Friday, September 2, 2011
1. Labor Day Hours
2. Adventure Recreation Center and Outdoor Adventure Center Closures
3. American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification/Training Course
4. Get Ready for Welcome Week!
5. Jesse Owens West Tennis Center Autumn Quarter Draw
6. Scarlet and Gray Football Saturdays
7. Football Saturday Hours for Adventure Recreation Center, Outdoor Adventure Center
8. BuckeyeThon Miracle Miles 5K
9. Let's Play Sports for Fall
10. Active Adults Programs for Fall
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Labor Day Hours
Rec Sports facility hours, including RPAC Kids Zone, will change for Labor Day Weekend. Log onto www.recsports.osu.edu to view hours.
Adventure Recreation Center/Outdoor Adventure Center Closures
The Adventure Recreation Center (ARC) wood courts will be closed Tuesday, September 6 - Tuesday, September 13 for refinishing. The ARC and Outdoor Adventure Center will be closed on Wednesday, September 7, due to these renovations. We apologize for the inconvenience.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/Certification Course
Learn how to handle aquatic emergencies and other incidents by taking the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/Certification Course. Participants will receive certifications in lifeguard training, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator. The class will meet on Sundays from 5 - 10 p.m., October 2 - November 20, with no class on October 16. The fee is $150 for members and $200 for non-members. The registration deadline is September 28. Learn more by visiting
http://recsports.osu.edu/articles/american-red-cross-lifeguard-training-certification-course1
Get Ready for Welcome Week!
It's that time of year again: back to school. That means it's time for Welcome Week! Prepare yourself for a jam-packed week of activities presented by Ohio State Rec Sports, including everything from a running tour of campus, skills challenge, intramural sports tournaments, a Michael Jackson Moves dance class, and more. Learn more at http://recsports.osu.edu/articles/welcome-week-schedule
Jesse Owens West Tennis Center Autumn Quarter Draw
Get your tennis time for autumn quarter! The Jesse Owens West Tennis Center (JOWTC) autumn quarter draw will take place on Tuesday, September 20, at 6 p.m. at JOWTC. This event will facilitate the scheduling of weekly court times throughout autumn quarter for all interested members. Contact Jason Percival at percival.8@osu.edu with any questions and visit http://recsports.osu.edu/facilities/jesse-owens-west-tennis-center-jowtc to read more and download a contract.
Strong at Heart Workshop
Are you strong at heart? Women in central Ohio might not know their risks of heart disease—the No. 1 killer in America. "The Strong at Heart—What Every Woman Needs to Know" workshop will teach you how to lower your risk for heart disease, taste heart healthy recipes, and find out how to move your way to a healthier lifestyle. Presented by Martha Gulati, MD, Ohio State cardiologist, Laxmi Mehta, MD, Ohio State cardiologist, Nanette Wenger, MD, guest speaker, Emory University cardiologist, this event takes place on Wednesday, September 14, from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Blackwell Inn on Ohio State's campus. It's free to attend, but registration is required by calling 800-293-5123.
Scarlet and Gray Football Saturdays
Enjoy a football game in Ohio Stadium while your children, currently enrolled in kindergarten to 12 years old, are left in the caring hands of the Community Programs staff at the RPAC. Just drop your kids off at the RPAC Welcome Center (next to the stadium) up to 60 minutes prior to kickoff and pick them up within 30 minutes of the game clock expiring. Cost is $25 per child for members. Register by 5 p.m. the Wednesday of each home game.
Football Saturday Hours for Adventure Recreation Center, Outdoor Adventure Center
The Adventure Recreation Center (ARC) and Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) will alter their operating hours on home football game days. Please note due to summer hours, the ARC and OAC will be closed on Saturday, September 3. The home football hours for these buildings are:
Noon Kick-Off: 5 – 10 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Kick-Off: 8 a.m. – noon
8 p.m. Kick-Off: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
BuckeyeThon Miracle Miles 5K
Join us for BuckeyeThon's Miracle Miles 5K on Sunday, September 25, at 5 p.m. at Fred Beekman Park! The 5K run/walk raises money for the hematology/oncology unit at Nationwide Children's Hospital with the ultimate goal of ending childhood cancer. Nationwide Children's Hospital is Columbus, Ohio's Children's Miracle Network Hospital that will treat any child regardless of a family's ability to pay. Register online at http://go.osu.edu/miraclemiles
The cost is $15 for Ohio State students and $20 for non-students. For more information, visit http://buckeyethon.osu.edu
Let's Play Sports for Fall
Community Programs' Let's Play Sports program has been revamped for fall. The new structure allows children to advance from one level to another at their own pace, rather than being restricted by age. Some of the great offerings include Aikido, basketball, dance, golf, and more. Take a look at the programs by visiting
http://recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/youth-family-programs/lets-play-sports . Registration is available now at http://go.osu.edu/registerCP
Active Adults Programs for Fall
Ever want to learn how to ballroom dance, golf, play tennis, or learn about strength training? Now you can with Community Programs' Active Adults instructional classes this fall! Fees are $45 per person; classes include seven 45-minute sessions. Read about the programs at http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/student-adult-programs/instructional-classes and register at http://go.osu.edu/registerCP
*************** IMPORTANT CONTACTS ****************
RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671
ARC Front Desk – 247-8686
Comments to the Director – Don Stenta, stenta.1@osu.edu, 688-4738
Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Bond, bond.217@osu.edu,688-3693
Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers – Diane Jensen, jensen.8@osu.edu, 688-3988
Aquatic Center – Kurt Carmen, Carmen.7@osu.edu, 688-3587
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 Shumaker, shumaker.98@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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