Friday, October 28, 2011
1. Rec Sports Halloween Events
2. Battle Against Hunger
3. Second-Half Quarter Group Fitness Passes Available
4. Homecoming Parade Traffic Alert
5. Registration for Winter Community Programs Starts November 21
6. Jesse Owens South to Close December 12 – 16
7. ARC Cleaning Initiative May Affect Equipment Use
8. Introduction to Kettlebells Clinic
9. Get Certified to Become a Personal Trainer
10. Football Saturday Hours for Adventure Recreation Center, Outdoor Adventure Center
11. Book Your Holiday Celebration at the Ohio Union
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Rec Sports Halloween Events
Rec Sports is hosting two Halloween events this year! On Sunday, October 30, between 3 and 5 p.m., bring the family for a FREE Family Halloween Program in the RPAC Meeting Rooms 1 and 2. Families can enjoy various Halloween crafts, pumpkin decorating, and a costume contest at 4:30 p.m. for the children. Prizes will be awarded!
On Monday, October 31, Rec Sports will host a variety of Halloween activities including a “Thriller” dance lesson; costume contest; fun run; activities and snacks; and “Jaws” movie showing in the pool. Stay tuned to http://recsports.osu.edu for details!
Battle Against Hunger
Every year, the Ohio State community participates in Battle Against Hunger, a food drive competition between Ohio State and Michigan. The goal of this competition is to collect more pounds of nonperishable items to donate to local food banks than Michigan. The Battle Against Hunger takes place this year November 1 - 22. Drop boxes will be available in the RPAC lobby.
Second-Half Quarter Group Fitness Passes Available
First half-quarter class passes expire on Friday, October 28. Make sure to purchase your second-half quarter group fitness pass now! Second-half passes begin on Sunday, October 30, and are available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $30.
Homecoming Parade Traffic Alert
In support of the Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 28, several roads, including portions of Cannon Drive, Woodruff Avenue, High Street, and 12th Avenue, will be closed beginning at 5:30 p.m. Because of the road closures, CABS Service (with the exception of the Med Center Express and Handivan) will be suspended from approximately 5:30-7:30 p.m. Roads will reopen once the parade has finished. Anticipate significant traffic delays in the area during this time.
Registration for Winter Community Programs Starts November 21
Community Programs’ registration will open on Monday, November 21. The new Let’s Play Sports program offers basketball, soccer, aikido, gymnastics, tennis, yoga, and much more to all kids aged 3-14. Check out http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/youth-family-programs/lets-play-sports for more information or go to http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs to learn about birthday parties, Learn-to-Swim, camp, adapted recreation, adult instructional programming, and more!
Jesse Owens South to Close December 12 – 16
A new state of the art fitness floor will be installed at Jesse Owens South (JOS) over the holiday break. To facilitate this installation, JOS will be closed December 12 - 16. Any questions regarding the fitness floor or building hours can be directed to Jason Percival at percival.8@osu.edu.
ARC Cleaning Initiative May Affect Equipment Use
Modeled after a recent program initiated at RPAC, the ARC has begun a weekly cleaning initiative that will take place Wednesday mornings. Each week a different area of the fitness floor, the carpet, and mats under cardio equipment will be cleaned thoroughly, as well as the equipment itself. We apologize in advance for the short-term unavailability of the areas, but hope you find the results worthy of the time.
Introduction to Kettlebells Clinic
Learn how to incorporate kettlebells into your routine at free introductory clinics! Participants will learn about the history and mechanics, as well as proper techniques and exercises. Clinics will be held in the RPAC Room B20 on Monday, October 31 from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m., and Thursday, November 17, from 3:45 - 5 p.m.
Get Certified to Become a Personal Trainer
Help people reach their fitness goals by becoming a personal trainer! The Department of Recreational Sports and the World Instructor Training Schools offer personal training certification here on campus. The nine-week, hands on program takes place on Saturdays from January 7 - March 3, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the RPAC. Registration opens November 7. For more information, visit http://recsports.osu.edu/fitness-wellness/personal-training/become-a-trainer
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. 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.
Book Your Holiday Celebration at the Ohio Union
The holiday season is quickly approaching and the Ohio Union wants to help you celebrate! Let the Ohio Union plan your end-of-the-year holiday party that will make your event extraordinary. The Union offers 318,000 square feet of flexible space, perfect for any size events. The Ohio Union Culinary and Event Team can assist in every step of the planning process to make your holiday celebration festive. Visit http://ohiounion.osu.edu for information.
*************** 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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