Can you name the first five inductees into Baseball’s Hall of Fame? Do you know the width of the hole on an official putting green? The Intramural Sports Trivia Bowl, introduced in 1982–83, pits 32 four-person teams in a single elimination competition testing their knowledge of the world of sports and sports trivia. One more question: who is nicknamed the Tyler Rose?
Ten students took part in the ultimate experience for exploring the “big island” of Hawaii. This 10-day RecSports-sponsored adventure included several day hikes and two and a half days of exploring waterfalls, lava tubes and the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Snorkeling with green sea turtles, body surfing and hiking the remote beaches of Hawaii were truly unique and exciting experiences for the whole group. The trip concluded with a two-day stay at Hapuna Beach, which has been ranked the number one beach in the United States for the last 12 years.
On Wednesday, May 6, RecSports hosted the 3rd Annual Splash Bash, a poolside party at the Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex, for all currently enrolled UT students and RecSports members. RecSports hosted the event to celebrate the end of the academic year and to provide students with the opportunity to enjoy a well-deserved study break. Free lunch and snacks were provided and live music was featured throughout the afternoon.
As one of 44 sport clubs sponsored by RecSports, the Bass Team actively recruits students who love to fish, enjoy competing in bass fishing tournaments and who believe in conserving fishing for future generations. The team practices catch and release, and members compete in local tournaments and national competitions. The club’s Web site at www.texasbassteam.com provides a list of sponsors, photos, results and a calendar of future events. In the photograph on the right, Bobby Frey (L) and Billy Waldschmidt (R) hold up their catch from the Falcon Lake tournament held on the Rio Grande in South Texas.
What started as a simple “aerobics” class in the 1970s has evolved into a multi-faceted group exercise program known as the TeXercise program. These group classes offer students and RecSports members the opportunity to pick and choose from 120 sessions each week–all for a $75 semester fee. Some choices include Kickbox Express, Upper Body Blast, Boot Camp, TurboKick, Step Express, Ab Lab (shown on the right) and many more.
