[Athleticfacilitymembers-list] Recreation News 8-29-12

Hello Everyone! The fall semester is upon us so please read all the way through as we are offering several old and new programs with the start of the new year. MEMBERSHIP * The fall semester & academic year is now on sale & can be purchased online or at the membership office in the MAC. * For any membership information questions or inquiries you might have please contact Kristen LeBel, amembers@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:amembers@fas.harvard.edu>. * NEW GUEST POLICY o The guest policy will now be $15 per guest effective August 23rd when the academic hours begin. o All guests (with the exception of alumni) MUST be accompanied by a Harvard Affiliate with current membership, and must remain with that member throughout the visit. Alumni will be allowed to use the facility without a member, as long as proof of alumnus status can be shown with a photo ID upon entry. o Guests should be able to provide a photo ID to verify the information written on the form - the staff should not copy or hold the ID for any reason (the form should have a spot that can be initialed by the staff when an ID is verified). FACILITY UPDATES & HOURS o Fall Hours begin Tuesday September 4th o Please refer to the web for any updates & changes: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours. NEW FALL POOL HOURS o Hours beginning Monday September 3rd o For any Pool information questions or inquiries you might have please contact Justin Wright, justinwright@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:justinwright@fas.harvard.edu>. o MAC o Monday 7am-7pm o Tuesday 7am-5pm o Wednesday 7:30am-7pm o Thursday 7am-7pm o Friday 7:30am-7pm o Saturday 9am-1pm o Sunday 9am-1pm o BLODGETT o Monday 9am-2:15pm, 7pm-11 o Tuesday 9am-2:15pm, 5pm-11 o Wednesday 9am-2:15pm, 7pm-11 o Thursday 9am-2:15pm, 7pm-11 o Friday 9am-2:15pm, 7pm-11 o Saturday 1pm-11pm o Sunday 1pm-11pm PROGRAMS GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES * Fall class schedules are now online! See what we have to offer! http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/calendar NEW - INDO ROW * Come try out the latest addition to Harvard Recreation - Indo Row. We are crowning the king & queen of Harvard rowing so come try out one of our 2 minute challenges. Check out all the information on the website! * http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/Indo-Row SPECIALTY CLASSES * Fall Specialty classes are back! Choose from a long line of classes that are progressive and geared towards your success. Classes include: Hip Hop dance, Outdoor Bootcamp, Belly Dance, BOSU Blast, Salsa, Ballroom & so much more! * http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/2012_Summer_Specialty_classes TRX CLASSES * TRX classes are the new and innovative way to workout anywhere anytime. Brought to you from the US Navy Seals, TRX training incorporates strength, flexibility, balance and so much more. See what the hype is all about! * http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/TRX HARVARD SLIM DOWN * Struggling to lose weight? Need some direction on what to do? Then Harvard Slim down program is for YOU! The program includes classes, one on one training, nutritional counseling and so much more. Sign up today! * http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/HSD2012 YOGA WORKSHOPS * Check out the Saturday Yoga workshops - there's something for everyone! * http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/Yoga_Workshops DANCE WORKSHOPS * This year's workshops include the Zumba Pink Party & the always popular Thriller Workshop * http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/danceworkshops SWIM & SCUBA CLASSES * Need some help swimming or want to improve your stroke? Check out our swim & scuba classes for any & all levels! * http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/swimprograms HARVARD ON THE MOVE * Sponsor weekly walks and runs for both beginners and experienced runners and walkers. * For the current schedule: www.harvard.edu/onthemove<http://www.harvard.edu/onthemove> or join our list serve by e-mailing: onthemove-list-join@lists.fas.harvard.edu<mailto:onthemove-list-join@lists.fas.harvard.edu> TENNIS CLINICS & LESSONS * Murr Center Tennis Clinics (Mon-Thurs) Noon or 6:30pm; non-marking shoes & racquets required. * Please contact Mike Mercier at mercier@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:mercier@fas.harvard.edu> to set up a private lesson! * Please visit us on the web for more info on tennis and to join the tennis email list: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/tennis/index ROWING * Weld Boathouse is now open for recreational rowing, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm! The seasons and prices for membership can be found online: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/rowing/index. * Memberships are sold out of the Murr Center Fitness Room: valid swim tests are required. Rowing instruction is also available, please contact Dan Boyne (boyne@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:boyne@fas.harvard.edu>) for more information. SQUASH CLINICS & LESSONS * Come on down to the Murr Center for Tuesday night (7-8:30pm) squash clinics with Mike Way, Head Squash Coach for Harvard University! Must wear squash shoes and bring squash racquet. * For lessons, please contact Assistant Squash Coach Luke Hammond, lukehammond@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:lukehammond@fas.harvard.edu>. SAILING * The Sailing Center is now open for recreational sailing, Tuesday-Sunday, 1-7pm! The seasons and prices for membership can be found online: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/sailing/index. * Memberships are sold out of the Murr Center Fitness Room and Sailing Center: valid swim tests are required. Beginner sailing classes and private instruction are also available, please contact Bern Noack (bcnoack@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:bcnoack@fas.harvard.edu>) or call 617-495-3434 for more information. GOLF LESSONS/SIMULATOR * For questions regarding the golf simulator call the Murr Center Front Desk at (617) 495-3454 or email Casey Blodget, caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu>. * For golf lessons, please email Jim Burke, jrburke@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:jrburke@fas.harvard.edu>. Kerry Antunes Assistant Fitness Manager Harvard University Hemenway Gymnasium (Office)617-496-6589