Hello All,
We are back in the full swing of things here in athletics and we're very excited about the spring semester group exercise and specialty class schedules. I highly recommend that you sign-up for the Team Fitness Challenge (TFC). Working in teams is a great way to stay motivated through the semester and can make your time at the gym more enjoyable. Details for the TFC are listed below.
Here's what's in this email
* Spring semester facility hours of operation
* Spring semester Specialty Classes and General Group Exercise Classes
* Team Fitness Challenge
* Harvard Skating Safety issues at Bright Hockey Rink
* Harvard on the Move
* Clinics in tennis, squash
* Membership information
Facility Schedules:
* We have now returned to standard semester hours of operation in all facilities. Please refer to the link below for the spring semester hours of operation. http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours
Programs:
SPECIALTY EXERCISE CLASSES
* We are offering a wide variety of progressive specialty classes that focus on improving your technical proficiency week to week with certified experts in the exercise field. These classes range from Wedding/Ballroom dance to Pre and Post Natal Fitness to SCUBA Diving, and are formatted so that each week's instruction builds on prior classes. On-time registration ends Wednesday 1/30, and classes are quickly filling up. Don't wait!
For a full listing of classes please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/2012_Summer_Specialty_classes
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
* The spring group Exercise Class Schedules are now posted. We offer a wide range of classes such as Total Body Conditioning, Yoga and Zumba...catering to the diverse Harvard Community.
* Check out the BRAND NEW Group Exercise Class on the MAC schedule this semester: ShockWave(r)! - ShockWave(r) is cross training at its best! This total body circuit challenge combines the Indo-Row Water Rowers for a HIGH-INTENSITY calorie burn with dynamic, functional exercises using Body Bars, BOSUs, stability balls & more, to sculpt and transform the body! Minimal time, max effort, & EXTREME results! It doesn't get better than this! For the full listing of classes please see the links below. Hem: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/HEM_GX_Schedule_Spring_2013_Final.pdf
Mac: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/Spring_2013_GX_Schedule_MAC_FINAL_FINAL.pd
TEAM FITNESS CHALLENGE
* Teams of 6-8 Harvard affiliates compete against other teams to accrue workout minutes at Malkin & Hemenway.
* Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 TFC teams.
* Registration runs from 1/21/13- 2/6/13.
* For a full description of this program and registration options please go to
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/TFC2013
GENERAL SKATE HOURS AT BRIGHT HOCKEY RINK SAFETY ISSUES
* Please be aware that during General Skate hours at the Bright Skating Rink, sticks and pucks are not allowed on the ice? These implements can place other skaters in danger.
* If you have concerns or questions please email Duane Reeves at dreeves(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:dreeves@fas.harvard.edu>.
HARVARD ON THE MOVE
* Weekly walks and runs leave from the MAC steps. Starting January 29th, a Couch to 5K walk/run on Tuesdays 12pm.
* As always you are encouraged to walk/run at whatever pace and distance is right for you.
* 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>
TENNIS CLINICS & LESSONS
* Murr Center Tennis Clinics (Mon-Thurs) Noon or 6:30pm; non-marking shoes & racquets required.
* Please contact Mike Mercier at mercier(a)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
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(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:lukehammond@fas.harvard.edu>
MEMBERSHIP
* For any membership information questions or inquiries you might have please contact Kristen LeBel, amembers(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:amembers@fas.harvard.edu>.
Attention members:
Due to the high usage at Hemenway, the MAC will operate on extended hours starting on Monday, January 14th and ending on Thursday, January 17th.
MAC
Facility Hours
Pool Hours
Monday, January 14th - Thursday, January 17th
6:00am - 1:00pm, and
5:00pm - 8:00pm
7:00am - 12pm
Please contact me at macpt(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:macpt@fas.harvard.edu> if you have any questions.
Have a great weekend
Happy New Year,
We have some exciting programs scheduled for the Winter Session 2013, which you can check out below. Also, please go to http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours<https://2007exch.fasmail.harvard.edu/OWA/redir.aspx?C=db776219c71144549c74a…> to see the reduced January facilities schedule. Please feel free to contact me at macpt(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:macpt@fas.harvard.edu> for any questions.
FACILITY UPDATES & HOLIDAY HOURS
* Please refer to the web for any updates, changes or holiday hours. http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours<https://2007exch.fasmail.harvard.edu/OWA/redir.aspx?C=db776219c71144549c74a…>.
For any Pool hours information, questions or inquiries you might have please contact George Macmasters, macmast(a)fas.harvard.edu<https://2007exch.fasmail.harvard.edu/OWA/redir.aspx?C=db776219c71144549c74a…>.
Attention Swimmers:
* The small pool is reserved for Water Fitness class on Mondays and Wednesdays from
11:00-11:45am between Jan. 2 - 23.
Class will resume at its regular time (12:15-1:00) beginning on January 28th
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PROGRAMS
Winter Session 2013
* We have a very exciting schedule of events and activities planned for the 2013 Winter Session.
For the full listing of programs check out the Winter Session web page.
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/wintersession
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
* The January reduced class schedule is now online and will run from January 2-25. The spring schedule starts January 28.
* For those of you interested in earning a certification to teach group exercise please note that we have four FREE seats left for undergrads in the cycling certification ($99 for all others). We are also hosting the SCW Fitness Primary group exercise certification. The Free spots for undergrads are sold out, but other registrations are being accepted for $159. The scuba class is sold out. If you have questions please contact Dawn Murdock Stenis at macfit(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:macfit@fas.harvard.edu>
* NEW SPIN BIKES are at Hemenway!!!! Come check them out today.
HARVARD ON THE MOVE
* New this fall, the option of a shorter run (2-3 mile) loop led by one of our fabulous student run leaders Angi, Brian or Robert. As always you are welcome and encouraged to walk/run whatever distance or length is right for you.
* 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>
TENNIS CLINICS & LESSONS
* Murr Center Tennis Clinics (Mon-Thurs) Noon or 6:30pm; non-marking shoes & racquets required.
* Please contact Mike Mercier at mercier(a)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(a)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(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:lukehammond@fas.harvard.edu>
MEMBERSHIP
* For any membership information questions or inquiries you might have please contact Kristen LeBel, amembers(a)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).