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/ 6 WAY. m in £ icimpaigi I irving [AirNatic fought in In an BC’s “ g to Vi I an my I as in In I n the o Jfc mntry. 1), I woi Pre-co ; race the chall s nee his month ag 1 can con Bush I'ately I ates en ingly D fert • f^ECSPORTS.TAMU.EDU—New for Fall 2004 our new site makes it even easier to find Rec Center news, operating hours, job listings. Intramurals, Fitness & Classes schedules, Natatorium hours, Golf prices, Walk of Champions infor mation and much more! Welcome Back Aggies • FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERSHIPS—Now has never been a better time to check out Rec Center memberships. Rec Sports makes living a healthier life even easier with payroll deductions for membership payments. Come by and see what Rec Sports has to offer or visit the Rec Sports web site at http://recsports.tamu.edu, • FREE Week of Rec Aerobics—Monday, August 30 through Sunday, September 6, ALL of over 80 group exercise class es 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, September 5th starting at 2:00 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—The Department of Rec Sports tests its Lightning Prediction System on the second Tuesday of every month at Penberthy IM Sports Center, the Student Rec Center and the Texas A&M Golf Course. Get a Iqb with Rec Sports • Personal Trainers—Now hiring certified personal trainers to serve on our Rec Sports staff. Contact Jerod Wilson at 845- 3058 for more information and application details. • Rec Center Lifeguards—Apply today at the Rec Center and you could be working in one of the premier aquatic facili ties in the country. Applications available in room 202 of the Rec Center, in the Natatorium or online at reesports, tamu.edu. • Rec Center Medics—Seeking qualified EMT/medics. Apply at the Rec Medic station just past the Rec Rock Wall to the right or online at http://recsports.tamu.edu. • Intramural Officials—No experience necessary. Make money working flexible hours, meeting new people and receive paid training! Attend an orientation clinic to be hired. BECOME AN INTRAMURAL OFFICIAL—'No experience necessary. M4 Orientation Clinics Indoor Soccer Flag Football CoRec Softball Volleyball Date Time Location Aug. 30 7:00 p.m 281 Rec Sept. 6 7:00 p.m.......281 Rec Sept. 13 7:00 p.m 281 Rec Sept. 27 7:00 p.m 281 Rec Walk of Champions Leave your Mark Aggies, buy your Walk of Champions brick for a reduced price. Visit http://recsports.tamu.edu for more information and an order form. Leave your mark on the A&M campus. Need a Competitive Outlet?—Our Intramural offerings 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! Program Indoor Soccer 3-on-3 Basketball Penberthy Preseason Flag Football Flag Football Badminton Tennis (League Play) CoRec Softball Registration NOW-Sept. 7 NOW-Sept. 7 Sept. 6-Sept. 14 Sept. 6-Sept. 14 Sept. 6-Sept. 14 Sept. 13-Sept. 21 Sept. 13-Sept. 21 Cost $4 5/team $15/team $10/team $4 5/team FREE $ 5/person $4 5/team Pfaa»e register for Intramurals at the intramural Counter next to the Member Services Desk, Get Fit with Fitness & Classes • SALE! Personal Training Packages—Now you can get the personal attention you need to get the best out of your workout! $10 off 10 and 15 session Personal Training Packages Aug. 27th through Sept. 5th! Sign up at Member Services located in the Rec Center lobby. • SALE! UNLIMITED Aerobics Pass—On sale now at Member Services! Save $10 off the regular price Monday, August 30th through Sunday, September 5. Have unlim ited access to our always convenient, always fun classes. Over 80 classes are offered each week! Instructional Classes Registration is going on NOW. Most classes begin the week of September 6th. For more information please go to the Member Services Desk. Fall 2004 Offerings Class Cost Belly Dance $30 Belly Dance Choreography $50 Hip Hop $15 Pilates $50 Beg. Power Yoga $50 Int. Power Yoga $50 Yoga-Hatha $50 Yoga-Hatha Flow $50 Yoga-Hatha Raja $50 Unless specified, mps! programs are for Rec Members only. • FREE Healthy Living Lectures—Free lectures from expert speakers about exercise, nutrition, diets, and relation ships! Lectures are held in the Student Rec Center room 281 at 5:30 p.m. Come early! • 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 $40 for Rec Members, $50 for affil iates without a Rec Membership. Please visit Member Services to make your appointment. • Marathon Training Program—This program is geared to the recreational runner and fitness enthusiast that wants to train to run marathons. A sound program led by expe rienced and motivating coaches guaranteed to get you off to a great start this semester! Don't miss the info meeting on Sept. 22 at 6:00 p.m. in room 281 of the Rec Center. Upcoming Events Intro to Fly Fishing Clinic Backcountry Cooking Clinic Kayak Workshop/Trip Rock Climbing 101 Clinic Kayak Roll Inst Clinic Lead Climbing Clinic Rafting Day Trip Bike 101 —Flats and Maint. Intermediate Fly Fishing Rock Climbing Day Trip Sea Kayak the Texas Coast Thanksgiving Break Trip Horsepacking Big Bend M0U1 ;Gaston s Event Register Sept. 14 Aug. 30-Sept m . u Sept. 21 Aug. 30-5epL'|! th nea Sept. 24-26 Aug. SOJepl f rain 1 Sept. 25 Sept. 28 Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 10 Aug. 30-SepL> usand Aug. 30-Septl\ (jas toi Aug. 30-Sept. s ' lia11 fisl Aug. 30-Septt parley« Aug. 30-Od I second Aug. 30-Od. I Gov. ] Aug. 30-0d lency Si Aug. 30 - Od feir hon Y and ci Nov. 24-!! I Aug. 30-Nov. 8 Nov. 24-i| As mi El Cap Club—Two Person Climbing Event-Registration pn Cour going on NOW through September 30th for this chafe along so ing and fun team event. The team that logs the mostve' ents we cal feet can claim the prize and the bragging rf athoftl Register at the Rock Wall Desk. Hours Back to class SALE!—Mon, Sept. 6-Fri, Sept. 1 7 Mad to [ ea ^y s | Flash Shoes are on sale for $59.95, Climbing Ga ’ ree ^ Packages are 10% off, Clearance Items and FREE shipp* W( on special order items! Don't miss this sale^ ^ le p avC] igh win Across REC CENTER ROCK WALL HOURS OF OPERATION Sundoy-Friday 3:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday Noon~5:00 p.m. In order to toko advantage of this resource, you need to sign up for an orientation dossa; check, depending on your climbing experience. Classes are taught Mortdays-Thuredty p.m-7:00 p.m. or on Fridays ot 3:30 p.m. If you ore an experienced climber, you nw short skills check instead. Visit the Rock Wall Desk for more on site informotion.TAMU is located near the West Side Entrance, across from Olsen Field. Find Your Passion in Sport Clubs treets ar jeople w The ra |ut blusl fharlestc Get Involved!—Visit us at MSC Open House to find 5 about Fall Sport Club opportunities or visit our link on* web for a complete listing of sports and their homepo? v with additional contact information. ontini Great Value at the A&M Golf Couf NEW Full Length Driving Range—Come by and enjoy of the Golf Course's newest additions, the full length d ing range. Buy a bucket of balls and practice your $w« warm up before a round of 18 holes or just work sweat on a warm and balmy Texas night. Lessons with the Pro—On your own, with a partner or f group-lessons with the Golf Course Pro will get yourgO'g^State on track. Open to the public! We are located on the south side of the A&McaitiPjMarshal Cal! the Pro Shop at 845-1 723 & visit us online at httpY/re^P^'^^nlate thp http: terms ad safety pcessary Gates d 16 Univc '8 the fa< al has n Jerry \ on Program Adult Learn to Swim Basic SCUBA Springboard Diving Polar Bear Club Registration NOW-Sept. 13 NOW-Sept. 27 NOW-Sept. 13 All semester $250/$27 $40/55 ate the c Hhatm did no ad a wic ’aintena Iniversit I Ve than I'e entire I “I thin! ompletel 1 ’ c >dent tl I'lth the i