Recreational Services Programming Highlights—Special Events Recreational Services offers many programs, events, and services each and every semester. We also offer several special events that draw large crowds and reach a diverse population. Our special events cover a broad range of activities, including golf, informal recreation, swimming, and walking. These special events attract audiences that might not otherwise utilize our facility. This year, we were able to attract over 900 students, faculty, and staff to our annual Day in the Rec event. Our 10th annual golf tournament brought in close to 100 participants, a few who have played in our tournament since the beginning. FY12 was an incredible year for the Rec as we celebrated 10 years in our new facility! Below are a few highlights from several of our events that were offered during FY12. DAY IN THE REC: OCTOBER 11, 2011 Over 900 participants 14 teams competed in the annual volleyball tournament Games like “Minute to Win It” drew large crowds Gave out hamburgers, hotdogs, and chips to participants that took part in Day In The Rec activities POLAR BEAR PLUNGE: FEBRUARY 19, 2012 Approximately 200 participants took the plunge ROTC took home the Plunge Trophy for the most participants on a team Sand volleyball and tug of war were offered before and after the plunge 10TH ANNUAL RECREATIONAL SERVICES GOLF TOURNAMENT: MAY 11, 2012 Held at the Frog Golf Course in Villa Rica, Georgia 98 golfers participated in the 4-person scramble $1,561 was raised for the student development fund 10 year anniversary plaques were given out to participants and organizations who have played in our tournament since the first year OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDED: Labor Day Luau at Indian Creek Pool Back to School Pool Party Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk (Team GA State) Oakland Cemetery Walk National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day Memorial Day Bash at Indian Creek Pool July 4th Pool Party at Indian Creek Pool
By the Numbers
900+ Participants at Day in the Rec [6% increase from FY11]
200+ Polar Bear Plunge participants [50% increase from FY11]
98 Golf participants [4% increase from FY11]
9,797 Incept participants [New students, transfers, and guests]
INCEPT CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 26 Incept conference registration and tours took place in the SRC
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