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    RECSPORTS.TAMU.EDU—Find everything at our site from
Rec Center news, operating hours, job listings, our exclusive
Intramural Headlines link, Fitness & Classes schedules,
Natatorium hours, Golf prices. Walk of Champions infor
mation and much more!
include several classes of play for all skill levels. It has
never been easier to play with our 'Free Agent Program'
or get a group together and form a team!
Welcome Back Aggies
FREE Week of Rec Aerobics—Now through Saturday,
January 1 8th, ALL of over 80 group exercise classes are
FREE for you to try! Visit us online for a complete class
schedule or pick up the Rec Fitness & Classes brochure in
the Rec Center lobby.
MSC Open House—Visit us at Open House on Sunday,
January 26th starting at 1:00 p.m. We will have all the
information you'll need to get involved with Rec Sports
through Intramurals, Outdoors, Fitness & Classes, Aquatics,
Sport Clubs and the Golf Course.
Lightning Prediction Test—Rec Sports will be testing our light
ning prediction system that is housed at the Student
Recreation Center, Penberthy Intramural Center and at the
Texas A&M Golf Course on Tuesday, January 1 4th around
12:30 p.m. You will hear horn blasts that will mimic the
blasts that will warn of inclement weather and people par
ticipating in outdoor activities should stop and fina appro
priate cover. When the danger has passed, the all-clear will
sound with another horn blast. For more information on the
Lightning Prediction System, please pick up a flyer in the
lobby of the Student Recreation Center.
Program
Racquetball (tourn. only)
Pre-Season Basketball
Basketball
Outdoor Soccer
Slow Pitch Softball (M&W)
Wallyball
Table Tennis
Team Bowling
Registration
Jan. 1 3—Jan. 2 1
Jan. 21 —Jan. 28
Jan. 2 1 —Jan. 28
Jan. 27—Feb. 4
Jan. 27—Feb. 4
Jan. 27-Feb. 4
Jan. 27—Feb. 4
Feb. 3—Feb. 1 1
Cost
FREE
$ 1 0/team
$40/team
$40/team
$40/team
$ 1 0/team
FREE
$40/team
Please register for Intramurals at the Intramural Counter next to the Member Services Desk.
Get Fit with Fitness & Classes
Get a Job with Rec Sports
• Lifeguards—Make a difference today in the Student Rec
Center Notatorium. Lifeguards save lives. Interested? Apply
today in room 202 or call Elizabeth at 862-4968.
• Maintenance Assistants—Help maintain Department of
Recreational Sports facilities. Applications are available in
room 202.
• Marketing Assistant—Rec Sports is looking for a creative
and energetic marketing major to work on projects that
include customer satisfaction research and marketing plans.
Interested? Apply in room 202 of the Rec Center or email
astanton@rec.tamu.edu for more information.
• Photographers—We need qualified action photographers to
capture tne excitement that is Rec Sports. Color 35mm and
digital photography experience preferred. Be prepared to
show samples of your work. Apply in room 202 or email
astanton@rec.tamu.edu for more information.
• Intramural Officials—No experience necessary. Make
money working flexible hours, meeting new people, and
receive paid training! Attend an orientation clinic to be
hired.
IAA Orientation Clinics Date/Time/Location
Basketball Jan. 21/7:00 p.m./281 Rec
Outdoor Soccer Jan. 27/7:00 p.m./28 1 Rec
Slov/ Pitch Softball Jan. 27/7:00 p.m./281 Rec
Sand Volleyball Feb. 10/7:00 p.m./281 Rec
4/4 Flag Football Feb. 17/7:00 p.m./281 Rec
SALE! UNLIMITED Aerobics Passes—On sale now at
Member Services for $40/$45, January 12—18 at
Member Services. Have unlimited access to our always
convenient, always fun classes. Over 80 classes are
offered each week! Regular price resumes on the 19th.
Instructional Classes—Registration runs from January
6th-20th. Most classes begin the week of January 2 1 st. For
more information please go to the Member Services Desk.
Spring 2003 Offerings
Beginning Yoga
Beginning & Intermediate Power Yoga
Yoga for Relaxation I & II
Pilates
Jazz Dance I & II
Beginning Jitterbug Dance
Beginning Country Western Dance
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Texas Pusf
Class Cost
$50
$50
$50
$50
$30
$ 15/$25*
$ 15/$25*
$ 15/$25*
Unless specified, most programs are for Rec Members only. *Lower price if current A&M stu
dent or Rec Member. You must sign up for dance classes as couples.
FREE Healthy Living Lectures—All lectures are held in the
Student Rec Center room 281 at 5:30 p.m. First lecture
takes place February 12th—Me Tarzan, You Jane:
Communication skills between men and women.
PERSONAL TRAINING SALE—Your goals can become a
reality with our help! From January 1 3—26 receive 1 0 ses
sions for $ 1 05 or 1 5 sessions for $ 1 50. Save on partner
sessions as well. Drop by Member Services for more infor
mation or to sign up.
RELAX With Massage Therapy-—Swedish massage is
offered through Rec Sports. The massage consists of long
strokes, kneading, friction and percussion techniques. One
full hour of therapy is $35 for Rec Members, $45 for affil
iates without a Rec Membership. Please visit Member
Services to make your appointment.
Triathlon Training Program—This 8 week program is
geared to the novice and fitness enthusiast that wants to
train for a 'sprint' distance triathlon that includes a 1,000
meter swim, 15.5 mile bike ride and a 3.1 mile run.
Registration opens January 30th at 6:00 a.m. There is an
informational meeting January 29th at 7:15 p.m. in room
281 . Program limited to the first 50 people signed up.
Upcoming Events
Lead Climbing Clinic
Rock Climbing 10 1
Lead Climbing Clinic
Rock Climbing 10 1
Women's Rock 101
Backpacking Trip
Rock Climbing Day Trip
Horseback/Hiking Day
Registration
Jan. 1 3-Jan. 27
Jan. 2 1 -Jan. 28
Jan. 21-Feb. 17
21-Feb. 18
Jan. 2 1 —Feb. 1 8
Jan. 2 1 -Feb. 1 8
21-Feb. 25
Jan. 2 1 —Feb. 25
Event Date
Jan. 28
Feb
Feb.
Feb. 22
Feb. 23
Feb. 22-23
March
March 21
SPRING BREAK TRIPS
Canoe Big Bend's
Rio Grande
Climb Hueco Tanks
Horsepack Big Bend
Jan. 21-Feb. 27
Jan. 2 1 —Feb. 27
Jan. 21-Feb. 27
March 8-13
March 9-141
March 12-16
REC CENTER ROCK WALL HOURS OF OPERATION :
Monday-Thursday 2:00-10:00 p.m.
Friday 2:00—8:00 p.m.
Saturday noon-6:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00-10:00 p.m.
In order to take advantage of this resource, you need to sign up for an orientation class or skitt |
check, depending on your climbing experience. Classes are taught Mondays-Thursdays 3:001
p.m.-7:00 p.m. or on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. If you are an experienced climber, you may takethe [.
short skills check instead. Visit the Rock Wall Desk at Equipment Etc. for more on site information |
TAMU Outdoors is located near the West Side Entrance
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Get Involved!—Visit us at Open House to find out about I
Spring Sport Club opportunities or visit our link on the web
for a complete listing of sports and their home pages " L
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additional contact information.
Great Value at the A&M Golf Coursi
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PGA Golf for Business and Life—1 4 two-hour group lessons!
include: full swing practice, pitching, chipping, bunker play, Since cons
mental game, history of golf, rules,lousiness application and 1 Wellborn Roj
on-course instruction. The info meeting takes place January motorists ha\
21st at 7:00 p.m. Classes will be limited to 24 players on tinuously ch
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at noon for beginners and inter- sures as cor
mediates. Course cost: $75. For more information, please completed d
contact Mark Haven at 862-8403. the project.
Open to the public! We are located on the south side of the A&M Wellborn R n
campus. Call the Pro Shop at 845-1723 & visit us online at vveilDorn K( J
orts.tamu.edu. Operational, t
http://recsports.
Make A Splash with Aquatics
Registration
Jan. 1 3-March 3 1
Jan. 1 3-March 3 1
Jan. 1 3-May 1 2
Jan. 1 3—March 24 $1 10/$ 130
Program
Basic SCUBA
Adult Learn to Swim
Water Babies
Lifeguard Training
Lifeguard Challenge
AED/PDT/OA Training
CPR-Pro Rescuer Challenge Jan. 1 3-April 3
Masters Swimming All semester
Polar Bear Club All semester
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$225/$245 l Lanes wi!
$25/$35 Wellborn Ro
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Jan. 1 3—March 27
Jan. 1 3-May 3
$25/$35 [curb placeme
$50/$75 ; tion of Wellb
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