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<mailto: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<mailto: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 12-26th. 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<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.
Kerry Antunes
Assistant Fitness Manager
Harvard University
Hemenway Gymnasium
(Office)617-496-6589