Friday, April 13, 2012
1. Leisure Spa Closing for Repairs
2. Intramural Skills Challenge
3. Backpacking at Mount Rodgers National Recreation Area, Virginia
4. Become a Personal Trainer: Summer Personal Training Course
5. Have BuckID? Students/Faculty/Staff Invited to Football Practice
6. Scarlet, Gray, & Pink: A Walk for Stefanie Spielman
7. Dave Griner Memorial Golf Tournament
8. Register Now for Blaze The Trail 5K
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Leisure Spa Closing for Repairs
The Leisure Spa at the RPAC Aquatic Center will be closed for repairs Monday, April 16, at 5 p.m. to Friday, April 20, at 6 a.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Intramural Skills Challenge
Put your skills to the test at the Intramural Skills Challenge! Come to ARC Turf Field #2 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22. Events include a 40 yard dash, punt, pass, and kick; soccer scoring, and an obstacle course. Register for $5 in the RPAC Intramural Office by April 19. First 40 participants receive a free T-shirt!
Backpacking at Mount Rodgers National Recreation Area, Virginia
Explore one of the most memorable parts of the Appalachian Trail with the Outdoor Adventure Center at Mount Rodgers National Recreation Area, Virginia, May 4 - 6 or May 25 - 28. While backpacking through this unique destination, you will see wild ponies, fir and spruce forests, and open vistas. Cost for the May 4 - 6 trip is $175, and the May 25 - 28 trip is $235. No previous experience is necessary. Register now! Learn more.
Become a Personal Trainer: Summer Personal Training Course
Registration is now open for the WITS Personal Training Certification course beginning Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m. The course runs through August 11. To register via phone, call (614) 292-7671, and then dial 0. For more information, contact John Katsares, personal training coordinator.
Have BuckID? Students/Faculty/Staff Invited to Football Practice
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer and his Buckeye football program are inviting Ohio State students, faculty, and staff members to the Saturday, April 14, practice at Ohio Stadium. The practice will begin at 10:45 a.m. Individuals must have a valid BuckID card to gain access into the stadium (one faculty and staff BuckID can get a family into the stadium). Learn more.
Scarlet, Gray, & Pink: A Walk for Stefanie Spielman
Join us for the Scarlet, Gray & Pink: A Walk for Stefanie Spielman on April 21 on the West Plaza of the Ohio Union. All proceeds directly support the Stefanie Spielman Fund. Walk this spring in memory of a beloved Buckeye and to honor and support countless others who are and have been affected by breast cancer. Registration is $10 for Ohio State students; $20 for others. Register at http://pink.osu.edu
Dave Griner Memorial Golf Tournament
Save the date! The Dave Griner Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Monday, May 7, at the Scarlet Course. Proceeds benefit scholarships for Ohio State students. For more information, contact Kris Myers, membership sales and relations director.
Register Now for Blaze The Trail 5K
Blaze the trail! On Sunday, April 29, join fellow runners and walkers in the Blaze the Trail 5K and 2K Family Fun Run to benefit The Ohio State University Burn Center, which provides education about fire safety, prevention, and arson awareness on campus and assists with care and recovery for victims of fire. Register now.
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Spring Break Whitewater Deals
Take a road trip to West Virginia’s New River Gorge for some rafting, climbing, biking, hiking, zip lining, ATV riding and more. River Expeditions is the area’s best outfitter and a partner of Ohio State Rec Sports. Extreme College Weekends packages include lodging, meals, rafting and more – starting as low as $79. Book online at http://www.raftinginfo.com/Trip-Planner/Specials-and-Events or become a ‘Fan’ at http://www.facebook.com/raftinginfo
*************** 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 – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009
Aquatic Center – Zach Skinner, skinner.199@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 – Bonnie Mitchell - mitchell.934@osu.edu, 247-6191
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 Diving Club – Justin Sochor, sochor.7@osu.edu, 688-8341
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
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 & Wellness Scholars – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297
Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879
Web Site – Katie Thomas, thomas.2407@osu.edu, 292-5287
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