Issue date: 6/2/09 Section: News

Media Credit: J.D. Swiger Students escape the heat and enjoy a break from classes at the center's outdoor pool. [Click to enlarge]

Media Credit: J.D. Swiger Junior economics major Brandon Jordan, senior sports management major Tory Finley and sophomore pharmacy major Khashad McBean play basketball Friday on the indoor courts at the Rec center. [Click to enlarge]

If you're looking for a way to beat the heat this summer, or get in shape, or rehash that competitive drive that has been missing for so long, the Texas A&M Student Recreation Center is the place to be.

The Rec, even with the decreased number of students enrolled in the summer, will have the same amenities offered during the fall and spring semesters.

"During the summer, we don't miss a beat," said Marketing Director Connor Heim. "We offer the same programs as fall or spring. We still want to provide summer students with the same opportunities."

Most student organizations have put activities and events on pause as they plan for the fall semester, said Director of Student Activities Bill Stackman.

"We still have some organizations that are up and running, but most of them are not," Stackman said. "Aggie Wranglers have new members that will be busy training this summer."

Taylor Huff, a junior communication major and member of Project Sunshine, said she is looking forward to taking a break this summer.

"I'm hoping that with a break from my organization I can focus more on the classes I am taking and maybe work on my tan a little at the Rec pool," Taylor said.

There are many outdoor activities going on during the summer, with the outdoor pool, sand volleyball and basketball courts. The golf course offers a discounted rate for enrolled students. Massages, at $45 per hour, are given to students $15 off.

"There's no time like the summer to kick back and relax," Heim said. "A massage is a perfect compliment to a rigorous workout."

The center has returned to its summer hours, closing at 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday, until Aug. 15.

However, fitness classes, lectures, intramurals and outdoor adventures will continue to be offered at the center. There will be 65 classes offered a week and more will be in the water, said Fitness and Programs Director DeAun Woosley.

"We have more water classes in the summer using the outdoor pool," said Woosley. "We are able to teach water "We have more water classes in the summer using the outdoor pool," Woosley said. "We are able to teach water aerobics classes outside, and it is beautiful in the summer."

Scuba diving classes are offered in the deep water pool Mondays.

Scuba diving classes are offered year-round but are a treat in the summer, Woosley said.

In addition, the adult beginners' swimming classes Adult Learn to Swim will move to the outside pool.

For those hoping to take the next step or even the first step, the usually hard-to-get personal trainers are available during the summer.

And for those students in search of competition, multiple intramurals such as 4-on-4 flag football, 3-on-3 basketball, sand volleyball, tennis and golf are offered during both sessions.

In time for Tri-Waco, a sprint triathlon including a half-mile swim, 18-mile bike ride, and 3-mile run, the Rec will offer a triathlon-training. The program is June 9 through July 23 and includes outdoor lap swimming, cycling on stationary bikes and running on the indoor track.

Know before you go
Hours:
Monday-Friday
6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday
12 p.m.- 10 p.m.

If you are not taking summer classes, go to recsports.tamu.edu for guest pass prices.

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