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Recreational Services Staff
Larissa Brown Instructional Programs/ Group Exercise Coordinator
Anthony Edwards Coordinator, Clarkston
Nick Elliott Business Manager II, Health & Wellness
Taylor Eltz Indian Creek Coordinator
Jon Fey Operations Coordinator
Debra Guyton Accountant
Hailey Hester Outdoor Coordinator
Andy Hudgins Associate Director, Programs
Timber Hines Director
Jake Lodge Aquatics Coordinator
Rodney Pegues Assistant Director, Perimeter Dunwoody/Alpharetta
Aja Pijeaux Coordinator, Newton/Decatur
Talyn Sands Assistant Director, Competitive Sports
Kacy Toberg Assistant Director, Operations
Brenda Webb Administrative Coordinator, Memberships
Leonard Wieczorek Business Manager Supervisor, Health & Wellness
Allen Wilbanks Assistant Director, Facilities
Bobby Zaidan Marketing Specialist
Student Recreation Center (SRC) Hours MAY & SUMMER SEMESTERS 2022 • MAY 4-JULY 25
Finals Week: Tuesday-Saturday, July 26-30 Semester Break: Sunday-Saturday, July 31-August 6
Monday-Friday ........................................................................... 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday .................................................................................... 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday ........................................................................................................... closed
SRC CLOSURES DURING SUMMER SEMESTER
Memorial Day Weekend ........................................................... May 28-30 Independence Day Weekend ........................................................ July 2-4 Maintenance Week ................................................................... August 7-14
EXTENDED HOURS Semester Break: ......................................Monday-Sunday, August 15-21
Monday-Friday .................................................................... 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday ....................................................................................... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday ....................................................................................... 12:30-4:30 p.m. Fall 2022 hours begin on Monday, August 22. GAME ROOM HOURS June 6-July 30
Monday - Friday..................................................................................... 1-6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday ................................................................................. closed
Closures: July 2-4, July 31-August 21
EXCEPTIONS TO STANDARD HOURS
For university closings for inclement weather visit gsu.edu or call 404-413-2100.
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Administrative Offices ............................................................. Equipment Issue Desk ............................................................. Game Room ................................................................................. Indian Creek Reservations .................................................... Membership .................................................................................. Outdoor Equipment Rental ................................................. Service Counter .........................................................................
404-413-1750 404-413-1770 404-413-1777 404-413-1794 404-413-1753 404-413-1772 404-413-1780
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Recreational Services........................ 2 Student Recreation Center............ 3 Aquatics ................................................. 4 Fitness Center .................................... 5 Fitness Weekly Classes .................. 6 Fitness Special Programs ................ 7 Intramurals ............................................. 8 Sport Clubs ........................................... 9 Touch the Earth Trips .................. 10
Touch the Earth Clinics .............. Touch the Earth Training ............ Challenge Program ......................... Climbing Wall .................................... Outdoor Equipment Rental ...... Off-Campus Facilities ....................
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Student Recreation Center Membership information
Membership is limited to faculty, staff, retirees, students and degree holding alumni of Georgia State University. Current students are members through their student fees. ACCESS
All members will sign a waiver with initial membership. PantherCards are required to enter and exit. To request access accommodations, please contact the Access and Accommodations Center at access.gsu.edu. MEMBER FEES
Faculty, staff, retirees .............. $252 per year or $84 per semester Degree holding alumni ....................................................... $306 per year or $102 per semester Spouse ......................................................................................... $306 per year or $102 per semester Children of members 8-18 years of age .............................................. $25.50 per semester 7 years of age and younger ............................................................. free Adult children of members 19-26 years of age ................................................. $51 per semester Faculty, staff, retirees, degree holding alumni day pass ................ $5 Membership sales and renewals are available online. Please visit recreation.gsu.edu for more information. GUEST FEES
We will not be selling guest passes or multi-use guest passes during the Summer Semester 2022. AGE REQUIREMENTS
All children must have a membership and must be with their parent or guardian at all times. Areas available for access 0-7 years ..................................................................................... leisure pool 8-15 years .......................................................................... all areas except exercise room and free weight area 16-18 years........................................................................................... all areas LOCKER RENTAL
A limited number of lockers will be available starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 6. Full locker ....................................... $25 per semester or $75 annually Half locker ...................................... $12 per semester or $36 annually Third locker ...................................... $8 per semester or $24 annually Daily Use Lockers: Available at no charge in both the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms. You must bring your own lock. FALL LOCKER RENEWAL
July 11-30. If you do not renew, you must remove your items by July 30. Items not retrieved 14 days after July 30 will be donated to charity. Locker renewal will be available online. Please visit recreation.gsu.edu for more information.
PAYMENTS
We accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, PantherCash, cash and check. Faculty & Staff may use payroll deduction for memberships, full and half size lockers. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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Program information REGISTRATION
Bring PantherCard and payment to the location that corresponds to the program that you are registering for. We now offer the ability to register online at recreation.gsu.edu. Aquatics, Instructional Clinics and Safety .................................... lobby Fitness Center ............................................................................................. lobby Touch the Earth ......................................... SRC parking deck entrance Intramurals, Sport Clubs ...................................................................... online FEE BREAKDOWN
• Students • Recreation members PROGRAM HOLIDAYS
July 4
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Aquatics Coordinator: Jake Lodge 404-413-1775 | aquatics@gsu.edu
SWIM THE BELTLINE!
May 9-July 28
This swim program challenges you to complete the length of the Atlanta beltline (36.3 miles) right here in the SRC pool over the course of the semester. Count your laps as you swim, kick, pull or aquajog your way across the pool then ask the lifeguards how you can log your distance. Prizes will be available to anyone that completes the full 36.3 miles.
LEARN TO LOG-ROLL CLINICS Looking for a fun new way to test you core strength and balance? Drop by the leisure pool for instructorguided log-rolling clinics! 6/14 6/29 7/14
12 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m.
OPEN SWIM CLINICS Learn to swim with us! These free instructional clinics are for swimmers of every level, whether you are still getting comfortable in the water or you are looking to fine-tune your techniques for different strokes and everyone in between. Registration is required and opens 48 hours before clinic date and closes 10 minutes prior to clinic start time. Check-in closes 10 minutes after start time. 6/8 6/22 7/6 7/20
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Now hiring lifeguards and swim instructors! Please email aquatics@gsu.edu for more information or apply on our website. Not certified? We will train you to become a lifeguard or swim instructor. Apply today!
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Fitness Center Availability June 6 – July 29
Contact: fitnesscenter@gsu.edu 404-413-1774
• Fitness assessment and 45-minute personal training sessions available only at Student Recreation Center • Online scheduling through Microsoft Bookings
HOURS: Check website for specific hours.
SERVICES FITNESS $35, $40 Fitness Assessment Comprehensive five-point assessment includes cardiovascular capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body fat composition and flexibility. Includes pre- and post- assessment. (90 minutes) $15, $20 Personal Training Session Sessions are individualized based on client fitness assessment results and personal goals. (45 minutes)
LOCATION Room 150, inside the Exercise Room Student Recreation Center HOW TO REGISTER Check website for specific directions. COST Categories: Student, Member
NUTRITION Wednesday is Pawsitive Nutrition Day. Appointments are available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and telehealth is available. Get the nutrition guidance you need with a Registered Dietitian and a graduate student in nutrition. Services include: • One-hour nutrition consultations • Menu ideas • Food diary assessment • Individualized goal setting Contact Molly Paulson, MS, RD, LD at mpaulson@gsu.edu to set an appointment.
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Fitness Classes Coordinator: Larissa Brown 404-413-1793 | lwoods4@gsu.edu
FREE
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Class
CLASS DATES JUNE 7-JULY 23 No classes: July 5 Registration closes five minutes before class start time. Check-in begins 10 minutes before class start time. Check-in closes five minutes after class start time. Due to limited class sizes, only registered participants will be allowed to enter the studio. No participants will be admitted to the class five minutes after class start time. Fitness class descriptions can be found on our website.
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Time
Location
12-12:45 p.m.
Aerobic/Dance Studio
11-12 p.m.
Studio B
4-4:45 p.m.
Aerobic/Dance Studio
12-12:45 p.m.
Aerobic/Dance Studio
MONDAY Zumba®
TUESDAY Gym Yoga
WEDNESDAY Circuit Training
THURSDAY Stretch & Flow
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SPECIAL PROGRAMMING SPECIAL PROGRAMMING Hip Hop Pop-Up Session
June 7 & July 20
4:45-5:45 p.m.
Studio B
Dance to some amazing hip-hop and pop classics! Bring some water and attitude, this class is going to be lit! Summer Cycle
June 14
4-4:45 p.m.
Studio B
Join us for 45 minutes of all terrain ride with some of your favorite songs of the Summer. African Dance
June 15 & July 13
4:45-5:45 p.m.
Studio B
Practice the strong, energetic, rhythmic footwork and gestures of African dance while learning the history and customs behind the movements. Experience the art and culture of African dance Summer Solstice Yoga
June 21
3-4 p.m.
Pool Patio/Greenspace
Enjoy the start of Summer on our pool patio then cool off with a dip in the pool. Participate in a 60-minute session of outdoor Gym Yoga. Belly Dance Shimmy Session
June 23
5-5:45 p.m.
Studio B
Shimmies are one of the most recognized moves in Belly Dance. Get ready to lift, drop and work your hips (shoulders too)! Yoga for Strength
June 30
3-4 p.m.
Studio B
Enhance your practice by focusing on strength work within a yoga setting. By working with our body to promote functional strength, we will not only see increased stability in our asana, but in everyday life. Throwback Thursday, ATL Cycle & Stretch
July 7
4-4:45 p.m.
Studio B
Join us for 30 minutes of cycling and 15 minutes of stretch in this ATL themed cycle and stretch. Sprint and then stretch to some of your favorite tracks from the 90’s and early 2000’s. Belly Dance Combos
July 12
5-5:45 p.m.
Studio B
Learn the art of building show stopping Belly Dance combinations. No experience necessary. Throwback Thursday, Neo-Soul Yoga
July 21
4-4:45 p.m.
Studio B
Join us for 45 minutes of Gym Yoga while you flow to your favorite Neo-Soul artists of the 90’s and early 2000’s.
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Intramurals Assistant Director: Talyn Sands 404-413-1924 compsports@gsu.edu recreation.gsu.edu REGISTRATION Go to recreation.gsu.edu FREE AGENTS Don’t have enough to form your own team? Sign up as a free agent, and teams will ask you to join their team!
Start Date
Registration ends
Registration opens June 6 Badminton Tournament Pickleball Doubles Tournament Billiards Tournament
June 16 June 22
Open Open
Omni Gym Omni Gym
June 15 June 21
June 29
Open
Game Room
June 28
Cornhole Tournament Singles Golf Tournament
July 14 July 22
Open Open
Pool Patio Browns Mill Golf Course
July 13 July 13
For specific rules, times, and more information, visit us at recreation.gsu.edu/intramurals.
COST Free to currently enrolled students and Recreation members. (Exception: Non-students who are members are required to pay a fee for any sport where there is a cost per person, e.g. golf, bowling, etc.) FORFEIT FEE POLICY For league sports, teams will be required to pay a $30 fee if/when a team forfeits a game. If the team forfeits a game, the captain will be sent a notification through IMLeagues informing them that the team must make the $30 online payment in order to remain eligible to participate. If no forfeits occur, no payment is required.
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Sport Clubs Assistant Director: Talyn Sands 404-413-1924 compsports@gsu.edu
CURRENT SPORT CLUBS BADMINTON BARBELL BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CAPOEIRA EQUESTRIAN FENCING GAMING ROCK CLIMBING ROWING RUGBY SOCCER (MEN’S) SOCCER (WOMEN’S) SWIM TENNIS ULTIMATE VOLLEYBALL (MEN’S) VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) WRESTLING Visit recreation.gsu.edu/clubs for more info on our current clubs or how to start your own.
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Touch the Earth Coordinator: Hailey Hester hhester@gsu.edu INQUIRIES: 404-413-1772 touchtheearth@gsu.edu REGISTRATION Participants should register no later than the Tuesday before the trip. COST Categories are as follows: student, member Costs include gear, instruction, transportation and permits. Food will be supplied for overnight trips only. REFUNDS To receive a refund, you must cancel more than 10 days before the trip date. Participants who do not show up for a trip will not receive a refund. Refunds may differ for break trips.
TRIPS Date
Day
Trip
Cost
May 15
Sun.
Sweetwater Creek Lunar Eclipse Viewing & Bonfire
$15, $17
May 22
Sun.
Intro to Caving: Howard’s Waterfall Cave
$12, $15
June 11
Sat.
Shoot the Hooch
$20, $25
June 11-12
Sat.
Intro to Outdoor Climbing: Sandrock, AL
$38, $42
June 17-19
Fri.-Sun.
Backpack & Swim Sipsey Wilderness
$55, $65
June 26
Sun.
ATL Art Stroll & Ice Cream
$6, $8
July 9
Sat.
Waterfall Rappel
$15, $18
July 10
Sun.
Raft Chattooga River
$150, $160
July 16
Sat.
Splash Island Swim & Beach
$25, $27
July 17
Sun.
River Tubing Adventure
$20, $23
July 24
Sun.
Tallulah Gorge Hike
$6, $8
PRE-TRIP MEETINGS All overnight trips will have a mandatory pre-trip meeting the Tuesday prior to the departure of the trip. Meetings will be held virtually from 12-12:30 p.m.
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CLINICS & SPECIAL EVENTS Date
Place/Time
Clinic/Event
Cost
May 12
ICRA 6-9 p.m.
Adventure Leap & Bonfire: ICRA
$15, $18
Jun 9
SRC 12-1:30 p.m.
Intro to Photosynthetic Art with Plant Life
$15, $17
July 6
SRC 12-2 p.m.
Rappel the Rec
Free
BIKE SERVICES At the TTE Rental center, we offer commuter bike rentals for a maximum rental of three days. Helmets, locks and lights are provided. We also offer tube sales and referrals to local bike shops for bike repairs you may need. Check out GSU bikes at https://pin.gsu.edu/ organization/panther-bikes.
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Commuter Bike Rental: $2, $3, $5 per day Tube sale: $7
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Touch the Earth Coordinator: Hailey Hester hhester@gsu.edu INQUIRIES: 404-413-1772 touchtheearth@gsu.edu REGISTRATION Participants should register no later than the Tuesday before the trip. Registration available online and in person. COST Categories are as follows: student, member Cost includes gear, instruction, and permits. REFUNDS To receive a refund, you must cancel more than 10 days before the trip date. Participants who do not show up for a trip will not receive a refund.
TRIP LEADER TRAINING & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Trip Leader Training (TLT) is open to anyone wanting to expand their knowledge in outdoor education, leading trips outside, leadership development or would like to become a Trip Leader for Touch the Earth. For more details regarding times or descriptions please view our web page. Please pre-register to attend. Date
Location/Time Training
Cost
May 4-6
ICRA Challenge Course Training: Part 1 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Free*
May 26-29
ICRA 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
June 2-5
ICRA SOLO: Wilderness First Responder 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Certification: Part 2
Aug. 13-14
Carter’s Lake
Aug. 17-19
ICRA Challenge Course Training: Part 2 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Flatwater Canoe Touring Training
$450, $600 Free** $38, $42 Free*
* This training is designed specifically for those wanting to work on the Georgia State Challenge Course ** Free upon registration of part 1
Touch the Earth trips are all made possible by our awesome VOLUNTEER trip leaders! Inquire about becoming a trip leader today!
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SOLO: Wilderness First Responder Certification: Part 1
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CHALLENGE PROGRAM Coordinator: Hailey Hester hhester@gsu.edu INQUIRIES: 404-413-1772 | recreation.gsu.edu/cp ABOUT THE PROGRAM This program offers groups, teams and individuals innovative ways to improve their abilities to work with others through creative problem solving. Programs are tailored to meet the needs of the group. Reservations can be made online. PRICING* Rates are available for students and faculty/staff. Visit us online at recreation.gsu.edu for pricing and more information.
CLIMBING WALL Climbing Wall Hours May 5-Aug 20: Mon/Wed/Fri. 12-5 p.m. Closed May 30 Closed July 2-4 Closed May 16-20 & Aug. 8-12 for Maintenance Week
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Touch the Earth OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL Lower level | Student Recreation Center (outside entrance adjacent to parking deck driveway) 404-413-1772
Item
Limit per person
Canoe: flatwater
$10, $12, $20
2
Canoe: whitewater*
$20, $25, $30
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$2, $3, $5
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BOATING*****
HOURS OF OPERATION May 4-Aug 19: Mon-Fri. 12:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed May 30: Free day Closed July 2-4: 40% discount
Car kit
Closed May 16-20 & August 8-12 for maintenance Equipment must be picked up or returned during the above hours only.
Item
Price per night
Price per night
Limit per person
BIKE RENTAL
Dry bag (20 Liter)
$2, $3, $4
2
Dry bag (60 Liter backpack)
$4, $6, $8
2
Inflatable standup paddleboard
$10, $12, $20
2
Kayak: recreational (sit on top or sit in)
$12, $15, $20
2
Kayak: tandem recreational
$15, $18, $30
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Kayak: whitewater*
$12, $15, $20
1
$1, $1.50, $2
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Commuter style bike****
$2, $3, $5
1
PFD
Bike rack
$2, $3, $5
1
Splash jacket
$2, $3, $5
4
Bike U-lock
$1, $1.50, $2
1
Wetsuit - Farmer John/Jane
$4, $5, $6
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RENTABLE PARK PASS
BACKPACKING/CAMPING Backpack (65 liter)
$3, $4, $6
4
Georgia State Parks Pass
$1, $1.50
1
Backpack stove**
$3, $4, $5
3
Sandrock Climbing Pass
$1, $1.50
1
Backpacker camp chair
$2, $3, $4
4
National Park Pass
$1, $1.50
1
2-Burner stove**
$4, $6, $7
4
Battery lantern
$3, $4, $5
2
Bear Canister
$1, $2, $3
2
Cooler
$3, $4, $5
2
Cook kit (backpack or family)
$2, $3, $5
3
Camping hammock bundle (rainfly and bug-net)
$6, $7, $8
2
$1.50, $2, $2.50
4
Hammock: single person
$2, $3, $4
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PARKING FOR EQUIPMENT LOADING AND UNLOADING Customers may park temporarily for free behind the Student Recreation Center in the space marked “Touch the Earth.” To gain access from parking gate attendant, inform the attendant you are a Touch the Earth customer. You will be able to park in the provided spaces and given a voucher that must be validated by TTE personnel in order to exit. Do not park on the curb.
Hammock: double person
$3, $4, $5
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RENTAL POLICIES
Quickdry towel
$1, $2, $3
2
Tarp (10’x10’ or larger)
$2, $3, $4
3
Tent (6-person)***
$5, $6, $12
2
Tent (3-4 person)***
$4, $5, $10
2
Tent (1-2 person)***
$3, $4, $8
2
Sleeping bag
$4, $5, $7
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Sleeping pad
$2, $3, $4
6
Climbing shoes
$3, $4, $5
2
Crash pad
$5, $7, $10
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• Reservations can be made up to five days in advance. Payment will be due upon pick up. Bikes are the only exception. • All rentals priced on per night charge, no modifications to this rate will be made. • A $1 per item per night late fee is charged in addition to the daily rental fee. Exception: Bikes are charged $20 per day. • Upon return, all items will receive a full inspection. Pending the number of returns, inspection could take place within a week of return. • For equipment that needs to be repaired or cleaned, you will be charged $15/hour, up to original cost of the equipment. Fees associated to these costs will be assessed within a week of equipment return. • Failure to pay late fees or damages may result in a hold on your account or suspended rental privileges.
Day Pack (30 liter)
BOULDERING
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* Requires completion of Touch the Earth clinic/school & permission of Outdoor Recreation Coordinator. Call 404-413-1773 a week in advance. **Customer will receive a stove with the equivalent of one full canister of fuel. ***A maximum of two tents per customer can be rented at one time regardless of tent size. **** Rental period up to three consecutive days maximum. Helmet, lock and lights provided. Late fee $20/day. *****All watercraft rentals come with paddles and PFDs. ****** Prices are for Student, member, Non-member faculty staff
Off Campus Facilities INDIAN CREEK RECREATION AREA Location: 900 South Indian Creek Drive, Stone Mountain, Ga 30083
Lodge and Event Lawn Coordinator: Taylor Eltz 404-413-1794 | icra@gsu.edu The new 4,700 square foot lodge is the perfect place for off campus events. Individual rooms or the entire lodge may be reserved by chartered student organizations, faculty or staff departments for university approved meetings. The lodge has a large meeting room, two breakout rooms, an open lobby reception area with fireplace, decks with seating and a catering kitchen. If you would like to host your event outside, we also have available for reservation a half acre event lawn. ELIGIBLE USERS Registered student organizations, faculty or staff departments
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