UIUC Campus Recreation Center - East (CRCE)

The Campus Recreation Center - East, more commonly known as CRCE (pronounced "SIR-see"), is an athletic facility at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with services available to students and members through the Division of Campus Recreation. Since the renovations have begun at IMPE, CRCE has seen a surge in popularity.

Completed in 2004, the renovated and expanded facility is designed by VOA Associates, a prominent Chicago-based architecture firm. The renovation is part of the "Bigger, Better" campaign by the Division of Campus Recreation in September 2001.

Students have been known to refer to CRCE as WIMPE (Prounounced "Wimpy") because it used to be the Women's Intermural Physical Education building. A common misconception is that the name derived from its relatively smaller size to IMPE.

Facilities include:
* Aquatic Center with temperature controlled leisure pool (for water exercise, jogging, and rehab/therapy), waterslide, zero-depth entry, bubble benches, volcano-fountain, waterfall and 12-person spa
* Seasonal deck space off the Aquatic Center
* Full men's and women's locker room with family changing area
* 3-court gymnasium just off the lobby
* MAC (Multi-Activity Court) gym with dasher boards for indoor soccer, volleyball, basketball and more
* 2 Multipurpose rooms for Group Fitness sessions and group activities
* 10,000 sq. foot fitness area with state-of-the-art cardio, selectorized and free weight equipment
* 3 racquetball courts (one adjustable for squash play)
* 3-lane indoor track overlooking the gym and Aquatic Center, encompassing the fitness area

External links

* http://www.campusrec.uiuc.edu/facilities/crce.html