2022-2023 Program Guide

TULANE CAMPUS RECREATION

PROGRAM GUIDE

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PROGRAM GUIDE CONTENT About Campus Recreation..........................................................................................................................................2 Facilities & Member Services....................................................................................................................................4 Special Events...................................................................................................................................................................6 Fitness & Wellness.........................................................................................................................................................8 Club Sports........................................................................................................................................................................10 Outdoor Adventures......................................................................................................................................................12 Intramural Sports............................................................................................................................................................14

ABOUT CAMPUS RECREATION Campus Recreation encourages personal growth by providing recreational and wellness opportunities to the Tulane community. We are committed to creating an environment that fosters the physical and social development of students, lifelong learning, respect and cultural diversity.

MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Tulane Campus Recreation is to cultivate active lifestyles by providing recreational and wellness experiences for the Tulane Community.

VISION STATEMENT To foster a holistic student experience, Tulane Campus Recreation embraces the values of inclusivity, service, integrity, passion, and fun.

VALUES To become a dynamic leader in promoting lifelong wellbeing that inspires, educates, and engages the Tulane Community.

Annually, 4,000 students are engaged in:

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203 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES PARTICIPANTS 144 EQUIPMENT RENTALS

OF ALL STUDENTS USED TULANE CAMPUS REC FACILITIES NUMBERS PROVIDED ARE FROM THE 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR.

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FACILITIES & MEMBERSHIP The Department of Campus Recreation operates two facilities. The Reily Student Recreation Center is located on the university’s Uptown campus, and the TU Fitness Center is located downtown in the redeveloped Bertie M. and John W. Deming Pavilion.

REILY STUDENT RECREATION CENTER UPTOWN CAMPUS

The Reily Student Recreation Center is 156,000 square feet of recreation space including outdoor tennis courts and a synthetic turf field. We also utilize five university quads for intramural and club sports.

Leadership and management of the facilities and programs are provided by a team of fulltime professional staff and a part-time student staff of approximately 250. This makes Campus Recreation the largest student employer on campus.

FALL/SPRING HOURS OF OPERATION DAY HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY 6 AM-11 PM FRIDAY 6 AM-9 PM SATURDAY 8 AM-9 PM SUNDAY 8 AM-11 PM

TULANE FITNESS CENTER DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

The Tulane Fitness Center (TU Fit) is 12,000 square feet and includes a functional training area including turf and functional bridge, free weights, cardio machines, and selectorized strength equipment. Other amenities include four private changing rooms with showers and restrooms and individual daily-use lockers.

TU Fit membership is limited to enrolled students and current employees of Tulane University. With an active Reily membership and a valid splash card you can utilize this space.

FALL/SPRING HOURS OF OPERATION DAY HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 6 AM-9 PM SATURDAY-SUNDAY 8 AM-7 PM

Hours of operation may fluctuate with University holidays, home football games, maintenance projects, weather emergencies, and staff training events.

Campus Recreation periodically hosts tournaments and special events that will impact the availability of certain facility spaces. Spaces can be reserved for varsity athletics programs, club sports, and intramural sports.

For comprehensive schedules, hour changes, email alerts, and newsletters, visit our website.

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MEMBER SERVICES

Campus Recreation offers an assortment of complimentary services for members.

REILY STUDENT RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Members have access to the entire facility, qualify for member rates on various programs, and can purchase long-term locker and towel service. Daily-use lockers, equipment checkout, court reservations, and drop-in group exercise classes are available to our patrons free of charge. Members may also sponsor up to two guests per day, $10 per guest.

For more information, contact the Campus Recreation Membership Coordinator at (504) 865-5375 or by email at campusrec@tulane.edu.

MEMBERSHIP & FEES TULANE STUDENTS Primary Membership Additional Member(s) TULANE FACULTY & STAFF Primary Membership Additional Member(s) TULANE ALUMNI Primary Membership Additional Member(s) EMERITUS Primary Membership Additional Member(s) SERVICES Locker & Towel Service

SEMESTER $210 $150 MONTHLY $40 $20 MONTHLY $77 $31 MONTHLY $14 $12 MONTHLY $14

SUMMER $130 $94

HALF-SUMMER $65 $60

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES STUDENT

Individuals enrolled at Tulane University including the School of Professional Advancement. Full-time students who are assessed the Recreation Fee on their own tuition bill are allowed into our facility at no additional cost. Students who are not assessed the recreation fee in their tuition can purchase a membership using our online customer portal.

FACULTY & STAFF

Individuals who work for Tulane University and have an active Tulane Splash card.

ALUMNI

Individuals registered with Alumni Affairs as having received a degree or two-year certificate from Tulane.

EMERITUS

Individuals who received a degree or certificate 50 or more years ago from Tulane, a faculty member with Emeritus status conferred by the university, or a former Tulane staff member with 25 years or more of service to the university.

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SPECIAL Common Campus Rec Special Events: • Outdoor Adventures • Late night activites m study breaks • Unique fitness classes • Exa • Intramural tournaments PU PPI ES T ES A ND PI LA

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FITNESS & WELLNESS (504) 314-2861 fitness@tulane.edu Tulane Campus Recreation’s fitness offerings can help you improve your health and wellness through flexibility, stress relief, strength, and cardio training.

WHY PARTICIPATE? Developing and maintaining a regular exercise routine is a great way to improve focus to reach academic goals.

Cultivating healthy habits will put you on a path toward an overall routine of time management, a foundation for success.

The campus gym is a supportive and inclusive environment that is easily accessible to you to advance your personal goals.

“Having a regularly occurring structured workout helps me keep myself accountable and on track to maintain a regular workout schedule and improve my level of fitness.”

-Daniel Folse, Alumni

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“Working with a personal trainer has helped with confidence in my ability to thrive in the gym and learn new skills!”

-Valerie Pasquale, Graduate Student

“It is a delight to promote physical wellbeing through supportive group activity! I love catering classes to my participants interests and seeing them grow each week.”

-Sam Trapp, Instructor

“Having an appointment at a definite time with a trainer who is knowledgeable. It helps me get a good workout on a regular schedule.”

-Judge Eugene Davis, Alumni

GROUP FITNESS PROGRAMS Powered by high-energy music, challenging exercises, and motivating instructors, group classes are designed to make your fitness goals easily attainable while giving you a fun and energizing workout.

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

On a weekly basis, we offer 50+ free classes of all styles, perfect for any fitness level. The Group Exercise schedule begins on the first day of academic classes and is available online, on the TU Rec app, and in the Reily Center.

CUSTOM FITNESS CLASSES

A custom fitness class is the perfect way for your friends, club, or other student organization to get fit and have fun together! Fitness instructors will teach a personalized class at the Reily Center or at your location. To set up a class, please email fitness@tulane.edu.

FITNESS WORKSHOPS

Fitness workshops are a great way to learn something new or deepen your exercise knowledge.

Led by certified trainers and instructors, you’ll spend time breaking down exercises and practicing your skills.

If you are interested in becoming a fitness instructor or trainer, Campus Recreation offers partial scholarships for students looking to become certified and will commit to teaching or training with us for at least two semesters. Individuals with fitness certifications are encouraged to apply to work for our Fitness team!

PERSONAL FITNESS Develop a fitness plan that is tailored to you. Tulane Campus Recreation has a dedicated team of personal trainers ready to help you improve your health and well-being.

PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS

Personal training sessions are conducted in a one-on-one or partner setting. Clients will work with a trainer who will develop an exercise plan that fits their individual needs and goals. A fitness assessment is included with purchase of a package.

1-HOUR TRAINING SESSIONS • 5 sessions: $260 • 10 sessions: $375 • 10 partner sessions: $250/per person

30-MINUTE TRAINING SESSIONS • 5 sessions: $150 • 10 sessions: $260

PERSONAL FITNESS ASSESSMENTS & WEIGHT ROOM ORIENTATIONS

Get one-on-one time with our personal trainers to build your confidence in navigating the Reily Center’s weight room and Functional Fitness Gym. We’ll introduce you to strength equipment and provide you with the general knowledge you need to get a full-body workout.

Our Fitness Assessment includes a body composition analysis, as well as flexibility, strength, and heart-rate evaluation.

Cost: $55*

*On a monthly basis, we host events where we offer this package at no charge to members.

Visit the Tulane Campus Recreation website for more details on our: • Group Exercise schedule and class descriptions.

• Personal Training team, their availability, and their specialties.

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CLUB SPORTS (504) 314-2862 clubsports@tulane.edu Tulane Campus Recreation’s club sport teams are recognized student organizations that are formed, developed, and governed by students. Teams are gender-inclusive, meet regularly for practice, and compete regionally, as well as nationally.

WHY PARTICIPATE? Club Sports teams are entirely student-led, offering unique leadership opportunities for participants.

Club sports are a great way to continue playing the sports you love, stay active, and represent Tulane University.

Club sports can provide a higher level of competition. Participants not only face Tulane or local talent but regional, and in some cases, national talent.

“Joining club rugby added incredible value to my Tulane experience.

Playing provided a great outlet for competition, stress relief, and let me meet some of my closest friends.”

-Jack Walvoord, Participant

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“As an international student working for Club Sports, it makes me feel more engaged. As a Tulanian, it gives me opportunities to contribute to the university.”

-Yiwen “Angelina” Bao, Attendant

“I always look forward to joining my fellow students in practicing martial arts, and sharing our love for physical activity. The MMA Club and Club Sports helped me find my place at Tulane!”

-Kaitlyn Krushefski, Participant

CLUB SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS Clubs are open to all Tulane students, and all clubs are co-ed unless otherwise specified. Not seeing your sport? You can form a new team with the help of our Club Sports Office. Contact the Club Sports Office at clubsports@tulane.edu or zbracey@tulane.edu.

AIKIDO BALLROOM DANCING BASEBALL (M) BASKETBALL (M) CAPOEIRA REGIONAL CYCLING DISC GOLF EQUESTRIAN FENCING GYMNASTICS KARATE LACROSSE (M) LACROSSE (W) MMA PICKLEBALL POWERLIFTING ROCK CLIMBING ROWING RUGBY (M) RUGBY (W) SOCCER (M) SOCCER (W) SWIMMING TENNIS ULTIMATE FRISBEE (M) ULTIMATE FRISBEE (W) VOLLEYBALL WATER POLO

Rowing finished the 2021-2022 academic year with their their varsity women’s pair ( Emma Kosowski (’22) and Melanie McAdoo (’25) winning gold at the prestigious Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta.

Men’s Ultimate qualified for nationals for the first time in team history in the 2021-2022 academic year.

BECOME A CLUB SPORTS ATTENDANT Club Sports Attendants (CSAs) assist in the overall organization, administration, and day-to-day operations of the club sports program. Responsibilities include maintaining eligibility records, supervising practices, assisting with the implementation of return-to-play protocols following injuries, providing first aid as necessary, and communicating with club officers.

Campus Recreation posts all available student jobs on Handshake, Tulane University’s job board and career management system.

Visit the Tulane Campus Recreation website for more details on our: • Active clubs, their practice schedules, and their contact information.

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (504) 314-2861 outdoorrec@tulane.edu Tulane Campus Recreation’s outdoor adventure offerings are your opportunity to explore the region and discover new skills on the water or on the trail. Beyond our trip schedule, our Outdoor team can provide you with adventure consulting and gear rental to assist you in your own outdoor plans.

WHY PARTICIPATE? Time spent outdoors is associated with improved mental health and reduced stress.

Outdoor recreation supports the local economy and drives awareness of important conservation issues.

Outdoor adventures provides the chance to step out of your comfort zone under the guidance of our trained trip leaders.

“Outdoor Adventures taught me that I can foster my love for the outdoors in any setting! I’ve built an invaluable appreciation for swamp ecosystems which helped me decide to major in ecological and evolutionary biology.”

-Maya Jammulapati, Trip Leader & Manager

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“Alongside giving me various professional skills and personal connections, Outdoor Adventures has opened up doors to exploring all that the surrounding region has to offer...These trips are some of my favorite Tulane memories!”

-Erin Rose Johnson, Trip Leader & Manager

“Outdoor Adventures has served not only as a medium of exploration of the greater Gulf South, but also as a natural reprieve from the hustle and bustle of busy New Orleans life.”

-Brendan Chase, Trip Leader

SIGNATURE TRIPS These trips are our favorites–they provide experiences you won’t find anywhere else and highlight the very best of our city and our region.

BACKPACKING EXPEDITIONS

Backpacking is one of the best ways to get off campus, meet new friends, unplug, and spend some time outside. No prior backpacking experience is required. Registration fee includes transportation, food, equipment, and leadership. Look for Backpacking Expeditions to be offered around Fall Break, Spring Break, and other times of year.

BLACK CREEK CANOE & CAMP

Explore De Soto National Forest by canoe on our favorite multi-day paddling trip. We’ll check out local flora and fauna, eat lots of great food, and camp on sandbars at the river’s edge. No prior paddling experience is required for this all-levels trip. Registration fee includes transportation, food, equipment, and leadership.

BAYOU ST. JOHN OPEN PADDLE

Hop on a Campus Recreation shuttle to Bayou St. John, grab a kayak or canoe, then explore this iconic urban waterway at your own pace. This trip is free for Tulane affiliates and includes all equipment and transportation.

EQUIPMENT RENTALS Outdoor Adventures offers a full selection of rental equipment for anyone looking to create their own adventure.

Quantity is limited. Please reserve your equipment by stopping into the Outdoor Adventures office or contacting the office via email.

Rentals are available for daily, weekend, or weekly use.

BACKPACKING GEAR

CLIMBING GEAR

WATER EQUIPMENT

Backpacking Stove*

$3/$6/$15

Climbing Crash Pad

$5/$10/$25

Water Resistant Duffel

$2/$4/$10

Backpack (60L-100L)

$5/$10/$25

$2/$4/$10

Dry Bag (80L)

$2/$4/$10

Backpacking Cookset (3 Nesting Posts w/ Lids)

Climbing Shoes (Sizes 4-12.5)

$2/$4/$10

CAMPING GEAR

PFD, Type III (Life Jacket)

PERSONAL GEAR Bike Helmet

$1/$2/$5

Canoe Package**

2-Burner Stove*

$5/$10/$25

Hammock & Straps

$3/$6/$15

Stand-Up Paddleboard Package**

Camping Chair

$3/$6/$15

Headlamp

$2/$4/$10

Kayak Package**

Sleeping Bag (20°, 45°, 50°)

$4/$8/$20

Lantern

$2/$4/$10

Sleeping Pad (Air, Foam)

$2/$4/$10

Rain Jacket

$3/$6/$15

Tent (2-Person, 4-Person)

$6/$12/$30

Insulated Jacket

$4/$8/$20

Visit the Tulane Campus Recreation website for more details on our: • Outdoor Adventures schedule.

• Trip consultants and DIY information.

$1/$2/$5 $20/$40/ $100 $20/$40/ $100 $20/$40/ $100

* Stove rentals do not include fuel. ** Water equipment packages include paddles, personal floatation devices, and gear.

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INTRAMURAL SPORTS (504) 314-2863 imsports@tulane.edu Tulane Campus Recreation’s intramural offerings provide exercise and fun in a relaxed, yet structured environment. We offer two full seasons of team leagues and a series of one-day and weekend tournaments. Form a team with friends, classmates, or sign up as a free agent.

WHY PARTICIPATE? Intramural sports are the most casual way to join organized athletics and compete against other Tulane students.

There’s no limit! Intramurals can be a one-day event or a weekly/monthly practice.

Participation can further develop co-operation skills, teamwork, physical well-being, and overall health and wellness.

“The fun lighthearted environment is very enjoyable. I like to play a fun game of soccer with people who take the game seriously, but mostly are just trying to have a good time.”

-Intramural Sports Participant Survey Response

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“My favorite thing about intramurals is the ability to play competitively with my friends.”

-Intramural Sports Participant Survey Response

“I enjoy getting to play sports again and having something that gets me to the gym to work out.”

-Intramural Sports Participant Survey Response

TEAM LEAGUE SPORTS Campus Recreation offers both recreational and competitive leagues, so you have the chance to play your way.

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3v3 Basketball 5v5 Basketball 8v8 Outdoor Soccer 4v4 Sand Volleyball 6v6 Indoor Volleyball 4v4 Flag Football 10v10 Softball 6v6 Dodgeball

1-DAY TOURNAMENTS Intramural Sports offers a weekly series of one-day and weekend tournaments throughout the year, including:

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3v3 Soccer Tennis (Singles & Doubles) Pickleball (Singles) Punt, Pass, & Kick Spikeball

BECOME AN INTRAMURAL OFFICIAL Intramural Official is a paid student worker position with Campus Recreation. Officials implement Intramural Sports policies and sport rules while providing a fun, competitive atmosphere and maintaining an appropriate level of control, fairness, and safety. No officiating experience is necessary. Paid training is provided.

Campus Recreation posts all available student jobs on Handshake, Tulane University’s job board and career management system.

Visit the Tulane Campus Recreation website for more details on our: • IMLeagues player portal.

• Intramural offerings and schedule.

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Department of Campus Recreation | Reily Student Recreation Center Janet Yulman Way | 200 Reily Center | New Orleans, LA 70118 Front Desk (504) 865-5242 | Member Services Desk (504) 865-5431 campusrecreation.tulane.edu Tulane University | Division of Student Affairs

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