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What We're All About

Fitness classes, sports leagues, competitions, tournaments, special events and workshops... there's something fun and active for every BODY!

Director of Campus Recreation
Sue Weaver 254-295-5529
Intramural Coordinator
Kelsey Gobin 254-718-6791

Outside Sports Equipment Ready for Check-Out!

Students may now check out a variety of balls and other outdoor sports equipment for use during your own free time. The new Campus Rec office is located under the purple awning in the building between the tennis courts and the outdoor sport courts. 
Equipment available includes: tennis racquets, tennis balls and ball hoppers, disc golf target/cages, disc golf discs, basketballs, volleyballs, kickballs, footballs, Frisbees and more!  You may check out equipment from the office with a valid UMHB I.D. from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily M - F. Overnight and weekend loans are acceptable. Come by and "check us out!" Phone: 295-5529.

Outdoor Recreational Courts

The lights for the outdoor basketball, sand volleyball and tennis courts can be turned on at dusk by pushing the red button for the particular court you are interested in.  The lighting panel is the big grey box close to King Street.  Lights will go off automatically, and can be turned on again, if need be.  If lights are not functioning properly, please notify the Director of Campus Recreation.

Mayborn Campus Center

Your university I.D. is required to use the fitness center, pool or recreation gym. Our fitness center is full of state of the art cardio and weight equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, spinners, pin select weights, plate loaded, and a full complement of free weights.
Fall & Spring semester hours are:
M-Th 6a.m. to 11:00p.m.
Friday 6a.m. to 10:00p.m.
Saturday 10a.m. to 8:00p.m.
Sunday 4p.m. to 8:00p.m.
Summer and holiday hours vary. Please call the front desk at the fitness center for questions regarding hours of operation or the pool schedule. 295-5576.


Team Registration for Intramural FLAG FOOTBALL is Now Underway!
For more information about the league and instructions on how to register please visit the  Campus Rec Website.  Deadline to register is Sept. 8th.
 
 
Halls Wars!  2009  August 31st & Sept 1st
This event is a great way to meet people on campus and to get to know your hallmates better.  Halls battle each other in friendly competition for the coveted Top Hall Award!  Top Hall wins $250 for their hall and 2nd place wins $150.  There is also a spirit award.  Talk to your RA about participating in Hall Wars 2009.  T-shirts are available for sale at the REC Office. (the small bldg beside the outdoor sport courts)
 
Coming Soon! 
  • SPIKE-FEST 4-v-4 Sand Volleyball Tournament: Friday, Aug 25th
  • Tennis Tournament (Men's & Women's Singles & Mixed Doubles)
For more info about these events, check out the campus rec website or call 295-5529.

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FALL 2009 Cru-FIT Group Fitness Schedule (.pdf, 333K)
Cru-FIT Group Fitness Classes are open to all UMHB students, faculty and staff.  The classes are free and you may come to as many or as few classes during the week as you wish.  Most of the classes are held in the aerobic room at the Mayborn Campus Center.  There is no registration.  Just show up!
There are a variety classes, including: Cru-CRUNCH, Zumba Fitness, Turbo-KICK, Pilates and Cycle-FIT spinning.  (The second page of the downloadable file above describes each class)
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