2009−2010 Annual Report
DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS
The Division of Recreational Sports has been a part of campus life at The University of Texas at Austin since 1916, making it one of the oldest collegiate recreational sports programs in the country. What began as Men’s Intramurals nearly a century ago has grown and evolved to become one of the largest and most comprehensive university recreational programs in the nation. More importantly, it has become an integral part of the Longhorn experience and has earned a reputation as one of the most popular programs on campus. Today’s Recreational Sports program attracts approximately 85 percent of undergraduate students, along with thousands of faculty, staff and associate members, who accumulate over 3.5 million hours of participation each year. Additionally, 98 percent of students agree that they would recommend Recreational Sports participation to others.
FACILITIES Anna Hiss Gym Bellmont Hall Clark Field/Clark Basketball Courts Gregory Gymnasium Penick-Allison Tennis Center Pickle Research Campus Recreational Sports Center Whitaker Fields & Tennis Complex
Providing opportunities for students to enhance their academic experience through recreational activities is a primary goal of the Division. Recreational Sports meets this goal by providing eight quality facilities, consisting of over 500,000 square feet of indoor and 40 acres of outdoor space, and a wide-range of leisure-time activities offered through six program areas (Facilities and Programs listed on right). Together, Facilities and Programs provide an enriching recreational experience for students and members alike. Building community on the 40 Acres is another major goal for the Division of Recreational Sports. Toward this end, the Division collaborates year-round with UT colleges and university departments to host various special events at Recreational Sports facilities including college convocations, career fairs, receptions, orientations, dances, sports tournaments, fundraisers and much more. These collaborations enable Recreational Sports to create a sense of community for a 350-acre main campus with 21,000 faculty and staff, 17 colleges and schools and more than 50,000 students.
PROGRAMS Fitness/Wellness Informal Recreation Instructional Intramural Sports Outdoor Recreation Sport Clubs
In its ninth decade, Recreational Sports continues to maintain a strong commitment to enriching the lives of students outside of the classroom and building community for the benefit of today’s Longhorns and the generations to follow.
STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY The Division of Recreational Sports embraces the University’s diverse campus culture by welcoming all ideas and perspectives, and by placing a high value on the dignity and personal growth of each individual. Recreational Sports is part of a Student Affairs community that enriches the learning environment by fostering diversity and practicing inclusiveness. The Division’s programs, services and facilities strive to provide meaningful opportunities to exchange ideas and explore differences in a respectful environment. RecSports welcomes individual expression and endeavors to create an atmosphere where human understanding, civility, and mutual respect are valued and demonstrated.
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DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS: VISION, MISSION, VALUES
OUR VISION: Exceeding Expectations The Division of Recreational Sports is committed to being the very best of its kind, an organization that continually advances the industry standard and leads the transformation of recreational sports programs nationwide. We envision a dynamic program that positively engages every student and member of The University of Texas community by offering diverse opportunities for the development and growth of the whole person.
OUR MISSION: Commitment to Excellence As a Student Affairs agency, Recreational Sports meets the ever-changing needs and interests of students and the campus community by providing programs, services and facilities that are comprehensive, inclusive and unsurpassed in quality. Through participation, we enhance the sociological, physiological and psychological well-being of each individual. We create environments and opportunities that foster community, form lasting memories and instill a sense of belonging. We promote physical fitness, healthy habits and balanced behaviors, improving the overall wellness of participants. We teach students meaningful life skills, encourage personal achievement, and develop involved and responsible citizens. In fulfilling this mission, we support and complement the institution’s academic and public service objectives, and make significant contributions to The University’s disciplined culture of excellence.
OUR VALUES: Exceptional Service Built Upon Mutual Respect Our commitment to our customers:
Our commitment to one another:
Quality We adhere to the highest standards, attend to every detail, utilize resources effectively and strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
Integrity We believe in honesty, fairness, and high ethical standards, embracing trust and respect as the foundation of our organization’s culture.
Service We work diligently to earn the confidence and loyalty of our customers by providing a diverse, innovative and responsive program that focuses on participant satisfaction.
Excellence We employ a knowledgeable and conscientious staff, and encourage professional development, staff achievement and a superior quality of work.
Collaboration We foster relationships and serve as good citizens of The University by partnering with students, campus agencies and the greater community to support projects and events.
Responsibility We honor our commitments, and recognize that accountability and professionalism are essential components of an effective and interdependent team.
Student Development We facilitate opportunities for learning, self-discovery, and leadership development through experiential education, teambuilding and role modeling.
Involvement We promote an interactive and inclusive work environment that is dedicated to courteous behavior, consideration of others, mutual respect and the free exchange of ideas.
Community We provide secure, accessible environments and diverse experiences that assist students in forging friendships, realizing a sense of belonging and improving self-esteem.
Progress We embrace innovation, creativity and imagination, resulting in a visionary approach to positive change and continuous improvement.
Education Through Recreation • Continuing a University Tradition
ORGANIZATION CHART: 2009–2010
Associate Vice President & Director Thomas W. Dison Administrative Associate
Senior Associate Director
(Director) Nilka Campos
Eric Stoutner
B US I N ES S S ERV I CES
CO M M U N I C AT I O N S & D E V ELO PM EN T
PRO G R A M S
Accounting/Budget Business Operations Contracts Information Technology Human Resources UT Policies & Procedures
Intramural Sports Sport Clubs Fitness/Wellness Instructional Outdoor Recreation Youth Camps
Publicity/Promotions Memberships Retail/Vending Development Communications Public Relations
FAC I L I T Y O PER AT I O N S Capital Improvements Informal Recreation Scheduling Maintenance Supervision Event Management
Associate Director Randall Ford
Associate Director Jennifer Speer
Associate Director Pete Schaack
Assessment, Student Development & Instructional Coordinator Nicole Olmeda
Development & Campus Relations Coordinator Bob Childress
Facility Coordinator Allison Van Leeuwen
Assistant Intramural Coordinator Darci Doll
Development Coordinator Chris Maguire
Graduate Assistant RJ Canning
Membership Coordinator Rhonda Cox
Financial Analyst Bridget Lawrence
Assistant Sport Club Coordinator Chad McKenzie
Retail Manager Jeff Yeomans
Katambra Rose
Fitness/Wellness Coordinator Sarah Jordan
Publicity/Promotions Coordinator Sylvia Ramirez
Administrative Assistant (Accounting) Nisreen Singharaj
Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Chris Burnett
Senior Graphics Designer Jess Moss
Bev Wehmeier Human Resources Coordinator Sarah Bubolz Administrative Associate (HR) Brittany Wilson Balakrishnan
& Development Support) Judy White
Assistant Facility Coordinator E.J. Patterson Assistant Facility Coordinator Shannon Kennedy Assistant Facility Coordinator Christina Hardin Assistant Facility Coordinator Brian Stillman
Robbie Reed Administrative Assistant (Informal Rec) Kristen Nussa
Database Coordinator Derek Knight Senior Software Developer/Analyst Matthew Daumen Systems Administrator I Jimmy Hammond
Executive Assistant Emily Peterson Administrative Assistant (Fit/Well, Outdoor & Instructional) Dixon Hankins
T E X AS PA REN TS
Parent Advocacy Special Events Grants & Awards Student Affairs Projects & Initiatives
Maintenance Coordinator Travis Hilterbran Mechanic/Technician Bob Smith, Vacant Maintenance Worker III Steve Mercer
Administrative Assistant (Intramurals & Sport Clubs) Melinda Heidenreich
Assistant Building Attendant Leader Reaven Hall
Administrative Assistant (Memberships) Lanay Kibodeaux
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Clifton Murphy
Senior Program Director Lisa Sparks
Maintenance Worker III Coffy Davis Maintenance Worker II Nathaniel Blaylock, Quincy Hodges
Program Coordinator Amanda Gamble Administrative Assistant Holly Gardovsky
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COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS: 2009–2010 Each academic year, countless individuals – including students, faculty and staff – volunteer their time and energy on behalf of Recreational Sports in support of programs, activities and events. The Division extends its sincerest thanks and appreciation to all of these volunteers and takes this opportunity to acknowledge the members of its 2009–2010 committees and councils.
2009–2010 Recreational Sports Committee Chair-James W. Deitrick, DBA Vice Chair- Ronald B. Anderson, Ph.D. John R. Allison, J. D. Alice B. Andrews David P. Birdsong, Ph.D. Alina Daszkowski Philip M. Gavenda Michael H. Granof, Ph.D. Ashley A. Nelson Christopher J. Solis Mary A. Steinhardt, Ed.D. Nikita Storojev, Ph.D. Benjamin E. Suma Margaret A. Syverson, Ph.D. Gregory S. Weil
2009–2010 Facility Operations Council Lindsay Burford Elise Garcia Andres Gonzalez Scott Kreindl Ondrey Lawson Shalyn O'Farrell Natalia Prieto Christian Young
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2009–2010 Sport Club Council Austin Copeland – Gymnastics Alina Daszkowski – Women's Lacrosse Suede Kam – Women's Ultimate Robbie Lekai – Ice Hockey Mike McDole – Men's Rugby Tyler McDonald – Crew Josh Mikulewicz – Men's Soccer Dave Player – Wrestling Priscilla Williams – Marathon
2009–2010 Intramural Council Antonio Cambreros Devin Friedman Vivek Jain Brittan Johnson Amit Kaphalia Shara Ma David McCoy Amena Mitha Ashley Nelson Sahil Shah Kristine Spoleti Laura Vaughn Erik Weber Gregory Weil David Young
2009 Party of the Plaza Student Committee Co-chair-Kelly Pavelka Co-chair- Lindsey Schmidt Alex Crook Andrew Duenner Lisa HoLung Caitlin James Jarrod Salaiz Sarah-Michelle Stearns Amber Walkowiak
2010 Splash Bash Student Committee Molly Bates Kaitlin Brangan Danielle Brown Kieran DiEmidio Sophie Foreman Travis Lankford Lauren Lichterman Mayci Ocera Liam O’Rourke Lindsey Schmidt Kyle St. Nicholas
Education Through Recreation • Continuing a University Tradition
DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS: 2009-2010 DIVISION • Celebrated the Division’s 93rd year as a department on The University of Texas at Austin campus. • Recognized as the Top Collegiate Recreational Sports Program in the United States in the 2009-2010 edition of the Newsweek/Kaplan College Guide. • Coordinated the inaugural Faculty/Staff Health Fair in June 2010 featuring 35 exhibitors representing a variety of health and wellness services and products. • Completed first full year of a centralized and comprehensive Assessment Program.
Photo By: Matty Greene
• Conducted Diversity 101 workshops for full-time employees with assistance from staff members of the Office of the Dean of Students. • Hosted a speech by President Barack Obama in Gregory Gym on Aug. 9, 2010.
FINANCE • Fulfilled the Division’s obligation to participate in the University’s budget reduction plan by redirecting $304,000. • Exceeded $500,000 in gross income in the Fitness/ Wellness Program, the highest amount ever generated.
FACILITIES • Processed over 5,570 individual reservations of RecSports facilities for 275 different campus organizations and University departments. • Conducted facility assessments for the Recreational Sports Center, Clark Field and Whitaker Fields with the assistance of established industry experts. • Received recognition for having the Best Basketball Court in Austin (Gregory Gym) by the Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin ’09 edition.
SUPPORT SERVICES & PERSONNEL • Endowed six additional scholarships which will result in the distribution of 12 awards for RecSports’ student employees.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES • Provided over 135 volunteer hours in support of the efforts of the San Marcos River Foundation and Travis County’s Milton Reimers Ranch through the Adventure Trip staff’s participation in two service learning projects. • Hosted U.S. Handball Association’s National Handball Championships in June 2010, which involved approximately 400 participants and included many of the world’s top ranked players. • Registered 213 intramural soccer teams during the spring semester, the greatest number of soccer teams to ever participate in a single intramural season. • Welcomed a record breaking 1,250 participants to the 2009
• Initiated the sale of personalized brick pavers and sponsored the inaugural Bob Childress Golf Classic to benefit the RecSports Excellence Fund. • Launched a digital version of the Inside RecSports Newsletter and developed an online digital version of the Intramural Wall of Fame where individuals can view and purchase any of the over 5,800 photographs spanning more than 60 years. • Conducted the 2010 Student Survey marking the 14th assessment by RecSports of the UT student body over the course of 30 years. • Recognized Bob Childress, Development and Campus Relations Coordinator, as a 2009-2010 Student Affairs Staff Merit Award recipient. • Implemented the second phase of the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) for part-time employees.
Poker Walk celebrating National Employee Health and Fitness Day.
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DEVELOPMENT: 2009–2010
INITIATIVES Student Employee Endowed Scholarships RecSports is committed to raising funds to support the Division's student employees. Intramural Endowment Funds raised for this initiative support the third oldest intramural program in the country. Excellence Fund These discretionary dollars allow RecSports to focus on quality, exceeding expectations and providing students with the best and most comprehensive recreational sports program in the nation.
ACHIEVEMENTS/EVENTS • • • • • • • • • •
Launched the Gregory Gym Pavers Program Launched the electronic version of Inside RecSports Newsletter Hosted the inaugural Friends of RecSports Bob Childress Golf Classic Established the Intramural Endowment Endowed an additional six student employee scholarships, resulting in 12 awards Hosted the Oak Grove Co-Op Reunion Presented at the Delta Kappa Epsilon Reunion Hosted the Annual RecSports Reunion Presented at the Acacia Fraternity meeting Hosted the opening dinner of the Texas Exes Alumni College
LEADERSHIP TEAM Joe Bill Watkins, Chair (’65, ’68) R. Gordon Appleman (’59) Ann V. Brodnax (’78) John S. Butler, Ph.D. Sylvie Crum (’74) William H. Cunningham, Ph.D. Kenneth B. Ford, Jr., M.D. (’65) René A. Garza (’74, ’77) Bennett J. Glazer (’68) W. Ed Junell, Jr. (’68, ’71) Thomas O. McGarity (’74) Gigi T. Melrose (’05) Anna Holand Miller (’99, ’04) C. Baker Montgomery (’65) Howard D. Nirken (’93, ’97) J.W. Pieper (’60) Michael J. Tomsu (’82, ’86) Charles “Marty” Wender (’69) Linda Williams (’82) Mark J. Williams (’81)
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDEES Acacia Fraternity Endowed Scholarship
Michael Deutsch
Sylvie and Gary Crum Endowed Scholarship
Danica Schmidt
Delta Tau Delta Endowed Scholarship
Colby Lowrey
Thomas W. Dison Endowed Scholarship
Ellen Browne and Abraham Na
Phi Gamma Delta Endowed Scholarship
Kyle St. Nicholas
Kenneth Ford Family Endowed Scholarship
Courtney Krenek
Mark L. Hart, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Marisa Cantu and Carlos Rodriguez
Bill Patman Endowed Scholarship
Zach Russell
Spence - Nance Endowed Scholarship
Andrew Stalford
Recreational Sports Endowed Scholarship
Rhiannon Stracener
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SPECIAL EVENTS: 2009–2010 Over 5,000 reservations were confirmed for over 260 different groups at facilities managed by RecSports. Listed below is a small sampling of the many events conducted by these groups.
Dance Marathon Austin Independent School District: Volleyball Play Day Seven UT Convocation Ceremonies UTSCA World Handball Tournament Honors Colloquium: Forty Acres of Fun Night Speech by President Barack Obama Campus Environmental Center: Trash to Treasure International Student Orientation Sugar Free Bowl Longhorn Football Fan Appreciation Day Queer Welcome Carnival Natural Sciences Career Fair Admitted Longhorns Program New Student Services: Casino Night Campus Fusion Development Office: 1883 Reunion Texas House & Senate Flag Football Austin Independent School District: District Tennis Tournament Law School: Society Games Texas Exes: Alumni College Dinner Black Alumni Reception McCombs BBA Career Expo The Vagina Monologues Voices Against Violence: Panty Line New Student Services: Start Fresh Delta Epsilon Psi: Project Come Together Explore UT Admitted Longhorns Program Texas Wranglers: Burnt Orange Bowl Texas Cowboys: Alumni Reunion UTPD/SG/RecSports National Night Out Services for Students with Disabilities: Beep Ball Capital Area Games For Life Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Home Volleyball Matches Orange Jackets Induction Brunch Anchor Splash
RECSPORTS EVENTS RecSports Fall Kick-Off Party on the Plaza Dance Marathon Splash Bash Staff Appreciation Picnic Poker Walk Faculty/Staff Health Fair Friends of RecSports Open House National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day Bob Childress Golf Classic Used Equipment Sale Fall and Spring Job Fair Early Birds Breakfast Texas Parents Family Weekend
“On behalf of the Texas MBA Program and the McCombs School of Business, I would like to personally thank you and your outstanding staff for your assistance in coordinating the Texas MBA Convocation ceremony held in Gregory Gym. Our venue has not been assigned for the 2011 convocation, but we know there is no staff that can provide this level of service, for this size of an event, so seamlessly. In keeping with recent years, we hope to be back on the Gregory Gym list for next year.”
“Thank you for hosting our Alumni College participants at Gregory Gym for the opening dinner. Everyone enjoyed the tours and seeing the wonderful amenities the gym has to offer the students. We can’t thank you enough for all you did this year. You and your team were enthusiastic, positive, and all around great to work with on this event.”
“I just wanted to share my sincere appreciation for the hospitality you have shown by allowing us to host our Ice Cream Social and Research Showcase at Gregory Gymnasium. We had a wonderful turnout, and the venue provided a great environment to host such an event. Your staff was really helpful and supportive. We barely lifted a finger! Thanks again for all that you do for students!
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PART-TIME/STUDENT PERSONNEL: 2009–2010
Black 6% Hispanic 15% White 60%
FACTS & FIGURES Part-Time Appointments Types of Jobs Available to Students Wages Returned to Students
Asian Other 11% 3%
958 73 $2,101,201
New Hires Each Year
300
Unknown 5%
BY THE NUMBERS • 94 percent of UT RecSports student employees agree that their UT RecSports employment experience has enhanced their quality of life at this institution. Male 40%
Female 60%
• 97 percent of UT RecSports student employees feel that their employment with UT RecSports has contributed to the development of their leadership skills. • 95 percent of UT RecSports student employees feel that their employment with UT RecSports has contributed to their appreciation of an inclusive campus community. • 99 percent of UT RecSports student employees would recommend UT RecSports to other individuals who are seeking employment.
Graduate 4% Freshman 8% Sophomore Senior 25% 34%
Junior 29%
“UT RecSports is an awesome place to work. My experience as an employee at RecSports has been so positive and has helped me gain valuable leadership and management skills.”
“I feel that working for RecSports has without a doubt enhanced my professional abilities. I have developed irreplaceable people and coping skills and made life-long friendships all while working in a fun environment.”
“I work with amazing people, and having a RecSports job makes me feel more connected and more involved. It gives me a sense of belonging. It’s a very exciting job and I fully enjoy it.”
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“RecSports gives students the opportunity to gain leadership experience and earn money at the same time. The best of both worlds!”
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FACILITY OPERATIONS & INFORMAL RECREATION: 2009-2010
Top 5 Student Recreation Activities Running Weight Lifting Swimming Cardio Training Walking
PURPOSE
BY THE NUMBERS
Facility Operations provides supervised facilities and equipment for members of the University community to enjoy on a drop-in basis through the Informal Recreation Program. Facility reservations and event management services are also offered for groups and organizations to conduct meetings, tournaments and special events.
Facility Participation Hours
1,239,359
ID Cards Scanned - All Facilities
1,326,283
GRE Single Entry Counts
1,526,967
GRE ID Cards Scanned
1,030,692
PERSONNEL
RSC Single Entry Counts
290,164
RSC ID Cards Scanned
231,586
Equipment Checkout Transactions
99,875
HB/RB/SQ Court Reservations
19,043
Operating Hours Each Week - All Facilities Program Assistants Building Coordinators Activity Supervisors
52 101
Head Lifeguards
16
Lifeguards
58
Top 5 Student Informal Recreation Activities 1. Running 2. Weight Lifting 3. Swimming 4. Cardio Training 5. Walking
1,700
8 Facility
Participation Hours
Anna Hiss Gym
10,824
Bellmont Hall
32,845
Clark Field
56,334
Gregory Gym
731,664
Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex
109,344
Penick-Allison Tennis Center
16,622
J. Neils Commons Building at the Pickle Research Campus Recreational Sports Center
6,330 196,609
Texas Swimming Center
1,155
Whitaker Fields
57,213
Whitaker Tennis
20,419
Top 5 Faculty/Staff Informal Recreation Activities 1. Cardio Training 2. Weight Lifting 3. Swimming 4. Walking 5. Running
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MEMBERSHIP AND GUEST SERVICES: 2009-2010
Membership Category
PURPOSE Comprised of memberships, retail operations, towel service, lockers and massage services, Memberships and Guest Services manages recreation facility access systems and provides amenities to students, faculty, staff and others affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin.
Faculty or Staff Faculty or Staff Spouse
Massage Therapists
249 78
$154
203
Faculty or Staff & Retired Sponsored Associate
$440
72
$440/135
525
$575
162
Annual Fee
Quantity
Lockers
$90
1,307
Towel Service
$60
354
Semester Fee
Quantity
Associate Member & Spouse/Child
Member Guest Services
Student Membership Category
12
$308
Retired Faculty or Staff & Spouse
Faculty or Staff Student
$50
42
Student Spouse
$77
523
Student Child/Senior Child
Gym Store Clerks
2,539
$94/308
GOALS
PERSONNEL
Quantity
$308
Faculty or Staff Child/Senior Child
Community
• Offer a variety of convenient amenities that enhance the member experience. • Generate income through the sale of memberships, products and services.
Annual Fee
$31/77
55
Student Sponsored Associate
$200
227
Interim Student
$103
1,733
Semester Fee
Quantity
Lockers
$30
4,620
Towel Service
$20
1,245
Fee
Quantity
6
Student Guest Services
Other Category Monthly Memberships
Varies
645
$10/day
2,397
Varies
959
Fees
Quantity
15-Minutes
$15
305
30-Minutes
$32
996
60-Minutes
$53
912
Guest Passes Short Term Passes (<30 days)
Massage Services
90-Minutes
$78
94
Upgrades
$5-$15
532
Gift Certificates
Varies
33
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PART-TIME/STUDENT PERSONNEL: 2009–2010 INTRAMURAL SPORTS: 2009–2010
Fee
Divisions
Leagues
Teams
Participants
Offered
Basketball
Team Sport Leagues
$75
14
102
512
3,959
Spring
Flag Football
$75
13
83
408
4,585
Fall
Games Played
11x11 Soccer
$75
8
43
213
2,920
Fall
Teams
Softball
$75
13
60
308
3,741
Spring
Participation Hours
119,589
Volleyball
$75
6
41
207
2,048
Fall
Unique Participants
11,642
Indoor Soccer
$60
2
24
96
1,114
Spring
Texas Cup Soccer
$60
2
16
64
783
Spring
Fee
Divisions
Leagues
Teams
Participants
Offered
Holiday Basketball
$55
3
-
24
192
Fall
Ultimate
$25
2
-
16
160
Spring
Spring Volleyball
$55
1
-
13
117
Spring
Texas Flag Footbowl
$55
2
-
24
168
Spring
Tournaments
Water Volleyball
$25
1
-
8
72
Fall
Water Volleyball
$25
1
-
24
216
Spring
3-on-3 Basketball
$25
1
-
16
64
Fall
Racquetball
$5
5
12
-
66
Fall
Racquetball
$5
4
10
-
35
Spring
Tennis
$5
7
23
-
139
Fall
Tennis
$5
6
16
-
120
Spring
Handball
$5
4
-
-
22
Fall
Fee
Divisions
Leagues
Teams
Participants
Offered
Sports Trivia Bowl
$20
1
-
13
65
Spring
Swim Meet
$10
2
-
8
113
Fall
Track Meet
$10
2
-
9
121
Spring
Golf
$70
1
-
22
44
Fall
Golf
$90
1
-
32
64
Spring
Billiards
$5
3
-
-
8
Fall
Texas 2-Step
$10
6
-
-
65
Fall
Table Tennis
$5
3
-
-
28
Fall
March Bracket Madness
$0
1
-
-
65
Spring
Special Events
Fee
Divisions
Leagues
Teams
Participants
Offered
Basketball
Summer
$60
1
5
21
162
Summer
7x7 Soccer
$60
1
4
13
158
Summer
Water Volleyball
$25
1
1
4
36
Summer
4x4 Volleyball
$60
1
3
12
72
Summer
PARTICIPATION 5,157 2,067
IM Champion T-Shirts Awarded
917
PERSONNEL Program Assistants
8
Sport Coordinators
13
Office Assistants Supervisors Officials
DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS/ THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
6 23 213
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PART-TIME/STUDENT PERSONNEL: 2009–2010 INTRAMURAL SPORTS: 2009–2010 PURPOSE
HIGHLIGHTS
The Intramural Program provides competitive and recreational sport leagues, tournaments and special events that foster leadership, sportsmanship and education.
• Realized the largest number of outdoor soccer teams in the history of the program (213). • Increased overall major team sport entries from previous year. • Conducted a pilot satisfaction survey for all intramural team captains. • Hired a graduate assistant to work specifically with the Intramural Sports Program. • Improved customer service and office productivity by developing and implementing a Web-based player database.
GOALS • Offers employment opportunities and officials training where UT students develop essential job skills. • Provides opportunities for building camaraderie and lifelong friendships. • Encourages sportsmanship among peers during competitive sport contests. • Encourages participation regardless of skill level.
“Having a softball team has really helped bring together graduate students in the Government Department. When you're working on a dissertation, it's so easy to lose touch with colleagues. We always have a great time playing ball together, and we thank you for providing equipment checkout as well (many of us are too broke to buy our own mitts!).”
“Intramurals keeps me sane in college. When I'm stressed about tests or assignments, it is a great release knowing that I have a game to look forward to.”
“It was a great extracurricular activity to have in my collegiate days. I always looked forward to signing up for a sport every semester and I would recommend everyone to participate in it.”
“I play intramurals because I love sports, and more importantly, I love playing sports with my friends. It allows us to always have a set time where we get to go out there every week and hang out with each other, despite the fact that everyone is always busy with school, work and organizations.”
“Intramurals helps the student organizations I’m involved with unite and work together better in our meetings during the year.”
“I enjoy intramurals because it gives me the opportunity to compete. Not everyone is fortunate enough to play college sports, so the Intramural Program is a great way for students to keep doing the things they love to do.”
Education Through Recreation • Continuing a University Tradition
FITNESS/WELLNESS: 2009-2010
Comprise Wellness programs
Pass Fees
PARTICIPATION TeXercise Classes Offered TeXercise Class Participants TeXercise Semester Passes Sold Group Cycling Classes Offered Group Cycling Class Participants Group Cycling Semester Passes Sold Combination Passes Sold PRC Passes Sold Aqua Passes Sold Fitness Series Offered Fitness Series Participants Personal Training Sessions Purchased Personal Training Participants Fitness Assessment Participants Personal Fitness Instructor Sessions Personal Fitness Instructor Participants KIN Personal Training Sessions KIN Personal Training Participants Total Fitness/Wellness Participants
4,580 50,730 3,706 1,513
Fall/Spring
Summer
TeXercise
$75
$50
Group Cycling
$40
$30
Combo
$105
$70
Aqua
$20
$20
PRC
$20
$20
14,744
Fee
Offered
Participants
797
Personal Training Instruction
$180
1
20
489
Fitness Instructor Training
$200
1
10
18
Pilates Instructor Training
$100
1
5
Back to Basics
$100
4
4
Hard “Core”
$100
4
15
Balanced Group
$100
2
3
Yoga Strength
$100
2
10
Fitness Boot Camp
$100
1
4
Yoga Strength & Conditioning
$100
1
5
Pilates Reformer
Varies
47
195
105 63 271 4,542 235 31
Fitness Series
258 43 590 59 66,113
PERSONNEL TeXercise Instructors
100
Group Cycling Instructors
32
Certified Personal Trainers
18
Personal Fitness Instructors
5
Equipment Managers
3
Program Assistants
4
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SPECIAL EVENTS Mad Dogg Spinning workshops & certifications Custom classes for sororities and groups on campus Law School Wellness Fair Custom Group Cycling classes for UT Athletics UHS Nutrition & Healthy Body Image classes Well Fest Wellness Hunt–Division of Housing & Food Law School Stress Busters Fair YogaFit Level 1 Instructor Training Brown bag presentations on campus Tex Fit Conference “Love Your Body” Week Stressfest Health Fair Health Splash Poker Walk Zumba Dance Instructor Certification Gay Gasper fitness instructor workshops
FITNESS/WELLNESS: 2009-2010 PURPOSE
HIGHLIGHTS
Comprised of Group Exercise, Personal Training, and outreach programs, the Fitness/ Wellness Program creates opportunities that foster community and provides programs that emphasize physical fitness and healthy, balanced behaviors.
• Realized a 16 percent growth in income from previous year. • Celebrated National Employee Health & Fitness Day at the 19th Annual Poker Walk with 1,250 participants. • Hosted several certification and continuing education workshops for current staff and the campus community. • Conducted custom group cycling classes for UT Athletics.
GOALS • Conduct classes that encourage active movement and proper exercise techniques. • Provide outreach programs that develop an appreciation for physical activity and wellness. • Provide staff development opportunities that cultivate leadership skills. • Develop and encourage healthy body image awareness.
“TeXercise is what helped me to make exercising an essential part of my life. I learned how exercising can be so much fun through these classes and with the help of our young and energetic instructors. Now, I feel stronger and healthier. Thanks a bunch.”
“My story--I have lost about 20 pounds this semester and cycling class has been the foundation of my exercise program. Feeling good about health and fitness also gave me the confidence to ride 45 miles in the Hill Country Ride for AIDS.”
“I had been a runner, but injured myself. Following this, I tried swimming and other forms of exercise, but could not find anything that was as fun and challenging. I signed up for a TeXercise pass and started taking yoga classes. I find them challenging both mentally and physically. There are a lot of classes available and I can usually fit them into my schedule. Even now that I have recovered from my running injury, I continue going to the yoga classes. I find that it is a nice balance to my workout.”
“I had never taken yoga before coming to UT in the fall but it increased my mental health as well as my physical health tremendously.”
“I started out this semester hoping to meet some fitness goals which would not have been possible without this program. I hope to continue with this until I graduate. It has really made me the realize the benefits of a regular fitness regime.”
“I came back to UT after the birth of my third child with an extra 10 pounds. I was ready to reclaim my body. I credit the classes in Fit/Well with enabling me to do that. They are fun and the instructors are very good. I also used the information on nutrition that was provided during events at Gregory Gym. It’s been three years and I have not gained back the 10 pounds I lost. I credit the program with helping me maintain my weight and giving me a positive release from stress. Thanks!”
Education Through Recreation • Continuing a University Tradition
OUTDOOR RECREATION: 2009-2010
UT Fee
Other Fee
Location
Offered
Participants
Canoeing
Day Trips
$30
$40
San Marcos River
3
29
Canoeing
$30
$40
Inks Lake
1
12
Caving
$25
$35
Whirlpool Cave
3
34
Rock Climbing
$25
$35
Reimers Ranch
4
18
Rock Climbing
$25
$35
Austin Greenbelt
2
12
Paddle Boarding
$35
$35
Lady Bird Lake
1
3
UT Fee
Other Fee
Location
Offered
Participants
PARTICIPATION Adventure Trips Offered Adventure Trip Participants Adventure Trip Participation Hours
30 250 11,832
Climbing Wall Participants
455
Climbing Wall Special Event Participants
704
Climbing Wall Participation Hours Equipment Rental Participants Equipment Rental Participation Hours
6,583
Backpacking
$50
$60
Lost Maples
3
32
601
Camping & Climbing
$60
$70
Enchanted Rock
1
11
601
Caving
$55
$65
West Texas
1
11
Coastal Kayaking
$60
$70
Goose Island
1
10
Coastal Kayaking
$60
$70
Mustang Island
3
28
UT Fee
Other Fee
Location
Offered
Participants
Backpacking
$250
$275
Big Bend
1
10
Backpacking/Rafting
$650
$750
Yosemite
1
8
Canoeing
$250
$275
Boquillas Canyon
1
10
Canoeing
$250
$275
Santa Elena Canyon
1
11
Canoeing
$650
$750
Rio Grande River
1
11
Sea Kayaking
$250
$275
Padre Island
1
0
Whitewater Rafting
$550
$650
Colorado
1
0 Participants
Wilderness Leadership Participants
140
Wilderness Leadership Participation Hours
7,964
Total Outdoor Recreation Participants
2,150
Total Outdoor Recreation Participation Hours
26,980
Extended Trips
PERSONNEL Program Assistants
3
Climbing Wall Supervisors
7
Climbing Wall Instructors
4
Equipment Managers
8
Adventure Trip Guides
Weekend Trips
12
UT Fee
Other Fee
Taught By
Offered
Guide School
Wilderness Leadership
$650
$650
UT RecSports
1
9
Wilderness First Aid
$225
$225
WMI of NOLS
2
55
Wilderness First Responder Re-certification
$285
$285
WMI of NOLS
1
20
Wilderness First Responder
$650
$650
WMI of NOLS
2
56
Climbing Wall Classes
UT Fee
Other Fee
Location
Offered
Participants
Women on the Wall
$25
$25
GRE Climbing Wall
4
4
Rock Climbing 101
$35
$35
GRE Climbing Wall
5
30
Fall/Spring
Summer
Sold
Climbing Wall Semester
Pass Fees
$60
$50
321
Climbing Wall Day
$8
$8
134
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OUTDOOR RECREATION: 2009-2010 PURPOSE
HIGHLIGHTS
Comprised of Adventure Trips, Wilderness Leadership, the Climbing Wall and the Rental Center, the Outdoor Recreation Program facilitates the development of character and leadership in students through participation in adventure experiences.
• Realized a 28 percent increase in total number of participants in the Adventure Trip Program. • Through Guide School, staff training and recruiting, solidified a core group of 10 guides to serve as trip leaders for the Adventure Trip Program. • Doubled the number of courses offered in the Wilderness Leadership Training Program resulting in a 102 percent increase in income. • Completed the transition of the Rental Center inventory to Mountain Hardwear, Inc. products.
GOALS • Teach students how to participate in wilderness recreation ethically and responsibly. • Foster and encourage an appreciation and a sense of responsibility to nature and the outdoors. • Serve as the leader in providing the campus community with service learning opportunities that incorporate recreation and community service.
“Guide School really got me excited about outdoor education. I feel like I learned a lot about decision making and how important judgment is in the back country. I loved how we were given quite a bit of responsibility and got to make several important decisions while being leader of the day.”
“For now, I know and feel that my life and I have been impacted significantly and positively. For one, I feel that I know and understand myself better. Secondly, I think that my life goals are clearer. Thirdly, the culmination experience put things in perspective and lastly, it opened up a new "door" in my life (guiding and outdoor education) that I am eager and excited to enter. Overall, I truly enjoyed it, learned a ton, and had a lot of fun!”
“I got interested in climbing in the first place because of the wall, and now I love climbing. I am a happier person today because of what the wall introduced me to.”
“While I’ve learned much in my courses and my experiences through my undergraduate work, Guide School gave me an opportunity to discover much of what my other classes did not. I’ve learned about teamwork, leadership, and my strengths as well as my weaknesses throughout the two months I went through Guide School.”
“The best part of my adventure trip experience was being in the outdoors and isolated from everything. It took me out of my everyday habits and into something completely new to me.”
Education Through Recreation • Continuing a University Tradition
SPORT CLUBS: 2009-2010 Club
Participants
Participation Hours
Aikido
45
8,983
Archery
63
15,122
Badminton
21
4,570
Ballet Folklorico
19
2,805
Ballroom Dance
110
41,666
Baseball
32
11,500
Bass Team
21
2,945
Crew
144
59,879
Cycling
90
21,754
Dance Team
28
4,134
Fencing
38
16,388
Gymnastics
42
12,972
Handball
42
10,849
Ice Hockey
32
7,377
Japan Karate
26
5,556
Judo
32
6,907
Kendo
43
8,144
Lacrosse - Men’s
47
10,754
Lacrosse - Women’s
35
9,910
Polo
27
3,557
Gymnastics - Finished 3rd in Men’s and 6th in Women’s at National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs National Championships
Powerlifting
29
7,763
Handball - Finished 4th at U.S. Handball Association National Collegiate Championships
Racquetball
30
5,107
Powerlifting - Finished 5th at U.S.A. Collegiate Powerlifting National Championships
Roller Hockey
23
3,480
Rugby - Men’s
94
16,334
Rugby - Women’s
44
11,658
Running Club
84
18,810
Sailing Team - Finished 18th at Intercollegiate Sailing Association National Women’s National Championships
Sailing Club
20
5,664
Tennis - Finished 18th at USTA National Campus Championships
Sailing Team
20
8,540
Men’s Volleyball - Tied for 9th at NIRSA Collegiate Volleyball National Championships
Soccer - Men’s
52
12,424
Women’s Volleyball - Finished 7th at NIRSA Collegiate Volleyball National Championships
Soccer - Women’s
25
6,320
Water Ski - Finished 11th at National Collegiate Water Ski Association National Championships
Squash
33
2,072
Table Tennis
28
7,077
Tae Kwon Do (ITF)
19
3,601
Tae Kwon Do (WTF)
40
6,234
Tennis
46
9,866
Ultimate - Men’s
77
28,470
Ultimate - Women’s
53
17,367
Volleyball - Men’s
33
7,273
Volleyball - Women’s
32
6,959
Water Polo - Men’s
33
7,762
Water Polo - Women’s
37
10,790
Water Ski
56
19,458
Wrestling
45
5,056
Program Assistants
2
Sport Clubs
Wushu
40
6,003
Supervisors
6
Participants
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES Archery - Finished 8th at U.S. Intercollegiate Archery Championships Crew - Finished 6th at American Collegiate Rowing Association Championships Dance Team - Finished 8th at Collegiate National Championships
Running Club - Finished 18th in Women’s Division and 31st in Men’s Division at National Intercollegiate Running Club Association National Meet
CONFERENCE/REGIONAL CHAMPIONS Fencing - Southwest Intercollegiate Fencing Association Champions Women’s Lacrosse - Texas Women’s Lacrosse League Champions Women’s Soccer - Texas Collegiate Soccer League Champions Women’s Ultimate - USA Ultimate Texas Sectional Champions; South Regional Champions Men’s Water Polo - Collegiate Water Polo Association Texas Division Champions Wrestling - Texas Collegiate State Champions
PERSONNEL
PARTICIPATION
Participation Hours
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SPORT CLUBS: 2009-2010 PURPOSE
HIGHLIGHTS
The Sport Club Program provides opportunities for students to participate in recreational and competitive non-varsity sports with an emphasis on leadership development.
• Evaluated and revised the student travel policy regarding driver and employment requirements. • Reorganized club representative meeting structure to better address the needs of each club. • In support of sustainability initiatives, provided all club forms and handbooks in digital format for club officers to more easily access documents. • Hosted U.S. Handball Association’s National Handball Championships in June 2010, which involved approximately 400 participants and included many of the world’s top ranked players.
GOALS • Develop effective leaders through Sport Club representative positions. • Encourage a sense of community that promotes teamwork, skill development and lifelong friendships. • Advise student representatives and provide resources and workshops for the effective administration of each sport club. • Ensure compliance with RecSports and University risk management and business practices.
“Managing a student organization is much more difficult than expected because you can never just expect that every single member will follow instructions and communicate effectively. Being a Sport Club representative has pushed me to become a better leader through effective communication and building good relationships.”
“As a Sport Club representative I have learned what it means to take on responsibilities that affect others. It’s been a rewarding experience so far and I feel like I’m more closely connected to my organization.”
“Being the director of the dance team without any outside support from non-student members, I have learned the importance of all themes of management from how to handle miscommunication, to organizing events, to handling students leaving the team. I’ve realized that my role as director can be extremely overwhelming but rewarding when things are successful. I’ve learned a lot about patience, how not to micromanage, and how to have trust that things will go as planned. My experience as director has taught me more valuable lessons than my coursework could have possibly taught me, and I feel that my experience will lead me to be a valuable member of the working community. If I had only my schoolwork on my resumé I would feel less confident about graduating and entering into the working world than I would with this leadership experience on my side.”
“Being in a Sport Club has positively impacted my college experience in that from now on, I will make an effort to be on time, focused and productive in all group settings.”
“I have been a Sport Club representative for two years and have learned much during that time. Especially time management and event planning skills. I have also learned the importance of budgets and how to best function in a team setting.”
Education Through Recreation • Continuing a University Tradition