Rec Sports Member Update - September 2, 2011

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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Media Advisory - Council Creates Veterans Affairs Committee

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release:  September 1, 2011 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

 

 

 

City Council Creates Veterans Affairs Committee

(Columbus)--In a continuing effort to better address the needs of Columbus veterans and their families, Columbus City Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig has worked with his colleagues to create a new standing committee that will focus solely on the needs of Columbus’ past and present servicemen and women. 

“Council works continuously to address the needs of our community, and this new committee will help raise awareness of the challenges veterans face and link veterans and their families with the services they need,” said Council President Andrew J. Ginther.  “And, when it comes to understanding the needs of veterans and their families, no one on Council is more qualified to address these concerns than President Pro Tem Craig.”

Councilmember Craig, a Vietnam-era veteran who served in the United States Army, says the Veterans Affairs Committee will highlight the many programs and services that assist this growing population.  

“There are a myriad of services offered by multiple levels of government aimed at veterans and navigating these waters can sometimes be a daunting task,” said Craig.  “My mission for this new committee will be to continue to protect the rights and benefits of Columbus veterans while promoting programming that improves the lives of military personnel and their families.”

There are an estimated 100,000 veterans living in Columbus.  The new committee will evaluate the needs of Columbus veterans and assist existing service related agencies while working in concert with Rick Isbell, Columbus’ Veterans Affairs and Americans with Disabilities Coordinator. 

“Anything we can do as a city to help veterans attain the benefits and services they have earned is a step in the right direction,” said Isbell, an Air Force veteran of the Gulf War.   “Having a dedicated City Council office with the firsthand understanding of the challenges veterans face will only improve in the overall responsiveness of City Hall to the needs and concerns local veterans.”

Councilmember Craig says the new committee will also work with Columbus Equal Business Opportunity Commission Office to incorporate disable-veteran status into current city standards and collaborate with the Office of Homeless Advocacy to move homeless veterans from the streets to stable housing situations. 

“Veterans deserve the strongest voice possible fighting for our rights and it is good to know that City Council will do all they can to help us in our times of need,” said Bill Adams, a Columbus resident and Korean War veteran who also serves on the Columbus Veterans Advisory Board. 

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Media Alert

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  August 31, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Announces New Committee to Focus on Veterans

 

 

WHO:

Council President Andrew J. Ginther
Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig

Rick Isbell, Columbus Veterans Affairs and ADA Coordinator

Bill Adams, Local Veteran

 

WHEN:
Thursday, September 1, 2011
10:30 am

 

WHERE:

3253 South High Street
American Legion Southway Post 144

 

WHAT:

Columbus City Council President Andrew J. Ginther and President Pro-Tem Hearcel F. Craig, a Vietnam-era veteran who served in the United States Army, will announce the creation of a new City Council committee that will focus solely on the needs of Columbus veterans, service personnel and their families. 

 

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Media Alert

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  August 31, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Holds Hearing to Highlight Disaster Preparedness

 

 

WHO:
President Pro Tem Hearcel F. Craig

Councilmember Michelle M. Mills

Columbus Public Health

American Red Cross of Greater Columbus

 

WHEN:
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

City Council Chambers

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

Columbus City Council President Pro Tem Hearcel F, Craig and Councilmember Michelle M. Mills will lead a panel discussion on disaster preparedness as part of National Preparedness Month.  The discussion will focus on what families can do to make sure their household is safe in case of a natural disaster or emergency.

 

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Rec Sports Member Update - August 19, 2011

 

Friday, August 19, 2011

1.      Membership Matters

2.      BuckeyeThon Miracle Miles 5K

3.      Let's Play Sports for Fall

4.      Scarlet and Gray Football Saturdays

5.      Active Adults Programs for Fall

 

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Membership Matters
A few reminders about your Rec Sports membership!

·         All annual memberships automatically renew each year.

·         Summer quarter '11 memberships expire September 20. 

·         If you are leaving the university and need to cancel your membership, please let us know by contacting Jennifer Carpenter, Membership Sales and Relations Associate, at carpernter.376@osu.edu.  The membership database is not tied to the same system as human resources.

·         Need to cancel your Rec Sports memberships? Cancellation requests are available online at www.recsports.osu.edu/membership  Please see the link for details. 

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




Scarlet and Gray Football Saturdays
Football season is just around the corner! 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. Fee is $25 per child for members per game. Learn more at http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/youth-family-programs/football-saturdays-scarlet-gray

 

 

Active Adults Programs for Fall
Ever wanted 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.8@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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Rec Sports Member Update - Friday, August 5, 2011

Friday, August 5, 2011

1.      Summer Rec Sports Memberships Now Half-Priced!

2.      Let's Play Sports for Fall


3.      Community Programs Registration for Fall Programs

4.      BFIT and Body Composition Testing

5.      Go Backpacking in the Sierra-Nevada with the Outdoor Adventure Center

 

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Summer Rec Sports Memberships Now Half-Priced!
Tell a friend! Half-quarter summer memberships are available now for half price! Cost is $41 for students; $57.50 for faculty/staff; and $72 for affiliates. Passes expire Tuesday, September 20, and can be purchased at the RPAC Welcome Center.

 

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 for Let's Play Sports opens up online on Sunday, August 14, with walk-in registration beginning Tuesday, September 6.




Community Programs Registration for Fall Programs
Registration for Community Programs' fall quarter instructional programs begins online on Sunday, August 14, with walk-in registration starting Tuesday, September 6. Fall instructional programs include adapted recreational sports, Learn-to-Swim, Let's Play Sports, and Active Adults.  Information on birthday parties and camps can be found at http://recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/youth-family-programs and all registrations can be completed at http://recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/register-for-community-programs

BFIT and Body Composition Testing

Interested in knowing your body composition and fitness level? The School of Physical Activity and Educational Services (PAES) is offering both of these services for free for students enrolled in classes until August 19.  Additional fees exist for non-students. Register in room A25 of the PAES building. Contact Emily Martini at martini.36@osu.edu for more information or pricing.

 

Go Backpacking in the Sierra-Nevada with the Outdoor Adventure Center
Join the Outdoor Adventure Center September 6 - 16, 2011, on a California backpacking trip through the Sierra-Nevada Mountains for an unforgettable experience. The cost of the trip is $575, which covers backpacking gear, food, travel, and outdoor instruction. For more information, contact the OAC at (614) 247-8680.

 

 

*************** 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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Media Advisory - City Council Holds Second Public Hearing On Graffiti

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ADVISORY   For Immediate Release:  August 3, 2011   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

City Council Holds Second Public Hearing On Graffiti

 

(Columbus)-- Columbus City Councilmembers Zach Klein, chair of the Development Committee, and Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, will hold a joint hearing to discuss proposed changes to laws designed to combat graffiti in Columbus neighborhoods.  In April, Councilmembers held a public hearing to listen to concerns of residents and business leaders about graffiti.  The proposal being discussed will add the offense of failure to control and abate graffiti to the nuisance code and require property owners to remove graffiti within 30 days of notice from Code Enforcement.  Failure to remove graffiti could result in the City abating the nuisance with costs associated with removal passed along to the property owner. 

 

Per rules of City Council, speaker slips will be accepted until 5:30 the day of the hearing.

 

When:   Monday, August 8, 2011

Time:     5:00 pm

Where:  Columbus City Council Chambers

 

 

 

 

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