An intercollegiate rock-climbing contest and 18-event intramural competition are among several events planned this semester at West Virginia Universitys Student Recreation Center.
“The events we have scheduled will both showcase and enhance the many recreational activities available at the Student Recreation Center,”said Sherri Restauri, program manager.
Several activities and competitions are scheduled through February at the Recreation Centers pool. They include a Swim-to-the-Beach competition for students and a Swim-for-Parking for faculty and staff. Swimmers can come in every day during the month and log in their lengths. A length is one trip up the pool, and the person who logs in the most lengths in excess of 750 wins. Prizes are a $250 travel gift certificate for Swim-to-the-Beach winners and a free, one-year WVU parking pass for Swim-for-Parking winners.
The climbing wallthe focal point of the Rec Centerwill be the site of the Intercollegiate Bouldering Competition Saturday, Feb. 16. Several regional colleges are being invited to compete, including Fairmont State College, Slippery Rock University, Frostburg University and Davis&Elkins College. Participants will scale the bottom of the wall with no harness, following the pattern set for them. The wall will be closed a few days in advance so the pattern can be changed, and no one can practice on it before the competition.
The Campus Cup will be held Feb. 11-March 17. Co-rec teams of 10 will compete in 18 different events, including three-on-three basketball, racquetball, a mystery event and a bonus activity. Two eventsthe flag design contest and the team T-shirt competitionwill involve whole teams; other events will require only a few members of each team. Teams whose members wear their team T-shirt at competitions will be awarded bonus points. The winning team will be awarded $1,000 in gift certificates and a trophy engraved with its name.
Campus Cup team rosters are due in the Rec Centers administration office by Wednesday, Feb. 6, Restauri said. The entry fee is $20 per team, and a forfeit fee form needs to be completed and signed by team captains.
The University hopes to make the Campus Cup an annual event, Restauri added.
Student Recreation Center Special Events (Spring 2002)
Flick-N-Float
Friday, February 15, 2002, 7:30 p.m.
Watch a movie while floating in the pool! During the week of February 4, 2002, you can vote for the feature you want to see.
p. Discover Scuba with Interstate Aquatics
p. Friday, February 22, 2002, 4:00-9:00 p.m., lap pool
Friday, March 8, 2002, 4:00-9:00 p.m., lap pool
*Swim-to-the-Beach Competition for Students
The student who logs the most lengths (in excess of 750) will receive a travel gift certificate (in the amount of $250) to use toward a spring break trip. A minimum of 40 contestants must be registered and participate for the prize to be awarded.
p. Swim-for-Parking Competition for Faculty and Staff
p. The faculty or staff person who logs the most lengths (in excess of 750) will receive one annual WVU parking permit (Evansdale Campus). A minimum of 20 contestants must be registered and participate for the prize to be awarded.
Contestants for both contests must register on or before Monday, January 28, 2002. The competition begins on Friday, February 1, and runs through Thursday, February 28. Winners will be announced on Friday, March 1, 2002. Contestants must swim at least 750 lengths to qualify. Call 293-5055 to register. A handicapping system will be used to accommodate swimmers of all levels. All contest rules will be available at the time of registration.
p. Family Swim Night
p. Every Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
During the third Wednesday of every month there will be a special family activity-look for upcoming announcements.
p. Intercollegiate Bouldering Competition
p. Saturday, February 16, 2002
Participants will be invited from Slippery Rock University, Fairmont State, Frostburg University, Davis&Elkins College, and other schools. The registration fee is $10. Please call 293-2203 for more details (limited to 80 persons).
*Adventure Slide Show Series
Tuesday, February 5, 2002 -Mr. Adam Polinski will be presenting on his bouldering tours of Coopers Rock; Waco Tanks, TX; City of Rocks, NM; and, Asheboro, NC.
Tuesday, February 12, 2002 -Mr. Scott Murphy will be presenting on trekking and cultural experiences in Napal.
Tuesday, February 26, 2002 -Mr. Jason Walls will be presenting on his hikes of both the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails (over 5,000 miles).
p. Mountaineer Aerobic Challenge
p. Friday, February 22, 2002
Held in conjunction with National Recreation Sports and Fitness Day.
p. WVU Student Recreation Center Health and Wellness Fair
p. March 3-9, 2002
Come and join the fitness and wellness staff during National College Health and Wellness Week. The Wellness Center will be offering a variety of fun and educational activities and events all week.
p. Campus Cup Competition
p. Begins Monday, February 11, 2002 and ends Sunday, March 17, 2002 Co-rec teams of ten will compete in a variety of activities to earn the coveted”Campus Cup.”The winning teams name will be engraved on the cup, which will be displayed at the Rec Center until next years competition. In addition, each member of the winning team will receive a $100 gift certificate from the WVU Book Store or Morgantown Mall. The second place team will share $250 in gift certificates and the third place team will receive t-shirts. More details about earning your bragging rights will be available soon.
p. St. Patricks Day Fun Run
p. Sunday, March 17, 2002
A 5K run begins at noon at the Student Rec Center. Prizes for first place and best holiday running outfit will be awarded.