UNIVERSITY RECREATION
Contents
University Recreation Table of Contents
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Mission Statement Memberships
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Facility Hours
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Facility Management
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Special Events
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Club Sports Fitness/Wellness
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Instructional Programs
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Intramural Sports
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Outdoor Connection Center 12 HPER Parking
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Employment
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Mission of the Department of
University Recreation mission statement Our mission is to provide a wide variety of quality recreational programs in a safe and secure environment that enhances the social, mental, and physical well-being of the entire university community. As a result, the Department of University Recreation performs a vital role in the recruitment, retention, and education of students and personnel.
vision statement It is our belief, as staff members of the Department of University Recreation, that we provide unique opportunities within the diverse university community, opportunities in which participants can enhance their quality of life through recreational experiences. IT IS THEREFORE OUR VISION: • That we instill in participants the desire for a healthy and enriched lifestyle. • That we share our knowledge in an open and professional manner. • That we are advocates for a service ethic, which emphasizes leadership, cooperation, and partnership. • That we consciously link our purpose to the educational goals of the university community. • That we develop employment opportunities that emphasize ethical work behaviors, strengthen • work skills, and enhance the academic mission. • That we will continuously strive to offer diverse opportunities that heighten recreational experiences.
service pledge Programs and Activities: Provide a diverse selection of programs that enhance the social, mental, and physical development of our participants.
Service: Maintain courteous, attentive and efficient service in a pleasant atmosphere and maintain a professional attitude at all times.
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Facilities and Equipment: Provide and maintain the highest standards of quality and safety. Community Responsibility: Earn the respect of our participants by providing activities that enhance the quality of life of the university community and promote the mission of the university.
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701
Staff development: Promote professional growth and development while maintaining the highest morale, fellowship, and workmanship. Participants: Recognize each participant as the most important aspect of the program and deserving of the highest quality of service at all times.
479-575-4646 urec@uark.edu
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Memberships STUDENTS Semester Summer Spring/Fall
Individual $20
Family $18 $18
Combined $38 $18
Individual $40 $120
Family $25 $75
Combined $65 $195
Individual $90* $240
Family $30 $90
Combined $120 $330
included in tuition
FACULTY/STAFF Semester Yearly (12 Mo.)
ALUMNI Semester Yearly (12 Mo.)
*HPER Alumni memberships require current Arkansas Alumni Association membership.
For complete membership information, please visit urec.uark.edu.
GUESTS
Student Daily Guest Pass
Student 10x Guest Pass
$5 $40
Current HPER Building members are permitted to purchase guest passes for friends and family. A maximum of three guests are allowed per member per visit. Members may purchase guest passes in advance. Ten-time packages are available.
LOCKERS
TOWEL SERVICE
Locker Rooms Full Size $12/Semester Half Size $8 Small Size $4 First Level Locker Racquetball Court Locker Third Level Locker Track Locker Daily Locker
Semester Daily
$5 $4 $4 $4 $1/Day
$12 $1
Lockers and towel service may be purchased in HPER 225.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
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University Recreation Office HPER Membership Information Service Center Racquetball Court Reservations Outdoor Connection Center FAX Number
479.575.4646 479.575.2842 479.575.6382 479.575.6382 479.575.2267 479.575.7008
Rec Check Telephone Line
479.575.4950
Facility Hours FALL AND SPRING HOURS NATATORIUM
HPER BUILDING HOURS (INCLUDES RACQUETBALL COURTS, GYMNASIUMS, JOGGING TRACK, AND THE DONNA AXUM FITNESS CENTER)
Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
6:00 a.m. - 11:50 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 11:50 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday Tuesday, Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
OUTDOOR CONNECTION CENTER Monday - Thursday Friday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
BIKE SHOP Tuesday - Thursday
Noon - 6:00 p.m.
CLIMBING WALL Sunday - Thursday
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SUMMER HOURS NATATORIUM
HPER BUILDING HOURS (INCLUDES RACQUETBALL COURTS, GYMNASIUMS, JOGGING TRACK AND THE DONNA AXUM FITNESS CENTER)
Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday Tuesday, Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
OUTDOOR CONNECTION CENTER Monday - Friday
Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Monday Tuesday - Wednesday
BIKE SHOP Tuesday - Thursday
CLIMBING WALL
Noon - 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Building hours found on this page represent normal hours of operation. Any changes are posted on signage within the HPER building and on the main web site at urec.uark.edu.
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Facility Management The primary areas of responsibilities are scheduling, supervision, maintenance, membership recruitment, security of the HPER Building, and open recreation activities. Examples of open recreation activities include: weight lifting, swimming, racquetball, and basketball. HPER memberships, guest passes, locker and towel rentals, racquetball reservations, and modern fitness equipment are available to qualified students, faculty, staff, and alumni. In addition, the recreational facilities of the HPER Building are available to various organizations for special events.
Open Recreational Activities The HPER building offers a wide array of recreational spaces for the University of Arkansas students and HPER members. These areas include the pool, racquetball courts, ping pong tables, jogging track, climbing and bouldering walls, and fitness center. Facility Management also has gyms available for basketball, badminton, or volleyball depending on the court setup.
Equipment Rentals The HPER Service Center houses all recreational equipment available for member checkout. Recreational equipment is available for same day check out only. Members need to bring their HPER ID to the Service Center if they want to check out equipment. The Service Center also sells day lockers. The Service Center has the following equipment: basketballs (men’s and women’s), volleyballs, pull buoys, kickboards (small, medium, and large), aqua joggers, hand paddles, racquetball racquets and balls, ping pong paddles and balls, badminton racquets and birdies, and jump ropes. All items require a student/HPER ID.
Room and Facility Reservations
The HPER Facility and usable spaces within the HPER are available for reservation and rental by university and non-university groups. Spaces available for reservation include gyms, the natatorium, dance studios, conference rooms, and multi-purpose spaces, classrooms, racquetball area, student lounge and computer labs.
University Recreation Sports Complex
The 9-acre sports complex is utilized by the Intramural Sports Program for most outdoor activities. The intramural section of the complex includes multipurpose fields, two sand volleyball courts, and 10 horseshoe pits. The multipurpose fields can be converted into four playing fields for flag football, soccer, and ultimate frisbee or two softball fields. Located near the intersection of Razorback Road and Mitchell Street, the complex can be reserved for various activities including: sand volleyball, horseshoes, flag football, soccer, kickball, softball, and ultimate frisbee.
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Facility reservation forms are available at UREC.UARK.EDU or at HPER 225. For more information on facility rentals please contact Brittany Grinstead at bgrinste@uark.edu or 479.575.6381 For more information on reserving the sports complex please contact Bill Mock at bmock@uark.edu or 479.575.6380
Special Events The Special Events program provides opportunities for leisure, education, socialization, fitness, and fun through a variety of alternative events. All events are FREE and on a drop-in basis. Registration may be required. Past events have included Campus Fitness Walks, Dive-In Movies, African Dance Lessons, Disc Golf Tournaments, Sand Volleyball Tournaments, Cookouts, Bike to Work Commuter Challenge, and Campus Scavenger Hunts.
University Recreation HYPE Night HYPE Night is an annual event that shows all University Recreation has to offer. During HYPE Night the HPER is open to ALL faculty/staff, students and the community. See everything from the climbing wall to the fitness center. Every room will have a different activity for you to try out from indoor cycling to airbrush tattoos to inflatable obstacle courses! FREE food and prizes are always provided! Help us kick start the Fall semester with HYPE Night. For more information please contact Bill Mock at bmock@uark.edu or 479.575.6381
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Club Sports The Club Sports program provides opportunities for individuals who share a common interest in a specific sport to enjoy the benefits of a group experience. Clubs are regulated by program and university policy but retain the characteristic of self-administration and self-regulation. Members assume roles within the club (member, officer) and are called upon to assist in all aspects of club operations.
CLUBS CONTACT Latin/Ballroom Dancing Bass Fishing Bowling Boxing Cycling Disc Golf Fencing Ice Hockey Men’s Lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse Martial Arts Paintball Racquetball Men’s Rugby Skeet Shooting Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Taekwondo Tennis Men’s Ultimate Women’s Ultimate Men’s Volleyball Women’s Volleyball Water Ski
ballroom@uark.edu bassteam@uark.edu uabowl@uark.edu boxing@uark.edu cyclist@uark.edu discgolf@uark.edu fencing@uark.edu hockey@uark.edu mlax@uark.edu wlax@uark.edu younwha@uark.edu paint@uark.edu racquet@uark.edu uarugby@uark.edu uaskeet@uark.edu msoccer@uark.edu wsoccer@uark.edu tkdclub@uark.edu tennis@uark.edu mensdisc@uark.edu wmnsdisc@uark.edu mvball@uark.edu wvball@uark.edu waterski@uark.edu
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For more information please contact Shannon Dere at sdere@uark.edu or 479.575.6736
Fitness/Wellness The Fitness/Wellness program exists to provide a diverse selection of quality recreational activities where individuals can pursue fitness, wellness, and leisure opportunities that enhance their personal development and establish habits for a healthy lifestyle.
The Donna Axum Fitness Center The Donna Axum Fitness Center features selectorized weight machines, free weight equipment and assorted cardiovascular equipment. Collars, belts and headphones are available for checkout. Group Exercise, Mind/Body, and Aqua Aerobics Each semester brings a fresh and comprehensive selection of group fitness classes. Studio classes such as TurboKick, Group Cycle, and Hip Hop Cardio are sure to challenge all fitness levels. Yoga, Tai Chi, and Belly Dance engage both the mind and the body. Aqua Aerobics are also offered as a non-impact alternative to studio classes. Please refer to the complete schedule of classes and registration procedures before attending. Current schedules can be found online at UREC.UARK.EDU. Personal Training and Fitness Assessments University Recreation can help achieve fitness and exercise goals through the use of the Personal Training and Fitness Assessment program. Certified student trainers guide participants through exercise programs, providing instruction, motivation, and personalized attention. Massage Our featured Massage Therapist, Jennifer Nesbitt, is available on established days and times during the week and on weekends. Offered techniques include hot stone and deep tissue massage. Please call 479.575.4646 for pricing and available appointment times. Clinics and Special Programs UREC is proud to host national certifications in areas including group fitness and personal training. Special interest classes and programs are also offered on a seasonal and interest-driven basis. Please visit UREC.UARK.EDU for current offerings and calendars. For more information please contact Katie Helms at khelms@uark.edu or 479.575.4684
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Instructional Programs From dancing and martial arts to massage and swimming, Instructional Programs offers something for everyone. Classes are a great way for students and HPER members to learn new skills or refine existing ones, all while meeting new people. Pre-registration for Instructional Programs is required and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Learn to Swim University Recreation offers Learn to Swim lessons for both youth and adults. Offerings are for swimmers of various abilities ranging from beginner to intermediate. These classes are for new and/or apprehensive swimmers. Lessons introduce breathholding, rhythmic breathing, floats, glides, and basic arm and leg stroke combinations. Youth lessons focus also on water adjustment skills: moving in water, front/ back floats.
Red Cross Certification Classes University Recreation is proud to offer Red Cross Certification Classes including Water Safety Instruction, Learn to Swim, Life Guard Training, and CPR/First Aid, all of which do not require a HPER Membership or Guest Pass for Enrollment.
Lifestyle Classes Lifestyle classes offer participants an opportunity to try a new activity or refine recreational activity skills in areas such as dance, martial arts, or activity-specify training. Examples of class offerings include Swing and Ballroom Dance, Lap Swim Training, and Juggling. Participants in lifestyle classes must be a HPER member, or may buy a guest pass for each visit.
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For more information please contact Katie Helms at khelms@uark.edu or 479.575.4684
Intramural Sports Intramural Sports is one of the most popular student activities on the campus of the University of Arkansas. The program is designed to provide students, faculty and staff an opportunity to participate in athletic and non-athletic recreational activities in a fun and safe environment while promoting physical fitness, social interaction, and campus involvement.
The more than 40 intramural activities are organized on either a team, dual, or individual basis and include flag football, racquetball, sand volleyball, slow pitch softball, bowling, dodgeball, and much more. Each intramural league and tournament sport is divided into three leagues of play: Men's, Women's, and Co-Rec. Intramural Sports are a great way to meet new people and stay active at the same time. Whether you enjoy structured leagues or tournaments, this is the place for you!
For more information please email imsports@uark.edu
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Outdoor Connection Outdoor recreation can make your day, and even change your life. It enhances the campus community by organizing diverse adventure activities while offering extensive leadership opportunities. Join us for fun and exciting adventures, learn and refine skills, and make new friends as you explore all that the outdoors has to offer! Our purpose at the Outdoor Connection Center is to meet the outdoor educational, recreational and developmental needs of the students, faculty and staff of the University of Arkansas. Trips and Clinics The trips and activities are offered to currently enrolled students and the university community. The majority of seminars, clinics, and workshops are open to the general public; however, a higher fee may be assessed for non-university participants. There are two fee categories for University participants: Students and University (Faculty, Staff, and HPER Members). For all off-campus activities, participants must be at least 17 years of age and acknowledge that the safety of the group takes precedent over the individual’s perceived needs. Attendance at any pre-trip meeting is mandatory.
Equipment Rental When checking out equipment, please completely fill out the rental form and pay with a check, cash, Visa/MasterCard/Discover, Razorbuck$ or a University cost center number. The Outdoor Connection Center can supply your outdoor needs offering equipment for your biking, camping, canoeing, outoor sports or water sport needs. The Outdoor Connection Center has boats, stoves, sleeping bags, tents, personal flotation devices, and a myriad of other new equipment. Come visit the Outdoor Connection Center and let us help you “go outside and play” in the beautiful forests and streams of Arkansas!
Bike Shop The Bike Shop currently offers mountain, road, and cruiser bikes for rent, free bike assessments, a full service repair shop, and parts and accessories that are available for purchase. The Outdoor Connection Center is making the University of Arkansas campus and the city of Fayetteville more bicycle friendly. Please join us in keeping our campus, city trails and roadways green. Ride your welltuned bike safely today! For more information on the Bike Shop and its offered services, please call 479.575.2267.
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For more information please call the Outdoor Connection Center at 479.575.CAMP
Bouldering Wall The Bouldering Wall is located in the HPER Building, Room 102 (Outdoor Connection Center). Only individuals with a valid UA student I.D., HPER memberships, or valid guest pass may use the Bouldering Wall. There is no charge to utilize the Bouldering Wall. Shoes and chalk are available for check-out at the Bouldering Wall at no additional charge. All equipment is for use on the Bouldering Wall only. Climbers are welcome to use their personal climbing shoes.
Climbing Wall The Outdoor Connection Center Climbing Wall is located in gymnasium 1 of the HPER building (Second Floor). The wall is made of red rock climbing panels, providing the ultimate “real look” in rock wall structures. The wall design includes: Full vertical length chimney, roof overhang, negative and positive pitches. A total of 13 belay stations keeps climbers of all levels challenged and entertained. All climbing equipment, including harnesses, belay devices and climbing shoes, are available for check-out at the wall at no additional cost.
FUSED Program The FUSED Program assists groups in communication skills, team building, leadership development, trust and conflict resolution. Whether it’s a teambuilding activity at the climbing wall or a float trip on a river, the OCC strives to provide a positive growth experience for any group.
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HPER Parking Parking for the HPER building consists of four different zones: Student, Faculty/Staff, Reserved and Metered. All zones require a valid parking permit or meter payment corresponding to its zone during designated permit or payment times.
Designation
Lot Number
Location
Building Access
Designated Permit or Payment Required
Student
51
Meadow Street
Door 1
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Student
67
West of HPER
Door 1
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Faculty/Staff
51
Meadow Street
Door 1
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Faculty/Staff
59
North of HPER
Door 2
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Faculty/Staff
67
West of HPER
Door 1
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Reserved
67
West of HPER
Door 1
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Metered
67
West of HPER
Door 1
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
(excluding University holidays)
Please note that change is not available for the parking meter. Contact the Transit and Parking department at 479.575.2459 for additional parking regulations and information.
ATHLETIC EVENTS & LIMITED PARKING HPER parking may be limited or unavailable during Razorback athletic events. Go to parking.uark.edu, “Athletic Parking� for specific dates and times.
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Employment
University Recreation employs more than 350 students each year, giving them valuable leadership opportunites in many different program areas. Student employment is uniquely designed with the flexibility to accommodate academic needs.
ADMINISTRATION • office assistants • technology assistants • marketing assistants
INTRAMURAL SPORTS • • • • • •
officials supervisors sport monitors scorekeepers field maintenance assistants concessionaires
FACILITY MANAGEMENT • facility assistants • lifeguards • service center assistants
CLUB SPORTS • supervisors
FITNESS/WELLNESS • • • • • •
fitness/wellness instructors fitness center assistant group exercise instructors group cycle instructors Red Cross instructors personal trainers
OUTDOOR CONNECTION CENTER • • • •
climbing wall supervisors rental center supervisors kayaking, backpacking, hiking and field instructors bike mechanics
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UNIVERSITY RECREATION
find us... Online : urec.uark.edu Email : urec@uark.edu Phone : 479.575.4646
DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY RECREATION