FALL 2017
Campus Recreation
Program Guide
MISSION, VISION & VALUES Mission Campus Recreation inspires and promotes a healthy lifestyle through diverse, quality recreational opportunities.
Vision To be the world-class standard for campus recreation by incorporating advanced innovative technology, dynamic programming, leadership development opportunities, and maximizing use of our resources.
Values • • • • • • • • •
Excellence Diversity Mutual Respect Fun Innovation Healthy Lifestyle Accountability Leadership Customer Service
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CONTENTS
Campus Recreation is one of three departments that make up Health & Well-Being. At the Campus Recreation Complex (CRC), health and well-being are not just buzz words. They are the primary focus when developing programs and services for the Georgia Tech community. The CRC is one of the national leaders in campus Health & Well-Being initiatives and creates an environment of integrated well-being for our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Using the Georgia Tech strategy model that outlines the five dimensions of well-being (professional, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical) and the levels of change in which they occur (personal, interpersonal, organizational, environmental, and policy), members of the Georgia Tech community can better define personal journeys towards total well-being through participation. The CRC is leading the way in providing an atmosphere that allows the Georgia Tech community to travel their own path to a healthy, smart, and happy lifestyle.
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MISSION, VISION & VALUES HOURS EQUIPMENT & LOCKER RENTALS MEMBERSHIPS MEMBERSHIP FAQ’S AQUATIC HOURS SWIM LESSONS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS COMPETITIVE SPORTS INTRAMURAL SPORTS SPORT CLUBS GIT FIT PERSONAL TRAINING GIT FIT GIT FIT CLASSES OUTDOOR RECREATION ORGT ADVENTURE TRIPS LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE COURSE WILDERNESS OUTPOST FALL EVENTS LEADERSHIP TEAM
Georgia Institute of Technology 750 Ferst Drive Atlanta, GA 30332 (404) 385-PLAY crc.gatech.edu info@crc.gatech.edu Follow us on:
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HOURS
Special Hours: Adjusted hours for campus closures and breaks.
Fall Hours: August 21, 2017 through December 16, 2017 Monday - Thursday 5:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. Friday 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Football Game Day Hours: Adjusted hours for Georgia Tech football game days. September 9 September 23 September 30 October 21 November 11
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
September 4 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. September 8 - 13 4th Floor Closed (Aux Gym, Game Room, Basketball Courts) September 16 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. October 8 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. October 9 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. October 10 5:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. November 22 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. November 23 - 25 Closed
Winter Break Hours: December 17, 2017 through January 7, 2017 Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Altered winter break hours: December 22 December 23 - January 1
5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Closed
EQUIPMENT & LOCKER RENTALS
Lock up your gear!
Locker Rentals:
Equipment Rentals:
Members may purchase a locker in the men’s or women’s locker room at the Member Services desk beginning the first day of the semester.
Day Use: Members may check out equipment at no cost from the Equipment Issue desks. Equipment available includes weight belts, racquetball racquets, basketballs, foam rollers and more.
Day lockers are available in the following areas: adjacent to and inside the men’s and women’s locker rooms, aquatic locker rooms, and the family changing area. Bring your own lock, or purchase one at the CRC. Locks left on day lockers overnight will be cut off, and a $5 charge will be assessed to retrieve your belongings. Important Dates: August 21: New Locker Purchases Available November 13: Locker Renewals Begin December 15: Locker Renewals End January 8: New Locker Purchases Begin
Rental: Members may rent equipment for use outside of the CRC. Sporting equipment such as flag football sets, cones, and volleyball nets are available from the Member Services desk. See page 21 for outdoor gear rental. Purchase: Members may purchase swim caps, swim goggles, and locks from the Member Services desk or the vending machine located on the 1st floor near the Equipment Issue desk.
Towel Service: Day Use: Members may check out shower and workout towels at no cost from the 1st floor Equipment Issue desk. A fee may be assessed for towels that are not returned.
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MEMBERSHIPS Monthly Rate
FULL TIME STUDENTS Undergraduate and Graduate students with 4+ credit hours.
EMPLOYEES/RETIREES/AFFILIATES Payroll deduction available for benefitseligible faculty and staff.
ALUMNI
3-month minimum
INCLUDED IN CRC MANDATORY STUDENT FEE
Day/Guest Pass Valid for one day
$5
$24
$7
$30
$9
+Optional Parking: $18/month
SPOUSE/DOMESTIC PARTNER+ A Georgia Tech BuzzCard is required.
PLUS ONE+ Allows primary member to sponsor one additional person as a member.
CHILDREN (17 & UNDER)*
CO-OP, PART-TIME, CROSS ENROLLED & RETURNING NON-STUDENTS
$10
$7
$40
N/A
INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP
CRC VOLUNTARY STUDENT FEE
$5
through Bursar’s Office
*Please note: Each person who has a current membership may add their dependent minors (children) under the age of 18, to whom they are the legal parent or guardian, to their membership at no cost. + Visit crc.gatech.edu for additional details. 6 | MEMBER SERVICES
FAQ’s
Member Services
I will not be taking classes this semester, can I still use the CRC? Yes! Eligible students may elect to pay the CRC voluntary student fee to access the CRC.
I graduated, can I still use the CRC?
Can I tour the facility?
Yes! Graduates are welcome to purchase an alumni membership for $30 per month.
Tours are available to any individual interested in membership or viewing our world-class facility. Please contact us at (404) 385-7529 or info@crc.gatech.edu.
What payment methods are accepted?
How do I join? We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, BuzzCard and checks. All benefits-eligible employees of Georgia Tech may enroll in payroll deduction. Membership fees are deducted in equal increments throughout the year.
Visit the Member Services desk located in the CRC to join. Faculty and staff may join online, or renew their membership at mycrc.gatech.edu. Alumni may renew their membership online.
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AQUATIC HOURS McAuley Aquatic Center: Competition Pool Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Diving Pool Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
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8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Vernon D. & Helen D. Crawford Leisure Pool: Leisure Pool Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
5:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Water Slide & Recreation Area Monday - Friday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Please note: Aquatic facility hours may vary during special events. Visit crc.gatech.edu to view adjusted hours of operation for special events.
SWIM LESSONS Group Lesson Schedule:
Group Lesson Class Times:
Monday/Wednesday Session 1: August 21, 23, 28, 30 Session 2: September 4, 6, 11, 13 Session 3: September 18, 20, 25, 27 Session 4: October 2, 4, 11* Session 5: October 16, 18, 23, 25 Session 6: October 30, November 1, 6, 8 Session 7: November 13, 15, 20, 27
Youth Beginer+ 4:40 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. 5:20 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday Session 1: August 22, 24, 29, 31 Session 2: September 5, 7, 12, 14 Session 3: September 19, 21, 26, 28 Session 4: October 3, 5, 12* Session 5: October 17, 19, 24, 26 Session 6: October 31, November 2, 7, 9 Session 7: November 14, 16, 21, 28
Adult Beginner & Intermediate 6:35 p.m. - 7:05 p.m. 7:10 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.
Youth Intermediate+ 5:20 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
*Session 4 is $34 + Youth participants must be five years of age.
Cost: Group lesson: $45 / participant Private lesson: $60 / (2) 30 minute Semi-Private: $80 / (2) 30 minute Eligibility: All participants must be at least five years of age and in kindergarten. Instructional swim classes are available to CRC members and nonmembers.
Learn to Swim
Registration: Enroll online at mycrc.gatech.edu or at the Member Services desk. Questions: Contact Stephanie Belcher at stephanie.belcher@crc. gatech.edu. 9 | AQUATICS
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS Healthy Lifestyle Programs brings together three different areas in the CRC – GIT FIT, Competitive Sports, and Outdoor Recreation – to deliver premiere programs, services, and events that will set you on the right path for a healthy, active lifestyle. Focused on health and well-being for the entire Georgia Tech community, our Healthy Lifestyle Programs create opportunities to flourish and thrive in all five dimensions of well-being: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and professional. Whether you are interested in playing soccer, exploring a cave, or relaxing with a massage, there is something for everyone in Healthy Lifestyle Programs. Check out each area to discover the perfect experience for you.
Competitive Sports
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GIT FIT
Outdoor Recreation
COMPETITIVE SPORTS
Join a team!
Intramural Sports:
Sport Clubs:
Georgia Tech Intramurals provide students, faculty and staff the opportunity for competition and fun in a variety of team and individual sports activities. Divisions are available for men’s, women’s, and co-rec teams in a variety of skill and competition levels. With 20 sports offered each year, leagues, tournaments, and special events provide for participants who desire a competitive atmosphere as well as those who desire a more social, recreational environment.
Sport Clubs provide students with the opportunity to continue participating in competitive sports. At Georgia Tech 44 sports compete intercollegiately, all of which are led by student leaders. These student leaders provide a fun and competitive atmosphere for Georgia Tech students to continue playing the sports they love, find community, or try new sports. Sport Clubs are a great way to stay active and meet people on campus.
Employment: For employment information see page 22, or contact Darrin Wolfe, darrin.wolfe@crc.gatech.edu.
Special Events: Flag Football Fall Classic: August 30 - 31 CRC Anuual Ski Trip: December 16 - 22
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INTRAMURAL SPORTS Organizing a Team:
Registration:
• Participants are to organize teams on their own prior to the start of the season. • Some groups (i.e. fraternities/sororities, hall councils, academic departments) will have individuals who will assist with this endeavor. • On August 28, the team captain will be permitted to login/sign up to choose the sport(s) and respective league, as well as the specific day and time that fits their schedule.
The online registration portal, IMLeagues, can be found at www.imleagues.com/spa/portal/home.
Phase 1: Registration: August 28 at 12 p.m. - August 31 at 12 p.m. First Day of Play: September 5
Phase 2:
Payment Deadline & Waitlist: • Each sport will be open for team captains on a first come, first serve basis. • When a sport reaches maximum capacity, captains may sign up for that sport’s waitlist. • Payment is due no later than Thursday, August 31 at 12 p.m. • The Competitive Sports office will contact teams on the waitlist beginning at 2 p.m. on August 31. • If you’re unable to use the online module for payment, please contact Competitive Sports.
Registration: October 2 at 12 p.m. - October 12 at 12 p.m. First Day of Play: October 18
SPORT Bowling Corn Hole Dodgeball Flag Football Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Whiffleball F-Fraternity 12 | COMPETITIVE SPORTS
LEAGUE PHASE 1 F, G, H, I F, FS, G, H, I F, G, H, I, CR, W F, G, H, I, CR, W F, G, H, I, CR, W F, G, H, I F, FS, G, H, I, CR, W F, G, H, I
G-Graduate
H-Housing
I-Independent
PHASE 2
COST/TEAM $80 $55 $60 $70 $70 $55 $70 $55
CR-Co-Rec W-Women
Sport Club:
Contact:
Airsoft Archery Badminton Ballroom Dancing Baseball Barbell Club Women’s Basketball Climbing Crew Cycling Equestrian Fencing Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Men’s Lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse Paintball Sport Parachute Qurbani Roller Hockey Men’s Rugby Women’s Rugby Runnin’ Wreck Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Sailing Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Triathlon Men’s Ulitmate Women’s Ultimate Underwater Hockey Men’s Volleyball Women’s Volleyball Waterski/Wakeboard Men’s Water Polo Women’s Water Polo Wrestling
tzhao@gatech.edu ralarcon@gatech.edu badminton@lists.gatch.edu tbouquet3@gatech.edu lukebumgardner@gatech.edu fklimov6@gatech.edu gtwcball@gmail.com climbingclubgt@gmail.com president@gtcrew.com nicholas.padula@gmail.com qlarimer3@gatech.edu YJFencing@gmail.com akhiaji@gatech.edu dlehman6@gatech.edu gtgymnastics@gmail.com joey0schutz@gmail.com bmduffy5@gmail.com gtwomenslacrosse@gmail.com gtpaintball@gmail.com nikkicantrell01@gmail.com avashi3@gatech.edu sboyce7@gatech.edu alonsosteven05@gmail.com nguyenmarit@gmail.com gautam_sowda@gatech.edu gtclubsoccer@yahoo.com gtwomenssoccer10@gmail.com gtsailingexec@googlegroups.com president.gtsc@gmail.com derek.jx.lee@gatech.edu techtennisclub@gmail.com thomas.easley@gatech.edu gt.mens.ultimate@gmail.com gt.womensultimate@gmail.com egeakin97@gmail.com csmith442@gatech.edu kpfc3@gatech.edu dblanchard7@gatech.edu bolen3@gmail.com rachelcooper312@gmail.com dwinzeler3@gatech.edu
SPORT CLUBS
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PERSONAL TRAINING
GIT FIT
Training Programs: New Prices Effective August 21, 2017 Sessions Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 3 $90 $113 $135 5 $142 $178 $215 10 $270 $320 $385 15 $364 $410 $490 Buddy training Each participant pays 50% of package Personal Training: A one-on-one session with a trainer to discuss and achieve fitness goals. Personal training is a good choice for any level of exerciser, from those who need motivation and guidance to start working out, to advanced exercisers looking to reach a specific goal. Buddy Training: Pairs two people with one trainer. It allows for personal time with a trainer and the opportunity to train with a friend or spouse. Some trainees use buddy training to train for events and to add a competitive edge to their workout. You and your buddy can split the cost of any personal training package. Group Training: Group of 3-6 participants led by a CRC personal trainer through a challenging workout specifically designed to meet your goals and interests. Form your own group with friends or co-workers. Group Training can focus on overall conditioning or more specific goals such as weight loss, advanced lifting techniques or sports training. Check website for pricing. Registration: • Please visit Member Services to register. • Interested individuals should register prior to completing the online forms. Trainers will contact clients via email or phone. 14 | GIT FIT
Questions? Contact Stephanie Belcher at (404) 894-6268 or stephanie.belcher@crc.gatech.edu.
Level 3 Trainer: Level 3 personal trainers have 2 or more years’ experience and a degree in Health, Exercise Science, or a related field. They must hold a minimum of two personal training certifications. One of the certifications must be ACE, ACSM, or NASM. Level 3 trainers are not Georgia Tech students; they have more education and experience than Level 1 and 2. Level 2 Trainer: Level 2 personal trainers have a certification in ACE, NASM, ACSM. They have a minimum of 272 hours of training experience and/or have gone through the Atlanta School of Massage Personal Training program.
Level 1 Trainer: Level 1 personal trainers have a ACE, NASM, or ACSM certification and have participated in the CRC personal training program. Please Note: • The Personal Training Program is designed for healthy individuals of the Georgia Tech’s campus community/affiliates (i.e. student, faculty, staff, family members, or outside affiliates). It is not designed for pre or post-natal women, individuals on medication or under the direct care of a physician, or individuals with psychological injury. Individuals with special needs should obtain specialized instructions from their attending physician prior to participation. • Personal Training Sessions must be used in the semester they are purchased; they are not refundable or transferable.
GIT FIT
Begin or continue your healthy lifestyle with GIT FIT!
Fitness Center Orientation:
Massage Therapy:
Take a guided tour through the CRC’s 15,000 sq. ft. fitness center and learn the proper use of all cardio and weight training equipment. Meet in the fitness center and please wear proper fitness center attire (e.g. workout clothes, closed-toe tennis shoe). For more information fitness center orientations, please visit our website at crc.gatech.edu.
Relax and restore your health with the soothing touch of massage. Our Massage Therapy program is designed to deliver excellent massages at a price that fits your budget. We offer 30 and 60 minute sessions, with package options at affordable prices. Check out our revitalized Therapy Room on Level 1 on the CRC, just off the fitness floor.
Fitness Assessments:
We also offer on-site chair massages for your next event or worksite wellness program. Visit crc.gatech. edu to see our new package prices or request a therapist at your next event.
The personal fitness assessment will enable you to scientifically examine your level of fitness and allow you to plan achievable goals for your own purposes. Components of the fitness tests include: Body Age, Body Composition, Resting Heart Rate, Resting Blood Pressure, Muscle Strength, Muscle Endurance, and Flexibility. 1 Assessment: $30
GIT FIT Clinics: Clinics are free to all CRC members. Each clinic includes a brief explanation, demonstration and workout based on clinic’s topic. For more information and to register visit mycrc.gatech.edu.
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GIT FIT CLASSES Registration and Payment:
Assumption of Risk Form:
Faculty/staff are required to join the CRC in order to participate in all GIT FIT program classes that are held at the CRC.
All registrants are required to submit an Assumption of Risk Form for all classes. This form will be provided at the time of registration.
Registration: Registration can be completed during any open business hours and will continue throughout the semester. To register for GIT FIT classes, please visit the Member Services desk at the entrance of the CRC, or go to mycrc.gatech.edu
Free GIT FIT Demos:
Refunds: The GIT FIT Refund Policy is in effect for all GIT FIT Classes. To receive a full refund, the request must be made within two days after the first class meeting, or one day prior to a class that meets less than three times. Refund requests made after the 2-day time period, but before the 3rd meeting of the class, will receive a 50% refund. Requests made after the 3rd meeting of the class will be denied. ALL refunds are assessed a $5.00 handling fee. A receipt of purchase must accompany all requests.
R.I.P.P.E.D. Extreme and Fit Camp demos are the first day of each session.
D.A.R.E. Fitness Challenge: This program includes Personal Training, a TRX and Kettlebell class, R.I.P.P.E.D. Extreme, seminars and more! Applications are due August 31. The program will run from September 12 through November 17. For more information please contact fitness@crc.gatech.edu. To register please visit crc.gatech.edu. 16 | GIT FIT
Participate in GIT FIT demos this fall to learn more about our offerings prior to registering for classes. GIT FIT Free Week: August 28 - September 3
For more information regarding GIT FIT classes and to register please visit mycrc.gatech.edu.
GIT FIT Drop-in Classes:
GIT FIT Instructional Classes:
Semester Pass: $68 Water Fitness only: $45 Registrants for the drop-in group fitness program will receive a semester pass. For entry to the GIT FIT drop-in classes, you must check in and show your BuzzCard to the Instructor.
FitCamp: $115 Restorative Yoga: $75 (5 classes/session) R.I.P.P.E.D. Extreme (Resistance, Intensity, Power, Plyometrics, Energy, and Definition): $105 (students), $120 (Faculty/Staff/Alumni) (includes drop-in group fitness pass!)
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Back to Abs Barre Pilates Body Shred Body Tone Boot Camp Cardio Tabata Core and More Cycle/Abs Dance Fitness Gravity Core Fusion Gravity Group
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HIIT Indoor Cycling Internal Training Lift Power Yoga Ride-N-Glide RIP Traditional Yoga TreadFit Yin & Yang Yoga
Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes: Capoeira: $60 Hapkido: $60 Jiukido Jiujitsu: $60 Krav Maga: $80 for beginners; $105 for beginners and advanced Muay Thai Kickboxing: $90 per session Shao-Lin Kung Fu and Tai Chi: $65 for one program, $95 for both Taido: $60
ExpressFit: The ExpressFit program is open to CRC members who are employees at Georgia Tech. The program includes 30-minute workout sessions. The circuit-style classes will be led by certified GIT FIT personal trainers and will include both cardio and strength training intervals. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. $15/month, or $8/month with drop-in group fitness pass.
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OUTDOOR RECREATION ORGT is part of CRC Healthy Lifestyle Programs. To register for an adventure, visit the Wilderness Outpost located downstairs in the CRC. For information, please call (404) 894-7420 or visit crc.gatech.edu/orgt.
Take a Class:
Train as an ORGT Instructor:
You don’t need any experience to take an ORGT instructional class. Learn to kayak, go caving, or take a hike! Classes run from $15-30 each and include transportation, gear, and expert instruction. See our website for current pricing. Most courses include a 3-hour weeknight pre-trip class followed by a fullday trip on the weekend. Beginner courses provide basic instruction and an introductory experience; intermediate classes provide additional challenge and opportunities to sharpen your skills.
Talk to any ORGT Trip Leader about becoming an instructor-in-training. There are plenty of reasons for doing so!
Attend Weekly Sport Group Meetings: All sports have weekly meetings and encourage newcomers. Attending an ORGT sport group meeting is a great way to connect with Georgia Tech students with similar interests and to start planning your own adventures. Groups meet downstairs in the CRC. Newcomers welcome! • • • • • • • •
Whitewater Kayaking: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Kayaking Roll School: Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Sea Kayaking: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Sea Kayak Roll School: Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Rock Climbing: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Mountain Biking: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Backpacking: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Caving: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
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It takes more than one-hundred volunteers per semester to offer such high quality adventures. The ORGT community is a close-knit group of committed students and alumni who have qualified to lead trips through a self-directed, peer-reviewed training process. Care to join us? Becoming an ORGT volunteer staff member provides access to challenging adventures, better coaching, and higher skill development. That’s not all, though. Many alumni recount how their ORGT experiences helped develop practical leadership skills that contributed to their marketability and career success.
Providing campus with 50 years of once in a lifetime experiences!
Fall Adventures: • Classes fill fast. Registration opens 30 days prior to the beginning of each trip. • Registration close before the pre-trip meeting. • All trips include a pre-trip class that is a minimum of 1-hour. • You must attend the pre-trip session to be eligible for the weekend adventure. • Gear, instruction, and transportation is provided. • Class sizes are limited to ensure a quality experience. • Dates are subject to change & new trips are frequently added. • Visit www.crc.gatech.edu/orgt for the most upto-date schedule of classes. Backpacking: Backpacking is about experiencing nature and challenging yourself physically. With a wide variety of trips, anyone from a beginner to advanced backpacker can have a great hike and learn new skills. Even if you have never stepped foot in the woods, our progression will provide the basic skills and knowledge required to backpack in the wilderness. Georgia Tech students, faculty, and alumni are welcome. Beginner Overnight • Trip A: September 16 - 17 (8 p.m. class) • Trip B: September 30 - October 1 (8 p.m. class) • Trip C: October 14 - 15 (8 p.m. class) • Trip D: November 4 - 5 (8 p.m. class) Advanced Backpacking Overnight • Trip A: October 21 - 22 (8 p.m. class) Day Hike • Trip A: September 17 (8 p.m. class) • Trip B: October 1 (8 p.m. class) • Trip C: October 28 (8 p.m. class) • Trip D: November 11 (8 p.m. class) Survival Overnight: • Trip A: November 18 - 19 (8 p.m. class) Super Advanced: • Trip A: September 9 - 10 (8 p.m. class)
Caving: Horizontal trips feature a day of scrambling, squeezing, crawling, climbing, and walking underground. They provide an exciting intro to caving. See beautiful underground formations in the Tennessee-Alabama-Georgia region (TAG). Vertical trips build on skills mastered during horizontal trips. This time reach even more exciting reaches of the caves by rappelling into them. This is a true adventure, and fun, too. Learn the basics of rappelling and ascending with specialized gear. Explore some of the more exciting places the TAG region has to offer. Horizontal Caving Trips: • Trip A: August 26 (7 p.m. class) • Trip B: September 16 (7 p.m. class) • Trip C: September 30 (7 p.m. class) Intermediate Caving: Vertical Techniques • Trip A: October 14 (7 p.m. class) • Trip B: October 28 (7 p.m. class) Caving: Cascading involves traveling through narrow canyons, up and down the sides of mountains, and rappelling through remote waterfalls. It involves a good deal of technical ropework and gear like helmets, harnesses, wetsuits, and ropes. This is a true adventure. Fundamentals of Cascading: • Trip A: September 10 (7:30 p.m. class) • Trip B: September 24 (7:30 p.m. class) • Trip C: October 14 (7:30 p.m. class) Intermediate Cascading Skills: • Trip A: October 1 (7:30 p.m. class) • Trip B: October 28 (7:30 p.m. class) Advanced Overnight Cascading: • Trip A: November 4 - 5 (7:30 p.m. class)
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Fall Adventures: Mountain Biking: Whether you are new to mountain biking, an experienced rider looking for the best places to ride near Atlanta, or you’re just looking for a group who shares your passion, ORGT is the place to be. Every trip offers beginners opportunities to learn fundamentals and challenges experience riders. We offer bike maintenance classes, too. Beginner Mountain Biking • Trip A: September 10 (7:30 p.m. class) • Trip B: September 16 (7:30 p.m. class) • Trip C: September 30 (7:30 p.m. class) • Trip D: October 15 (7:30 p.m. class) • Trip E: November 4 (7:30 p.m. class) Rock Climbing Beginner classes are guided top-rope trips. They provide opportunity to learn basic techniques and to gain fundamental knowledge of equipment and safety. Climbers of any experience level are welcome, but no experience is needed. Intermediate classes introduce lead and traditional techniques. Beginner Rock Climbing: • Trip A: September 9 (7 p.m. class) • Trip B: September 23 (7 p.m. class) • Trip C: September 24 (7 p.m. class) • Trip D: October 15 (7 p.m. class) • Trip E: October 21 (7 p.m. class) Intermediate Rock Climbing: • Trip A: November 5 (7 p.m. class) • Trip B: November 18 (7 p.m. class)
ORGT
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Sea Kayaking: Beginners learn basics about equipment, paddle strokes, and rescue techniques and progress from day trips to overnights on the shores of gorgeous lakes. Included this spring will be a coastal paddling trip to the South Carolina sea coast. Beginner Overnight Sea Kayaking: • Trip A: September 9 - 10 (7:15 p.m. class) • Trip B: September 23 - 24 (7:15 p.m. class) North Carolina Lakes Mini Expedition: • Trip A: October 7 - 9 (7:15 p.m. class) Coastal and Surf Kayaking Overnight Adventure • Trip A: October 29 - 29 (7:15 p.m. class) Whitewater Sports Learn basics like how to roll a kayak and paddle on class ll streams then master skills to surf class III rapids and beyond. Committed students can expect to progress from leisurely trips down the Upper Hooch to the adrenaline rush of rivers like the Cartecay and Chattooga in North Georgia. Beginner Whitewater Kayaking To be eligible to continue to intermediate whitewater trips, you must successfully complete both trips 1 and 2. These trips are fundamentally different and take place on different rivers. Beginner Package A: Includes both trips A1 & A2 • Trip 1 - September 10 (6:30 p.m. class) • Trip 2 - September 24 (6:30 p.m. class) Beginner Package B: Includes both trips B1 & B2 • Trip 1 - September 16 (6:30 p.m. class) • Trip 2 – October 1 (6:30 p.m. class) Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking • Intermediate 1: October 14 (6:30 p.m. class) • Intermediate 2: October 28 (6:30 p.m. class)
LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE COURSE
Affordable, Effective & Fun!
Three words that don’t usually go together: Affordable, Effective, and Fun. That’s how participants describe their challenge course experiences! We are proud of what people say about us. It means you can trust that a modest investment can provide significant returns for your team. Fun is part of what we deliver, but it’s not the main purpose. We think of “fun” like the cup when you buy a coffee – It’s included with your purchase, but it’s not the reason you stand in line at Starbucks. Adventure-based trainings can lead individuals to achieve more! An afternoon can improve how groups work together. Challenge Course trainings are appropriate for student organizations, work teams, businesses, and any group that thrives on effective teamwork. Call (404) 385-1374 or visit crc.gatech.edu.
WILDERNESS OUTPOST ORGT rents quality outdoor gear! Everything you need to plan your own adventure. • Tents • Canoes • Stoves • Kayaks • Sleeping Bags • Backpacks The Outpost is hard to find but easy to love! We’re downstairs in the CRC. Enter the main entrance; pass the info desk, down the hall, through the double doors, and down the stairs. Continue past the swimming & diving offices then down the stairwell on the left just before you exit the CRC). The Wilderness Outpost is at the bottom of the stairs. You can also enter from Tech Parkway adjacent to the lower level of the W-10 parking deck. Rent outdoor equipment at reasonable rates, find maps and guidebooks, sign up for ORGT outdoor excursions, or find out how to join ORGT’s outdoor sports groups like kayaking, mountain biking, etc. at the Wilderness Outpost!
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See how you measure up to America’s best! Take the Navy Seal Challenge October 4, 2017. Learn more: crc.gatech.edu/navy-seal
Halloween Holla 5K Run/Walk This is a free event. Costumes Encouraged! Friday, October 27, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.
Staff Recruitment: The CRC has more than 300 employees that keep our state-of-the-art facility running more than 115 hours every week! Do you want to join our team? We need outstanding students! What We Offer Our Employees • A fun work environment • A great place to meet new people • Convenient, on campus location • Flexible hours • Practical work experience • Professional development, certification, and training opportunities • A chance to learn new skills • Resume-building and leadership opportunities Employment Opportunities Please visit crc.gatech.edu/employment to view the open positions and apply!
Learn more: crc.gatech.edu
LEADERSHIP TEAM Michael Edwards
Senior Director
Administrative Professionals Megan Lee Admin. Professional Sr. Kayla Blackwell Admin. Professional Sr.
michael.edwards@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 894-3562
megan.lee@crc.gatech.edu kayla.mccown@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 385-2511 (404) 894-2420
Aquatics Jennifer Sternecker Operations Manager jennifer.sternecker@crc.gatech.edu Nate Randall Coordinator nathan.randall@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 894-8834 (404) 894-8145
Competitive Sports Dan Hazlett Assistant Director dan.hazlett@crc.gatech.edu Kelli Rockwell Coordinator kelli.rockwell@crc.gatech.edu Darrin Wolfe Coordinator darrin.wolfe@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 894-4942 (404) 894-8837 (404) 894-8838
Facilities & Operations Jonathan Hart Rod Bolden Nyssa Owen Dustin Hamilton
Assistant Director Operations Manager Facilities Coordinator Facilities Technician
jonathan.hart@crc.gatech.edu roderick.bolden@crc.gatech.edu nyssa.owen@crc.gatech.edu dustin.hamilton@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 894-3987 (404) 894-3939 (404) 894-2421 (404) 385-7226
Finance & Business Perry Kchao
Assistant Director
perry.kchao@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 385-6771
GIT FIT Elisha Smith Assistant Director elisha.smith@crc.gatech.edu Stephanie Belcher Coordinator stephanie.belcher@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 385-1651 (404) 894-6268
Healthy Lifestyle Programs Caroline Dotts Associate Director
caroline.dotts@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 385-3107
Information Technology John Zwirblis
john.zwirblis@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 385-6769
Computer Services Specialist
Member Services Walter Kolis Assistant Director walter.kolis@crc.gatech.edu Priscilla Gaona Coordinator priscilla.gaona@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 894-7163 (404) 894-1616
Marketing & Communications Kate O’Neill Assistant Director kate.oneill@crc.gatech.edu Anna Barnes Coordinator anna.barnes@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 385-7268 (404) 385-7268
Outdoor Recreation david.knobbe@crc.gatech.edu David Knobbe Assistant Director Matthew Marcus Coordinator matthew.marcus@crc.gatech.edu Lauren Stover Coordinator lauren.stover@crc.gatech.edu
(404) 894-6267 (404) 385-1374 (404) 385-6626
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