Member News and Updates
Ohio State Rec Sports
MEMBERSHIP NEWS AND UPDATES
August 28, 2009
1. New Program: Ohio State Swim Club with Head Age Group Swim Coach Kyle Goodrich
2. AGAC/ARS Updates
3. Buckeye Football + Rec Sports
4. Lap Pool to Close for Maintenance
5. ARC Maintenance
6. Good Luck Pelotonia
1. New Program: Ohio State Swim Club with Head Age Group Swim Coach Kyle Goodrich
Recreational Sports is pleased to announce the forming of the Ohio State Swim Club, a competitive age group swim team that prepares elementary through high school students from the greater Columbus area for local, national, and international aquatic competition within the USA Swimming system. Rec Sports recently hired Kyle Goodrich as the head Age Group coach. Goodrich joins the Rec Sports team after eight years as head coach of the nationally recognized St. Charles Preparatory School swim program, and several years in other area coaching positions. The Ohio State Swim Club program will begin in September. If you are interested in the newly formed Ohio State Swim Club, please contact Kyle at Goodrich.89@osu.edu
2. AGAC/ARS Updates
New title: Community Programs
All AGAC and ARS information can be found under the Community Programs heading of our new web site. Here you can find information on classes, programs, lessons, registration, child watch, camps, and much more! Visit: www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs today.
Scarlet & Gray Football Saturdays
Registration is currently open to all members for children ages 5-12 years. Spaces are limited so call today. http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/child-youth-school-days-off/football-saturdays
AGAC/ARS Autumn Program Registration
Registration begins Thursday September 3 for all other AGAC/ARS programs. New programs include Parent-Child Swim & Gym, Inclusive Kickball, and Volleyball. For further program information, please visit the Community Programs area of our web site. Online registration is available here: www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/register-for-community-programs
Child Watch | Recky's Clubhouse
Starting Wednesday September 23, Child Watch will expand its age group to accommodate children ages 2 months to 12 years. Cost per hour is $2.50 for members ($3.50 for non-members). Child Watch punch cards can be purchased at the RPAC Welcome Center. http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/family-programs/child-watch-reckys-clubhouse
3. Buckeye Football + Rec Sports
The Ohio State Buckeye football season kicks-off Saturday September 5! Please read the updates below to see if your favorite Rec Sports activity is affected by game day events.
ARC and OAC Home Football Game Hours
The ARC and OAC will alter their operating hours on home football game days. Please view the list below for scheduling information.
Noon Kick-Off - ARC/OAC Hours 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Kick-Off - ARC/OAC Hours 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
September 12 USC Game - ARC/OAC Closed due to Police staging needs
RPAC Scarlet Skyway Closed on Home Football Games
The RPAC Scarlet Skyway will be closed during building hours all home football game days. For complete building hours please visit: http://www.recsports.osu.edu/facilities/recreation-physical-activity-center-rpac
Pedal Instead Bike Parking at Home Football Games
The Pedal Instead organization provides secure, supervised bicycle parking and educates the general public about bicycling as more than just a recreational or fitness activity. Ride your bike to any Ohio State home football game and park with Pedal Instead at two available locations - Woody Hayes Drive where it meets the bike path, or in the Rec Sports Cannon Drive basketball courts across from Lincoln Tower.
4. Lap Pool to Close for Maintenance
The Lap Pool in the RPAC Aquatic Center will be closed August 31 - September 2 for maintenance. Lap lanes will be available in the Class Pool during hours listed in the schedule as well as the Competition Pool from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Please click the following link to view a complete recreational swimming schedule. http://www.recsports.osu.edu/activities-classes/aquatics/recreational-swimming-schedule
5. ARC Maintenance
The ARC wood floors will be closed for repair Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4. The floors will be rescreened and coated. The ARC fitness area and turf fields will remain open. However, please note that there will be fumes and an odor present from work that is being completed. These fumes are safe but may be unpleasant.
Traffic and Parking will be re-striping the ARC parking lot August 29-30. Portions of the lot will remain open throughout the weekend. Signage will indicate appropriate parking spaces.
6. Good Luck Pelotonia!
Congratulations to all Pelotonia participants! The event weekend is finally here and several Recreational Sports members, staff, and affiliates are participating in the ride to end cancer. It's not too late to volunteer, donate, or be a spectator at the Pelotonia events. For more information visit: www.pelotonia.org
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Meijer Mania happens September 22!
Come to Meijer Mania the night of September 22 for free food, prizes, product samples, and more. Meet friends and make friends as Ohio State students practically take over the store!This offer is exclusively for you, and it's one night only at Meijer on W. Sawmill Road8:30pm - midnight. Make custom street signs & dog tags, get free airbrush tattoos, and see if you can stand the zero gravity machine. Can't get there? Be on the lookout for free bus service from the RPAC Circle Loop. Look for a 10% off coupon and save on all the gear you need for your dorm room. Hope you can make it! Until then, visit Meijer.com to see what else you need to start the year.
Whitewater Rafting in West Virginia
Join River Expeditions for a fun, affordable adventure getaway on the New & Gauley Rivers. Discover the thrill of rafting and exploring in the West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park. Rafting, Camping and Meals package starts at $125 per person. Check out our Rafting Specials and Events -http://www.raftinginfo.com/specials-and-events.php - going on now through October.
*************** IMPORTANT CONTACTS ****************
Welcome Center - 292-7671
Comments to the Director - J. Michael Dunn, dunn.99@osu.edu, 688-5386
RPAC Facilities Operations - Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009
Aquatic Center - Christine Thompson, thompson.1363@osu.edu, 247-7370
Age Group Swim Team - Kyle Goodrich, Goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303
Lockers and Sport Shop Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788
Adventure Recreation Center/JORC - Jimmy Francis, francis.143@osu.edu, 247-5073
Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063
Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590
Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481
Group Fitness Classes - Jenn Peters, peters.198@osu.edu, 688-3636
Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153
Adapted Recreational Sports - Lindsay Meyer, meyer.454@osu.edu, 688-3693
Sport Clubs - Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879
Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292
Age Group & Camps - Marci Guckeyson, guckeyson.4@osu.edu 292-5328
Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461
Recreational Sports Web - Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185
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