UT RecSports Profiles 2010-11

A UNIT OF THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Profiles 2010–11



Highlights 2010–11

The Division of Recreational Sports celebrated its 94th year of providing programs and services on The University of Texas at Austin campus. With eight wide-ranging facilities and six core programs, RecSports remained one of the most popular units on campus, attracting over 85 percent of students who accumulated over 3.5 million hours of participation. In addition, the Division employed approximately 1,000 students in a wide spectrum of part-time positions providing competitive wages, teaching students valuable life skills and promoting leadership development. Finally, as a vital member of the University community committed to fostering collaborative relationships, RecSports partnered with scores of student groups, campus agencies and the greater community to host a variety of campus-wide events throughout the year.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES• Implementedservicelearninginitiativesandexperienced

significant increases in Wilderness Medicine classes, climbing

wall passes and trip participation in the Outdoor Recreation Program.

• Implementedadditionalprocedurestoaccommodatefinancial

activities for the Sport Club Program due to the closure of the

student organization bank.

• MaintainedIntramuralSports’teamregistrationlevelsdespite

a $25 fee increase for major team sport tournaments.

• Conductedathoroughriskanalysisofprogramsandservices,

which led to the implementation of new procedures in conducting

off-campus activities.

FACILITIES• Retiredtheoriginal20-yearconstructionbondandsecured

BoardofRegents’approvalforanewbondtofundinfrastructure

upgrades at the Recreational Sports Center.

• LaunchedtheClarkFieldrenovationprocess,a$4million

project to include a synthetic field, refurbished track, new

exercise stations, new pedestrian bridge over Waller Creek and a

support building. Planned to rename the new facility the Caven

LacrosseandSportsCenteratClarkField.

• Hosted1,169specialeventsandprocessedover5,800

individual reservations of RecSports facilities.

• CompensatedfortheeliminationoftheuseofPenick-Allison

TennisCenter,theLeeandJoeJamailTexasSwimmingCenter

and Bellmont 528 by relocating activities with a minimal impact

to patrons.

SUPPORT SERVICES & FINANCIAL• ParticipatedintheUniversity’smandated5-yearbudgetplan.

• Recorded914,594Websitevisits.

• InitiatedtheAnnualGivingprogram.

• AcceptedagiftfromNikeinsupportoffitnessandrunning

programs, building a foundation for what is planned to be a

sustainable corporate partnership.

• Completedimplementationofanelectronictimesheetsystem

for all part-time staff.

• EstablishedtheIntramuralEndowmentwithmultiplecampaigns

supported by alumni groups and individuals.

• Completedonlinecreditcardprocessing(Livepayment).

• ProducedtheIntramuralWallofFameChampionPhotoBoards

in digital form for the first time.



Highlights 2010–11

PERSONNEL• HiredaFitness/WellnessCoordinator.

• ReclassifiedtheTexasParentsCoordinatorpositionandhired

a new Director.

• AuthorizedtheRecSportsAssessmentCoordinatortoserveas

the sole Student Affairs unit representative on the UT Campus

AssessmentCoordinatorsNetwork.

• HonoredsevenstaffmembersattheUniversity’sstaffservice

awards ceremony for a combined service totaling 100 years.

ASSESSMENT• Conductedthe11thbiennialFaculty/StaffSurvey.

• Developedadivisionalassessmentplanandmetall

requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and

Schools(SACS).

• Expandedthenumberofsurveysandresearchprojectstogain

insightsfromRecSports’participants.Somehighlightsfromthose

surveys include:

› 94 percent of Sport Club representatives indicated that

their role as a representative considerably or greatly

contributed to their development of peer communication skills.

› 92 percent of Sport Club representatives indicated that

their role as a representative considerably or greatly

contributed to their development of leadership skills.

› 85 percent of Adventure Trip participants indicated that

their participation on an Adventure Trip reduced their

stress level.

› 82 percent of Adventure Trip participants indicated that

their participation on an Adventure Trip developed or

improved their sense of community.

› 96percentofTeXerciseandGroupCyclingpassholders

wouldrecommendtheFitness/WellnessProgramtoothers.

› 82percentofTeXerciseandGroupCyclingpassholders

indicatedthatparticipatingintheFitness/Wellness

Program contributes to their overall sense of wellness.

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROJECTS• HostedtheinauguralPancakesforParkinson’sevent,which

raised over $55,000 for the Team Fox Foundation.

• HostedtheNationalIntramural-RecreationalSports

Association(NIRSA)NationalCampusChampionshipSeries

Basketball Tournament.

• ExpandedtheFaculty/StaffHealthFairwith75exhibitorsand

1,200 attendees.

• CreatedaDivisionalGreenTeamfocusedonsustainabilityefforts.



Membership & Guest Services 2010–11

PURPOSEComprised of memberships, retail operations, towel service, lockersandmassageservices,MembershipandGuestServicesmanages recreation facility access systems and provides amenities to students, faculty, staff and others affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin.

GOALSOffer a variety of convenient amenities that enhance the memberexperience.Generateincomethroughthesaleofmemberships, products and services.

HIGHLIGHTSHostedtheFacultyandStaffHealthFairinGregoryGymwith over1,200attendeesand75localexhibitors.Performed approximately 1,800 massages. Continued to offer payroll deductionasamembershippaymentoptionforfaculty/staffmembers, which was utilized by approximately 80 percent of this membership category. Maintained production of a digital membership newsletter e-mailed to all members six times each year.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY AnnualFee Quantity

Faculty or Staff $308 2,489

Faculty/StaffSponsored $308 261

FacultyorStaffChild/SeniorChild $94/308 59

Retired Faculty or Staff $154 239

Retired Faculty or Staff Sponsored $154 55

AssociateMember/SponsoredChild $440/135 424

Community $575 123

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP SemesterFee Quantity

Faculty or Staff Student $50 22

Student Sponsored $77 1,256

StudentChild/SeniorChild $31/77 27

Interim Student $93 1,990

Lockers $90/annually 1,271

Towel Service $60/annually 395

Monthly Memberships Varies 616

GuestPasses $10/day 1,885

ShortTermPasses(<30days) Varies 1,162

AssociateMember/SponsoredChild $440/135/

annually

424

Community $575/annually 123

MEMBERSHIP GUEST SERVICES Fee Quantity

STUDENT GUEST SERVICES SemesterFee Quantity

Lockers $30 4,703

Towel Service $20 1,474

MASSAGE SERVICES Fee Quantity

15-Minute Chair Massage $15 205

30-Minute Table Massage $32 816

60-MinuteTableMassage $53 738

90-Minute Table Massage $78 100

MobileMassageHours $60/hour 141

Upgrades $5–15 293

GiftCertificates Varies 36

PERSONNEL

GymStoreClerks 12

Massage Therapists 6



Membership & Guest Services 2010–11

When I consistently commit time to working out during the week, I have more energy and focus at work.

RecSports Member

Ryan BaldwinRyanBaldwinisabusyman.HeworksfulltimeasaseniorITmanagerfortheLearningTechnologyCenterintheCollegeofEducation.HeservesontheUTStaffCouncil.HechairsUT’sArchitecture and Infrastructure Committee and serves on the OperationalITCommittee.He’salsoahusbandandfatherofthreewhovolunteersathischildren’selementaryschool.Yet,this IT professional and family man finds time to work out regularlyatGregoryGym.

“Iamusuallyinthefaculty/staffweightroomtwiceaweekandplay basketball once or twice during the week,” he says, noting that he became involved with RecSports in 1994 when he was a student, playing intramural sports and frequenting the racquet-ball courts.

ThesedayshisfavoriteactivityisplayingbasketballatGregoryGymwithagroupthatmeetsThursdaysat6:30a.m.orotherdaysatlunchtime.Hesays,“Assomeonewhodidn’tplaybasketballgrowingup,it’snotonlyachallengetobebetteratfundamentals,butit’sgreattomakefriendswithpeopleplayingwith you and hearing about their part of campus.”

Ryan finds that participating in RecSports enhances his work productivity.Hesaysthathefrequentlyrefersothersto RecSports, particularly those around him who seem tired at work or not motivated.

It’seasytokeepyourselffromgettingboredwithyourworkout, Ryan says, because of the variety of services and activities offered by RecSports. “Once you walk in the door, you can go any number of ways, whether that be working out on the vast number of treadmills or elliptical machines, racquetball, basketball, swimming,” he says.

To ensure that others can enjoy the benefits of RecSports, he utilized his position on the Staff Council to advocate for the creation of a Wellness Coordinator for campus and the promotion of flex hours for faculty and staff to have more time to exercise during work hours. Clearly, Ryan is one RecSports member who utilizes his membership to the fullest and wishes to see others follow his lead.

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Development 2010–11

INITIATIVESSTUDENT EMPLOYEE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPSRecSports is committed to raising funds to support the Division’sstudentemployees.

INTRAMURAL ENDOWMENTFunds raised for this initiative support and enhance the third oldest intramural program in the country.

EXCELLENCE FUNDThese 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.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDEES

Front Row (L-R):

Bill Patman Endowed Scholarship

Meryl Carey

Delta Tau Delta Endowed Scholarship

MaryamNajam

Sylvie and Gary Crum Endowed Scholarship

Sabrina Koh

Mark L. Hart, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

ErinBaroni

Phi Gamma Delta Endowed Scholarship

Sara Burnett

Mark L. Hart, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

ElizabethBouldin

Back Row (L-R):

Acacia Fraternity Endowed Scholarship

Philip Butler

Spence-Nance Endowed Scholarship

JaredPessetto

Recreational Sports Endowed Scholarship

Duncan Morgan

Thomas W. Dison Endowed Scholarship

EricSwansonandMajorLatin

Kenneth Ford Family Endowed Scholarship

AlecHerzog

LEADERSHIP TEAMJoe Bill Watkins, Chair (’65, ’68)

R. Gordon Appleman (’59)

Ann V. Brodnax (’78)

Sylvie Crum (’74)

Vance Duncan (’75)

Kenneth B. Ford, Jr., M.D. (’65)

Rene A. Garza (’74, ’77)

Bennett J. Glazer (’68)

Howard Goldberg (’77)

Randy Howry (’80)

W. Ed Junell, Jr. (’68, ’71)

Thomas O. McGarity (’74)

Gigi T. Melrose (’05)

Annie Holand Miller (’99, ’04)

Howard D. Nirken (’93,’97)

J.W. Pieper (’60)

Michael J. Tomsu (’82, ’86)

Linda Williams (’82)

Mark J. Williams (’81)

HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTSInstalledthefirstsectionofGregoryGymPavers.Hosted the2ndAnnualBobChildressGolfClassicwhichdrew80 participants. Began fund raising for the renovation of Clark Fieldandsecuredtwo$1milliongifts.HostedareceptionforHoustonareaFriendsofRecSportsintheHoustonhomeofSylvieandGaryCrum.Hostedreunionsforalumnimembers oftheLambdaChiandAcaciafraternities,aswellastheannualRecSportsReunion.AcceptedagiftfromNikeinsupportof fitness and running programs, building a foundation for what is planned to be a sustainable corporate partnership.



Facility Operations & Informal Recreation 2010–11

PURPOSEFacility 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.

PERSONNEL

Program Assistants 7

Building Coordinators 58

Activity Supervisors 96

HeadLifeguards 15

Lifeguards 58

BY THE NUMBERS

FacilityParticipationHours 1,214,584

ID Cards Scanned – All Facilities 1,313,835

GregoryGymSingleEntryCounts 1,171,920

GregoryGymIDCardsScanned 1,031,643

RecreationalSportsCenterSingleEntryCounts 260,596

Recreational Sports Center ID Cards Scanned 231,670

EquipmentCheckoutTransactions 100,450

HB/RB/SQCourtReservations 17,597

OperatingHoursEachWeek–AllFacilities 780

Facility Participation Hours

AnnaHissGym 14,191

BellmontHall 31,352

Clark Field 48,666

GregoryGym 729,897

GregoryGymAquaticComplex 117,091

PRCJ.NeilsThompsonCommonsRecCenter 7,046

Recreational Sports Center 185,406

Whitaker Fields 59,114

Whitaker Tennis 21,821

TOP 5 STUDENT INFORMAL RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Running

Weight Lifting

Swimming

Cardio Training

Walking

Top 5 Faculty/Staff Informal Recreation Activities

Weight Lifting

Cardio Training

Swimming

Running

Walking



Student Personnel 2010–11

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Becoming part of the fitness/wellness team was the best decision I could have made at UT. I met many great people and I have done so many things that I never would have thought possible. Fitness has become so important in my life and I know it will remain that way even after I graduate.

FACTS & FIGURES

Part-Time Appointments 1,124

TypesofJobsAvailabletoStudents 73

Wages Returned to Students $2,017,014

NewHires 350

HIGHLIGHTSThe ability to work with diverse populations is the life skill most significantly developed through UT RecSports employment.Aside from wages, flexible work hours continues to be the top reason employment is important to students. A total of 99 percent of student employees would recommend UT RecSports as a place to work to other students. Atotalof572UTstudentsappliedforemploymentwithRecSportsthroughtheJobFairsoffered in the fall and spring semesters.

STUDENT EMPLOYEE DEMOGRAPHICS

7% ASIAN

1% UNKNOWN

23% HISPANIC

9% BLACK

60% WHITE

by ETHNICITY / RAC

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51% FEMALE

by GENDER

49% MALE

DATASOURCE:UTAUSTINHUMANRESOURCESERVICES



Special Events 2010–11

RECSPORTS EVENTS

Party on the Plaza

Faculty/Staff Health Fair

Splash Bash

Friends of RecSports Open House

Poker Walk

RecSports Fall Kickoff

Texas Parents Family Weekend

Fall and Spring Job Fairs

Staff Appreciation Picnic

Bob Childress Golf Classic

Early Birds Breakfast

National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day

Used Equipment Sale

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UT Convocation Ceremonies

Austin Independent School District: Volleyball Play Day

Queer Welcome Carnival

Honors Colloquium: Forty Acres of Fun Night

Dance Marathon

BBA Fall Undergraduate Career Expo

MBA Career Connection

Intercollegiate Athletics Swimming and Diving Reunion

Texas Wranglers Burnt Orange Bowl

Law School Society Games

UCLA Alumni Reception

Undergraduate Admissions Lock-In

Student Government Retreat

Orange Jackets Tap-In Ceremony

Iowa State University Alumni Reception

School of Communication Career and Internship Fair

Texas Cowboys Reunion

Latino Veteran Commemoration

Asian Students Association Thanksgiving Potluck

Explore UT

Texas Blazers Faculty Appreciation

Texas Juggling Society Jugglefest

College of Natural Science: Science Olympiad

Sustainability Fair

Goodphil Games

Capital Area Games for Life

Cochlear Implant Kids Day

Hispanic Faculty/Staff Association Wellness

Gateway Scholars End-of-Year Banquet

MSA Charity Basketball Tournament

Queer Prom

Black Business Student Association Spring Banquet

Multicultural Engagement Center End-of-Year Celebration

McCombs Subiendo: The Academy for Rising

Department of Computer Science: First Bytes

Over 5,800 reservations were confirmed for 222 different groupsatfacilitiesmanagedbyRecSports.Listedbelowisasmall sampling of the many events conducted by these groups.

All of the people at RecSports go all out to make sure we have a great time at the Poker Walk.



Divisional Overview 2010–11

The Division of Recreational Sports has served the campus communitysince1916,makingitoneoftheoldestcollegiaterecreational sports programs in the country. The program began as Intramural Sports for Men and over several decades expanded and evolved to become one of the largest and most comprehensive university recreational programs in the nation. More significantly, as a member of the Division of Student Affairs, Recreational Sports is considered a vital part oftheLonghornexperienceandhasearnedareputationasone of the most popular programs on campus.

The scope of the program is far reaching. Approximately 85 percent of undergraduate students, along with thousands of faculty, staff and associate members, participate in Recreational Sports, accumulating over 3.5 million hours of participation each year. Additionally, 98 percent of students indicate that they would recommend Recreational Sports participation to others.

A primary goal of the Division is to provide opportunities for students to enhance their academic experience through leisure-time activities. Recreational Sports successfully accomplishes 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 activities offered throughsixcoreprogramareas(FacilitiesandProgramslistedatright).Together,FacilitiesandProgramsprovideanenrichingrecreational experience for students and members alike.

Fostering relationships within the campus community and supportingtheUniversity’sacademicandpublicserviceobjectives are also of utmost importance to the Division. With those goals in mind, Recreational Sports partners with students, campus departments and agencies, and the greater community by hosting various special events at RecSports facilities, including college convocations, career fairs, receptions, orientations, dances, sports tournaments, fundraisers and much more. In doing so, Recreational Sports strives to maintain a sense of community for more than 50,000 students on a 350-acre college that includes 24,000 facultyandstaff,and17collegesandschools.

In this, its 94th year, Recreational Sports continues to maintain a strong commitment to teaching students vital life skills, enriching their lives outside of the classroom, and buildingcommunityforthebenefitoftoday’sLonghorns and the generations to follow.

FACILITIES

Anna Hiss Gym

Bellmont Hall

Clark Field/Clark Basketball Courts

Gregory Gymnasium

Penick-Allison Tennis Center

PRC J. Neils Thompson Commons Rec Center

Whitaker Fields & Tennis Complex

PROGRAMS

Fitness/Wellness

Informal Recreation

Instructional

Intramural Sports

Outdoor Recreation

Sport Clubs

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITYThe Division of Recreational Sports embraces the University’sdiversecampusculturebywelcomingallideasand 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.TheDivision’sprograms,servicesandfacilities 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.



Divisional Overview 2010–11

VISION,MISSION,VALUESOUR VISION: Exceeding ExpectationsThe 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 ExcellenceAs 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.

Infulfillingthismission,wesupportandcomplementtheinstitution’sacademicandpublicserviceobjectives,andmakesignificantcontributionstoTheUniversity’sdisciplinedcultureofexcellence.

OUR VALUES: Exceptional Service Built Upon Mutual Respect

Our commitment to our customers:

QUALITYWe adhere to the highest standards, attend to every detail, utilize resources effectively and strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.

SERVICEWe work diligently to earn the confidence and loyalty of our customers by providing a diverse, innovative and responsive program that focuses on participant satisfaction.

COLLABORATIONWe 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.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT We facilitate opportunities for learning, self-discovery, and leadership development through experiential education, teambuilding and role modeling.

COMMUNITYWe provide secure, accessible environments and diverse experiences that assist students in forging friendships, realizing a sense of belonging and improving self-esteem.

Our commitment to one another:

INTEGRITYWe believe in honesty, fairness, and high ethical standards, embracing trust and respect as the foundation of our organization’sculture.

EXCELLENCEWe employ a knowledgeable and conscientious staff, and encourage professional development, staff achievement and a superior quality of work.

RESPONSIBILITYWe honor our commitments, and recognize that accountability and professionalism are essential components of an effective and interdependent team.

INVOLVEMENTWe promote an interactive and inclusive work environment that is dedicated to courteous behavior, consideration of others, mutual respect and the free exchange of ideas.

PROGRESSWe embrace innovation, creativity and imagination, resulting in a visionary approach to positive change and continuous improvement.



Organizational Chart 2010–11

Facility CoordinatorE.J. Patterson

Senior Administrative Associate(Director) Nilka Campos

Associate Vice President & DirectorThomas W. Dison

Senior Associate DirectorEric Stoutner

Systems Administrator IJimmy Hammond

BUSINESS SERVICES FACILITY OPERATIONS

Accounting/BudgetBusiness OperationsContractsInformation TechnologyHuman ResourcesUT Policies & ProceduresInternal Controls

Intramural SportsSport ClubsFitness/WellnessInstructionalOutdoor RecreationYouth CampsAssessment

PublicityPromotionsMembershipsRetail/VendingDevelopmentCommunicationsPublic Relations

Capital ImprovementsInformal RecreationSchedulingMaintenanceSupervisionEvent ManagementProject Management

Business/Financial Officer Bev Wehmeier

Human Resources Coordinator Sarah Bubolz

Office Manager (Business Office & Development Support)

Judy White

Office Manager (Accounting) Katambra Rose

Financial Analyst Bridget Lawrence

Administrative Assistant(Accounting) Nisreen Singharaj

Database CoordinatorDerek Knight

Senior Software Developer/AnalystMatthew Daumen

Sport Club CoordinatorChad McKenzie

Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Chris Burnett

Associate DirectorRandall Ford

Assessment, Student Development & Instructional Coordinator

Nicole Olmeda

Intramural Sports CoordinatorDarci Doll

Fitness/Wellness CoordinatorBetsy Baker

Associate DirectorJennifer Speer

Development & Campus Relations Coordinator

Bob Childress

Membership & Guest Services Coordinator

Rhonda Cox

Retail ManagerJeff Yeomans

Publicity/Promotions CoordinatorSylvia Ramirez

Senior Graphics DesignerJess Moss

Associate DirectorPete Schaack

Facility CoordinatorAllison Van Leeuwen

Assistant Facility CoordinatorShannon Kennedy

Assistant Facility CoordinatorChristina Hardin

Facility CoordinatorBrian Stillman

Maintenance CoordinatorTravis Hilterbran

Maintenance Worker IIISteve Mercer

Assistant Building Attendant Leader Reaven Hall

PROGRAMS COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Clifton Murphy

Maintenance Worker IIICoffy Davis

Maintenance Worker IINathaniel Blaylock, Quincy Hodges

Executive AssistantEmily Peterson

Administrative Assistant(Fit/Well, Outdoor & Instructional)

Dixon Hankins

Administrative Assistant (Memberships) Lanay Kibodeaux

Administrative Assistant (Intramurals & Sport Clubs)

Melinda Heidenreich

TEXAS PARENTS

Parents’ AssociationParent AdvocacyFamily Programs & EventsGrants & AwardsSpecial Projects & Initiatives

DirectorSusie Smith

Program CoordinatorVacant

Graduate AssistantRJ Canning

Administrative AssistantHolly Gardovsky

Office Manager (Facilities) Robbie Reed

Administrative Assistant (Informal Rec) Kristen Nussa



Committees and Councils 2010–11

2010–11 RECREATIONAL SPORTS COMMITTEEChair, Ronald B. Anderson, Ph.D.

Vice Chair, David Birdsong, Ph.D.

John R. Allison, J.D.

Philip M. Broadbent, Ph.D.

Clifton Brown

Devin Friedman

Hassan Hemani

Thomas M. Hunt, J.D., Ph.D.

Richard A. Jones, Ph.D.

Janette Martinez

Daniel Rothenberg

Solis Rough

Cinzia Russi, Ph.D.

Margaret A. Syverson, Ph.D.

Raúl Villa

Eachacademicyear,countlessindividuals– 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 2010–11 committees and councils.

2010-11 Facility Operations CouncilLindsayBurfordBritnie FranklinDustinGolden

AndresGonzalezAshleyHiattJavierSosaRyan Thill

ChristianYoung2011 Splash Bash Student Committee

Kaitlin BranganSarah ClassenMaddie MorganMaysie OceraDaica Schnidt

KyleSt.Nicholas

2010-11 Sport Club CouncilSuedeKam–Women’sUltimate

NadiaKhan–RunningBeccaLewis–Women’sWaterPolo

Tyler McDonald – CrewJeffNguyen–TableTennis

YomiOlufowoshe–Men’sSoccerDave Player – Wrestling

Daniel Rothenberg – BaseballNoahVillalobos–Men’sRugby

2010-11 Intramural CouncilAntonio Cambreros

Devin FriedmanAmit KaphaliaKristine SpoletiKyleSt.Nicholas

ErikWeberGregoryWeilDavidYoung

2010 Party on the Plaza Student CommitteeChair,NatalieButler

LizBouldinKaitlin BranganSarah ClassenErikaFernandezMeaganGribbinKellyGinest

HaydenLawsonDip MukherjeeMaysie OceraIndrajit SehbiCrystal Zhao

Kenny Zingaro



Sport Club Program 2010–11

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCESArchery Finished 9th overall at the U.S. Intercollegiate Archery Championships

Crew Finished 18th in the Men’s Varsity 8+ at the American Collegiate Rowing Association Championships

Dance Team Finished 16th at the National Dance Alliance Collegiate National Championships

Fencing Finished 15th at the U.S. Association of Collegiate Fencing Clubs National Championships

Gymnastics Finished 4th in Men’s and 9th in Women’s at the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs National Championships

Men’s Lacrosse Tied for 9th at the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association National Championships

Women’s Lacrosse Finished tied for 10th at the U.S. Lacrosse National Club Championships

Powerlifting Finished 2nd overall at the U.S.A. Collegiate Powerlifting National Championships

Men’s Soccer Tied for 4th at the NCCS National Soccer Championships

Women’s Soccer National Runner-Up at the NCCS National Soccer Championships

Tae Kwon Do Finished 3rd in the Color Belt Division at the National Collegiate Taekwondo Association Championships

Tennis Finished 26th at the USTA National Campus Championships

Men’s Ultimate Finished tied for 13th at the U.S.A. Division I College Open Championships

Men’s Volleyball Tied for 21st in Men’s Division I at the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation National Championships

Women’s Volleyball Tied for 3rd in Division I at the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation National Championships

Men’s Water Polo National Runner-Up at the Collegiate Water Polo Association National Championships

Women’s Water Polo Finished 11th at the Collegiate Water Polo Association National Championships

Water Ski Finished 14th at the National Collegiate Water Ski Association National Championships

CONFERENCE/REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSMen’s Lacrosse Lone Star Alliance Conference Champions

Women’s Lacrosse Texas Women’s Lacrosse League Champions

Women’s Rugby Texas Rugby Union Division II Champions

Men’s Soccer Texas Collegiate Soccer League Premier Conference Champions

Women’s Soccer Texas Collegiate League Champions

Men’s Volleyball Southern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Conference Champions

Men’s Water Polo Collegiate Water Polo Association Texas Regional Champions

Women’s Water Polo Collegiate Water Polo Association Texas Regional Champions

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Joining the Women’s Ultimate team helped me push through and past a tough freshman year at UT. I wouldn’t still be here if it wasn’t for my teammates (both past and present). I was an athlete all through high school and being able to continue playing sports throughout college has been one of the most rewarding experiences.



Sport Club Program 2010–11

PURPOSEThe Sport Club Program provides opportunities for students to participate in recreational and competitive non-varsity sports with an emphasis on leadership development.

GOALSDevelopeffectiveleadersthroughSportClubrepresentativepositions.Encourage a sense of community that promotes teamwork, skill development and lifelong friendships. Advise student representatives and provide resources and work-shopsfortheeffectiveadministrationofeachsportclub.Ensurecompliancewith RecSports and University risk management and business practices.

HIGHLIGHTSHostedthe2010NationalCollegiateWaterSkiAssociationNational Championships. Implemented new accounting procedures in order to handle newfundsreceivedduetotheclosingoftheStudentOrganizationBank.Hiredadditional student staff to assist with accounting and organization procedures, bringing the student staff total to 12.

CLUB PARTICIPANTS HOURS

Aikido 24 6,144

Archery 50 17,649

Badminton 35 7,386

Ballet Folklorico 25 3,425

Ballroom Dance 173 71,904

Baseball 33 11,949

Bass Team 25 2,654

Crew 115 52,128

Cycling 74 21,348

Dance Team 26 3,999

Fencing 54 22,321

Gymnastics 44 13,368

Handball 39 10,709

IceHockey 30 6,840

JapanKarate 34 7,239

Judo 39 7,988

Kendo 44 11,000

Lacrosse–Men’s 59 14,362

Lacrosse–Women’s 37 11,245

Powerlifting 26 10,248

Racquetball 31 5,676

RollerHockey 23 3,510

Rugby–Men’s 95 19,034

Rugby–Women’s 50 13,456

Running Club 73 18,848

Sailing Club 20 3,932

Sailing Team 24 9,879

Soccer–Men’s 57 15,355

Soccer–Women’s 24 6,664

Table Tennis 28 7,087

TaeKwonDo(ITF) 25 5,315

TaeKwonDo(WTF) 57 10,337

Tennis 137 28,003

Ultimate–Men’s 71 26,383

Ultimate–Women’s 59 19,392

Volleyball–Men’s 36 8,310

Volleyball–Women’s 35 8,046

WaterPolo–Men’s 33 8,181

WaterPolo–Women’s 36 9,432

Water Ski 53 19,592

Wrestling 35 5,401

Wushu 34 6,675

SPORT CLUBS

PARTICIPATION

Sport Clubs 42

Participants 2,022

ParticipationHours 572,414

PERSONNEL


Supervisors 10

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Texas Ballroom has reawakened

my passion for dance and given

me the confidence to become

more involved on campus.

Without this club, my experience

at UT would not be as full

and exciting.



Fitness/Wellness Program 2010–11

PURPOSEComprisedofGroupExercise,PersonalTrainingandoutreachprograms,theFitness/WellnessProgrameducatesparticipantsthrough programs that emphasize physical fitness and healthy lifestyle behaviors.

GOALSConduct 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.

HIGHLIGHTSHiredafull-timeFitness/WellnessCoordinatorinJune.AddedNikeTrainingClubclassestotheTeXerciseschedule.Participatedinthe2011Tex-FitConferencebysponsoring19Fitness/Wellnessstafftoattend.HiredeightinstructorsandpersonaltrainerswhocompletedtheFitness/WellnessInstructorTrainingCourse. Conducted four major instructor audition events with approximately 30 applicants and hired 25 new instructors.

TEXERCISE CLASSES OFFERED20/20/20

Ab Lab

Boot Camp

Cardio Combo

Dance

Dynamic Strength

Kickboxing

Pilates Mat

Sculpt + Yoga/Pilates

Step & Sculpt

Total Body Conditioning

Turbokick™

Upper/Lower Body Blast

Yoga

CYCLING CLASSES OFFEREDCycle + Pilates/Kickboxing/Abs/Yoga/Strength

Endurance Ride

Group Cycling

Hill Ride

Power 40

Speed & Interval Ride

FITNESS SERIES OFFEREDEating & Exercise Success

Fitness Boot Camp

Hard Core Training

Nutritional Counseling

Pilates Reformer

Run a 10K

Triathlon Training

Yoga Strength & Conditioning

EDUCATIONAL COURSES OFFEREDFitness Instructor Training

Personal Training Instruction

Pilates Instructor Training

PERSONNEL

TeXerciseInstructors 100

GroupCyclingInstructors 25

Certified Personal Trainers 28


PASS FEES Fall/Spring Summer

TeXercise $75 $55

GroupCycling $45 $30

Combo(TeXercise+Cycling) $105 $70

Aqua $20 $20

PRC $20 $20

PARTICIPATION

TeXerciseClassesOffered 4,107

TeXerciseClassParticipants 51,848

TeXerciseSemesterPassesSold 3,451

GroupCyclingClassesOffered 1,578

GroupCyclingClassParticipants 14,101

GroupCyclingSemesterPassesSold 704

Combination Passes Sold 396

PRC Passes Sold 25

Aqua Passes Sold 98

Fitness Series Offered 70

Fitness Series Participants 181

Personal Training Sessions Purchased 3,551

Personal Training Participants 179

KINPersonalTrainingSessions 580

KINPersonalTrainingParticipants 58

NutritionConsultationSessionsOffered 31

NutritionConsultationParticipants 15

TotalFitness/WellnessParticipants 66,382



Fitness/Wellness Program 2010–11

Fitness/WellnessParticipant

Debika SihiWhen Debika Sihi, a Ph.D. candidate at the McCombs School of Business, needs a study break, she turns to exercise. And not justanytypeofexercise–shelovestoTeXerciseandcycle.

A RecSports participant since 2008, Debika started participating inFitness/WellnessclassesinJanuary2009.“Myfavoriteclassesareprobably(Instructor)JackieB.’sgroupcycling,kickboxing/turbokickand(Instructor)MarkWimby’sgreatstepclasses.Butthey’reallsowonderfulitishardtopickjustafew,” she says.

As a doctoral marketing student at one of the premier business schools in the country, Debika is no stranger to hard work, long hours and the stress that comes with attaining academic success. That is why she values her exercise regimen.

Working out at RecSports or taking classes during the day increases my energy and helps me mentally refocus. This allows me to not only study and work more, but also more effectively.

DebikasaysherinvolvementintheFitness/WellnessProgramhas also greatly improved her overall college experience. “My time at RecSports is the time I look most forward to in the day. I have made friends with other participants and some of the instructors, so the fitness program has essentially expanded my network of friends,” she says.

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Instructional Program 2010–11

PURPOSEComprisedofSafetyEducationandAquaticClasses,the Instructional Program provides non-credit educational classes to the campus community that teach the development and application of skills.

GOALSProvide affordable emergency response education and training programs to RecSports staff and the campus community.Offer sports and recreation classes that provide opportunities for participants to learn and enhance skills.

HIGHLIGHTSBegan evaluating whether to replace the American Red Cross® (ARC)SafetyEducationProgramcurriculumwithAmericanHeartAssociationcurriculumbecauseofsignificantfee increasesimplementedbytheARC.Certified457participantsin American Red Cross® classes.

PARTICIPATION

Aquatic Classes Offered 50

Aquatic Class Participants 266

AquaticClassParticipationHours 1,960

SafetyEducationClassesOffered 72

SafetyEducationParticipants 457

SafetyEducationParticipationHours 1,729

Total Instructional Program Participants 723

Total Instructional Program ParticipationHours

3,689

PERSONNEL


Aquatic Instructors 8

SafetyEducationInstructors 8

AQUATIC CLASSES UT Fee Offered Participants

Adult Basic $48 11 48

Adult Beginner $48 20 95

Adult Intermediate $48 10 40

Coached Swim $55 9 70

SAFETY EDUCATION CLASSES UT Fee Offered Participants

AdultCPR/AED $50 36 269

First Aid $50 19 101

CPR/AEDforProfessionalRescuer

$65 3 16

LifeguardTraining $215 0 0

Challenges $25 13 71



Instructional Program 2010–11

Instructional Participant

Lisa HamiltonAsayoungsterinSouthernCalifornia,LisaHamiltonsaysshe“usedtoswimallthetime.”Shelearnedtoswimatthe“Y”onewinter and during the summers participated in a recreation program with other kids with physical disabilities. She continued swimming as a teenager and young adult until she arrived at The University of Texas at Austin in 1994 to pursue a doctoral degree in mathematics education. She eventually took a full-timejobwiththeDivisionofHousingandFoodServiceanddiscontinued the Ph.D. program.

WhenLisatriedtoresumeherswimmingroutineinthemid-2000s, she found she could not hold her breath very long. In 2007,herphysicianadvisedhertogetmoreexerciseinorder toloseweight.“That’swhenIdecidedtotakeafewprivate instruction swimming lessons to get that under control,” she said.Thesedays,LisaworkswithaRecSportsaquaticinstructor three times a week despite a hectic work and school schedule. Sheworksfull-timefortheDivisionofHousingandFoodServiceandisworkingonasecondmaster’sdegreeinHigherEducationAdministration.Swimminghasbecomeasmuchapart of her life as school and work.

Lisacreditsherswimmingroutineforimprovingsomanythingsinherlife.Shesaysshe’sfeelingmoreconfident,haslost weight and gained more muscle mass. Plus, it “makes me feel good,” she adds.

“ ”It’s hard work but it’s enjoyable. There isn’t much that can keep me away from it.



Intramural Sports Program 2010–11

PURPOSEThe Intramural Sports Program provides competitive and recreational sport leagues, tournaments and special events that foster leadership, sportsmanship and education.

GOALSEncouragesportsmanshipamongpeersduring competitive sport contests. Encourageparticipationregardlessofskill level. Offer employment opportunities and officials training where UT students develop essential job skills. Provide opportunities for building camaraderie and lifelong friendships.

HIGHLIGHTSMaintained team registration levels despite an increase of $25 per team entry. Achieved the largest number of 11x11 soccer teams in intramural program history with 223 teams. Implemented an online roster management system and 20 person roster limits. Implemented mandatory ID checks for all contests. Developedanintegratedroster/score-card system.

TEAM SPORT LEAGUES

SPORT FEE DIVISION LEAGUE TEAM PARTICIPANTS OFFERED

11x11 Soccer $100 7 45 223 3,122 Fall

4x4 Volleyball $60 1 4 14 84 Summer

7x7Soccer $60 1 4 16 160 Summer

Basketball $100 14 102 510 4,080 Spring

Basketball $60 1 6 24 192 Summer

Flag Football $100 13 80 396 4,356 Fall

Indoor Soccer $75 2 24 96 768 Spring

Softball $100 10 58 290 3,770 Spring

Texas Cup Soccer $75 2 16 64 640 Spring

Volleyball $100 6 40 198 1,782 Fall

Water Volleyball $35 1 6 24 216 Spring

INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENTS


Handball $10 4 - - 15 Fall

Racquetball Doubles $20 4 4 - 32 Fall

Racquetball Doubles $20 4 5 - 40 Spring

Racquetball Singles $10 4 8 - 41 Fall

Racquetball Singles $10 4 5 - 21 Spring

Tennis Doubles $20 4 6 - 54 Fall

Tennis Doubles $20 4 4 - 32 Spring

Tennis Singles $10 4 9 - 44 Fall

Tennis Singles $10 4 5 - 22 Spring

SPECIAL EVENTS


Billiards $10 3 - - 8 Fall

Golf $75 1 - 24 48 Fall

Golf $95 1 - 0 0 Spring

March Bracket Madness

$0 1 - - 80 Spring

Sports Trivia Bowl $30 1 - - 50 Spring

Swim Meet $15 2 - - 98 Fall

Table Tennis $10 3 - - 23 Fall

Texas 2-Step $10 6 - - 72 Fall

Track Meet $15 2 - - 96 Spring

PARTICIPATION

GamesPlayed 4,813

Teams 1,879

ParticipationHours 113,119

Unique Participants 11,934

Champion T-Shirts Awarded 737

PERSONNEL


Sport Coordinators 12

Office Assistants 6

Supervisors 24

Officials 355



Intramural Sports Program 2010–11

Intramurals allow for growth as a leader and as a member of a team. Intramurals have also allowed me to form more goals for myself outside of the classroom.

Intramural Participant

Richard QuinnThis third year, pre-med student acknowledges a passion for sportsandcompetition.Heenjoyedplayingathleticsinhighschool and naturally turned to the Intramural Sports Program when he arrived at UT as a freshman. In the past five semesters he’sbeenaLonghorn,Richardhasimmersedhimselfin intramurals, participating in football, basketball, softball, volleyball, Frisbee and handball.

“The best part about being involved in intramurals is the competitive nature of the upper divisions and the feeling of accomplishment after winning,” he says.

As a member of Texas Wranglers, a community organization of young men who excel in leadership, scholarship and athletics, he serves as intramural chair. The Wranglers have won many intramural championships in all types of sports including softball and basketball.

Richard extols the virtues of the Intramural Sports Program, noting that it has helped him grow both personally and academically.

Hesaysanotherlastingbenefitofplayingintramuralsisthesocialaspect,noting,“I’vemetmanygreatpeoplethroughintramurals that have developed into friendships.”

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Outdoor Recreation Program 2010–11

PURPOSEComprised of Adventure Trips, Wilderness Leadership,theClimbingWallandtheRental Center, the Outdoor Recreation Program facilitates the development of character and leadership in students through participation in adventure experiences.

GOALSTeach 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 a leader in providing the campus community with service learning opportunities that incorporate recreation and community service.

HIGHLIGHTSInitiatedanewServiceLearningTripProgram and successfully ran four trips. Collaborated with two student service organizations,HornsHelpingHornsandUniversity Service Corps, to assist with recruitment and promotion of the ServiceLearningTripProgramand completed over 300 hours of service work. Initiated Stand Up Paddle Board tripstoLadyBirdLake.ConductedtwoProfessional Climbing Instructors Association(PCIA)ClimbingWall certification courses for all Climbing Wall student staff.

WEEKEND TRIPS Location UT Fee/Other Fee Offered Participants

Backpacking LostMaples $50/60 2 23

Caving West Texas $60/70 1 12

Cycling Wimberley $60/70 2 7

Rock Climbing EnchantedRock $60/70 1 8

Sea Kayaking Padre Island $75/85 1 9

EXTENDED TRIPS Location UT Fee/Other Fee Offered Participants

Canoeing Big Bend SantaElenaCanyon $350/400 1 7

Backpacking South Rim Big Bend NationalPark

$300/350 1 9

BackpackingHawaii HawaiiVolcanoes NationalPark

$850/950 1 10

Bouldering/Caving HuecoTanks/CarlsbadCavernsNationalPark

$450/550 1 0

ExpeditionSeaKayaking Matagorda Island $450/550 1 0

BackpackingYosemite YosemiteNationalPark $650/750 1 0

Rock Climbing Reimers Ranch $25/35 5 46

Caving Whirlpool Cave $25/35 4 41

Hiking Pedernales Falls State Park $25/35 2 22

Cycling Wimberley $30/40 1 0

Canoeing/Caving InksLake/LonghornCavern $45/55 1 12

Paddle Boarding LadyBirdLake $35/45 5 18

Bat Flight Float LadyBirdLake $35/45 3 4

DAY TRIPS Location UT Fee/Other Fee Offered Participants

SERVICE LEARNING TRIPS Location UT Fee/Other Fee Offered Participants

SpringLakeClean-Up & Canoeing

San Marcos $15/25 2 13

Trail Building & Rock Climbing

EnchantedRockStatePark $50/60 2 20

Sea Turtle Conservation & Surfing

Costa Rica $1,300/1,500 1 0

WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP Taught By UT Fee Offered Participants

Wilderness First Aid WMIofNOLS $225 3 58

Wilderness First Responder Recertification

WMIofNOLS $285 1 27

Wilderness First Responder

WMIofNOLS $650 3 45



Outdoor Recreation Program 2010–11

PERSONNEL


Climbing Wall Supervisors 5

Climbing Wall Instructors 3

EquipmentManagers 7

AdventureTripGuides 12

PARTICIPATION

Adventure Trips Offered 39

Adventure Trip Participants 261

AdventureTripParticipationHours 8,983

Climbing Wall Participants 1,455

ClimbingWallParticipationHours 6,437

EquipmentRentalParticipants 553

WildernessLeadershipParticipants 130

WildernessLeadershipParticipationHours 5,176

ServiceLearningParticipationHours 324

Total Outdoor Recreation Participants 2,399

TotalOutdoorRecreationParticipationHours 21,149

Semester Pass $60 $50 435

Day Pass $8 $8 221

CLIMBING WALL PASSES Fall/Spring Summer Sold

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The adventure trip I went on was an incredible experience and I would recommend it to anyone. I really enjoyed every part of the trip and the guides took our skill/ability levels into consideration when finding the climbing spots. Overall, one of the best trips I have ever been on. It was amazing.

“ ”Fantastic experience; great for first-time backpacker; solid guides.

WEEKEND TRIPS Location UT Fee/Other Fee Offered Participants

DAY TRIPS Location UT Fee/Other Fee Offered Participants



Youth Camps 2010–11

PURPOSEComprisedofsoccer,lacrosseandultimate,theYouthCampProgram provides community youth with instruction in various sports emphasizing fun and skill development.

GOALSSupportstheUniversity’smissionofprovidingthecommunitywithpublicprogramsandservices.Educatesyouthonthe fundamentals of each sport including rules, basic skills and game tactics. Provides opportunities for youth to be physically active.

PARTICIPATION

SoccerCampParticipationHours 3,600

LacrosseCampParticipationHours 4,820

UltimateCampParticipationHours 860

TotalCampParticipationHours 9,280

Total Camp Participants 464

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This camp served as a wonderful way to formally introduce our 6-year-old son to soccer. He loved the entire experience and I’m sure will enjoy participating again in the future. Thanks to all the youth camp organizers and workers!

PERSONNEL

Camp Administrators 1

Camp Directors 3

Camp Clinicians 21

Camp Trainers 1

CAMPS

Soccer Camp Participants Fee

June6–10 72 $135

June13–17 65 $135

June20–24 43 $135

LacrosseCamp Participants Fee

June6–10 78Boys $150

June13–17 89 Boys $150

June20–24 74Girls $150

Ultimate Camp Participants Fee

June20–24 43 $125

UT RecSports Profiles 2010-11

Documents

campus activities

scores of student groups

campus agencies

new facility

variety of campus

austin campus

recreational sports

student organization