5 Things to Do if You Are Not Going to Europe This Month

July 21, 2022 - 2 years ago

If you have been or are going to Europe, you can stop reading now. We don’t care...

If you are loving this Sydney weather and cannot get enough of this rain, then read on. Whose to say that we can’t still be experiencing amazing new things while still in our hometown? We have complied some new experiences to tantalise your interests.

1. Go for a Float – Sensory Floatation Pods

This is a sensory overload packed with health benefits. It’s warm, it’s dark and oh-so-salty. Not only will you escape the hustle and bustle of Sydney-living, but you will also lower your blood pressure and maximise your oxygen to the body. Urban Rec’s gym partner Strive Fitness have a salt therapy room and tanks.

1. Learn to play Floor Hockey

Floor Hockey is as close as you can get to Ice Hockey, but not on ice. This league is perfect for people who want to learn to play and have a good time. There are a few yanks rolling around, but don’t worry, they know how to play fair. This league runs in Camperdown on Wednesday nights.

1. Try Axe Throwing

Axe throwing is a very primal way to explore your anger and resentment. Maniax have several locations across Sydney and Urban Rec members get only $25 you can throw as many axes at the wall as you desire.

RAINY DAY OFFER: If your Urban Rec game is impacted due to weather, head into MANIAX @ Marrickville for a 1hr Quick Chuck axe throwing session for only $20, and a half price drink voucher. 
🔓 USE URBANREC20 PROMO CODE AT MANIAX.COM.AU (YOU NEED TO BOOK AHEAD)

ANYTIME OFFER: Urban Rec members will receive 10% off any Axe Throwing session @ MANIAX Marrickville.
🔓 USE URBANREC210 DURING THE CHECKOUT PROCESS AT MANIAX.COM.AU 

1. Get tickets to our Netball Festival

This charity Tournament coming up on August 13th is going to be a fun and fancy way to show off your netty-wares. As one of our most popular sports, the fight for top spot will be highly contested. The best part, it’s all raising money for Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation through Access Social Sport. Lay to sleep knowing you have done a good thing.

1. Count your money

If all else fails, open your bank app and think about the extra $5-10,000 you would not have if you were off “making memories”. We are not bitter at all.

The article was written by Madeleine Wilkie

The Modern-Day Side Hustle – Urban Rec Hosting

July 21, 2022 - 2 years ago

Every dick and his dog seem to have a side hustle these days, Uber drivers, Deliveroo cyclists, selling old shit on Marketplace. Some people have started side hustle companies, developing apps, investing in bit-coin. What is next? Well, for the everyday sports fan, subscribing to Kayo does not come cheap, so Urban Rec Event Hosting might just be the side hustle you need to afford those ridiculous petrol prices.

You don’t need to be a qualified referee or umpire – in fact, we would prefer you weren’t. All we want if for you to understand the intricacies of your sport, have a passion and be willing to teach the new people in your league the rules. 

If you like making people’s lives better, then this could be for you. Without sounding like a bunch of wankers, being an Event Host, changes lives. People have been socially disconnected for so long and getting social in a sporting environment has been an intimidating choice. Our hosts are trained to make special

It’s simple to be involved. Once your league is assigned it’s yours for the 10-week season. You get handed a brand-new uniform, equipment and speaker and your League Manager will make sure you get a warm welcome to meet the players and captains. Your roster is sent out weekly and your payments go through every Monday. Goodbye weekend spending guilt!

The staff perks are good! You can play for free in any other league of your choice. We host insanely good social nights which act as a fun way to meet more like-minded people. Some cities even offer extra incentive for you to cover shifts on an ad-hoc basis.

The pay is generous. Starting at $30 per hour of potential tax-free earnings, this is a good gig. You get paid to train and you get paid to be a part of a fun-loving community.

“I love hosting, it’s the best part of my week, I legit just forget my daily troubles” – RyRy

“Great Money for Beers on Weekends" - Max

"I Love Creating an environment that's almost like one big group of friends where everyone is there to have a great time together" - Kia

"I enjoy the social aspects of meeting new people, making friends and enjoying a good beer" - Andi

"I get Paid to hang out with awesome people who become good friends over seasons" - Rachel

Choose a location and night that suit you and start making money in your side hustle as soon as next week. The process for applying is simple and easy and you get trained in everything you need to know.

The article was written by Skiddlebert Diddlepopper

Urban Rec launches in Melbourne

July 1, 2022 - 2 years ago

Dust off your runners Melbourne - there’s a new fun-first social sport league kicking off this winter and they care more about making new friends than how good you are with balls

This week in Melbourne registrations opened for the biggest mixed social sport league in town, Urban Rec, where fun and making new friends is taken very seriously. The inclusive, mixed league is launching four playing locations across Melbourne - CBD (Docklands, Southbank), Inner East (Fitzroy, Richmond, Collingwood), and Inner North (Carlton, Parkville, North Melbourne) this winter to help tackle loneliness and isolation post pandemic.

Julie Sweet, a clinical psychotherapist in Sydney, says many of us are out of practice in conducting friendships post-COVID and that we are now experiencing the anxiety of reconnecting. Sweet emphasizes the importance of friendships for overall mental health. 

Head Urban Rec Kidult and Managing Director and Madeleine Wilkie says “ Being a grown up can sometimes be lonely, even outside of a pandemic. I found myself living overseas trying to figure out how to make new friends as an adult. I missed meeting new people in a non-awkward way. That feeling when you meet someone new, and realise the world is full of legends. I joined a social sport league and made friends for life. This is what Urban Rec is all about. We bring it together, break down the barriers, and all of a sudden you have a network of new friends you could have for life.”

Social sport leagues for Melbourne currently include Aussie Rules, Basketball, Dodgeball, Flag Gridiron, Hockey, Multisport (a variation of sports throughout the season on the same team), Netball, Soccer (Football for the Brits), Softball, Touch Football, and Volleyball. Leagues are 8-10 weeks long, with registration fees for each league around $100 for individuals. League specific fees and start dates for Melbourne can be found here https://melbourne.urbanrec.com.au/leagues. 

Wilkie continues “The key element is FUN. We make sure the games are enjoyable, and your opposition friendly. Making sure the culture and experience is fun for all abilities is at our core, in fact - our whole league is based off fun points. We also take making new friends seriously and organise end of season parties, trips, weekends away, outings, pub crawls, trivia nights, you name it. We are committed to getting adults into recreational, non competitive, inclusive sports.”

Ruth, Dodgeballer from the Sydney Inner West league says “I play with Urban Rec because they welcome all skill levels (including my complete lack of) and they mean it when they say no dickheads! Our opponents are fun, fair and friendly. It’s been three years and I can’t imagine my Wednesday nights without a dodgeball game and a trip to the pub with the team afterwards.”

All are welcome regardless of ability or experience. It doesn’t matter if you have never played before. To get register as a team or individual head to  https://melbourne.urbanrec.com.au/ to bring some active, social fun to your weeknights.