Athleticfacilitymembers-list September 2011

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by Antunes, Kerry

Hello Everyone! Here is what's new in the Harvard Recreation Department. Thank you for your continued support! FACILITY HOURS * Facility hours for September & October are available on our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours MEMBERSHIP * Memberships for the academic year and fall semester are now on sale online and in person. For additional information please contact Kristin LeBel amembers(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:amembers@fas.harvard.edu>. * Members, if you have not renewed your locker at the Blodgett Pool for this academic year, please do so by September 19. On September 19, all lockers that have not been paid for will have their locks cut off, and contents placed in the lost and found. To renew your locker, please visit the Murr Center Conditioning Room front desk between 9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday, or contact Casey Blodget at caseyblodget(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu>. PROGRAMS GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES * The Fall 2011 Group Exercise Schedules will run from August 29th-December 4th. The schedules can be viewed on our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules New Indoor Cycling Bikes at the MAC!! * The new Schwinn Sport bikes feature magnetic resistance instead of brake pads, making the ride much smoother and the resistance adjustments much more consistent. One MAC member described the experience as "going from a Jeep to a Cadillac!" Come to a cycling class at the MAC http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules and see for yourself! * Coming soon.... MPower Consoles for the new Schwinn Bikes, allowing us to measure RPMs, distance and wattage. This will change the way you ride, forever! We anticipate the new consoles arriving in early November, factory pending. SMALL GROUP TRX TRAINING CLASSES * 8 week Fall 2011 TRX Small Group Training Classes have returned! The session will run October 3rd-December 2nd. * Register in person at the front desk of Hemenway Gymnasium between September 12th-28th. Course offerings include TRX Blast, TRX Circuits & Yoga on the TRX! * Complimentary TRX demos are being offered during the month of September at Hemenway. Try it out for free! http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/TRX * Please contact Kerry at hemtrain(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hemtrain@fas.harvard.edu> for additional information. FALL 2011 SPECIALTY CLASSES - SIGN UP TODAY! * Fall classes will run at the Malkin Athletic Center and Hemenway Gymnasium between Sunday, October 2nd-December 4th. * Registration is LIVE on our website between Monday, September 12th-Wednesday, September 28th. Join in the fun with these exciting & educational programs! * Class offerings include: Outdoor Bootcamp, Operation Strappy Dress, Ice Skating, Bollywood Dance, Belly Dance, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Pilates, Nia, Meditation, Latin Dance & more! Course meeting times & descriptions are online: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/specialty_classes NEW SWIMMING PROGRAMS! * A wide variety of brand new group swim programs are coming to the MAC & Blodgett Pool this October! * Courses include Aqua Ballet, Swim for Fitness, Safety Strokes, Treading in Deep Water, Deep DISCOvery & MORE! Registration will be available online between September 12th-28th. * Courses run for 8 weeks between October 1st and December 3rd. * Please contact Dawn at macfit(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:macfit@fas.harvard.edu> for addititional information. * For a course details & additional information please see our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/swimprograms SCUBA DIVING COURSE * 7 Mondays: October 3-November 21 (No class on Monday October 10) * All classes meet from 6:00pm-10:00 pm at the Malkin Athletic Center - 100% attendance is required. * Equipment will be supplied with the exception of mask, fins, boots & snorkel. * The fee for this course is $275.00 per person. * Register for this course online between 9/19-10/7.If space is available, late registration will be permitted until 10/16 but a $10 late fee will be added. * To access the registration link go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/swimprograms * Additional questions can be directed to alan.budreau(a)gmail.com<mailto:alan.budreau@gmail.com> 781 724-8746 TENNIS CLINICS & LESSONS * Come on down to the Murr and Beren Tennis Centers for the Noon or 7pm Tennis Clinics! * Clinics are taught by Michael Mercier, Harvard Tennis Professional. You may attend any or all of them, no sign up necessary. The clinics are geared towards players of intermediate level NTRP 3.0 or higher. Participation ranges anywhere from 2 players to 16 players. * Tennis Lessons are also taught by Michael Mercier. Please contact him at mercier(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:mercier@fas.harvard.edu> to set up a time! GROUP EXERCISE TRIATHLON * The Fall 2011 Group Exercise Triathlon will run October 3rd-December 4th 2011. * Registration is September 12th-28th in person or online. * Objective: Complete 34 checkpoints (classes), across 3 group exercise categories in 9 weeks to finish the race. This is an individual event; no team required! * Everyone who finishes will receive a T-shirt. * The top 5 finishers (complete the highest number of classes) will win an additional prize. * Between the dates of October 3rd-December 4th, attend as many group exercise classes in 3 categories as you can. Minimum of 34 classes, with a designated number in each category, are required to finish the race. Your designated number of classes will be broken into 4 principal requirements plus electives to reach the total required number. * Additional information is available on our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/GXTriathlon * Please contact Kerry at ptrainer(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu> or Mike at macpt(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:macpt@fas.harvard.edu> for additional information. STRENGTH TRAINING ORIENTATIONS & CLINICS * Looking for an efficient workout? Want to learn how to use the machines safely and properly? Register for a Strength Training Orientation at the MAC or Hemenway. Strength Training orientations are 45-minute sessions, during which members are led through a row of circuit machines by a certified personal trainer. *Cost: $5/ participant (fee MUST be collected at the respective gym's front desk at the time of sign up; all participants are required to have gym memberships). * For additional information please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/strength_trainingorientations * Please contact Mike at hempt(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hempt@fas.harvard.edu> for additional information. Upcoming Basic STOs: 1. TODAY Wednesday, September 21st 5:15-6:00pm @ THE MALKIN ATHLETIC CENTER 2. Monday, October 3rd 5:15-6:00pm @ HEMENWAY GYMNASIUM 3. Wednesday, October 12th 12:15-1:10pm @ THE MALKIN ATHLETIC CENTER 4. Wednesday, November 2nd 5:15-6:00pm @ HEMENWAY GYMNASIUM 5. **Please contact Mike Doyle with any questions regarding STOs: hempt(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hempt@fas.harvard.edu> SAVE THE DATE FOR FALL PROGRAMS * Flash Mob Dance Workshop Tuesday, September 27th http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/danceworkshops * HEMENWAY YOGA WORKSHOPS http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/Yoga_Workshops * ZUMBA PINK PARTY Tuesday, October 18th 5:30-6:55pm http://recreation.gocrimson.com/Zumbapink * Pilates for Pink Thursday, October 20th 5:00-5:55pm http://recreation.gocrimson.com/P4P THE CENTER FOR WELLNESS PRESENTS HARVARD ON THE MOVE & YOGA IN THE YARD * Harvard On The Move is a University-wide initiative that promotes physical and psychological wellness for students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as our neighbors in Cambridge and Boston. The program sponsors weekly walks and runs, in addition to workshops and lectures highlighting cutting-edge research and practical information. Meet new people, get some fresh air and exercise! Join us today! * For the current schedule: www.harvard.edu/onthemove<http://www.harvard.edu/onthemove> or join our list serve by e-mailing: onthemove-list-join(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu<mailto:onthemove-list-join@lists.fas.harvard.edu> * Yoga in the yard o Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm - in front of Memorial Church. Steady rain cancels class. o Please contact Kerry at ptrainer(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu> for additional information. GOLF LESSONS/SIMULATOR (617) 495-3454 * Lessons: with Men's Golf Coach Jim Burke; Learn the Fundamentals of Golf! For youth & adults. All lesson programs will be tailored to your individual needs helping you reach your true potential in the shortest amount of time. * 1 Lesson: $60, 3 Lessons: $160, 5 Lessons: $240 * For inquiries contact Jim Burke directly at jrburke(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:jrburke@fas.harvard.edu> * Golf Simulator - Harvard Recreation offers a state of the art golf simulator that enables you to play at a variety of different professional golf courses. Whether you prefer to play the front nine, back nine, or all 18, this simulator will provide you with an overall detailed analysis of your game. This interactive unit also provides recreational users an opportunity to hit at the driving range, work on approach shots, chip/putt and much more! Fee: $25/hr (up to four people) You must bring your own equipment. * For questions call the Murr Center Front Desk at (617) 495-3454 or email Casey Blodget, caseyblodget(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu> ROWING (617) 495-3454 * Lessons: Dan Boyne, boyne(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:boyne@fas.harvard.edu> * Seasonal and yearly memberships are sold in the Ellen and Melvin Gordon Conditioning Center within the Murr Center, M-F, 9am-5pm. Each season costs $50 or you may purchase a yearly membership for $150. * General Recreational Rowing Dates 2011: Fall Season September 6th-October28th * Weld Boathouse- Preliminary Novice Lessons are $15/hr and Private Instruction will be $50/hr *Swimming Tests 1. Students, Faculty, Staff and affiliates that wish to row at any point during their affiliation with Harvard must successfully complete a swimming test. 2. The swimming test consists of 100 yards of any stroke except the backstrokes and must show good forward progress (i.e., swimmers are not allowed to stop, hang on the lane lines or touch the bottom) in order to pass. 3. You must be an officer, student or staff with a Harvard ID or be a Harvard Affiliate with a Harvard Athletic Facility pass to take the Harvard Swim test. 4. Tests will be given during regular hours of operation until 15 minutes prior to closing time. (You must show the lifeguard your Harvard ID, prior to taking the test.) 5. Lost Cards will not be replaced. 6. SIGN YOUR SWIM CARD! SAILING (617) 495-3434 * Lessons: Bern Noack, BCNoack(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:BCNoack@fas.harvard.edu> * Seasonal and yearly memberships are sold in the Ellen and Melvin Gordon Conditioning Center within the Murr Center Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Instruction is by appointment. Please email Bern Noack at BCNoack(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:BCNoack@fas.harvard.edu> or call (617) 495-3434. Private Instruction is $50.00/hr * Orientations for new members to be shown how to rig are held every Wednesday at 5:30pm. During the summer these orientations will also be held on Saturdays at 2:30pm. * General Recreational Sailing Dates 2011: Fall September 1st -October 31st Tuesday-Friday 1pm-7pm * Seasonal Membership: $50 *Swimming Tests 1. Students, Faculty, Staff and affiliates that wish to sail at any point during their affiliation with Harvard must successfully complete a swimming test. 2. The swimming test consists of 100 yards of any stroke except the backstrokes and must show good forward progress (i.e., swimmers are not allowed to stop, hang on the lane lines or touch the bottom) in order to pass. 3. You must be an officer, student or staff with a Harvard ID or be a Harvard Affiliate with a Harvard Athletic Facility pass to take the Harvard Swim test. 4. Tests will be given during regular hours of operation until 15 minutes prior to closing time. (You must show the lifeguard your Harvard ID, prior to taking the test.) 5. Lost Cards will not be replaced. 6. SIGN YOUR SWIM CARD! Healthy Regards, Kerry Antunes Kerry Antunes Assistant Fitness Manager Harvard University Hemenway Gymnasium (Office)617-496-6589

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Blodgett Pool Closing

by Antunes, Kerry

Attention Recreation users Blodgett Pool will be closed for recreational swimming tonight (Monday, September 19th) from 5pm - 10:30pm due to a mechanical emergency. We appreciate your patience and expect to be open for normal operation hours starting tomorrow at 9am. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Justin Wright at justinwright(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:justinwright@fas.harvard.edu> Best, Harvard Recreation Kerry Antunes Assistant Fitness Manager Harvard University Hemenway Gymnasium (Office)617-496-6589

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Recreation News

by Hoff, Cristina

FACILITY HOURS * Facility hours for September & October are available on our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours MEMBERSHIP *Memberships for the academic year and fall semester are now on sale online and in person. For additional information please contact Kristin at dha-tix(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:dha-tix@fas.harvard.edu>. *Members, if you have not renewed your locker at the Blodgett Pool for this academic year, please do so by September 19. On September 19, all lockers that have not been paid for will have their locks cut off, and contents placed in the lost and found. To renew your locker, please visit the Murr Center Conditioning Room front desk between 9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday, or contact Casey Blodget at caseyblodget(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu>. *Locker rentals will begin on Tuesday, September 6th at 9:30am and continue until 2:00 that day. They will continue to be sold during that time period all week. If you would like to reserve a locker, but can not make it in during those times, please e-mail Matt at macinfo(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:macinfo@fas.harvard.edu>. PROGRAMS GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES The Fall 2011 Group Exercise Schedules will run from August 29th-December 4th. The schedules can be viewed on our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules New Indoor Cycling Bikes at the MAC!! The new Schwinn Sport bikes feature magnetic resistance instead of brake pads, making the ride much smoother and the resistance adjustments much more consistent. One MAC member described the experience as "going from a Jeep to a Cadillac!" Come to a cycling class at the MAC http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules and see for yourself! Coming soon.... MPower Consoles for the new Schwinn Bikes, allowing us to measure RPMs, distance and wattage. This will change the way you ride, forever! We anticipate the new consoles arriving in early November, factory pending. SMALL GROUP TRX TRAINING CLASSES 8 week Fall 2011 TRX Small Group Training Classes will return in October. The session will run October 3rd-December 2nd 2011. Register in person at the front desk of Hemenway Gymnasium between September 12th-28th. Course offerings include TRX Blast, TRX Circuits & Yoga on the TRX! Complimentary TRX demos are being offered during the month of September at Hemenway. Try it out for free! http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/TRX Please contact Kerry at hemtrain(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hemtrain@fas.harvard.edu> for additional information. PERSONAL TRAINER’S TRX CIRCUITS: WHAT: TRX Demo/Meet the Trainers WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th 12:15-1:00pm WHERE: Hemenway Gym Weight room This workshop is complimentary for facility members. Meet in the lobby at Hemenway Gymnasium at 12:15pm ready to workout. DESCRIPTION: Hemenway Personal Trainers will be giving a free TRX demonstration to all members interested in participating. The demo will last 45 minutes and will consist of circuit training. All members are invited to join the circuit or to briefly meet the trainers and discuss any exercise-related inquiries. Please contact Kerry Antunes at hemtrain(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hemtrain@fas.harvard.edu> with additional questions. FALL 2011 SPECIALTY CLASSES Fall classes will run at the Malkin Athletic Center and Hemenway Gymnasium between Sunday, October 2nd-December 4th. Registration is LIVE on our website between Monday, September 12th-Wednesday, September 28th. Join in the fun with these exciting & educational programs! Class offerings include Ice Skating, Bollywood Dance, Belly Dance, Hip Hop, Operation Strappy Dress, Ballroom, Pilates, Nia, Meditation, Latin Dance & more! Course meeting times & descriptions are online: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/specialty_classes NEW SWIMMING PROGRAMS! A wide variety of brand new group swim programs are coming to the MAC & Blodgett Pool this October! Courses include Aqua Ballet, Swim for Fitness, Safety Strokes, Treading in Deep Water, Deep DISCOvery & MORE! Registration will be available online between September 12th-28th. Courses run for 8 weeks between October 1st and December 3rd. For a course details & additional information please see our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/swimprograms Please contact Dawn at macfit(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:macfit@fas.harvard.edu> for addititional information. SCUBA DIVING COURSE 7 Mondays: October 3—November 21 No class on Monday October 10 All classes meet from 6:00pm—10:00 pm at the Malkin Athletic Center 100% attendance is required. Equipment will be supplied with the exception of mask, fins, boots & snorkel. The fee for this course is $275.00 per person. Register for this course online between 9/19—10/7. If space is available, late registration will be permitted until 10/16 but a $10 late fee will be added. To access the registration link go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/swimprograms Additional questions can be directed to alan.budreau(a)gmail.com 781 724-8746 GROUP EXERCISE TRIATHLON The Fall 2011 Group Exercise Triathlon will run October 3rd-December 4th 2011. Registration is September 12th-28th in person or online. Objective: Complete 34 checkpoints (classes), across 3 group exercise categories in 9 weeks to finish the race. This is an individual event; no team required! • Everyone who finishes will receive a T-shirt. • The top 5 finishers (those who complete the highest number of classes) will win an additional prize. Between the dates of October 3rd-December 4th, attend as many group exercise classes in 3 categories as you can. Minimum of 34 classes, with a designated number in each category, are required to finish the race. Your designated number of classes will be broken into 4 principal requirements plus electives to reach the total required number. Additional information is available on our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/GXTriathlon Please contact Kerry at ptrainer(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu> or Mike at macpt(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:macpt@fas.harvard.edu> for additional information. STRENGTH TRAINING ORIENTATIONS & CLINICS Looking for an efficient workout? Want to learn how to use the machines safely and properly? Register for a Strength Training Orientation at the MAC or Hemenway. Strength Training orientations are 45-minute sessions, during which members are led through a row of circuit machines by a certified personal trainer. * Cost: $5/ participant (fee MUST be collected at the respective gym’s front desk at the time of sign up; all participants are required to have gym memberships). For additional information please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/strength_trainingorientations Please contact Mike at hempt(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hempt@fas.harvard.edu> for additional information. Upcoming Basic STOs: Friday, September 9th 12:15-1:00pm @ HEMENWAY GYMNASIUM Wednesday, September 21st 5:15-6:00pm @ THE MALKIN ATHLETIC CENTER Monday, October 3rd 5:15-6:00pm @ HEMENWAY GYMNASIUM Wednesday, October 12th 12:15-1:10pm @ THE MALKIN ATHLETIC CENTER Wednesday, November 2nd 5:15-6:00pm @ HEMENWAY GYMNASIUM **Please contact Mike Doyle with any questions regarding STOs: hempt(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hempt@fas.harvard.edu> SAVE THE DATE FOR FALL PROGRAMS ZUMBA PINK PARTY Tuesday, October 18th 5:30-6:55pm http://recreation.gocrimson.com/Zumbapink Pilates for Pink Thursday, October 20th 5:00-5:55pm http://recreation.gocrimson.com/P4P Flash Mob Dance Workshop Tuesday, September 27th http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/danceworkshops THE CENTER FOR WELLNESS PRESENTS HARVARD ON THE MOVE & YOGA IN THE YARD Harvard On The Move is a University-wide initiative that promotes physical and psychological wellness for students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as our neighbors in Cambridge and Boston. The program sponsors weekly walks and runs, in addition to workshops and lectures highlighting cutting-edge research and practical information. Meet new people, get some fresh air and exercise! Join us today! For the current schedule: www.harvard.edu/onthemove<http://www.harvard.edu/onthemove> or join our list serve by e-mailing: onthemove-list-join(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu<mailto:onthemove-list-join@lists.fas.harvard.edu> YOGA IN THE YARD Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm The class meets in front of Memorial Church. Steady rain cancels class. Please contact Kerry at ptrainer(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu> for additional information. Healthy Regards, Cristina Cristina Hoff Fitness Program Manager Harvard University Recreation Hemenway Gymnasium Office line: (617) 495-3435 Fax: (617) 496-8665 http://recreation.gocrimson.com/landing/index Join the Recreation Newsletter to stay up to date with Harvard Recreation. http://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/athleticfacilitymembers-list Become a fan of Harvard Recreation on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Harvard-Recreation/85584487776

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