The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, August 27, 2001, Image 14

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Welcome Back Aggies!
Play Everyday With Intramurals
Explore With TAMU Outdoors
•FREE WEEKLY PLANNERS-Aggies come pick up your
FREE Rec Sports Weekly Planner for 2001-2002! These
planners are packed with important University dates, an
address book, training logs, important Rec phone num
bers, Intramural listings, and lots of writing space!
•MSC Open House—Visit us at Open House on Sunday,
September 2nd from 1-T>pm. We will have all the
information you'll need to get involved with Rec Sports
and a hullabaloo of FREE Rec Sports stuff!
•Need Help Parking?—West Campus Garage construc
tion has begun, please take caution around the site
when approaching the Rec Center. On-campus sfu-
dents are encouraged to use the bus system to get to the
Rec. Rec Members may enter the Rec Center through
the Backyard west side entrance (facing Reed Arena)
beginning August 27th, Monday-Friday from 11:30am-
8:00pm. Parking—Valid parking tags are still required,
the closest yellow/blue lots to the Rec are now lots 103
and 104. Commuter students are advised to park in
Olsen lot 63 or Reed Arena lots 101, 102N, 102S, 102E
and 102W. For the most up-to-date compus parking
information call PITS at 862-PARK.
Need a Competitive Outlet?—Our Intramural offerings
include several classes of play for all skill abilities, and
it has never been easier to play with our 'Free Agent
Program' or get a group together and form a team!
Program
Indoor Soccer
Racquetball (league)
Fantasy Football
3—on-3 Basketball
Pre-Season Flag Football
Flag Football
Badminton
Golf
Registration
Aug. 27-Sept. 4
Aug. 27-Sept. 4
Aug. 27-Sept. 4
Aug. 27-Sept. 4
Sept. 3-Sept. 11
Sept. 3-Sept. 11
Sept. 3-Sept. 11
Sept. 3-Sept. 11
Cost
$ 40/team
$ 5/person
$ 5/person
$ 10/team
$ 10/team
$ 40/team
FREE
$3 5/person
Get Fit With Fitness & Classes
•Back To School GEAR SALE!—Come by TAMU Outdoors
to enjoy savings on clearance items as well as on our
climbing gear packages. We will also be offering our
Arc'Teryx backpacks and guidebooks at unbelievable
savings. Sale runs September 3-1 2, Outdoors is located
behind the Rec Center across from Olsen Field.
Upcoming Event
Fly Fishing By Canoe
Kayak Clinic/Practice
Lead Climbing
Rock Climb Enchanted Rock
Registration
Sept. 3-Sept. 25
Sept. 3-Sept. 1 7
Sept. 3-Sept. 1 7
Sept. 3-Sept. 25
Event Date
Sept. 29
Sept. 18
Sept. 18
Sept. 28-30
Get Value With A&M Golf Course
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Cool Off With Aquatics
• NEWI-MASTERS Swimming Program—Workouts are
tailored to meet the individual's goals, whether you seek
to increase your fitness, improve your stroke or have a
desire to compete. Morning and evening practice times
are offered as well as a Saturday workout. $50 for 25
workout passes. Program starts on September 3rd.
• NEW & FREE!-Polar Bear Club—The 'Polar Bear Club' is
a self-paced aquatics fitness program. It is designed to
motivate all levels of swimmers and water exercise
enthusiasts in a fun, supportive environment. To sign up
ask ANY aquatics staff member. After completion of 100
miles or 100 hours of workout-you will be inducted into
the club-great prizes will be given away in May '02.
•Adult Learn To S\vim—Learn to swim with an experi
enced instructor in a safe and comfortable environment.
Register August 27th-September 16th. Classes will be
held September 1 7th—30th from 7:30-8:1 5 p.m. Cost
starts at $25 for Rec Members. Advanced Adult Learn To
Swim also offered with registration ending October 14.
•Basic Scuba—Become a S.C.U.B.A. diver with this certi
fication course. Classes will be held September 1 7-27,
Mondays-Thursdays from 6:00-10:00 p.m. & Open
Water Training dates to be decided the first day of class.
Cost starts at $225 for Rec Members. Advanced Scuba is
also offered with registration ending October 3rd. Rescue
Scuba offered as well, registration ending October 10.
•Springboard Dive Course—Introduces students to the
techniques involved with forward, inward, reverse and
back dives from both the springboards. Held October
15-25, 8:15—9:15 pm, on Mondays through Thursdays.
Register August 27th—October 14 at Member Services,
cost starts at $25. Advanced Springboard Dive also
offered with registration ending November 4.
•FREE WEEK OF AEROBICS—Drop in today and try any
of our over 90 weekly aerobic class offerings at no cost to
you! Grab a friend and join us! One week only from
Sunday, August 26th—Saturday, September 1st. For a
complete aerobic schedule pick up a Fitness Brochure in
our lobby or visit our website ^nd click on the 'fitness' link.
•NEW & FREE!—Weight Room Orientation—Our newest
FREE programming offering is available every Saturday
at 11:00 a.m. Perfect for weight room beginners or
those looking to improve their skills. Orientations last
approximately one hour and everyone needs to have a
towel to enter the Weight & Fitness Room.
•'jump Start'! YOUR Fall Fitness Goals—Let the Rec
Sports personal trainers give you the platform that will
begin your healthy lifestyle with: 1 personal training ses
sion, complete fitness profile, nutrition consultation with
the "food processor" and more for only $30! Please visit
Member Services to register.
•Personal Training Sessions—Your goals can become a
reality with our help! Check out our competitive rates
starting at $30 for two sessions for one person. We also
offer partner rates. Drop by Member Services to sign up
today.
•Marathon Training Program—Ready, set, go! Registration
begins September 26 after a 7:00pm informational
meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact DeAun
Woosely, 862-3995 for more information.
• AFAA Resistance Training Specialist Workshop—This
unique program will be offered once on Sunday,
September 9th. Call 862-3995 for more information.
• Instructional Classes—Elevate yourself to a new level of
wellness with one of our unique Instructional Class
offerings. Fall 2001 offers: Yoga, Pilates, Salsa Dance, &
Swing Dance. Please register at Member Services, reg
istration closes on September 6th for all programs.
•Weight Watchers "At Work" Program—The Weight
Watchers plan gives participants, who have more than
10 pounds to lose based on the Weight Watchers weight
chart, the support they need to learn good habits, loose
weight and become more fit and healthy. Registration
for this unique offering is open until September 10th and
can be completed at Member Services.
•Executive Women's Golf Clinic—Every Tuesday from
5:30-7:00pm, beginning September 4, women are
invited to participate in this 6 week clinic that will cover
all aspects of the game. Cost is $100 and limited to the
first 1 6 golfers.
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A&M Golf Course is located on the Southside of campus, open daily, and always to the public!:
Get A Job With Rec Sports
•Maintenance Assistants—Help maintain Rec Sports facili
ties. Applications available in room 202.
•Lifeguards Needed—Applications available in room 202.
E-mail clogan@rec.tamu.edu for more information.
•Facility Attendant/Receptionist—This is a great starter job!
Flexible hours with diverse responsibilities. Applications
available in room 202. $5.1 5/hr starting pay.
•Personal Trainers Needed—Help shape healthier Aggies!
Applications are available in room 202 and current
Personal Trainer/CPR Certification is required.
•Rec Sports Medics—Applications available in room 202,
due in room 158, your questions can be e-mailed to
medicsup@hotmail.com.
•Marketing Assistant—Pick up an application in room 202
or email astanton@rec.tamu.edu for more information,
position is open until filled. $5.85/hr starting pay.
•Accounting Assistant—Requires 10-15 hours per week
with preference for available afternoon schedules. Must
have high Word and Excel skills. Applications available in
room 202, position will be open until it is filled. $5.15/hr
starting pay.
•Intramurals Team Sports Supervisor—Previous officiating
and supervising in A&M Intramurals is required to apply.
Applications are available in room 202, and are due to
Mike Waldron in 225 by August 29th.
•Special Event Crew—Hiring meetings will be held on
August 27th from 5—6pm,' August 28th from 5-6pm,
September 3rd from 4-5pm and September 5th from
5:30-6:30pm. You must attend a hiring meeting and prior
to attending you must go on-line and fill out the informa
tion required for the 'New Student Employee Orientation'
at http://faid.tamu.edu. For more information e-mail
popal@rec.Umu.edu. or drop by room 202. $5.75/hr
starting pay.
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