The Williams Center is the facility for all intramural and recreational sports for the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, located in Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin

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Wisconsin

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Uses

The college uses the center for gatherings, such as a welcome home party when the university's college team won the 2010 Division III national championship.

The center has hosted statewide events, such as a 2010 Division III Volleyball championship for universities in the University of Wisconsin System

University of Wisconsin System

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Facilities

The Williams center has the following Facilities:

• 200 Meter Indoor Track with multi-purpose courts for basketball
• Golf Hitting Cage and Putting Green
• 4 Racquetball Courts
• Basketball Gymnasium (Main Gym)
• Wrestling Gymnasium
• Gymnastics Gymnasium
• Volleyball Arena
• Dance Studio
• Swimming Pool and Diving Well.

Sports Team

UW–Whitewater is a member of NCAA

National Collegiate Athletic Association

The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...

 Division III for athletics. It is a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference that competes in the NCAA's Division III. As the name implies, member teams are located in the state of Wisconsin, although there are three associate members from Minnesota and one from Michigan...

(WIAC). The athletics teams are nicknamed the Warhawks and wear purple and white.

Mission statement

The mission of the Office of Recreation Sports and Facilities is to provide facilities, programs, and services that address all physical, recreational, and leisure pursuits of the University community. Emphasis is placed on participation, increasing knowledge of wellness and physical fitness, and promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors.

External links

• Photo gallery