Special Events Spring 2012/Groups

*Discover Scuba—Come and “try” scuba in the Rec Center lap pool with Interstate Aquatics. No prior experience or equipment is needed. No need to register—first come, first serve! Program dates:
(1) Monday, January 23 2012 from 5-8p
(2) Monday, March 5, 2012 from 5-8p

Friendship Weekend @ the Rec—January 27-29, 2012. During this weekend all WVU Student Recreation Center members can bring one friend to the Rec Center/visit and the Daily Fee will be waived. Please note that the guest MUST be sponsored by a member to have the Daily Fee waived. This offer begins on January 27th @ 4p and extends through January 30th @ 5p.

Scuba Certification Class beginning on February 5, 2012 and running for five consecutive Sundays through March 4, 2012 from 4-8p. PLEASE NOTE: The first class (Feb 6th) will run from 3-6p to accommodate Super Bowl Sunday. The WVU Rec Scuba Picture Center in conjunction with Interstate Aquatics will be offering the class in the Rec Center’s lap pool on Sunday evenings. The fee for the five week class is $350 for members and $400 for non-members. Participants must have or purchase their own mask, fins, snorkel and boots. Class limit is 12, so register early at the Rec Center front desk or download the registration form below and return it to the Rec Center front desk. The registration deadline is February 3, 2012.
Scuba Cert Class Registration form

Random Acts of Kindness Week—February 13-19, 2012. This year marks the Sixth Annual Event for the WVU Student Recreation Center. Look for special events and giveaways each day of the week. Details of the events can be found on the attached poster.
Random Acts of Kindness Poster 2012

Spring Walking Program—“Get Into the Spring of Things” is a spring holiday walking program that will be offered from February 6 – April 5, 2012. The program will require participants to walk a total of 60 miles and will include random prize drawings throughout the program to keep participants on track for program completion. Those who complete the program by walking the total 60 miles will be eligible to win a $100 Lowes gift card. Register today at the Student Recreation Center front desk or by downloading the registration form from the link below. REGISTRATION FEE: Free to members and $10 for non-members (no access to the Rec Center).
Spring walking program registration form

2-Ball Tournament—Thursday, February 16, 2012. Competition begins at 7p on the Rec Center’s middle court of the 3-court gym. This is a pairs competition (men’s, women’s or co-rec with not divisions, just straight competition) that involves shooting from designated spots on the gym floor for 60 seconds. The winning pair will each receive a $50 gift card. Participants may register at the front desk or download a registration form below. Forms must be returned to the WVU Student Rec Center front desk.
2-ball registration form

Wellness Week—Wellness Week events will take place March 5-9, 2012. The attached event schedule is from 2011, but offers an idea of the types of events to expect for 2012. Once the final schedule is complete for the 2012 event, it will be posted here. Health & Wellness Week 2012


Modified Indoor Triathlon—Monday, March 5, 2012. This event is being sponsored by SAA and NSSLHA (speech and hearing student orgs). This is a fundraising event with the REGISTRATION FEE being $10/athlete. The competition begins at 4p and there will be a MANDATORY pre-race meeting on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 6p. The REGISTRATION FEE is due at the time of the meeting. The triathlon will include a 450-yard swim, 4-miles on a spinning bike and a 2-mile run on the Rec Center track. Registration deadline is March 1, 2012 at 5p. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED AS OF FEBRUARY 29, 2012 DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION.


Wellness Hold-Em Tournament—Thursday, April 5, 2012.* This Texas Hold-Em Tournament has a wellness theme. Fifty-six participants will compete in a one-night tournament, with the top 3 finishers receiving wellness related prizes, Pair_of_Aces such as workout gear, massages or I-pods. There is NO ENTRY FEE and the tournament begins at 7p in the Sports Cafe’ area and will conclude by 11p. Registration begins on March 5, 2012, with a registration deadline of April 5, 2012. Participants may register at the front desk or download a registration form here. Form must be returned to the front desk. Participants will be registered on a first come, first serve basis.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION

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