Many prospective students believe that a UVA student’s weekend
plans consist of drinking with friends at a party, or staying in his or her dorm
to pull an all-nighter. But if the college party life isn't for you, there are
still plenty of fun weekend activities here for you at UVA. Every Friday and
Saturday, Intramural-Recreational Sports (IRS) keeps the Aquatic and Fitness
Center open until 1:00 AM. Not only can students get a late-night workout to
avoid the First Year 15, but IRS also has their own special events suitable for
anyone’s physical activity level. The best part is that all of these activities are completely free!
Pool Battleship
Did you ever wish you were a pirate after watching Pirates
of the Caribbean when you were a kid? Well now here is your chance! The rules
to Pool Battleship are simple. You and your fellow shipmates must use your buckets
to fill the opponents' canoe with water until they sink. Players must stay
within the designated boundaries and scooping water out of your own canoe is
prohibited.
Knockerball
Knockerball is super fun
to play and super fun to watch! Challenge your friends to a Knockerball showdown
in Last Man Standing. Other popular Knockerball games include bubble soccer,
sharks and minnows, bubble football, president, and barrel roll.
The Bouldering Wall
Occasionally, IRS will open
up the bouldering wall free of charge. Because of its short height, no harness
is necessary. Although the bouldering wall is not very high, don’t be fooled. The wall consists of many complex patterns suitable for
beginners with little to no experience, as well as harder patterns for veterans
of the sport.
Grocery Bingo
Sooner or later, you'll probably get tired of UVA dining hall food. Thankfully, IRS has grocery bingo. Several bingo games are held during the night, and the winners will walk away with a free bag of groceries!
Laser Tag
Each match lasts for about five minutes. Players are split into two teams and receive points for tagging other players with their lasers. Weapons vary in range, damage, and accuracy - so choose wisely!
Arts & Crafts
IRS also has arts and crafts nights. Show your artistic talents by decorating picture frames, drawing the Rotunda, or painting a picture of your favorite flower. Great food is also a guarantee!
Much, Much More
The AFC has also been known to hold other super fun events like movie nights, pool parties, a Build a Bear Workshop, and even a mechanical bull. So if you don't have any plans for the weekend, be sure to check out Hoos After Hours!
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