Stephen F. Austin State University Rec-Insider

Stephen F. Austin State University Rec-Insider Published for Members and Supporters of SFA Recreation Vol. 1, Issue 1 Aug - Oct. 2008 Upcoming Events August 27th Welcome Back Luau 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Aquatics at Outdoor Pool September 6th Skydiving off the Coast Sign up by Sept. 1st in OP Office Outdoor Pursuits September 24th Women on Weights Series 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Meeting Room Fitness Recreation Center making its mark in 2nd year First year sparks Booming success for year-old Facility The Campus Recreation Department is officially making its mark in its second year on SFA s campus. The department has definitely taken shape and started a tradition that offers members a wide variety of healthy activities at all ability levels. Opportunities for active competition, fitness conditioning, skill building, stress release, leadership development and peer socialization will be available through Campus Recreation programming. Members will be able to take advantage of new and exciting opportunities through various programs offered. We are excited to let our patrons know that the Fitness and Wellness staff are offering several new Group Exercise Classes for the Fall 08 semester over 30 to be exact. Along with new fitness classes, bigger and better events are planned not only for the month of August, but for the entire Fall semester. A Welcome Back Luau is scheduled to make a splash for our faculty, staff and students during the first week of the semester and for the first time in school history, SFA is hosting the Region IV National Flag Football tournament at the Intramural Fields. The Department is growing and members are encouraged to come take avantage of a new SFA tradition on Campus! Fitness Wellness Aquatics Sport Clubs Outdoor Pursuits Intramurals Camps

2 Quick Fact: The Student Recreation Center was completed in September, 2007. Message from the Director of Campus Recreation Dear Members, We are excited to bring you our first edition of our member newsletter! As we approach our one year anniversary of the new facility it is important to us that we continue to work on improving our communication with you, our users. Like many other departments on campus, we are reviewing our mission, policies, and procedures as we prepare for the upcoming school year. Because it is at the forefront of our minds right now, I thought it would be appropriate to share with you some of our departmental goals. When talking about why our department exists it really comes down to three things: 1) We are here to serve as a recruiting tool for new students. 2) We exist to retain the students that we currently have on campus. We do this by contributing to the quality of life on our campus and making SFA a place where students want to be. 3) Lastly, but most importantly, we do have an educational component to our mission as well. We all know that learning can occur in every aspect of college life as well as inside the classroom. 2008 Student Recreation Center Staff Jeff Huskey Director Janice Casper Office Manager Kelley Consford Administrative Asst. Kenneth Norris Facilities & Membership Services Michael Maningas Outdoor Pursuits Debbie Jones Fitness and Wellness Justin Anderson Aquatics Elizabeth Ross Promotions, Sponsors & Special Events Brian Mills Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs The backbone to all of our programs and services is our educational mission. Whether we do it by enforcing sportsmanship policies in intramural games; or by teaching participants about flora/fauna during a hiking trip through our Outdoor Pursuits program; or by developing leadership skills for Sport Clubs officers; or by teaching those basic work skills (like how to show up to work on time) to our student employees; or by simply encouraging our users to develop healthy lifestyle habits by raising awareness during National Alcohol Awareness Week, National Diabetes Day, the Great American Smokeout, or other events throughout the year-- we are always intentional about how participation in our programs and services contribute to the education of the SFA student body. I just received an email from a former student yesterday who wanted to thank us for providing a laboratory experience for her to learn some of those necessary life/job skills while she was a student employee in our department. That is what it is all about for us. As a faculty, staff, spouse or alumni member you may ask: What does this mean for me? I m not a student! Hopefully we are not only providing you with a state-of-the-art award winning facility to utilize but also with an enjoyable experience as well. In addition, we truly value having faculty, staff, and alumni using the facility and programs side by side with the students. Nothing teaches better than a strong role model and you can play a significant part in helping us create this educational environment when you interact with students at the Recreation Center. So, as you can tell we are not just about sweat here at Campus Recreation. We really believe in the importance of our role in providing a safe, fun, welcoming, and educational environment for the SFA community. We hope you will join us in embracing these aspirations of contributing to the quality of life on our campus and to the educational mission of the university as a whole. If you ever have any suggestions, comments, or simply run into a problem please do not hesitate to contact me or any of our staff. We really do want you to enjoy your time participating at the Rec Center! Jeff Huskey Director of Campus Recreation Table of Contents Contact Information Rec Center Main Office: (936) 468-3507 Rec Center Welcome Desk: (936) 468-8400 Outdoor Center: (936) 468-8407 Fax: (936) 468-7052 Mailing Address: SFASU P.O. Box 13016 Nacogdoches, TX 75962 Website: www.sfasu.edu/campusrec Email: campusrec@sfasu.edu Rec Center welcomes new faces... 3 New Membership Policy...4 Fitness and Wellness...5 Sport Clubs and Intramurals... 6 Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits...7 The SFA Campus Recreation Newsletter is published quarterly in the fall and spring semesters. It is intended to share news with colleagues and members of the facility. To submit items for consideration or comments on the Newsletter, please cotact Kenny Norris at norriskl@sfasu.edu.

3 Quick Fact: The Rec Center sports two regulation size sand volleyball courts. Get to know our New Faces Aquatics Coordinator Fitness GA Justin Anderson College: Western Kentucky I m the guy you need to see if you want to become American Red Cross Certified. Phone: 936-468-1810 Email: andersonjl5@sfasu.edu Promotions GA Travis Turner College: Stephen F. Austin I m part of your entertainment crew here at the Rec. Contact me for the latest updates on Promotions, Sponsorships and Special Events. Jason O Mara College: SUNY Brockport Want to get fit and learn how to stay more active in your everyday life? I m your guy. Phone: 936-468-1436 Email: omarajj@titan.sfa.edu Facilities GA Jayson Anderson College: Texas Tech Want to become a member or learn about the excellent benefits our facility offers? I can help. Phone: 936-468-8404 Email:turnerkirk@sfasu.edu Intramural Sports GA Nathan Goff College: Trinity University Officiating and Intramural sports are my specialties. Want to learn more about these topics? Come see me. Phone: 936-468-8409 Email: goffmj@sfasu.edu The Axe Effect Game Day Tats Game Day tattoos are now free for Members in the Student Recreation Center. Come out and show your Lumberjack pride and get Axed when SFA Football takes on Langston at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 30th. Phone: 936-468-1662 Email: andersonja1@sfasu.edu Sport Clubs GA Michelle Wentzel College: TAMU - Commerce Interested in starting or participating in a Sport Club Program? Come see me. Phone: 936-468-1709 Email: wentzelml@titan.sfasu.edu Free Preview Week August 25-31 What can we do for you? Faculty and Staff are encouraged to visit the facility during the last week of August. With a valid I.D., you will be able to take advantage of a free week of working out, pool access, a quick jog along the indoor track and raquet ball.

4 Quick Fact: Any member can sponsor a guest into the facility for $5 per day. Memberships New! The Campus Recreation Department has changed the way we do memberships! We are hopeful that the new way we distribute memberships is easier to understand and more flexible to meet your needs. So what have we done? Memberships are now sold on a monthly term. This means you can purchase a one-month membership or as many months as you want. It doesn t have to be for a semester. As always, unless you are eligible and sign up for payroll deduction, you must pay for your entire membership when you sign up. If you sign up for payroll deduction, you will only have to pay the first month of your membership when signing up. Your payroll deduction will then kick in to pay the remainder of the membership. For more information, check out the membership section of our website at www.sfasu.edu/campusrec or read some of our Membership Eligibility Policies below. Membership Eligibility Policies All patrons must have a Validated SFA I.D.. before becoming a member of the facility. Validated SFA I.D. may be purchased at the ID Office in the Baker Pattillo Student Center for $5. All membership fees, except Students taking on campus classes, are broken down by a monthly basis. You may choose to join as many or as few months as you like when joining. Memberships must be paid in full upon becoming a member unless payment is through payroll deduction. A member joining after the 15th of the month will be prorated to $15. Any member who chooses to cancel their membership is entitled to a refund of the remaining months left on their membership. To receive a $15 reimbursement for the month you cancel, you must cancel on/before the 15th of that month. Any cancellations after the 15th of the month will not be reimbursed for that month. All cancellations must be made in writing to campusrec@sfasu.edu or in person in the Administrative Offices at the Student Recreation Center. Payroll deduction is only available for employees who receive a paycheck all 12 months of the year. Your paycheck will be deducted on a monthly basis until you terminate your membership. Payroll deduction cancellations must occur before the last week of the month to avoid a deduction for the next month. All cancellations must be made in writing to campusrec@sfasu.edu or in person in the Administrative Offices at the Student Recreation Center. Members who are paying through payroll deduction must pay their first month up front. After the first month, payments for membership will be taken directly from their pay checks. The first month payment will be $30 until after the 15th of each month, where it will be prorated to $15 until the end of the month. Membership Cost Membership Type Monthly Cost Payroll Deduction Faculty Spouse Dependent 5-15 years (Family Hours Only) $12.50 per month $12.50 per month Dependent 16+ years Alumni Association Members not applicable * ALTHOUGH MEMBERSHIP PRICES ARE BROKEN DOWN BY THE MONTH, MEMBERS MUST PAY THEIR FULL MEMBERSHIP COST WHEN SIGNING UP FOR THE MEMBERSHIP. THE ONLY MEMBERSHIP ELI- GIBLE FOR BILLING MONTHLY ARE THOSE SIGNED UP AS PAYROLL DEDUCTION. Locker/Towel Services Monthly Cost Payroll Deduction Locker Rental $4 per month $4 per month Towel Service $3 per month $3 per month Lockers are available for rent by members in each of the locker rooms at the prices above. Towel service will provide members a fresh, clean folded shower size towel waiting for you any time you need it for a quick shower in the facility.

5 Quick Fact: Our fitness staff offers over 30 Group Exercise Classes. Find Your Fit! With our friendly Campus Recreation Fitness Staff Group X Classes taking Shape The group exercise program offers over 30 classes that range in intensity and complexity. Each of the many classes offered through the Campus Recreation Department are FREE for all students as well as individuals with memberships. For a complete list of our Group Exercise classes and their dates, please grab a program guide at the Rec Center or check us out on the web at www.sfasu.edu/capusrec. Fall 08 Classes will begin the 1st week of the semester and extend through exam week. Wellness Upcoming Wellness Events National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week: N.C.A.A.W. When: October 20th-24th Where: Lobby of Recreation Center Come be a part of our second annual alcohol awareness week, which is dedicated to help Members and the SFA community enhance awareness of alcohol abuse. Nationwide Campus Recreation information is available at www.nirsa.org. Nutrition Counseling Massage Therapy Nutrition Assessment and Analysis Upcoming Fitness Events Can You Lift a Ton? Registration : Week of Monday, September 15th Where: Lobby and Weight Room This program is for the daring! Within an eight week period, we will see if you can lift a combined total of one TON. A fitness assistant will help you keep track of your reps along the way. Accomplish the goal and you might earn yourself a FREE T-shirt! Wellness Tip of the Month Be a Tortoise, Not a Hare You ve heard the old saying: Slow and steady wins the race. Well, it may also burn more calories, at least in the long run. Researchers at Maastricht University in the Netherlands concluded that people who engage in moderate physical activity, such as walking and biking, had the highest overall physical activity levels. Their study of 30 men and women over a two-week period also revealed that those who exercised vigorously for short periods of time compensated for that activity by spending a greater part of their day being sedentary. Please visit www.acefittness.org for more details on this tip.

6 Quick Fact: SFA s collegiate Bass Team has been ranked as high as No. 1 in the nation. SFA hosting National Flag Football Tourney NIRSA and SFA Intramural Sports team up for Regional Event The National Intramural Recreation Sports Association and the SFA Intramural Sports league have joined forces for the first time in school history to host a mens, women s and co-rec 7-on-7 Regional Flag Football Tournament. The tourney will be only open to all university/college affiliated intramural teams. Unfortunantly, Faculty, Staff and Alumni can not participate. But you are encouraged to come check out this exciting event. It will be held the weekend of Nov. 7th - 9th. Entry fees of $275 for each team have to be received by Friday, October 24th. If received after Monday, October 27th, the fee will be $325. All teams are guaranteed two games and the first round games are pool play. Team play may begin as early as Friday, November 7th. For more information, contact Tournament Director Brian Mills at 936-468-1775. Little Jacks Camp makes debut Camp a hit with Members and youth Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs Coordinator Brian Mills and his Student Recreation Center camp staff put on a show for the Community s youth over the summer by hosting the first ever Little Jacks Camp. Kids ranging in ages from 5-12 participated in a fun recreational, motivational and educational adventure in two sessions between June 16th and July 18th. Campers enjoyed activities that included arts and crafts, outdoor games, racquet sports, basketball, rock climbing, indoor soccer, recreational games and fun at the outoor pool. Because of you, the camp was a huge success and we look forward to seeing you and your kids back next Summer for this awesome event! For more information on upcoming camps and events, stay updated on our website at www.sfasu.edu/campusrec. Region IV Stephen F. Austin State University Dates: November 7-9, 2008 Contact: Coordinator Brian Mills Phone: 936-468-1775 Nacogdoches, Texas Fan of Intramural Sports? Come check out our Student Events this month.. Team Events Soccer 9 a.m. on Tues., 9/2 - Registration Begins 3 p.m. on Thurs., 9/4 - Registration Ends Fri., 9/5 @ 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. in SRC Meeting Room - Captains Meeting Play Begins: Mon., 9/8 Flag Football (C) 9 a.m. on Tues., 9/2 - Registration Begins 3 p.m. on Thurs., 9/4 - Registration Ends Fri., 9/5 @ 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. in SRC Meeting Room - Captains Meeting Play Begins: Mon., 9/8 Flag Football (M/W) 9 a.m. on Mon., 9/22 - Registration Begins 3 p.m. on Thurs., 9/25 - Registration Ends Fri., 9/26 @ 3 p.m., 3:45 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. in SRC Meeting Room - Captains Meeting Play Begins: Mon., 9/29 Side note: The Intramural Sports league welcomes Faculty and Staff teams. It excludes Alumni. To start a team, contact Coordinator Brian Mills at 936-468-1775. FLW Outdoors announces SFA as host for televised Regional Bass Tournament Twin Dikes Marina Jasper, TX SFA Bass Club Smashmouth Tournament Dates: Dec. 18th - 20th Contact: Michelle Wentzel Phone: 936-468-1709 As listed in the June 1, 2008 addition of The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel, FLW Outdoors has proposed a plan to create a televised collegiate tournament circuit that will include 20, 1-day qualifying events, five regional championships and a three day national championship with the top finishers earning berths to the Forrest Wood Cup. Cup qualifiers will compete for a top prize of $1 million. The tournament will be held on Lake Sam Rayburn the week of December 18th. For the second straight year, SFA has been selected to be the host of one of the 20, 1-day qualifying events. Recent victories in collegiate tournaments have put SFA in the national spotlight. The event will feature teams from colleges all across America. Schools such as SFA, Texas A&M University, Baylor University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas Tech University, University of Texas and UT-Arlington will be competing in your area for the upcoming competition.

7 Quick Fact: SFA s outdoor pool sports a lazy river and holds over 220,000 gallons of water. Welcome Back Luau Pool Party! Throw your party hats on and hit the deck for our Campus Recreation pool party! Aquatics, along with your Recreation Staff and the Student Activities Association, will be hosting a Welcome Back Luau out poolside on August 27th. Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Students are all welcome to this crazy showcase. Unfortunantly, because its not a weekend event, children are excluded from the Luau. For your entertainment, the party will feature an airbrush artist, a poolside screening of a variety of movies and food for everyone! Don t miss out on an opportunity to welcome back friends and staff to kick off the new semester. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. Also, don t miss out on a chance to snatch free giveaways! Hope to see you there! Outdoor Pool Early Bird Lap Swim Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. SRC Fall Pool Hours Outdoor Pool Open Swim Sunday Thursday Noon 10 p.m. SFA Rec Center showcased in two recent Magazines Yes! We are proud of our Recreation Center and you as a Member should be to. The development of this awesome facility has landed us National attention recently in the Summer issues of two popular recreational magazines Athletic Business and Recreation Management. As you can see to your left, The Rock was featured in an ad for Nicros. To your right, the entire Recreational facility was featured in the Recreation Management Innovative Architecture and Design Awards issue. You can check out the pages at our website at www. sfasu.edu/campusrec under the Publications link. Skydiving off the Coast Outdoor Pursuits jumping into Fall Semester Want to get a feel for the sky first hand? Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator Michael Maningas will take several daring patrons to skydive at Space Land Houston with his Outdoor Pursuits crew. After the flying adventure you ll spend the evening at the George Observatory becoming even more familiar with the wonders of the sky. On Sunday morning you ll travel to Galveston Island for brunch on the seawall. It will be an exciting way to jump into the fall semester! The price for the entire trip will be $165. The registration deadline is September 1st. Outdoor Pool Open Swim Friday & Saturday Noon 9pm New! Grab a Flyer! Take a friend Program SFASU Outdoor Pursuits trips will now be open to guests sponsored by an active Campus Recreation member. So if you always thought your big brother would enjoy all the trips we had available, bring him along! Certain conditions apply ask an Outdoor Pursuits staff for details.