March Rec News

Midterm Recess
March 22–25
We will be on recess hours during Midterm Recess.

Program Updates

AQUATICS

Lifeguard Certification
March 9–11
Want to be a lifeguard? Our next lifeguarding certification class will be March 9–March 11. The class is free for students planning to work as lifeguards at Rice....more

CLUB SPORTS

Congrats to Danny Kaplan!
Rice Club baseball has started the season 3-0 with all 3 wins coming by complete game shutouts by their pitchers. Danny Kaplan was one of them and he earned the National Club Baseball Div.II pitcher of the week honors. Kaplan tossed 7 innings of dominant baseball on the mound for the Owls to pick up his 1st win of the season. Kaplan allowed 0 ER, just 1 hit, and had 7 K's against Tulane on the road.

DANCE

Save the Date for Rice Summer Dance Camp!
SAVE THE DATE for Rice Summer Dance Camp for ages 8-11 July 9-20, 2012. Registration will open mid-March....more

FITNESS

Early Registration for Flying Owls 5k ends March 11!
Come run or walk with the 7th Annual Flying Owls 5k on April 7, 2012! We encourage families, teams, students, runners and walkers to come out for a scenic run through the Rice University campus and for a post-race celebration with refreshments and entertainment. Register by March 11 to take advantage of the Early Registration price!...more

Specialty Fitness Classes
We have two specialty fitness programs available, Boot Camp and Power Fitness! Registration will begin March 4!....more

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Sign-ups Begin Next Week
Registration for the IM Dodgeball Tournament, IM 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, and IM Sports Trivia Bowl will take place between March 6-12. Register your team online.

R.O.P.E. (Rice Outdoor Programs & Education)

Spring Recess Adventure-Canoe & Camp in Big Thicket National Preserves
March 22–24
Two hours away, The Village Creek Paddle Trail at Big Thicket National Preserve is a wonderful trail for overnight canoeing! We will be camping out both nights on the sandbars, eating breakfast and dinner at camp, and enjoying lunch out on the water. This National Preserve is a beautiful habitat with lots of fishing, deer, turtles, many different types of birds, tall East Texas trees, and more! We will be leaving at 8:00 a.m. on March 22 and returning around 4:00 p.m. on March 24. Transportation, meals, equipment rentals, park fees, and guides are included. Cost is $75 for Recreation Center members and $100 for non-members.

Southwest Summer Tour - Whitewater Rafting, Caving, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking & Hiking!
Join R.O.P.E. on a weeklong southwest adventure featuring a trek across Texas, New Mexico, and ending up in Moab, Utah. Along our journey we will rock climb, mountain bike on some exciting trails, and go white water rafting down some raging rapids. We will stop at Arches and Carlsbad Caverns National Parks. At Arches National Park we will admire one of a kind sandstone arches that are not seen anywhere else in the world, and at Carlsbad Caverns we will take a journey beneath the earth's surface to look at a truly amazing limestone cave system.

S.Y.A.P. (Summer Youth Activity Program)

Now Hiring Counselors & Instructors for S.Y.A.P.
The Recreation Center is seeking motivated S.Y.A.P. Counselors & Instructors who will provide all those involved with SYAP a unique, valuable and fun experience. We offer a dynamic work environment with competitive pay.....more

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