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0910 Events

May 5, 2010: Splash Bash
RecSports invites all currently enrolled UT students to Splash Bash from 1-4 p.m. to celebrate the end of the academic year and to enjoy a well-deserved study break. Free lunch and snacks will be provided poolside at the Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex. More details to come.

March 31 & April 1, 2010: Job Fair
Come work for one of the best programs on campus! RecSports will be hiring for summer and fall 2010 at this two-day event to be held in Gregory Gym on the Concourse from 11am to 5pm. Come prepared by bringing a completed application packet, which can be downloaded online. All types of positions will be offered. Some require experience, others just a friendly attitude.

Feb. 22-22, 2010: Love Your Body Week
University Health Services and RecSports are teaming up to provide you with information about nutrition and wellness classes. Come visit our information table and be sure to sign our body boards in celebration of Love Your Body Week. It's our way of spotlighting National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

Monday, 2/22	10am-1pm	GRE Plaza
Tuesday, 2/23	2-4pm	GRE Plaza
Wednesday, 2/24	11am-2pm	GRE Concourse
Thursday, 2/25	10am-1pm	GRE Plaza
Friday, 2/26	11am-1pm	GRE Plaza

Feb. 24, 2010: National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day
Join the fun as RecSports celebrates this national day with a series of free activities. All events will be held in Gregory Gym and are open to currently enrolled UT students and UT faculty and staff members. UT ID is required for admittance.

All Day
• Free access to all RecSports facilities
• Free access to all group exercise classes (TeXercise, Group Cycling, Aqua)

11am-2pm, Gregory Gym Concourse
• Sport Club demonstrations
• RecSports information tables
• Free chair massages
• Free mini-fitness assessments
• Outdoor Recreation Program Open House and slide show

2-5pm, Gregory Gym Climbing Wall
• Free climbing for all currently enrolled UT students and UT faculty and staff

Jan. 19-25, 2010: Free Preview Week
Just in time for the new semester is offering free access to all RecSports facilities, the Climbing Wall and all Texercise, Group Cycling and Aqua classes. Please bring your UT ID for free access from Jan. 19-25.

Oct. 21-22, 2009: Job Fair
Come work for one of the best programs on campus! RecSports will be hiring for spring 2010 at this two-day event to be held in Gregory Gym on the Concourse from 11am to 5pm. Come prepared by bringing a completed application packet, which can be downloaded online. All types of positions will be offered. Some require experience, others just a friendly attitude.

Sept. 17, 2009: Rock Movie Night
Meet champion climber Ethan Pringle at Rock Movie Night on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 7-9pm in GRE 3.120. Ethan will present "Life on the Rocks," a slideshow and video of his most challenging climbs and projects. Admission is free with UT ID. Door prizes will be awarded and the event is brought to you in cooperation with Mountain Hardware and Whole Earth Provision Co.

Sept. 25, 2009: Used Equipment Sale
Pick up some great bargains on quality, used outdoor and fitness equipment at this once yearly sale to be held on Friday, Sept. 25 from 11am-2pm in the Gregory Gym Annex. Come early because items sell out quickly. Choose from tents, kayaks, sleeping bags and much more. All sales are final.

08/09 Events

June 4–10 , 2009: Free Preview Week
Bring your UT ID for free access to all RecSports facilities, the Climbing Wall and all TeXercise, Group Cycling and Aqua classes. Free Preview is a great way to "try before you buy."

May 6, 2009: Splash Bash
RecSports invites all currently enrolled UT students to Splash Bash from 1-5 p.m. to celebrate the end of the academic year and to enjoy a well-deserved study break. Free lunch and snacks will be provided poolside at the Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex and live music will be featured.

Scheduled to Perform with DJ Paras

1 p.m.	Moorehill
2:15 p.m.	Speak
3:30 p.m.	Curtis Grimes

March 30, 2009: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Fair
RecSports joins University Health Services and the UT Counseling and Mental Health Center to present the Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Fair from 4-7pm on the Gregory Gym Concourse. All currently enrolled UT students, and UT faculty and staff are invited to participate. Browse tables, resources, displays, register for prizes, receive great giveaways and more.

All Day Please bring your UT ID.	Free Preview Free access to all RecSports facilities and group exercise classes (TeXercise, Group Cycling and Aqua) Bonus: Free Preview also offered on March 31.	All RecSports Facilities
4-7pm	Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Fair	GRE Concourse
4:30-6:30pm	Free 5-Minute Chair Massage Compliments of RecSports.	GRE Concourse
4-5pm & 5:15-6:15pm	Free Yoga Classes Limited to the first 25 participants. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel.	Clark Field
4:30-6pm A new one starts every half hour	Pilates Reformer Demo Classes Limited to the first 5 participants; first-come, first-served	GRE Concourse
6:45pm	Drawing for prizes Must be present to win.	GRE Concourse

March 25 & 26, 2009: Job Fair
RecSports will be hiring for summer and fall 2009 at the upcoming RecSports Job Fair. All types of part-time positions for students will be available. Some jobs require experience, others just a friendly attitude. Interviews will take place on-the-spot between 11am-5pm at the Gregory Gym Concourse. Bring a completed application, available here.

February 18, 2009: National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day
Join the fun as RecSports celebrates this national day with a series of free activities. All events will be held in Gregory Gym and are open to currently enrolled UT students and UT faculty and staff members. UT ID is required for admittance.

All Day
• Free access to Gregory Gym and Pickle Research Center facilities
• Free access to all Texercise classes (except at the Recreational Sports Center)

11am-noon, Gregory Gym Natatorium (indoor pool)
• Sea kayaking demonstrations and self-rescue clinic

2-5pm, Gregory Gym Climbing Wall
• Free climbing for all currently enrolled UT students and UT faculty and staff

February 2, 2009: Fit Fest
Get the scoop on the Fitness/Wellness Program with RecSports, plus learn about health and wellness services offered on-campus for students, faculty and staff. Fit-Fest will be held on Monday, Feb. 2 from 4-7pm at the Recreational Sports Center (RSC). Don't miss a great opportunity to try FREE TeXercise and Group Cycling classes (at the RSC only), free chair massages, great giveaways, mini-fitness assessments and more. This event is open to all currently enrolled UT students and RecSports members. Please bring your UT ID for admission.

Note: Drawings will be held at 6:50pm in the RSC lobby for free personal training sessions, TeXercise passes, Cycling passes, TeXercise/Cycling Combo passes and Pilates Reformer 4-Session Series. Must be present to win.

FREE CLASSES FOR CURRENT UT STUDENTS AND RECSPORTS MEMBERS

TurboKick	4-4:30pm	RSC 1.104
Pilates Mat	4-4:30pm	RSC 1.106
Endurance Ride	4-5pm	RSC 2.114
Lower Body Blast	4:35-5:05pm	RSC 1.104
Hip-Hop	4:35-5:05pm	RSC 1.106
Awesome Abs	5:10-5:30pm	RSC 1.104
Group Cycling	5:30-6:20pm	RSC 2.114
Yoga	5:30-6:45pm	RSC 1.106

FREE INFORMATION FROM THE FOLLOWING CAMPUS PROGRAMS

Alcohol and Drug Education Program

Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC)

Fitness Institute of Texas (FIT)

Gender and Sexuality Center

RecSports Fitness/Wellness Program

RecSports Outdoor Recreation Program

Services for Students with Disabilities

University Health Services (UHS)

Work/Life Services and Employee Assistance Program

January 20-26, 2009: Free Preview Week
Bring your UT ID for free access to all RecSports facilities, all TeXercise and Group Cycling classes, and the Climbing Wall. RecSports invites you to "try before you buy."

October 15-16, 2008: Job Fair
RecSports will be hiring for spring 2009 at the upcoming RecSports Job Fair. All types of part-time positions for students will be available. Some jobs require experience, others just a friendly attitude. Interviews will take place on-the-spot between 11am-5pm at the Gregory Gym Concourse. Bring a completed application, available here.

October 7, 2008: National Night Out
The 25th Annual National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at the Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex from 5-8:00 p.m. and the Brackenridge Apartment Complex Jasper Park from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Come out to meet your neighbors, enjoy food, games, entertainment and a chance to win one of many door prizes.

Come out to one of the two parties for your chance to win one of many wonderful door prizes like an i-pod, a free Kaplan LSAT course or GMAT course, water craft rentals from Just for Fun, u-lock bicycle locks, personal alarms or gift certificates from local businesses, internet services and restaurants like Academy Sports and Outdoors, The Clay Pit, New World Deli, Texadelphia, i-Tunes, Pic-A-Prof and many more.

While you're out at the Aquatic Complex National Night Out Party, be sure to sign up for one of the scheduled activitie, such as a Hot Shots pool basketball shoot out, a cannon ball contest, a limbo contest or get a couple of friends and participate in a swimming relay. The more activities you participate in the more opportunities you will have to win one of the many door prizes.

Are you hungry for justice? Come out and enjoy chicken planks from the North End Zone’s WoW Café and Wingery, pizza from Austin’s Pizza and pizza rolls from Double Dave’s Pizza. While you enjoy the food, ask a police officer how you can have a pizza delivered to you courtesy of UTPD and that officer will tell you about UT’s Hungry for Justice program

September 15 & 23, 2008: Personal Training Studio Open House
The Recreational Sports Center (RSC), located at San Jacinto Blvd and 20th St., is home to a new Personal Training Studio. Please come by during our Open House to be held twice for your convenience: Monday, Sept. 15 from 11:30am-1:30pm and 4-7pm, and again on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 4-7pm. Find out how you can improve your fitness routine.

September 23, 2008: Fit Fest
Visit us at the Recreational Sports Center (RSC) on Tuesday, Sept. 23, between 4-7pm for Fit Fest, a free event designed to introduce you to all the offerings of the Fitness/Wellness Program. Enjoy a free mini-fitness assessment, chair massage, personal trainer consultation and access to all TeXercise and Group Cycling classes at the RSC beginning at 4pm. Free giveaways for all. Plus register for a drawing for prizes at 7pm. You must be present to win. This event is open to all currently enrolled UT students and RecSports members.

August 24, 2008:

Each year the Campus Environmental Center, an agency of Student Government, welcomes everyone back to school with the Trash to Treasure Campus-Wide Garage Sale, presented by the University Co-op. The sale will take place on Sunday, August 24 from 8am-4pm at the UT Rec Sports Center. There will be a basketball court full of stuff, including clothing, electronics, kitchenware, bedding, sporting goods, school supplies, decor, and over 100 pieces of furniture! All funds raised support student-run environmental initiatives at UT, like recycling and energy conservation. Trash to Treasure is supported by the University Co-op, Freescale Semiconductor, Penske Truck Rental, Michener Self Storage, Avis Downtown Austin and Door to Door Storage. Clck here for more information.

August 27-September 3, 2008: Free Preview Week
Bring your UT ID card to gain access to all RecSports facilities, TeXercise and Group Cycling classes and the Climbing Wall during Free Preview Week.

September 3, 2008: Party on the Plaza

07/08 Events

June 5-11, 2008: Free Preview Week
Bring your UT ID for free access to all RecSports facilities, TeXercise and Group Cycling classes and the Climbing Wall in Gregory Gym during Free Preview Week. It's a great way to "try before you buy."

May 7, 2008: RecSports Poker Walk
The Poker Walk is a fun-filled event designed to celebrate National Employee Health and Fitness Day. Walk a 1-mile course and gather poker chips at 5 stations along the course. Turn in your chips in the GRE Arena to be dealt your hand. Depending on your poker hand, you may win some great prizes.

May 9, 2008: Equipment Sale
Save money on many of your outdoor and fitness equipment needs at this two-hour Equipment Sale to be held on Friday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Gregory Gym Annex Court #4. Items will include used equipment from the Outdoor Recreation and Fitness/Wellness Programs. This popular event has a huge following so get there early for the best bargains!

April 30, 2008: Splash Bash 2008
Celebrate the end of the year and get a break from the books at the beautiful Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex on Wednesday, April 30 from 1-5 p.m. Open to all currently enrolled UT students and RecSports members. Enjoy free hot dogs and burgers, ice cream, a complimentary chair massage, games, free name brand shorts and swimwear (while supplies last), a photo with your friends in the free photo booth and LIVE MUSIC, starting at 1 p.m. Scheduled to play are Ryan Harkrider & The Nightowls, the Spirit of Space and The Pajamas. DJ TX Skoolboi will keep the music going in between sets. Be there!