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FALL2014GUIDE

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

RECREATIONAL SPORTS

ABOUT USMISSION

The mission of the Department of

Recreational Sports is to provide quality

programs, services and facilities to a

diverse Texas A&M community. We

encourage the lifelong pursuit of active

healthy lifestyles and enhance student

development by providing leadership

and employment opportunities.

GET SOCIAL WITH US

Texas A&M Rec Sports

@RecSports

TAMURecSports

@RecSports

Texas A&M Rec Sports

Texas A&M Rec Sports

STAY INFORMED

Take a tour of the Rec!Call 979.845.7826 to arrange a formal tour

or walk through on your own.

Look around!Look for information on RecTV, banners

and restroom readers throughout the facility.

Visit our website!recsports.tamu.edu (primary) or

www.recsports4u.com (expansion updates)

Look for our ads!We advertise in The Battalion, on Texas A&M

buses, in local magazines, and more!

CORE VALUES

Modeling a Balanced, Healthy Lifestyle

Integrity

Service

Respect

Quality

Leadership

STAY CONNECTED

Find out about donor opportunities atrecsports.tamu.edu/development

LEAVE YOUR MARK

Order a brick for yourself or a friend to be placedin the Walk of Champions in front of the Rec Center! Visitrecsports.tamu.edu/development/walkofchampions.stmto learn more.

WHERE TO FIND IT

About Rec Sports 2

Facility Hours 4

Massage Therapy 5

Banquet Services 5

Intramural Sports 6

Group RecXercise 8

Specialty Classes 10

Fitness Programs 12

Rec Expansion 14

Aquatics 16

Outdoor Adventures 18

Strength & Conditioning 22

CPR Classes 23

Sport Clubs 24

Membership 25

Services 26

Facilities 27

CONTENTSPUBLICATION STAFF

EditorMichelle Briggs

Graphic DesignerKendra Spaw

PhotographerAlyssa Bailey

THINGS TO REMEMBER

Most currently-enrolled students are already members! Just show your ID to gain access to the facility.

Only beverages in plastic, re-sealable containersare allowed in the Rec.

Food is only allowed in the lounge area.

Please respect the privacy of others and refrain fromphotographing individuals in the facility.

Don’t be a victim of theft! Lock your personal belongings in one of our FREE day lockers.

Towels are required in the weight and fitness areas. Please wipe down equipment after usage.

Unreserved courts are available on a first-come,first-served basis.

Non-marking shoes are required on all hardwood courts.

Please observe all Rec Sports policies. Policies can be found online at recsports.tamu.edu.

FALL 2014SEPTEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 9

NATATORIUM 979.862.4968Monday–Thursday 6am–11:30pmFriday 6am–10:30pmSaturday 8am–10:30pmSunday 12pm–11:30pm

CAIN OUTDOOR POOL 979.862.4968

SEPTEMBER 1–OCTOBER 1*Monday–Saturday 10am–8pmSunday 12pm–8pm

OCTOBER 1–SPRING 2015*CLOSED for Renovations

*The date for closing the Cain Outdoor Pool for renovations is tentatively set for October 1 until approximately midway through Spring 2015; adjustments may be made to that date as necessary. Please visit our website for updates.

PEAP BUILDING 979.845.2624Monday–Thursday 5pm–12amFriday 5pm–9pm Sunday 3:30pm–12am*CLOSED Fridays of home football game weekends.(PEAP Building hours have been extended to accommodate the needs of our patrons during the Rec Center expansion.)

TENNIS CENTER** 979.458.4607Monday 8:30pm–11pmTuesday–Thursday 6pm–11pmFriday and Saturday* 4pm–8pmSunday 4pm–10pm*CLOSED Fridays and Saturdays of home football game weekends.**CLOSED November 26–30 for Thanksgiving.

PENBERTHY REC SPORTS COMPLEX** 979.862.3426Sunday–Thursday* 4pm–10pmFriday 4pm–8pmSaturday† 12pm–6pm*Open for recreation until Intramural games finish.†CLOSED on home football game days.**CLOSED November 26–30 for Thanksgiving.

STUDENT RECREATION CENTER 979.845.7826Monday–Thursday 6am–12amFriday 6am–11pmSaturday 8am–11pmSunday 12pm–12am

FAMILY USE HOURS (FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE 14) Monday–Friday 6am–10am (must enter by 9am)Friday 5pm–CloseSaturday 8am–11pmSunday 12pm–12am

Family hours are extended to normal operating hours during Texas A&M published holidays, semester breaks and summer sessions. For questions, please contact the Member Services desk at 979.845.7826.

INDOOR CLIMBING FACILITY 979.845.4511Monday–Friday 3pm–10pmSaturday and Sunday 1pm–6pm

BOULDERING WALL 979.845.4511Open to Rec members age 18 and over any time the Student Recreation Center is open. Boulderers will be issued a pass for boulder wall use after signing a waiver and watching a safety video at the Equipment Etc. or ICF desks.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES RESOURCE DESK 979.845.4511Monday–Friday 10am–10pmSaturday and Sunday 1pm–6pm

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES RENTAL CENTER 979.845.7035Monday 8am–11am and 2pm–7pmTuesday–Thursday 2pm–7pmFriday 10am–7pmSaturday 9am–3pmSunday 12pm–6pm

THE HUB 979.845.4511Monday–Friday 3pm–6pm

FACILITY HOURS(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

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BANQUET SERVICES

PRICES

FACILITY PER HOUR PER DAYArchery Room $110/$70* $1100/$700*Garden Room $60/$40* $600/$400*Outdoor Pavilion $45/$30* $450/$300*Conference Room $20/$10 * $200/$100*Class Room $35/$20 * $350/$200*

PERSONNELBanquet Supervisor $14 (required for all events)Police Officer** $60 (3 hr. minimum)Security Officer $35 (3 hr. minimum)

EQUIPMENT PER ITEM Chair $1.506’ Table $8Round Table $8Table Linens $14 - $30Table Skirt $14Pipe & Drape (per section) $7.50Stage $35/sectionMicrophone $25 LCD Projector and Screen $50Stereo $50

Plan your conference, end-of-the-year, or Parent’s Weekend banquets now! Space is going fast and reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. With two of the largest venues in the B/CS area, the Archery Room can seat up to 500 people and the Garden Room 200 people. Save money by using any catering service, save time by having the room set to your specifications, and let someone else dump your trash! Download a facilities reservation application from our website at recsports.tamu.edu/membership/facility_reservations.stm.

*Second price is for current recognized Texas A&M student organizations (College Station campus). **Required for events serving alcohol. All prices are subject to change. For more information, contact Paula Opal at 979.845.3076 or popal@rec.tamu.edu.

MASSAGE THERAPY

$40/SESSIONfor A&M affiliates with a Rec membership

$60/SESSIONfor guests of an A&M affiliate or Rec member

The Body Works Massage Studio features two massage rooms, a reception area with a flat-screen TV, and soothing colors and décor to put you in the right frame of mind. Our licensed massage therapists specialize in Swedish and deep tissue massage.

Questions? Call 979.845.7826 or visit us online at: http://recsports.tamu.edu/membership/massage_therapy.stm

Call 979.845.7826 or visit the Member Services Desk to schedule your one-hour massage. Payment is required at the time the appointment is scheduled. No refunds or reschedules are permitted within 48 hours prior to the appointment or for missed appointments.

BODY WORKS MASSAGE STUDIO

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INTRAMURALSINTRAMURAL OFFICIALSIntramural Sports is HIRING! Interested in becoming an intramural official? You will make new friends, work flexible hours, earn money, and most importantly, you never have to work a Friday or Saturday. Each year, the intramural department hires over 300 student officials for the intramural program. Officials in each sport go through a paid training program. Training occurs over a two-week period before play begins and includes classroom sessions along with on-site clinics. In the classroom, sports rules and officiating techniques are discussed and reviewed. The clinics consist of veteran officials demonstrating proper court/field coverage and scrimmage games. Please come to one of the following information sessions in room SRC 281 for the sport you may be interested in officiating.

OFFICIALS INFO MEETINGSSPORT

Indoor SoccerFlag FootballVolleyballSoftballBasketball

DATE

Mon, Sept. 1 Wed, Sept. 3

Mon, Sept. 15 Mon, Sept. 15

Mon, Oct. 6

TIME

7pm7pm7pm7pm7pm

*The registration process for intramural sports is going to be conducted completely online. Payment will only be accepted with a credit card. If you are unable to pay by credit card, you will need to come to the intramural office prior to the online registration period and pay with cash in order to be able to sign up online.

**Due to construction, the number of teams permitted will be limited for certain indoor sports. Teams for these sports will be approved on a first come, first served basis. We cannot wait until the expansion project is complete so that we can serve all teams wanting to play intramural sports!

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Weds, Sept. 24, 7pm - 9pmWeds, Oct. 29, 7pm - 9pm

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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN 12PM - 8PM ON DAYS LISTEDVisit our website for sport/event descriptions.

SPORT/EVENT

Indoor SoccerFlag Football4-on-4 Indoor VolleyballBattleship TournamentSoftball (Corps, Frat & Co-ed ONLY)Tennis5-on-5 BasketballUltimatePunt, Pass & Kick CompetitionDodgeball TournamentTable Tennis (Weekend Tournament)

REGISTRATION DAY*

Mon, Sept. 15Wed, Sept. 17Mon, Sept. 29Mon, Sept. 29

Wed, Oct. 1Wed, Oct. 1

Mon, Oct. 20Wed, Oct. 22

Register on-site Oct. 28Wed, Nov. 12Wed, Nov. 12

TEAM # LIMIT**

175No limit

15048

No limitNo limit

64No limitNo limitNo limitNo limit

PLAY BEGINS

Sun, Sept. 21Mon, Sept. 22

Mon, Oct. 6Mon, Oct. 6Mon, Oct. 6Mon, Oct. 6

Mon, Oct. 27Mon, Oct. 27Tue, Oct. 28

Mon, Nov. 17Fri, Nov. 21

COST

$70/team$70/team$40/team$25/entry$70/team

$5/entry$70/team$25/team

FREE$25/entry

$5/entry

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Step 1: Logging into your IMLeagues account 1. All intramural participants will be required to log in to IMLeagues through the Rec Sports website: http://recsports.tamu.edu. 2. Each participant will need to know their NET ID in order to log in.

You will go to the intramurals tab and then click on RecConnect. This will let you enter your NET ID and you will be taken to the IMLeagues site.

Step 2: Signing up a team for an Intramural sport 1. Log in to your IMLeagues account by going to http://recsports.tamu.edu. 2. Once in IMLeagues, click on the Intramural Sports tab near the top

of the page in the maroon box under ‘Texas A&M University.’ 3. A list of all active sports will populate. Select the sport and the

league that you wish to play in. 4. Once you have clicked on the sport and league you wish to join, a

list of divisions will populate. Click the ‘Register/signup’ button on the right of your desired division.

5. Fill in your team information and click the ‘create team’ button. You will then be taken to the payment page where you will pay online for your team with any major credit card.

6. If you need to pay CASH for your team, please make sure to come by the Intramural Office prior to the registration time. We cannot accept cash online, but we can still get you signed up.

Step 3: Joining an intramural sports team 1. You can join a team in one of three ways! a. For TEAM CAPTAINS ONLY:

• Create team; complete all necessary trainings and payments.

• Invite members to the team. Click on ‘invite members’ on team page; all invited members must accept the invitation

to be added to your team. • If team member is already registered on IMLeagues, search

for his/her name, and invite him/her. If they are not registered, invite him/her through email.

b. Join a team: • From the IMLeagues intramural page, choose the sport and

league you wish to play in. A list of all teams in all divisions will populate. Click the green ‘join team’ button next to the team you wish to play with.

• A message will be sent to the captain of the team you asked to join; once the captain has given approval, you will be

added to the roster. c. Join as a FREE AGENT: • You can list yourself as a free agent in as many divisions

within a league as you would like. You will be visible to all members of the site and can request to join teams, or you can put information about yourself so teams can request to add you to their team.

• This does not guarantee that you will be invited to join a team. • Click the sport and league you wish to sign up in. For each

division in which you are available to play, click the ‘register/signup’ button to the right and select ‘FREE AGENT’.

• Enter all necessary information and select ‘post listing’. • Sign up for as many divisions as you want, but you may only

join one single gender and one co-ed team per sport.

HOW TO USE IMLEAGUESTexas A&M Intramural Sports team schedules and results are now operated through IMLeagues. Please read all the directions below in order to understand how to login to IMLeagues.

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GROUP RECXERCISECARDIO CLASSESAqua BootCampZoomBox Cardio Step Party Cardio Wake UpCardio WaterCircuit Shock H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training) / H.I.I.T. ExpressH.I.I.T. the Dance FloorS.W.E.A.T.Cardio Fusion *NEW* IndoRow *NEW*TurbokickKickbox/Kickbox ExpressKickin’ Step Piloxing/Piloxing Express

INDOOR CYCLING CLASSESCSI (Cycle Strength Intervals)Cycle ExpressHard Core CycleCycle 45 *NEW*Total TrainingRide & Run

DANCE FITNESS CLASSESDance Cardio Party/ Sunday Dance PartySassy SweatZumbaLast Call Dance Party *NEW*

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CLASSESAbs & BackBody Blaster/ Body Blaster Express

MIND/BODY CLASSESPilates/ Pilates ExpressYoga BeatzPower YogaRec YogaSunrise YogaTGIF YogaFunctional FlexibilityFlex & Roll

TRY CLASSES FOR FREE DURING FREE WEEK, SEPT. 1 - 7! Beginning Sept. 8 a pass is required to participate in all classes. Passes can be purchased at the Member Services Desk. Unlimited semester

passes are $60 during Free Week and $70 beginning Sept. 8. Single-class passes are available for $3 each.

Visit our website for class descriptions.

Group RecXercise classes are drop-in classes. Purchase a semester-long unlimited pass and attend all the classes you’d like, or buy a pass for each class as you go.

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FRIDAY6:30am - 7:30amSunrise Yoga3017:30am - 8:30amH.I.I.T. the Dance Floor3049am - 9:45amBody Blaster Express30111:15am - 12pmCardio Step Mix30112:15pm - 1:15pmTGIF Yoga30112:15pm - 1:00pmZumba3043pm - 4pmKickbox3013:15pm - 4pmCycle Express3024pm - 5:15pmPower Yoga3044:15pm - 5:15pmCycle 453024:15pm - 5:15pmBody Blaster3015:30pm - 6:30pmCardio Happy Hour301

SATURDAY10am - 11amRec Yoga30111am - 12pmPilates30411:15pm - 12pmKickin’ Step30112:15pm - 1:15pmCSI302

SUNDAY5pm - 5:45pmSunday Dance Party3015:30pm - 6:30pmSunday Cycle3026pm - 7pmRec Yoga3017pm - 8pmCircuit Shock3027:15pm - 8pmBody Blaster Express301

Highlighted classes denote FREE classes

MONDAY6:30am - 7:30amSunrise Yoga3047:30am - 8:15amH.I.I.T. Express3019am - 9:45amBody Blaster Express30112:15pm - 1pmCardio Step Party3013pm - 4pmTurbokick3013:15pm - 4pmCycle Express3024pm - 5pmRec Yoga3034:15pm - 5:15pmCycle 453024:15pm - 5:15pmBody Blaster3014:30pm - 5:15pmCardio Fusion3045:30pm - 6:30pmHard Core Cycle3025:30pm - 6:30pmCardio WaterInstructional Pool5:30pm - 6:15pmZumba3045:45pm - 6:45pmS.W.E.A.T.3016:45pm - 7:45pmPilates3047pm - 7:45pmCardio Fusion3018pm - 8:45pmBody Blaster Express3019pm - 9:30pmAbs & Back3049pm - 9:45pmLast Call Dance Party301

TUESDAY6:30am - 7:30amRide & Run3027:45am - 8:45amTotal Training3029am - 9:45amPilates Express30111:15am - 12pmCardio Fusion30112:15pm - 1pmBody Blaster Express3013:15pm - 4pmIndoRow3024pm - 5pmRec Yoga3034:15pm - 5:15pmCycle 453024:15pm - 5:15pmBody Blaster3014:30pm - 5:15pmCardio Step Party3045:30pm - 6:30pmHard Core Cycle3025:30pm - 6:30pmCardio WaterInstructional Pool5:30pm - 6:15pmDance Cardio Party3045:45pm - 6:45pmH.I.I.T. the Dance Floor3016:45pm - 7:45pmYoga Beatz3047pm - 7:45pmPiloxing Express3018pm - 8:45pmBody Blaster Express3019pm - 9:30pmFunctional Flexibility3049pm - 9:45pmLast Call Cardio301

WEDNESDAY6:30am - 7:15amCardio Wakeup3017:30am - 8:15amPilates Express3019am - 9:45amBody Blaster Express30112:15pm - 1pmCardio Step Party3013pm - 4pmPiloxing3013:15pm - 4pmCycle Express3024pm - 5pmRec Yoga3034:15pm - 5:15pmCycle 453024:15pm - 5:15pmBody Blaster3014:30pm - 5:15pmZoomBox3045:30pm - 6:30pmHard Core Cycle3025:30pm - 6:30pmAqua BootcampInstructional Pool5:30pm - 6:15pmSassy Sweat3045:45pm - 6:45pmCardio Fusion3016:45pm - 7:45pmPilates3047pm - 7:45pmKickbox Express3018pm - 8:45pmBody Blaster Express3019pm - 9:30pmAbs & Back3049pm - 9:45pmLast Call Cycle 302

THURSDAY6:30am - 7:15amCycle Express3027:45am - 8:45amTotal Training3029am - 9:45amPilates Express30111:15am - 12pmCardio Fusion30112:15pm - 1pmBody Blaster Express3013:15pm - 4pmIndoRow3024pm - 5pmRec Yoga3034:15pm - 5:15pmCycle 453024:15pm - 5:15pmBody Blaster3014:30pm - 5:15pmCardio Step Mix3045:30pm - 6:30pmHard Core Cycle3025:30pm - 6:30pmCardio WaterInstructional Pool5:30pm - 6:15pmZumba3045:45pm - 6:45pmH.I.I.T.3016:45pm - 7:45pmYoga Beatz3048pm - 8:45pmPlyokick3048pm - 8:45pmBody Blaster Express3019pm - 9:30pmFlex and Roll304

SPECIALTY CLASSES

DANCE CLASSESBallet BasicsIntermediate BalletBelly DanceContemporary DanceIntro to Hip HopHip Hop IIJazz DanceModern Dance (New!)

PARTNER DANCE CLASSESCountry WesternLatin MixSalsa

MIND/BODY CLASSESIntro to YogaLevel 2 Yoga (New!)Athletic YogaPilates Pro

INNOVATIVE FITNESSBooty Barre Yoga Rocks

PROGRAM

Athletic YogaBallet BasicsBelly DanceBooty BarreContemporary DanceCountry WesternCountry WesternHip Hop IIIntermediate BalletIntro to Hip HopIntro to YogaJazz DanceLatin MixLevel 2 YogaModern DancePilates ProSalsaYoga Rocks

MEETS

Mon/WedMon/Wed

ThuTue/Thu

TueSunSunMon

Mon/WedMon

Tue/ThuTueSunWedThu

Mon/Wed Sun Sun

TIME

7pm - 8:15pm5:30pm - 6:25pm5:30pm - 6:30pm6:45pm - 7:45pm

8pm - 9pm6:15pm - 7:15pm7:30pm - 8:30pm

8pm - 9pm6:30pm - 7:30pm5:30pm - 6:30pm5:30pm - 6:45pm5:30pm - 6:30pm

5pm - 6pm5:30pm - 6:45pm

8pm - 9pm6pm - 7pm7pm - 8pm7pm - 8pm

ROOM

PEAP 205 YogaSRC 303SRC 303SRC 303SRC 303SRC 303SRC 303SRC 303SRC 303

PEAP 211 Boot RoomPEAP 205 Yoga

SRC 303SRC 303

PEAP 205 YogaSRC 303

PEAP 206 PilatesSRC 304

Indoor Climbing Facility

COST

$60*/$108**$60*/$108**

$36*/$60**$60*/$108**

$36*/$60**$36*/$60**$36*/$60**$36*/$60**

$60*/$108**$36*/$60**

$60*/$108**$36*/$60**$36*/$60**$36*/$60**$36*/$60**

$60*/$108**$36*/$60**$36*/$60**

Learn from the experts with Specialty Classes! Whether your goal is to learn a new skill from an experienced instructor or get a great workout, you can find a class that suits you!

Visit our website for class descriptions.

FALL 2014 SCHEDULE

TRY CLASSES FOR FREE DURING TRY BEFORE YOU BUY WEEK, SEPT. 7 - 11!

*Member price; **non-member price.The last day to register is Sept. 21. Classes meet Sept. 14 - Nov. 20. Make-up week is Dec. 1 - 7.

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FITNESSPROGRAMS

BOOTCAMP/BIKINI FITCAMP PROGRAMS

PROGRAM

BootCamp Challenge (Basic & Extreme), Session 1Bikini FitCamp, Session 1BootCamp Challenge (Basic & Extreme), Session 2Bikini FitCamp, Session 2

DATES

Sept. 8 - Oct. 10 Sept. 9 - Oct. 9

Oct. 20 - Nov. 21 Oct. 21 - Nov. 20

MEETS

M/W/FT/TH

M/W/FT/TH

TIME

6am - 7am6:15am - 7:15am

6am - 7am6:15am - 7:15am

ENDURANCE PROGRAMS

COST

$65*/$85**$45*/$65**$65*/$85**$45*/$65**

1ST FRIDAY FITNESS CHALLENGEFriday, September 5, 12:15pm - 6:30pmThirty FREE fitness classes and activities led by nationally certified group fitness instructors and personal trainers that are geared to all fitness levels. From ballet to bootcamp, there is something for everyone! Here is your chance to try new classes to charge up your fall workout. Attend up to four classes and win a rec sports t-shirt; attend three classes and win a drawstring bag; attend two classes and win a koozie; attend one class and win a Rec Sports chapstick. Check the Rec Sports website for times, names of classes, and class descriptions.

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Take your fitness and endurance to the next level!A special lecture or certification course can make all the

difference in your health.

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*Member price; **non-member price. Visit our website for class descriptions.

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The TrailsA T W O L F P E N C R E E K

BOOTCAMP/BIKINI FITCAMP PROGRAMS

PROGRAM DATE TIME COST

Myths and Misconceptions About Weight Training: The REAL DEAL by Jerod Wilson, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Rec Sports*

Oct. 2 5:30pm - 6:30pm FREE

Super Foods and Supplements: Fad vs. Factby Meghan Windham, RD, Beutel Health Center*

Oct. 9 5:30pm - 6:30pm FREE

Stress Busters by Christine Gastmyer, Health Educator, Beutel Health Center*

Oct. 16 5:30pm - 6:30pm FREE

Workout APPS That Work by Lucy Waite, Health and Kinesiology Department*

Oct. 23 5:30pm - 6:30pm FREE

Operation High and Not So Mighty by Jessica Bowers, Alcohol and Drug Education*

Oct. 30 5:30pm - 6:30pm FREE

Holiday Eating Does Not Have To Be Harmful To Your Diet by Rhonda Rahn, Director of Health Education, Beutel Health Center*

Nov. 6 5:30pm - 6:30pm FREE

HEALTHY LIVING LECTURESEach semester Rec Sports offers a series of FREE lectures on health and wellness topics focused on helping you live your best life!PROGRAM

Super Foods & Supplements: Sorting Facts from Fiction by Meghan Windham

Stressed Desserts by Christine Gastmyer

An Athlete’s Perspective: Balancing School & Life by Raymond Harrison

Smashed and Trashed by Christine Gastmyer

Cardio vs. Weight Training: Getting the Most Bang for YourExercise Buck! by Beth McNeil

Communication in Groups: Understanding the Needfor Clear Communication by Cynthia Olvera

DATES

Oct. 1Oct. 8

Oct. 15Oct. 22Oct. 29

Nov. 5

TIME

5:30pm - 6:30pm5:30pm - 6:30pm5:30pm - 6:30pm5:30pm - 6:30pm5:30pm - 6:30pm

5:30pm - 6:30pm

COST

FREEFREEFREEFREEFREE

FREE

HEALTHY LIVING LECTURE SERIESEach fall and spring semester Rec Sports offers a series of FREE lectures on health and wellness topics focused on helping you live your best life! All Healthy Living Lectures are held in SRC 281.

REC SPORTS FITNESS OUTREACH SERVICESA nationally certified group exercise instructor or personal trainer will come to your residence hall, organizational meeting or department for a private class, special event or educational lecture. Go online to request the fitness service you are interested in.

BTHO ARKANSAS INDOOR CYCLE DISTANCE CHALLENGESeptember 22 - 27Attend any regularly scheduled indoor group cycle class during the week of September 22nd and help us log our mileage to see if we can beat Arkansas UREC cycle classes in highest total miles before the big game in Dallas! Check the Group RecXercise schedule online or in the Rec Sports Guide to find out the days and times of indoor cycle classes.

AFAA (AEROBICS AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA) PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATIONOctober 12 in SRC 281AFAA’s revised one day on-site certification workshop includes a review of AFAA’s basic exercise standards and guidelines, a manual, and a practical and written exam. Texas A&M students receive a discounted price of $209.30. Non-Texas A&M student price is $299.00. Call 1-800-446-2322 and ask for Felix to register.

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REC CENTER EXPANSION

INDOOR LAP POOL

Since the opening of the Student Recreation Center almost twenty years ago, the Texas A&M student body has increased by twenty-five percent and continues to grow substantially. With an average of over 1.2 million entries per year, the Rec Center has essentially operated at capacity from the beginning. In order to address this problem and accommodate a larger portion of the student body, Rec Sports has embarked upon an extensive expansion/renovation of the Rec Center.

The $54 million expansion/renovation project includes 113,000 square feet of new construction, which will increase the size of the Rec Center by twenty-five percent, and 56,000 square feet of renovation. The project is being funded without an increase in the Recreational Sports fee!

Specific improvements to the facility include:

• Increased Strength & Conditioning Space: The size of the current weight room, which houses both strength and cardio equipment, will be doubled and will include the addition of a personal training suite and an indoor turf area for movement training such agility and speed work, plyometrics, bodyweight and core training exercises.

• Additional Gymnasium: The addition of a new gymnasium will increase open-recreation opportunities by adding multi-use court space that can accommodate 2 basketball courts, 4 volleyball courts and 1 soccer court.

• New Activity Rooms: Three new activity rooms will be added to provide additional space for Group RecXercise classes, Specialty Classes and heavy bag/boxing activities. Two larger, multi-use rooms will be constructed to accommodate student groups and outside events, and a large, auditorium-style meeting room seating approximately 120 will also be added.

• Second Entrance: An additional entrance will be built on the south side of the facility, facing Olsen Field.

• Outdoor Plaza: An outdoor plaza will be constructed on top of the expanded weight and fitness room and will include a large patio with outdoor kitchen facilities.

• Additional Pool: An eight-lane, twenty-five-meter indoor lap pool will be added to reduce scheduling conflicts with aquatic events in the natatorium.

• Natatorium Renovation: Retrofitting of all mechanical components, as well as cosmetic upgrades including new tile, paint, lighting, bleachers, etc. will be completed.

• Lighting Retrofit: All light fixtures will be replaced throughout the facility to improve light efficiency and reduce energy costs.

Although the Rec Center will remain open throughout the expansion process and interruption to member access should be limited, some facilities and programs may be unavailable at times.

The expansion and renovation project is scheduled to be complete in January 2016. Upon completion, the Rec Center will be among the nation’s top collegiate recreational facilities.

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REC CENTER EXPANSIONFAST FACTS:1. The total cost of the renovation/expansion

is $54 million.

2. Project includes 56,000 square feet of renovation and more than 113,000 square feet of new construction.

3. Project will be funded without an increase in the Rec Sports fee.

4. Expansion will increase the size of the Rec Center by 25 percent.

5. The Student Recreation Center sees over 1.2 million entries by members and guests each year.

6. The facility will remain in operation throughout the project, but certain areas will be affected during different phases of the construction.

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For all the latest updates visit:www.recsports4u.com

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AQUATICS

SWIMMINGAdult Learn to Swim (Basic and Advanced)Master’s Program

SCUBA AND REFERRAL DIVESBasic SCUBABasic SCUBA ReferralAdvanced SCUBAAdvanced SCUBA ReferralRescue SCUBARescue SCUBA ReferralEnriched Air SCUBAEmergency First Responder

Dive in to Rec Sports Aquatics! Whether you’re looking to increase your confidence in the water or get certified in SCUBA, Rec Sports Aquatics is here to help!

DATES

Sept. 1 - 26

Sept. 29 - Oct. 31†

Nov. 3 - 26†

Dec. 1 - 19†

MEET/TIME

Mon - Fri, 5:30pm - 7pm & Tue/Thu, 6am - 7:30am

Mon - Fri, 5:30pm - 7pm & Tue/Thu, 6am - 7:30am

Mon - Fri, 5:30pm - 7pm & Tue/Thu, 6am - 7:30am

Mon - Fri, 5:30pm - 7pm & Tue/Thu, 6am - 7:30am

COST

$55*/$72**(month), $31*/$37** (half-month)

$55*/$72**(month), $31*/$37** (half-month)

$55*/$72**(month), $31*/$37** (half-month)

$55*/$72**(month), $31*/$37** (half-month)

MASTER’S PROGRAM

†There will be no practice on Oct. 17, Nov. 19 - 21, Nov. 27 - 28, and Dec. 12.

DATES

Sept. 8 - 18Sept. 22 - Oct. 2Oct. 6 - 16Oct. 20 - 30Nov. 3 - 13

MEETS

Mon - ThuMon - ThuMon - ThuMon - ThuMon - Thu

TIME

7:30pm - 8:30pm7:30pm - 8:30pm7:30pm - 8:30pm7:30pm - 8:30pm7:30pm - 8:30pm

COST

$60*/$72**$60*/$72**$60*/$72**$60*/$72**$60*/$72**

ADULT LEARN TO SWIM (BASIC AND ADVANCED)

Basic class is held in the Instructional Pool; advanced class is held in the 50M Pool.

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PROGRAMS

Basic SCUBA

Basic SCUBA Referral

Advanced SCUBA

Advanced SCUBA Referral

Rescue SCUBA†

Rescue SCUBA Referral†

Enriched Air SCUBA

Emergency First Responder

DATES

Oct. 6 - 16

Oct. 18 & 19

Oct. 21 & 22

Oct. 25 & 26

Nov. 4 & 5

Nov. 8 & 9

Nov. 11 & 12

Nov. 3

MEETS

Mon - Thu

Sat & Sun

Tue & Wed

Sat & Sun

Tue & Wed

Sat & Sun

Tue & Wed

Mon

TIME

6pm - 10pm

All day both days

6pm - 10pm

All day both days

6pm - 10pm

All day both days

6pm - 9:30pm

5:30pm - 10:30pm

CHECK-OUT DIVES

Oct. 18 & 19 (all day both days)Blue Lagoon, Huntsville, TX

Blue Lagoon, Huntsville, TX

Oct. 25 & 26 (all day both days) Mammoth Lake, Clute, TX

Mammoth Lake, Clute, TX

Nov. 8 & 9 (all day both days) Blue Lagoon, Huntsville, TX

Blue Lagoon, Huntsville, TX

N/A

N/A

SCUBA AND REFERRAL DIVES

†CPR/First Aid Certification required.

*Member price; **non-member price. Visit our website for class descriptions.

WORK WITH US!Rec Sports is the largest employer of students on campus! Some positions available to students include: Facility Attendants, Graphic Layout Artists, Lifeguards, Personal Trainers, Intramural Officials, Outdoor Trip Leaders, Group RecXercise Instructors, Accounting Assistants, Event Staff and more! Visit our website for a list of open positions, job descriptions, and an application.

COST

$275*/$325**

$160*/$190**

$175*/$210**

$150*/$185**

$150*/$185**

$125*/$155**

$150*/$180**

$65*/$75**

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

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COMMUNITY EVENTSFarmer’s Market Bike RideOutdoor Lecture Series

KICKSTARTSClimbing BasicsStand Up PaddleboardArial SilksDIY Bike MaintenanceBeginner SlacklineLead ClimbingKayak

DAY TRIPSGig’Em Week Freshman Canoe Day TripGig’Em Week Freshman Climbing With a Splash Rock Climbing Day TripMountain Biking at Reveille Ranch PeakCanoe & Kayaking River Day Trip

WEEKEND TRIPSSand & Surf WeekendBackpacking Weekend Trip

CERTIFICATIONSWilderness First Aid through Longleaf Wilderness Medicine

RECURRING EVENTSYoga RocksClimbing Basics Orientation Class

PROGRAM

Climbing Basics Orientation ClassesIndoor Climbing 1-on-1 Lessons

Gig‘Em Week Freshman Canoe Day TripGig‘Em Week Freshman Canoe Day TripGig‘Em Week Freshman Climbing with a Splash Day Trip Climbing Basics KickstartYoga Rocks (Sunday nights; sign up through Specialty Classes)

Stand Up Paddleboard KickstartAerial Silks KickstartFarmer’s Market Bike RideDIY Bike Maintenance KickstartSand & Surf WeekendLead Climbing KickstartBeginner Slackline KickstartOutdoor Lecture Series (see website or OA staff for topic & location)

Kayak KickstartRock Climbing Day TripStand Up Paddleboard KickstartBackpacking Weekend TripAerial Silks KickstartFarmer’s Market Bike RideClimbing Basics KickstartDIY Bike Maintenance KickstartLead Climbing KickstartOutdoor Lecture Series (see website or OA staff for topic & location) Mountain Biking at Reveille Peak RanchAerial Silks KickstartClimbing Basics KickstartKayak KickstartFarmer’s Market Bike RideCanoe and Kayaking River Day TripOutdoor Lecture Series (see website or OA staff for topic & location)

Wilderness First Aid CertificationOutdoor Lecture Series (see website or OA staff for topic & location)

DATE

DailyAny Time

Aug. 26Aug. 27Aug. 28Sept. 14

Sept. 14 - Nov. 16Sept. 19Sept. 20Sept. 20Sept. 24

Sept. 26 - 28Sept. 28Sept. 30

Oct. 8Oct. 12Oct. 12Oct. 17

Oct. 17 - 18Oct. 18Oct. 18Oct. 19Oct. 21Oct. 26Oct. 29Nov. 8Nov. 8Nov. 9Nov. 9

Nov. 15Nov. 16Nov. 18

Nov. 22 - 23Dec. 3

REGISTER BY

15 min. prior Any Time

Aug. 22Aug. 25Aug. 26Sept. 12Sept. 14Sept. 17Sept. 18

N/ASept. 22Sept. 24Sept. 25Sept. 28

N/AOct. 9Oct. 9

Oct. 15Oct. 15Oct. 16

N/AOct. 16Oct. 19Oct. 23

N/ANov. 5Nov. 3Nov. 6Nov. 6

N/ANov. 13

N/ANov. 14

N/A

COST

$6*/$8.50**1 Session: $18*/$22** 3 Sessions: $52*/65**

$55 $55 $55

$26*/31**$36*/60**$30*/36**$25*/30**

FREEFREE

$91*/109**$30*/36**

$8*/10**FREE

$23*/27**$58*/69**$30*/36**$78*/93**$25*/30**

FREE$26*/31**

FREE$30*/36**

FREE$55*/70**$25*/30**$26*/31**$23*/27**

FREE$54*/64**

FREE$227*/273**

FREE

FALL 2014 SCHEDULEVisit our website for more details, including program descriptions, times and locations. *Rec member price; **non-member price.

THE HUB (NEW!)In conjunction with Transportation Services, Outdoor Adventures is excited to introduce The Hub—the new seat of the Aggie campus bike community! Services and programs offered include access to tools and equipment, bike clinics, and minimal bike retail (tubes, locks, patch kits).

CUSTOM CLINICSThe Indoor Climbing Facility (ICF) prides itself on educating our climbers, and we’re happy to custom program any of our clinics for groups of 4 or more. If you are interested in a Rock 101 Clinic, Lead Clinic, Bouldering Clinic, Sport Anchor Clinic or any other clinic topic for you and your friends, contact Jason Kurten at jkurten@rec.tamu.edu or 979.862.1999 to set up your custom clinic. The content, quality and price are the same, it will just happen around your schedule!

FREE FITNESS BOULDERINGDrop by any time the Rec Center is open to boulder and work on your strength and flexibility on our indoor Bouldering Wall. Please read and follow all posted rules. Shoes and chalk can be rented at Equipment Etc. Boulderers will be issued a pass for boulder wall use after signing a waiver and watching a safety video at the Equipment Etc. or ICF desks.

HOURS OF OPERATIONSee page 4 for Outdoor Adventures and ICF hours. Hours and availability are subject to change as construction to expand the Rec Center is currently in progress. Hours updates, clinic availability, and periodic closures for trainings or staff meetings will be announced via Twitter and/or the Rec Sports website.

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Climbing PassesSkills Check/Orientation Class (1 semester)

Lead Climbing Check (1 semester; plus skills check)

Climbing PackagesUnlimited Climbing/Annual (includes skills checks)

Unlimited Climbing (1 semester)

One-Day Climb (equipment not included)

One-Time Climb

Member$6.00

$6.00

Member$131.00

$43.00

$6.00

$5.00

Non-member$8.50

$8.50

Non-member$154.00

$48.00

$8.50

$5.00

Private Climbing Lessons1 session (1.5 hours) 3 sessions (1.5 hours each)

Member$18.00$52.00

Non-member$22.00$65.00

Rental EquipmentEquipment PackageClimbing Shoes onlyClimbing Harness onlyChalk Bag onlyBelay Device onlyUnlimited Climbing Gear Rental Pass**No refunds on unused punch cards or passes. Only good forsemester purchased.

$6.00/day$3.00/day$3.00/day$1.00/day$1.00/day

$40.00

CLIMBING WALL CHARGES

CLIMBING BASICS ORIENTATION CLASSMonday - Friday at 4pm & 7pm. Weekend classes may be offered at the discretion of instructors.

QUESTIONSCall the Outdoor Adventures Resource Desk at 979.845.4511 or visit our website at recsports.tamu.edu.

FIND US!See the map below as a reference to all of our Outdoor Adventures and ICF locations.

The Hub

OA Rental Center

OA Office

OA Resource Desk Bouldering Wall

Indoor Climbing Facility

HUBthe

Rent or buy outdoor equipment here! We sell Black Diamond, Bluewater, Evolv, Sterling, Metolius, NRS, Liberty Mountain, Kreig, MadRock and more! EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES FALL 2014 PRICE LIST

Rec Sports Member

Rec Sports Member

Rec Sports Member

CAMPING6 PERSON TENT $16.00 $19.25 $32.00 $38.50 $48.00 $57.754 PERSON TENT $10.00 $12.00 $20.00 $24.00 $30.00 $36.002 PERSON TENT $8.00 $9.75 $16.00 $19.25 $24.00 $29.00BACKPACK TENT $8.00 $9.75 $16.00 $19.25 $24.00 $29.00SLEEPING BAG $4.00 $5.00 $8.00 $9.75 $12.00 $14.50SLEEPING PAD - Z REST $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.25SLEEPING PAD - SELF INFLATING $3.00 $3.75 $6.00 $7.25 $9.00 $11.00INTERNAL FRAME BACKPACK $6.00 $7.50 $12.00 $15.00 $18.00 $21.75CAMP KITCHEN (2 person) $10.00 $12.00 $20.00 $24.00 $30.00 $36.00CAMP KITCHEN (4 person) $14.00 $17.00 $28.00 $33.75 $42.00 $50.50TRAVEL PACK $5.00 $6.00 $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 $18.001-BURNER PROPANE STOVE* $4.00 $5.00 $8.00 $9.75 $12.00 $14.502-BURNER PROPANE STOVE* $5.00 $6.00 $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 $18.00PROPANE GRILL* $5.00 $6.00 $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 $18.00PROPANE LANTERN* $3.00 $3.75 $6.00 $7.25 $9.00 $11.00COOKSET $3.00 $3.75 $6.00 $7.25 $9.00 $11.00WATER COOLER $3.00 $3.75 $6.00 $7.25 $9.00 $11.00ICE CHEST $3.00 $3.75 $6.00 $7.25 $9.00 $11.00ROCK CLIMBINGCLIMBING SHOES $3.00 $3.75 $6.00 $7.25 $9.00 $11.00BOULDERING PAD $4.00 $5.00 $8.00 $9.75 $12.00 $14.50WATER SPORTS**TANDEM CANOE $17.00 $20.50 $34.00 $41.00 $51.00 $61.25SOLO CANOE $14.00 $17.00 $28.00 $33.75 $42.00 $50.50KAYAK-WHITEWATER $17.00 $20.50 $34.00 $41.00 $51.00 $61.25TANDEM KAYAK-SIT ON TOP $17.00 $20.50 $34.00 $41.00 $51.00 $61.25SOLO KAYAK-SIT ON TOP $14.00 $17.00 $28.00 $33.75 $42.00 $50.50SOFT TOP SURF BOARD 9' $18.00 $21.75 $36.00 $43.00 $54.00 $65.00STAND UP PADDLEBOARD $20.00 $24.00 $40.00 $48.00 $60.00 $72.00PADDLE $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.50LIFEJACKET $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.50OUTDOOR SPORTSVOLLEYBALL SET $10.00 $12.00 $20.00 $24.00 $30.00 $36.00CROQUET SET $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.50DISC GOLF SET $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.50BOCCE BALL SET $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.50HORSESHOE SET $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.50WASHERS SET $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.50TUG 0 WAR ROPE $4.00 $5.00 $8.00 $9.75 $12.00 $14.50SOFTBALL SET (2 bats, 2 balls, 4 bases, 5 gloves, catcher mask) $6.00 $7.50 $12.00 $15.00 $18.00 $21.75FLAG FOOTBALL SET (14 flags, 14 cones, 1 football) $6.00 $7.50 $12.00 $15.00 $18.00 $21.75KICKBALL SET (1 kickball, 4 bases) $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.50FOOTBALL FLAGS (set of 7) $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.50SPORT JERSEY (set of 7) $3.00 $3.75 $6.00 $7.50 $9.00 $11.00CONES (set of 4) $1.00 $1.25 $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 $3.75STOPWATCH $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.50SOFTBALL/FOOTBALL/KICKBALL $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25SOCCER BALL/VOLLEYBALL $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25SOFTBALL BAT $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25SOFTBALL GLOVE $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25SOFTBALL BASES SET $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25SOFTBALL CATCHER MASK $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25VOLLEYBALL NET $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25 $1.00 $1.25FRISBEE $0.50 $0.75 $0.50 $0.75 $0.50 $0.75*Propane is not included. **All canoes/kayaks include paddles and lifejackets. Whitewater kayaks also include helmets and sprayskirts.

Non Rec Member

Non Rec Member

Non Rec Member

5-8 DAYS1 DAY 2-4 DAYS

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WEIGHT AND FITNESS ROOMDue to the expansion and renovation of our main strength and conditioning space, the weight and fitness room is now located on courts 1 & 2 in the Student Recreation Center. Although the situation is not optimal, we assure you that we have done our best to set up this temporary location to accommodate our members’ needs! We will still be able to provide almost all of the strength and cardio equipment that was previously located in the weight and fitness room including: a wide variety of cardiovascular equipment, a large free weight area, all of our plate loaded and pin select strength machines, and an area for stability balls, medicine balls, ab/core training, and stretching. Our strength and conditioning staff is always available to help you learn how to properly use the equipment, give you exercise advice, or even give you a spot during a lift. Please feel free to ask our friendly staff members for assistance whenever needed!

PERSONAL TRAININGLet our nationally-certified personal trainers develop a comprehensive exercise program specifically for you! Our personal trainers can assess your fitness goals, develop a workout plan for you, teach you how to properly perform resistance training and cardiovascular conditioning exercises, and keep you motivated. To register for personal training services, visit the Member Services Desk or call 979.862.7443.

FITNESS ASSESSMENTSWondering just how fit you are? Let one of our personal trainers complete a personal fitness assessment with you. Our integrated fitness assessment includes mobility and stability screening as well as measuring body fat percentage, circumferences, resting heart rate, blood pressure, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. This assessment will serve as the foundation upon which a program focusing specifically on your individual needs and goals can be designed.

PRICESBody Composition and Fitness Assessments Body Composition Assessment $10Integrated Fitness Assessment $30(purchased separately) Integrated Fitness Assessment $20(added to a 3 or 5 session personal training package)

Personal Training Packages (one trainer & one client)

3 Sessions $905 Sessions $14010 Sessions $245(includes 2 integrated fitness assessments) 15 Sessions $345(includes 2 integrated fitness assessments) Partner Sessions (one trainer with a max of two clients)

3 Sessions $1455 Sessions $21010 Sessions $370(includes 2 fitness assessments) 15 Sessions $490(includes 2 fitness assessments)

Questions: Call 979.862.7443, 979.458.1027 or visit our website at recsports.tamu.edu.

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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

PROGRAM

Heartsaver CPR/AED

Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aidfor Rec Sports Employees and Sports Clubs ONLY

DATE

Sept. 17Oct. 23Nov. 24Sept. 14Oct. 12 Dec. 7

Sept. 21Oct. 26Nov. 16Sept. 20

Oct. 5Oct. 27Nov. 9 Dec. 3

TIME

5pm - 9pm5pm - 9pm5pm - 9pm1pm - 7pm1pm - 7pm1pm - 7pm2pm - 7pm2pm - 7pm4pm - 9pm

10am - 4pm1pm - 7pm

5pm - 11pm4pm - 10pm5pm - 11pm

COST

$45*/$50**$45*/$50**$45*/$50**$55*/$60**$55*/$60**$55*/$60**$55*/$60**$55*/$60**$55*/$60**

FREEFREEFREEFREEFREE

The Rec offers a variety of certification courses taught by AHA-certified instructors. All classes will be held in SRC 281. Sign up in advance at Member Services. *Member price; **non-member price.

CPR CLASSES +BODY COMPOSITION TESTINGHave you ever wondered what your body fat percentage is and how much lean mass you have? Find out with our body composition testing. Our experienced staff will test your body fat percentage and give you the data you need in order to take the next step to a healthier you!

BECOME A CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERRec Sports is often looking to add high quality, certified personal trainers to our team. If you’re serious about becoming certified and potentially working as a personal trainer for Rec Sports, please contact our Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for more details about the different certification organizations that are available to you.

EXPANSION & RENOVATIONOur Weight and Fitness Room has been overcrowded for many years. As part of the Rec Center expansion and renovation project, we are addressing this issue. Once the expansion is complete, the Weight & Fitness Room will be more than 32,000 square feet—more than double the size of the old room! The room will include a 10,500-square-foot free weight area, almost double the amount of cardio equipment, an indoor turf area for various activities, a personal training suite, and both women’s and men’s restrooms. Although our current situation is not optimal, some exciting things are about to happen in your Student Recreation Center and we are thrilled to be able to expand and improve our facilities for the Texas A&M community!

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The Texas A&M Sport Clubs Association provides the opportunity to compete against clubs from other collegiate institutions at the state, regional, or national level in 34 different sports, and allows members to learn or enhance their skills in a recreational setting. Each club is administered by students, has practice times and facilities, and receives some monetary support. To help subsidize the cost of travel and equipment, clubs may charge dues and participate in fund-raising activities.

While the Sport Clubs staff and the Department of Recreational Sports assist clubs in securing needed funds, facilities and equipment, the emphasis is on student leadership and development. Students are directly responsible for all aspects of operating and managing a successful, competitive organization. As a result, Sport Clubs present a unique opportunity for students to develop both athletic and leadership abilities.

Since 1974, the Sport Clubs program has captured over 200 overall team and single-event national championships and hundreds of conference championships.

For more information, the names of current club representatives, and Sport Club event schedules, visit the Sport Club Office in room 250 of the Student Rec Center, call 979.862.1996, e-mail sportclubs@rec.tamu.edu or visit our website at recsports.tamu.edu.

CLUB

PowerliftingRacquetballMen’s RugbyWomen’s RugbySailingMen’s SoccerWomen’s SoccerTaekwondoTrap & SkeetTriathlonMen’s Ultimate FrisbeeMen’s VolleyballWomen’s VolleyballWakeboardingMen’s Water PoloWomen’s Water PoloWater SkiWrestling

CLUB

ArcheryBaseballBowlingCompetition Squad(competitive cheer)CrewCyclingFencingGymnasticsHandball

Ice HockeyJudoMen’s LacrosseWomen’s LacrossePaintballPistolPolo

WEBSITE

tamuarchery.comclubbaseball.tamu.edu

bowling.tamu.educompetitionsquad.tamu.edu

crew.tamu.eduamct.tamu.edu

fencing.tamu.edugymnasticsclub.tamu.edu

sites.google.com/a/txamhandball.net/www/home

tamuicehockey.comaggiejudo.com

aggielacrosse.comwlacross.tamu.edupaintball.tamu.edu

pistolteam.tamu.eduaggiepolo.com

WEBSITE

aggiepowerlifting.comracquetball.tamu.edu

aggierugby.comwomensrugby.tamu.edu

sailingteam.tamu.edumsoccer.tamu.edu

womensclubsoccer.tamu.edutkd.tamu.edu

tamuskeet.tamu.edutriathlon.tamu.edu

ultimatefrisbee.tamu.edumensvolleyball.tamu.edu

wvolley.tamu.eduwakeboard.tamu.edu

aggiewaterpolo.tamu.eduwomenswaterpolo.tamu.edu

waterskiclub.tamu.eduwrestlingteam.tamu.edu

SPORT CLUBS ASSOCIATION2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 T E X A S A & M

1 9 7 4 - 2 0 1 4 : 4 0 Y E A R S O F S P O R T C L U B S A T T E X A S A & M

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REC MEMBERSHIPSSTUDENTSMost students taking one or more semester hours automatically become Rec Members when they register and pay the Rec Sports Fee. Students who do not meet this criteria are required to purchase a membership in order to use the Rec Sports facilities and participate in certain programs.

NON-STUDENTSBesides students, the following individuals are eligible to purchase a membership: current and retired Texas A&M staff members; spouses of current Texas A&M students, staff members, or retired staff members; adult dependents (age 18–25) of current Texas A&M students, staff members, or retired staff members; and dependent children (age 3–17) of current Texas A&M students, staff members, or retired staff members (with some restrictions).

Membership Rates:• $375 / annual• $275 / two semesters• $150 / one semester• $106 / per semester for a student spouse• $4 minor age 14–17 with a dependent ID card*• $3 minor age 3–13 with a dependent ID card*

*Dependent ID cards carry a one-time $7 charge. Parent/legal guardian must have a Rec membership.

Current employees have the option to pay for their membership through payroll deduction.

CONTINUING STUDENTSContinuing student memberships are available to students who were enrolled during the immediately preceding semester.

• $106 / one semester• $53 / one summer session

FORMER STUDENTS & FRIENDSThe Former Students & Friends Membership is available to anyone who is registered with The Association of Former Students. To be eligible for this membership, the person must either:

1. Have received an advanced or honorary degree from Texas A&M University, or

2. Be a current contributor to The Association of Former Students

Membership Rates:• $500 / annual• $365 / two semesters• $200 / one semester

The Member Services Manager will verify proof of current membership within The Association of Former Students. If an individual is rendered ineligible, they will be refunded their membership minus a $50 administrative fee.

PARKINGFor parking options, please visit the Transportation Services website at: transport.tamu.edu/parking

GUEST PASSES (must provide a photo ID)

Visitors and former students are welcome to enjoy the Rec Center by purchasing a daily guest pass.

Guest Pass Rates:• $10 / day• $20 / 3-day pass• $40 / week• $80 / month

LOCKERS Annual 2 Semesters 1 SemesterFull Locker* $90 $70 $40Half Locker* $65 $50 $30Box Locker $35 $25 $15

*Full and half locker rentals include complimentary towel service.

NEW lockers are coming soon! Please note that the locker room will be renovated with new lockers over this coming winter break as part of the Rec Center expansion and renovation project.

TOWEL SERVICE• $40 / annual• $30 / two semesters• $18 / one semester• $2 / daily

NOTE: Prices are subject to change.

QUESTIONS? Call 979.845.7826 or stop by the Member Services Desk for more information.

MEMBERSHIP

Becoming a Rec Member and gaining access to everything Rec Sports has to offer is easy!

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EQUIPMENT ETC.Rec Sports has a variety of indoor and outdoor sports equipment available for groups and individuals to use. Most equipment is available free of charge, while other items have a nominal rental charge. Patrons are responsible for damages to items that are rented or checked out.

Questions? Call 979.845.4917

FACILITY RENTALS*Planning a special event? Let us help! Our facilities are perfect for weddings, banquets, group meetings and more, and a full beverage service is available. See page 5 for details.

Also available for rent are the Student Recreation Center, PEAP (Physical Education Activity Program) Building, Penberthy Rec Sports Complex, tennis courts, and East Campus fields. If your group is planning an activity, please inquire about facility availability well in advance. Requests for facility reservations should be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

*Some facilities may be unavailable or have limited availability at different times during the Rec Center expansion. Call for availability.

For more info, come by or call 979.862.1322

LIGHTNING PREDICTION SYSTEM In the event of dangerous conditions, the lightning prediction system will sound one long horn blast (approximately 15 seconds) accompanied by a flashing light. Once the dangerous conditions have passed, three short horn blasts will sound indicating that all is clear and the flashing lights will cease. In the event of a system warning, please seek shelter.

LOCKERSFull, half, and box-size lockers may be rented for the entire year or by the semester. Any open lockers are made available for rental beginning the Thursday prior to the first class day of each semester. All full and half-size locker rentals include complimentary towel service.

The last date to renew lockers will be clearly posted in each of the locker rooms. Lockers that have not been renewed by the requested date will be cleared and rented to a new user. A fee will be assessed to retrieve items cleared from lockers.

NEW lockers are coming soon! Please note that the locker room will be renovated with new lockers over this coming winter break as part of the Rec Center expansion and renovation project.

Free day lockers are also located throughout the facility. Don’t be a victim of theft; lock up your personal belongings!

Questions? Call 979.845.7826

LOST AND FOUNDGot so involved in your badminton game that you forgot to take your backpack with you on your way home? Just stop by Member Services

and let them know. We keep all lost and found items handy so they can be returned to their owners.

For more information, call 979.845.7826

PASS SALESWhy spend more? At the beginning of each spring and fall semester, we offer a special sale on our unlimited Group RecXercise passes.

Questions? Call 979.862.3995

PERSONAL TRAININGSee Strength and Conditioning on page 22.

POLICIESIn order to ensure that Rec Sports delivers high quality services in a fun and positive environment, we have instituted general policies that should be followed by participants. Violation of policies or behavior deemed inappropriate may result in a suspension or loss of membership.

Our policies can be found online at: recsports.tamu.edu

PROGRAM REGISTRATIONStop by the Member Services desk to sign up for intramural sports, specialty programs, personal training and more. Visit the Outdoor Adventures Resource Desk to sign up for outdoor activities.

Questions? Call 979.845.7826

Use our affordable digital media to advertise your event, service or organization to the 92.6% of Aggies that use the Rec!

For details, call 979.845.1001

RESOURCE TABLESRecognized student groups and departments may reserve a resource table in the lobby of the Rec in order to promote their programs and events. Tables may be reserved up to two consecutive days in a week.

For more information, call 979.862.1322

TIME OUT DELIThe Time Out Deli, located in the Rec Center lobby, offers tasty fare for lunch or a quick snack, as well as some of the best smoothies around!

Questions? Call 979.862.1374

TOWEL SERVICEWhy carry a towel from home when you can pick up a fresh one at the Rec? For a nominal fee, members can sign up for towel service.

Questions? Call 979.845.7826

SERVICES

PENBERTHY REC SPORTS COMPLEX(979.862.3426)Tom Chandler Drive and Penberthy Road• 12 lit playing fields• 4 artificial turf playing areas• 3 softball fields• Covered pavilion and meeting room• Equipment check-out available

PEAP BUILDING (979.845.2624)Corner of Penberthy Road and John Kimbrough Blvd.• 4 basketball courts • 6 volleyball courts• Multi-purpose activity rooms• Several classrooms and meeting rooms (various sizes)• Equipment check-out desk

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES RESOURCEDESK (979.845.4511)Adjacent to the Indoor Climbing Facility in the Rec Center• Sign up for trips• Purchase retail items like climbing shoes, chalk bags, and other

small items

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES RENTALCENTER (979.845.7035)Adjacent to the Penberthy Rec Sports Complex• Rent outdoor equipment like canoes, paddleboards, tents,

coolers, softball sets and more• Get info for your next trip

THE HUBLubbock Street across from Krueger Residence Hall• Tools are available to Aggie bike community for basic bike repair

STUDENT RECREATION CENTER(979.845.7826)Olsen Blvd. across from the West Campus GarageFirst Floor• Member Services desk• Equipment Etc. desk• Smoothie King/Time Out Sports Deli• Locker rooms• Gymnasiums (8 sport courts)• Weight and Fitness Room (temporarily located on courts 1 & 2) • Indoor Climbing Facility• Bouldering Wall• Handball/Racquetball courts (12)• Activity room with Patio• Backyard outdoor activity area with sport courts, sand volley-

ball courts, a pavilion, a whirlpool spa, and a leisure pool with zero-depth entry, a current channel, a basketball goal, and a 6-lane lap pool

• Outdoor Adventures Resource Desk

Second Floor• Administrative offices (979.845.0526)• Archery Room• Meeting rooms• Body Works Massage Studio• Cardio equipment

Third Floor• Track• Dance/Activity rooms• Racquetball courts (2)• Squash courts (2)• Cardio equipment

NATATORIUM (979.862.4968)Olsen Blvd. across from West Campus Garage, adjacent to Rec Center• Indoor, 22-lane, 50-meter lap pool• Indoor, 16–17 ft. depth diving well with 1, 3, 5, 7.5 and 10-meter

platforms• Indoor, 5-lane, 20-yard instructional pool• Whirlpool spa (2)• Locker rooms (men’s and women’s varsity and visiting teams)

TENNIS COMPLEX (979.458.4607)West Campus, directly behind the Texas A&M Varsity Tennis Center• 18 State-of-the-art tennis courts (12 lighted)

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