Hello Everyone! Fall weather is in the air and school is in session. No time is a better than now to start the school year off right with some quality exercise and fitness!

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.

· NEW GUEST POLICY

o The new guest fee is $15 per guest. Undergraduates are allowed one free guest at the MAC or Hemenway; HLS Students are allowed one free guest at Hemenway only.

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 Please refer to the web for any updates, changes or holiday hours.

o http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours.

NEW FALL POOL HOURS

o For any Pool information questions or inquiries you might have please contact Justin Wright, justinwright@fas.harvard.edu.

o Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights the Blodgett Pool will be changed from short course to long course at 9:45pm for morning varsity swim practice the following day. We have also received numerous requests for long course swimming time from the recreation community, so we feel this benefits all parties. If you have any questions, please contact the Aquatics Coordinator at (617) 495-5512.

PROGRAMS

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

• Fall class schedules are now online! See what we have to offer! http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/calendar

AROUND THE CHARLES IN 63 DAYS

· It takes 17 miles to complete a lap around the Charles River Esplanade. Participate in 34 supervised workouts between October 1st-December 3rd at Hemenway Gymnasium & the Malkin Athletic Center to complete 2 laps around the Charles River. Registration is September 12-26^th. REGISTER TODAY!

· For additional information: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/charles63

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!

· Register TODAY! 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!

· Register TODAY! 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!

· Register 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!

· Register TODAY! 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 or join our list serve by  e-mailing: 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 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) 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.

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) or call 617-495-3434 for more information.

Kerry Antunes

Assistant Fitness Manager

Harvard University

Hemenway Gymnasium

(Office)617-496-6589