Member Update
Friday, November 12, 2010
1. Thanksgiving Hours
2. Sauna Maintenance Update
3. Join Rec Sports for a Fun Thanksgiving Activity
4. Road Construction Information
5. “Thanks for Giving”: Donate to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank!
6. School’s Out—But Camp Now & Then Is In!
7. Go to the Best Bouldering Destination in the World with the Outdoor Adventure Center
8. Registration Deadline Approaching for Winter Programs
9. Want to Become a Personal Trainer?
10. Learn Essential Outdoor Emergency Skills with the Wilderness First Responder Course
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Thanksgiving Hours
Want to work off your Thanksgiving feast? View the hours for Rec Sports’ facilities during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend at http://go.osu.edu/BCu Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Sauna Maintenance Update
The north and south saunas are currently open; however, we are aware that the north sauna is not reaching its full temperature, and the south sauna has been shutting off. New heaters are on order and will be replaced in mid-December. Thank you for your understanding!
Join Rec Sports for a Fun Thanksgiving Activity
With Thanksgiving around the corner, celebrate and share the fun and lasting traditions with your families at Rec Sports! Join us on Sunday, November 21, from 1-3:30 p.m. in RPAC Meeting Room 1 for caramel apple making, tradition sharing, and family-focused crafts. Please register for this free program at http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/register-for-community-programs or e-mail your attendance to agegroup@osu.edu.
Road Construction Information
The John Herrick Road extension to Neil Avenue is expected to open on November 28, while 12th Avenue will be shut down for two years beginning December 7.
“Thanks for Giving:” Donate Items to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank
The Ohio State Swim Club is hosting the “Thanks for Giving” Classic Swim Meet and Food Drive on Friday and Saturday, November 20-21, 2010, at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. Admission is $3, but if you bring a can of food to donate to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, your admission is FREE! Can’t make it to the event? Donation boxes will be available starting Monday, November 15, at the RPAC Welcome Center and McCorkle. Visit http://www.recsports.osu.edu for more information on this event.
School’s Out—But Camp Now & Then Is In!
Registration is open for parents interested in enrolling their children in our winter break camps, taking place December 20-22 and 27-30. Member fees are $31 per child per day. Activities vary daily, but may include swimming, rock climbing, sports and games, and arts and crafts. Spots fill up quickly, so register today! Visit http://recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/youth-family-programs/camp-now-then for registration information.
Go to the Best Bouldering Destination in the World with the Outdoor Adventure Center
The Outdoor Adventure Center is heading to Hueco Tanks, Texas, dubbed the best bouldering in the world, December 10 - 18. The qualities that give this place such a lofty title are the high concentration, unique features, and quality of the routes. The cost of $350 includes transportation, equipment, food, lodging, and instruction. Sign up by November 22 at the OAC or by calling (614) 247-8680!
View other upcoming trips at http://recsports.osu.edu/activities-classes/outdoor-adventure/adventure-trips-calendar.
Registration Deadline Approaching for Winter Programs
Member registration begins Monday, November 22, for all Learn-to-Swim, youth, student, and adult instructional programs, as well as Adapted Recreational programs. Winter session begins January 23, 2011.
Want to Become a Personal Trainer?
Want to become a personal trainer? You can by spring 2011 if you register for the World Instructor Training Schools (WITS) Personal Training Certification Course, taking place in winter 2011.
This nationally accredited certification course will be held each Saturday from January 8 until February 12 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the RPAC. It includes 30 hours of hands-on learning and lecture. Registration begins November 1, 2010. The cost is $489 for all Recreational Sports members, and $539 for non-members.
To register, call the RPAC Welcome Center at (614) 292-7671 and dial 0 for an operator. For more information, contact John Katsares at (614) 292-5153 or at katsares.1@osu.edu.
Learn Essential Outdoor Emergency Skills with the Wilderness First Responder Course
How do you deal with a medical emergency when you are miles from help and dialing 9-1-1 is not an option?
Learn essential skills through the Outdoor Adventure Center’s Wilderness First Responder course at Ohio State, December 13-19, 2010.
Classes, led by professional instructors from Wilderness Medical Associates®, are fast-paced with an emphasis on practical skills. Mornings are devoted to lectures, while afternoons and evenings are spent working on tasks from stretcher construction to full-scale simulations.
Everyone who completes the course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates® Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and BLS/Healthcare Provider-level CPR certification, all valid for three years.
Cost for the course is $675, which includes the textbook, case studies workbook, field guide, lecture notes, and handouts. This course is recommended for all outdoor professionals and enthusiasts who spend time in remote areas.
To register or for more information, contact Dave Denny, Outdoor Adventure Center coordinator, at (614) 247-8243 or denny.57@osu.edu.
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RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671
ARC Front Desk – 247-8686
Comments to the Interim Director – Kurt Carmen, carmen.7@osu.edu, 688-3587
Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Meyer, meyer.454@osu.edu, 688-3693
Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers – Diane Jensen, jensen.8@osu.edu, 688-3988
Aquatic Center – Christine Thompson, thompson.1363@osu.edu, 247-7370
Community Programs – Marci Hasty, hasty.11@osu.edu, 292-5328
Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481
Group Fitness Classes and Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755
Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292
Lockers, Sport Shop, and Welcome Center Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788
Marketing - Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185
Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461
Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303
Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063
Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153
Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590
Recreational Sports Learning – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297
RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009
Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Harrington, harrington.69@osu.edu, 688-3983
Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619
Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879
Web Site – Katie Thomas, thomas.2407@osu.edu, 292-5287
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