly moving up the ladder in its quest to become a nationally recognized program.

Tae Kwon Do becoming a powerhouse club

Tae Kwon Do, established over 2000 years ago is a Korean ancient martial art that has finally reached FIU thanks to Chris Alvarez the head coach of the club here on campus.

Badminton striving for recognition in the South Florida community

Every four years the Olympics bring a flurry of beloved and exotic sports alike to our TV sets. One of these sports that we may encounter is badminton, a timeless sport that FIU students are embracing.

Panther Triathlon club president sets goal at full Ironman competition

FIU has a relatively new Triathlon Club, since the club is about two years old it hasn’t competed in a litany of races.

MMA Club grows quickly, includes possible professional fighters

Mixed Martial Arts is currently one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. So it should come as no surprise that the MMA Club at FIU is one of the fastest growing organizations at the University.

Wrestling club looks to initiate full-fledged team

In the Gold Room of the FIU Recreation Center, Alex Perez unrolled two large blue mats on to the wooden floor.

Rec center event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Students were able to step up, dance it off and shake it off for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at a new event at the Recreation Center called “Just Dance.”

Spring intramurals: soccer, flag football and dodgeball nearing championships

Although each team fights for the win on the field, few stand the test of remaining undefeated.

Lacrosse team looks to move up to Division I-A

Jahrel Francis/Contributing Writer In the world of athleticism there is a strong passion for the experience gained when you take part in a sport. From positive to negative, from field to bench and to the bleachers, athletes get fired up within that atmosphere. With lacrosse, that doesn’t change. Statistics show that in lacrosse you don’t […]

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