Free Fitness Events and Classes
October 2, 2008
We've got several free events and classes for you coming up this month and the rest of the semester. Tuesdays and Thursdays, we will be offering free Yoga Fundamentals at 8:00 a.m. Visit the Group Fitness page for more on this class and others. October 18th, we will have a free workshop on how to improve your 'game' as a Weekend Warrior in cutting and jumping sports, and endurance sports. Our Specialty Programs page has more information.
ROPE: Texas Outdoor conference
Sept. 29, 2008
ROPE is hoping you will join us at the Texas Outdoor Leadership Conference. Registration materials have been posted. Students from across Texas organize this conference. Get involved!
Adult Swim classes
Sept. 29, 2008
Did you know the aquatic program hosts swim classes for adults? Do you want to refine your swimming strokes? Start from the beginning? Spots are still available in Monday and Wednesday night classes. Great student rates!
ROPE Kayak pool Session
Sept. 23, 2008
ROPE will have the first fall kayak pool session this Sunday, 6:00-8:00 pm. More information. FREE!
ROPE Fall Break trip
Sept. 23, 2008
ROPE is headed to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area over fall break. Register for fall trips.
Job Opportunities
Sep 5, 2008
The Recreation Center employs over 100 students each academic year in a wide variety of part-time jobs generated by our programs and services. Check out our Employment page for a list of our current job opportunities in Aquatic programs, Operations, Intramural Sports, Fitness, and Outdoor programs!
Free! Weight Room Orientations
Sep 4, 2008
Want to learn more about the equipment we have in the Recreation Center for resistance and cardiovascular training? Ever wondered what that machine in the corner is for? Come to our Weight and Fitness Room Orientation Monday, September 22 at 8:30pm (corrected date).
Semester Weight Room Closures
August 28, 2008
In order to accommodate Fall LPAP classes, the weight room will be closed to members during the following times:
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:15am - 10:20am
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00pm - 3:05pm
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!
Rice Dance Theater Auditions
August 28, 2008
Fall RDT Auditions will take place Wednesday, Sept. 3rd from 4-5:30pm and Thursday, Sept. 4th from 6-7:30pm. Peformance dates and the spring schedule can be found on the Dance Programs Web site!
ROPE schedule posted
August 27, 2008
The Outdoor Program, ROPE, has posted the fall 2008 schedule. Register online. The first trip is on Monday, September 1st.
Free Swim lesson offered
August 27, 2008
We are looking for swimmers to attend our instructor training swim lesson, Saturday Sept. 6th. Register online. Free lesson available for youth and adult classes.
Intramural Sports Schedule Now Available
August 20, 2008
The Intramural Sports Activities Calendar has been updated for the 2008-2009 academic year. View sign-up dates for various team sports, individual leagues, and special events on the Activities Calendar Web site!
Pool Schedules posted
August 19, 2008
The pool schedules for O-Week and fall have been posted. Pool Schedules.
Fitness Schedules Posted
August 19, 2008
The Fall Group Fitness Schedule and Specialty Program Schedules are available online now!
Official Construction Updates
July 30, 2008
Due to the increase in construction and renovations in and around Autry Court and the Rec Center, the administration has created an official update page which will provide you with all the hours, closures, limitations, and information related to the work.
Please visit the Official Construction Update page for more information.
Recreation Center Closure
On Friday, October 10th, the Recreation Center will close to allow for completion of the relocation of our operations desk, weight room, and dance studio into the temporary metal building located between the pool and recreation tennis courts. All indoor classes, events, and games will be cancelled unless participants are contacted by the instructor or program director with alternate schedule information. All outdoor classes, events, and games will take place as scheduled.
The Recreation Center will reopen Saturday morning at 8am under recess hours (through Tuesday). Access into the temporary metal building and existing facility will be located on the East side of the building around the corner from the East Gym entrance ramp. More detailed maps of the new entrance can be found here: Campus Map; Building close-up. Please remember to bring your ID to enter the facility.
Furthermore, as a reminder, College Way will be closed to traffic from 7am-5pm beginning Saturday, 10/11 through Tuesday, 10/14. During this road closure, Laboratory Road will become a two-way street from the corner of Alice Pratt Brown Hall to Alumni Drive.
Please contact your instructor or program director if you have any specific questions about classes or activities, and feel free to e-mail me back with any general comments or concerns. Thanks again for your patience and understanding!
Satisfaction Survery
Rec Center Results
In 2007, the Recreation Center created a Satisfaction Survey that was distributed to a random Rice sample. The Rec Center staff responded to a majority of the comments; you can view the responses to the survey.
Rec Center Listserv
The Rec Center has introduced a new listserv to keep the Rice community and members informed of all the happenings with the Rec Center. It is wholly voluntary, and is the definitive resources for closures, facility updates, etc.
Please sign up: Rec News.
Rec Center Pro Shop
The Rec Center's Pro shop is a place where you can get next to anything you could need for your recreational needs. Please view the list of available items. All items are available for purchase at the Operations Desk with either cash or check.
Facilities Status
Field Status
(as of October 7 at 8 a.m.):
O'Connor: CLOSED Field 1: OPEN Field 2/3: OPEN Field 4: CLOSED Field 5: OPEN Field 6: OPEN Field 7: OPEN - Next update by:
October 13 at 11 a.m.
Pool Status
The pool is currently Open.
General Information
Directions/Parking
Need directions? Parking information? Please view our parking and directions information page.
On-line Suggestion Box
We want to make your experience at the Recreation Center the best it can be. If you have a comment or suggestion, you can submit them using our On-Line Suggestion Box.
Responses: We do our best to respond to every suggestion. We post some of them here for you to check out.
Reservations
To view or search the schedule of events in the Gymnasium, please use EMS.
Rec Center Listservs
Stay on top of Rec Center happenings; join one of the
listservs we have available:
ROPE
Aquatics
Fitness