UT RecSports Profiles 2014-15

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Divisional Overview 2014–2015 For over 98 years, the Division of Recreational Sports has been a part of campus life. Nationally, the Division is recognized as one of the oldest and largest collegiate recreational sports programs in the country. What began as the Men’s Intramural Program expanded and evolved over decades to become one of the most popular programs on campus and an essential part of the Longhorn experience. Today, Recreational Sports features seven distinct program areas – Intramural Sports, Fitness/Wellness, Sport Clubs, Instructional, Outdoor Recreation, Civic Engagement and Informal Recreation. Wide ranging facilities offer over 500,000 square feet of indoor space and 40 acres of outdoor space.

The Division’s reach extends to students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, visitors and the general community who enjoy access to a comprehensive array of facilities, programs, services and special events. As testament to its popularity among students, 89 percent of the undergraduate population participates in RecSports and 96 percent say they would recommend RecSports to others. Overall, students and RecSports members accrue more than 3.75 million hours of participation annually while virtual visits to the RecSports website amount to one million each year.

As a unit of the Division of Student Affairs, RecSports supports and complements the University’s academic and public service objectives, assists in fulfilling its core purpose and values, and contributes significantly to the University’s disciplined culture of excellence. With these goals in mind, the Division partners with students, campus departments and agencies, as well as the general community, by hosting over 6,000 special events each year at RecSports facilities, including receptions, student orientations, meetings, dances, sports tournaments, college convocations, fundraisers and much more. In doing so, Recreational Sports provides environments that foster community building and creates opportunities that contribute to a personal sense of belonging. Meeting these objectives is essential to creating a sense of community among the diverse student population of more than 50,000 that inhabits the 350-acre main campus with 17 colleges and schools, and 24,000 faculty and staff.

As RecSports looks ahead to its 100th anniversary in 2016, it endeavors to continue to enrich the lives of students outside the classroom. It does so by promoting physical fitness, healthy habits and balanced behaviors, and by teaching meaningful life skills that cultivate involved and responsible citizens.

Facilities

Anna Hiss Gym Bellmont Hall Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field Gregory Gymnasium Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex PRC J. Neils Thompson Commons Rec Center Recreational Sports Center Whitaker Fields Whitaker Tennis Courts

Programs

Civic Engagement Fitness/Wellness Informal Recreation Instructional Intramural Sports Outdoor Recreation Sport Clubs

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY The Division of Recreational Sports embraces the University’s diverse campus culture by welcoming all ideas and 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. The Division’s programs, services and facilities 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.

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Divisional Overview 2014–2015 Vision, Mission, Values OUR VISION: EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

The 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 EXCELLENCE

As 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.

In fulfilling this mission, we support and complement the institution’s academic and public service objectives, and make significant contributions to The University’s disciplined culture of excellence.

OUR VALUES: EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE BUILT UPON MUTUAL RESPECT Our commitment to our customers:

Our commitment to one another:

QUALITY

INTEGRITY

SERVICE

EXCELLENCE

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

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

COLLABORATION

We 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.

COMMUNITY

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

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

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

RESPONSIBILITY

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

INVOLVEMENT

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

PROGRESS

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

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Organizational Chart 2014–2015 Senior Associate Vice President & Director Thomas W. Dison Executive Assistant (Senior Associate Vice President & Director) Nilka Campos

Special Assistant to the Senior Associate Vice President (Special Projects) Michael Edwards

Senior Associate Director Eric Stoutner BUSINESS SERVICES

PROGRAMS

FACILITY OPERATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS, ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT

Accounting/Budget Business Operations Contracts Human Resources Internal Controls UT Policies & Procedures

Intramural Sports Sport Clubs Fitness/Wellness Instructional Membership & Guest Services Outdoor Recreation Youth Camps Community Outreach

Capital Improvements Informal Recreation Maintenance Scheduling Supervision Event Management

Publicity/Promotions Development Communications Public Relations Assessment Information Technology

Business/Financial Officer Bev Wehmeier

Associate Director Randall Ford

Associate Director Pete Schaack

Associate Director Jennifer Speer

Senior Human Resources Coordinator Sarah Bubolz

Senior Assistant Director

Office Manager

(Business Office & Development Support)

Kyla Achard

Financial Analyst Van Nguyen Office Manager

(Intramurals)

Darci Doll

Graduate Assistant Chad Zimmerman

Assistant Director

Nicole Olmeda

Assistant Director

(Communications & Digital Media)

Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Jonathan Elliott

Aaron Kroth

Publicity/Promotions Coordinator Sylvia Ramirez

(Sport Clubs)

Holly Doyel

Graduate Assistant Ashlee Miller

Administrative Assistant

Senior Assistant Director

Sara Palacios

Erin Erford

Senior Assistant Director

(Assessment & Communications)

(Gregory Gym)

(Accounting)

(Accounting)

Senior Assistant Director

(Facilities & Instructional Program)

(Fitness/Wellness)

Ross Rodriguez (Aquatics)

Senior Assistant Director (Facilities)

E.J. Patterson Assistant Director (Outdoor Satellites)

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Senior Graphics Designer Eric Thomas Senior Information Technology Manager Derek Knight

Vacant

Dixon Hankins

Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Chrystina Wyatt

Rachel Dybala

(Indoor Satellites)

Software Developer/Analyst Ryan Becerra

Administrative Manager Emily Pepper

Senior Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Senior Assistant Director

Administrative Assistant

Chris Burnett

AREA SUPPORT STAFF

(Programs & Facilities)

Colleen Waller

Administrative Assistant (Memberships)

Lanay Kibodeaux Office Manager (Facilities)

Robbie Reed Administrative Assistant (Facilities & Programs)

David Trotter

(Fitness/Wellness)

(Outdoor Recreation & Community Outreach)

Graduate Assistant Emily Abrams Assistant Director

(Membership & Guest Services)

Rhonda Cox

(Facilities)

Travis Hilterbran Maintenance Worker III Steve Mercer Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Clifton Murphy Maintenance Worker II Nathaniel Blaylock, Quincy Hodges, Manny Torrez

(Constituent Relations)

Bob Childress

Program Coordinator (Development Events)

Dominique Alcala

Program Coordinator (Events)

Cecilia Lopez Cardenas

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Committees & Councils 2014–2015 Each academic year, countless 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 2014–15 committees and councils.

Recreational Sports Advisory Committee Snehal Shingavi, Ph.D. (Chair) Gayle Timmerman, Ph.D. (Vice Chair) Annjene Bunyard John Clarke, Ph.D. Jonathan Dingwell, Ph.D. Brian Doherty, Ph.D. Jody Jensen, Ph.D. Xiaofen Keating, Ph.D.

Sarfraz Khurshid, Ph.D. Kathleen Mabley Sarah Miller Jane Moore Keryn Pasch, Ph.D. Eli Sterbcow Alex Stolzberg Alexandra Trevino

Longhorn Run Committee

Intramural Sports Council

Ashley Allen (Director) Charlie Adkins (Assistant Director) Dallas Cole Ashley Detherage Abigail Griffin Evie Howard Jessica Humphries Alyssa Kahl Bethany Kelm Cameron Kerl Kelli LeGrande Charlie Moore Julianne Perry Jamie Schultz

Evan Baldwin Emily Bell Brandon Caporale McKenzie Edwards Jonathan Lehrmann Nina Lemieux Keldon Lou Ali Patel Sane Picquet Matt Stubbs Andrew Townsend Antonio Vintimilla

Party on the Plaza Committee Sarah Beirne (Co-Chair) Braydon Jones (Co-Chair) Adit Bior Chris Kudla Alice Liu Taylor Pousson Kiefer Shenk Liam Woolley-MacMath Kenny Zingaro

Facility Operations Council Emily Brooke Colette Callan Michael Carek Nalisia Greenleaf Sophie McComb Yesi Silva Dustin Speight Harry Watson

Sport Club Council Alex Stolzberg, Men’s Ultimate (President) Jaclyn Ramirez, Women’s Soccer (Vice President) Nick Franzese, Fencing Max Grove, Wrestling Margaret Harlow, Triathlon Jonathan Lanford, Racquetball Yu Lu, Wushu Ryan Sadrai, Men’s Volleyball Tim Woodard, Sailing Club

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Student Personnel 2014–2015 FACTS & FIGURES Part-Time Assignments

954

Types of Jobs Available to Students

70

Wages Returned to Students

$1,907,822

New Hires

426

DATA SOURCE FOR DEMOGRAPHICS: UT-AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

STUDENT EMPLOYEE DEMOGRAPHICS

Highlights The development of customer service skills is the life skill most significantly developed through UT RecSports employment 48% Male

Aside from wages, developing job skills/resumé is the top reason employment is important to students

52% Female

96 percent of student employees would recommend UT RecSports as a place to work to other students

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DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Facility Operations 2014–2015 Purpose Facility 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.

Goals Completed the renovation of activity spaces in Bellmont Hall and the Recreational Sports Center Installed the Nike+ Leader Bar on the Gregory Gym concourse Replastered the Outdoor Lap Pool and Spa Hosted 6,883 special events in RecSports facilities

PERSONNEL Program Assistants

12

Building Coordinators

60

Activity Supervisors

Top 5 Informal Recreation Activities

110

Head Lifeguards

20

Lifeguards

60

BY THE NUMBERS Facility Participation Hours

1,465,039

ID Cards Scanned – All Facilities

1,364,456

Gregory Gym Single Entry Counts

1,148,325

Gregory Gym ID Cards Scanned

1,065,553

Recreational Sports Center Single Entry Counts

324,136

Recreational Sports Center ID Cards Scanned

277,100

Equipment Checkout Transactions

198,004

HB/RB/SQ Court Reservations Operating Hours Each Week – All Facilities

2 1

Weight Training

11,022

4

787

3

Basketball

Conditioning

Swimming

5

Soccer

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Membership & Guest Services 2014–2015 Purpose Comprised of memberships, retail operations, towel service, lockers and massage services, Membership and Guest Services manages recreation facility access systems and provides amenities to students, faculty, staff and others affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin.

Goals Offer a variety of convenient amenities that enhance the member experience Generate income through the sale of memberships, products and services

MEMBERSHIP

ANNUAL FEE

UNITS SOLD

Faculty or Staff

$308

2,316

Faculty/Staff Sponsored

$308

235

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

SEMESTER FEE

UNITS SOLD

Faculty or Staff Student

$50

20

Student Sponsored

$103

1,685

Faculty or Staff Child/Senior Child

$103

47

Student Child

$34

17

Retired Faculty or Staff

$154

168

Interim Student

$103

1,392

Retired Faculty or Staff Sponsored

$154

56

Associate Member/Sponsored/Child

$450

377

Community

$540

497

FEE

UNITS SOLD

$10/day

9,220

$15

256

30-Minute

$33

615

60-Minute

$60

655

Guest Passes

GUEST SERVICES Lockers Student Lockers Towel Service

MASSAGE SERVICES 15-Minute

ANNUAL

MONTHLY

SEMESTER

UNITS SOLD

90-Minute

$83

122

$90

$8

-

2,013

120-Minute

$110

16

-

-

$30

3,657

Mobile Massage Hours

$60/hour

158 Hours/33 Events

$66

$6

$24

3,478

Upgrades

$5

266

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Fitness/Wellness 2014–2015 Purpose Comprised of group exercise, personal training and outreach programs, the Fitness/Wellness Program educates participants through programs that emphasize physical fitness and healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Goals Conduct classes that encourage active movement and proper exercise techniques

PASSES

FALL/SPRING FEE

SUMMER FEE

TOTAL SOLD

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS

TeXercise

$80

$60

2,575

43,083

Group Cycling

$45

$30

320

4,517

Combo (TeXercise+Cycling)

$110

$75

375

-

Aqua

$20

$20

71

-

PRC

$20

$20

13

-

PARTICIPATION TeXercise Classes Offered

Provide outreach programs that develop an appreciation for physical activity and wellness

PERSONNEL 3,162

TeXercise Instructors

86

Average Number of TeXercise Classes Offered Weekly

93

Group Cycling Instructors

16

Group Cycling Classes Offered

689

Certified Personal Trainers

21

Provide staff development opportunities that cultivate leadership skills

Average Number of Group Cycling Classes Offered Weekly

18

Program Assistants

4

Fitness Series Offered

6

Program Coordinator

1

Develop and encourage healthy body image awareness

Fitness Series Participants

27

Personal Training Sessions Purchased

4,911

Buddy Training Sessions Purchased

335

Small Group Training Sessions Purchased

55

Pilates Reformer Series Offered

47

Pilates Reformer Series Participants

155

Taught 177 custom group exercise classes to the UT community including the International Office and Women’s Varsity Swimming

Private Pilates Reformer Sessions Purchased

274

Private Classes Conducted

177

Private Class Participants

1,547

Conducted four fitness classes for the Settlement Home in collaboration with the Civic Engagement program

Special Events Conducted

29

Special Event Participants

5,817

Total Fitness/Wellness Participant Hours

61,989

Highlights Implemented a Smart Pass in the spring to track group exercise participant attendance

25 Fitness/Wellness staff attended the annual TexFit Conference

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Sport Clubs 2014–2015 Purpose

Goals

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

Highlights

Develop effective leaders through Sport Club representative positions Encourage a sense of community that promotes teamwork, skill development and lifelong friendships Advise student representatives and provide resources and workshops for the effective administration of each sport club Ensure compliance with RecSports and University risk management and business practices

PARTICIPATION 45

Participants

Aikido

17

4,377

Archery

96

73,959

PARTICIPATION HOURS

UTSCA Council organized four leadership development meetings for sport club representatives and conducted the inaugural Sport Club Games held in the spring

Supervisors

11

1,806

Participation Hours PARTICIPANTS

Individual sport clubs participated in over 20 community service projects

PERSONNEL

Sport Clubs

CLUBS

Participated in and won the inaugural Longhorns-Aggies Sport Club Challenge donating over 60,000 ounces of canned food to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas

597,864

CLUBS

PARTICIPANTS

PARTICIPATION HOURS

Rugby – Men’s

53

20,292

Rugby – Women’s

25

10,236

Badminton

23

6,738

Running Club

124

17,884

Ballroom Dance

110

44,398

Sailing Club

36

6,894

Baseball

26

11,964

Sailing Team

29

11,829

Bass Team

13

1,662

Soccer – Men’s

41

15,641

Crew

78

44,547

Soccer – Women’s

16

11,226

Cricket*

13

-

Table Tennis

35

10,368

Cycling

40

10,997

Taekwon-Do (ITF)

24

4,760

Dance Team

15

2,403

Taekwondo (WTF)

55

7,954

Fencing

47

17,412

Tennis

139

29,875

Gymnastics

25

8,464

Trap and Skeet*

21

-

Handball

26

9,099

Triathlon

87

26,851

Ice Hockey

23

5,693

Ultimate – Men’s

61

26,078

Japan Karate

13

2,912

Ultimate – Women’s

37

16,368

Judo

22

4,532

Volleyball – Men’s

25

7,123

Kendo

15

3,796

Volleyball – Women’s

33

8,306

Lacrosse – Men’s

33

11,694

Water Polo – Men’s

19

5,495

Lacrosse – Women’s

37

9,948

Water Polo – Women’s

20

4,472

Powerlifting

41

18,161

Water Ski

21

9,615

Quidditch

67

19,290

Wrestling

28

9,310

Racquetball

22

5,347

Wushu

28

6,727

Rock Climbing

47

13,167

*Conditional Sport Club in 2014-2015

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Sport Clubs 2014–2015 National Champions

QUIDDITCH – International Quidditch Association World Cup WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL – National Collegiate Volleyball Association

National Tournament Appearances

BALLROOM DANCE – UCWDC Worlds: Country Dance World Championships BASEBALL – National Collegiate Baseball Association World Series BASS FISHING – Boat US Collegiate Bass Championships CREW – American Collegiate Rowing Association Regatta CYCLING – USA Cycling Mountain Bike Nationals; Road Race Nationals DANCE TEAM – American Dance Drill Team Nationals; National Dance Association Nationals FENCING – USACFC National Collegiate Fencing Tournament GYMNASTICS – National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs National Championships HANDBALL – USA Handball Collegiate Nationals JUDO – National Collegiate Judo Association Championships WOMEN’S LACROSSE – Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association National Championships POWERLIFTING – USAPL National Collegiate Meet RACQUETBALL – USA Racquetball National Intercollegiate Championships ROCK CLIMBING – USA Collegiate Climbing Series RUNNING – National Intercollegiate Running Club Association Championships MEN’S RUGBY – USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby Championships WOMEN’S RUGBY – USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby Championships MEN’S SOCCER – NIRSA NCCS National Soccer Championships WOMEN’S SOCCER – NIRSA NCCS National Soccer Championships TABLE TENNIS – National Collegiate Table Tennis Association Championships TENNIS – USTA Tennis On Campus National Championships TEXAS TAEKWONDO – National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships TRIATHLON – USA Triathlon Collegiate Nationals MEN’S ULTIMATE – USA Ultimate Collegiate Championships WOMEN’S ULTIMATE – USA Ultimate Collegiate Championships MEN’S VOLLEYBALL – National Collegiate Volleyball Federation National Championships MEN’S WATER POLO – Collegiate Water Polo Association National Championships WATER SKI – National Collegiate Water Ski Association Championships WRESTLING – National Collegiate Wrestling Association Championships WUSHU – Collegiate Nationals

Conference/Regional Champions

BASEBALL – Gulf Coast Conference FENCING – Southwestern Intercollegiate Fencing Association JUDO – Texas Collegiate State Championships WOMEN’S LACROSSE – Texas Women’s Lacrosse League RACQUETBALL – Southern Collegiate Racquetball Conference MEN’S RUGBY – Southwest Conference Sevens WOMEN’S RUGBY – Southwest Conference Sevens SAILING TEAM – SEISA Co-Ed Racing Conference MEN’S SOCCER – Texas Collegiate Soccer League Premier Division, NIRSA Region IV WOMEN’S SOCCER – Texas Collegiate Soccer League Central Division; NIRSA Region IV MEN’S WATER POLO – Texas Division

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Intramural Sports 2014–2015 Purpose

SPORT LEAGUES

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

Goals Offer employment opportunities and officials training where UT students develop essential job skills Provide opportunities for building camaraderie and lifelong friendships Encourage sportsmanship among peers during competitive sport contests Encourage participation regardless of skill level

Highlights

Abby Haywood, intramural supervisor and office assistant, was selected as a finalist for the UT Student Employee of the Year Implemented auto-generated playoff qualifiers lists resulting in time and wage savings and an elimination of data entry errors Offered Flag Football Learn-to-Play clinic in cooperation with Longhorn Welcome

PERSONNEL Program Assistants

8

Games Played

Sport Coordinators

1

Teams

Office Assistants

6

Participation Hours

Supervisors

24

Unique Participants

11,488

Officials

181

UTOA Officials

23

UTOA Games Officiated

LEAGUES

TEAMS

PARTICIPANTS

OFFERED

Basketball

$75

5

34

138

1,338

Fall

$120

13

59

284

3,658

Fall

Soccer

$120

9

50

247

3,259

Fall

Volleyball

$120

7

47

238

2,417

Fall

Basketball

$120

15

76

370

3,829

Spring

Flag Football

$90

2

25

97

1,234

Spring

Indoor Soccer

$90

2

25

96

1,032

Spring

Softball

$120

9

39

196

2,734

Spring

Texas Cup Soccer

$90

2

24

96

1,205

Spring

Ultimate

$60

2

8

48

698

Spring

Water Volleyball

$40

1

4

16

133

Spring

Basketball

$75

1

3

12

103

Summer

Volleyball

$75

1

2

10

108

Summer

FEE

DIVISIONS

LEAGUES

TEAMS

PARTICIPANTS

OFFERED

Basketball: 3v3

$30

2

4

4

11

Fall

Billiards

$10

2

2

-

17

Fall

Dodgeball

$40

1

4

16

126

Fall

Racquetball: Singles

$15

3

7

-

29

Fall

Team Tennis

$50

3

3

12

75

Fall

Tennis: Singles

$15

2

4

-

19

Fall

Volleyball: 4v4

$40

1

7

28

171

Spring

Dodgeball

$40

1

4

16

143

Spring

Handball

$10

0

0

-

0

Spring

Kickball

$50

1

4

16

199

Spring

Racquetball: Doubles

$15

3

4

20

40

Spring

Tennis: Doubles

$15

5

12

49

96

Spring

FEE

DIVISIONS

LEAGUES

TEAMS

PARTICIPANTS

OFFERED

31

Fall

SPECIAL EVENTS

PARTICIPATION

DIVISIONS

Flag Football

TOURNAMENTS

Participated in the Lone Star Intramural Showdown with Texas A&M University and won both the flag football and basketball competitions

FEE

5,415

Rock Climbing

$30

2

2

31

2,077

Golf Classic

$75

1

1

12

24

Fall

115,420

Swim Meet

$15

2

2

-

111

Fall

Table Tennis

$10

2

2

-

17

Fall

Burnt Orange Golf Scramble

$75

1

1

19

38

Spring

Track Meet

$15

2

2

-

109

Spring

544

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Instructional 2014–2015 Purpose

Aquatic

Comprised of Safety Certification and Aquatic Classes, the Instructional Program provides the campus community with non-credit educational classes that teach the development and application of skills.

CLASSES

OFFERED

PARTICIPANTS

Adult Beginner

28

81

Adult Intermediate: Front/Back Crawl

18

90

Adult Intermediate: Breaststroke

8

23

Adult Advanced

7

16

Provide affordable emergency response education and training programs to RecSports staff and the campus community

Coached Swim

11

31

Private Swim Instruction: 5 sessions

-

19

Private Swim Instruction: 10 sessions

-

19

Offer sports and recreation classes that provide opportunities for participants to learn and enhance skills

Guardian and Child

6

45

Preschool

12

61

Youth

6

40

Swim Clinics

5

11

OFFERED

PARTICIPANTS

AHA CPR/AED

6

53

AHA First Aid

3

10

AHA CPR/AED/FA

12

95

AHA Instructor Training

2

14

RecSports Staff

11

153

ARC Lifeguard Prerequisite

25

65

Goals

Highlights Implemented a new registration system for private swim lessons Reconnected with the American Red Cross and established reduced pricing structure Hosted four custom certification classes for the Dell Medical Center Youth Summer Camps

PARTICIPATION Aquatic Classes Offered Aquatic Class Participants Aquatic Class Participation Hours

101 436 2,089

Aquatic Instructors

16

Safety Certification Classes Offered

78

Safety Certification Class Participants Safety Certification Class Participation Hours Safety Certification Instructors

Total Instructional Program Participants Total Instructional Program Participation Hours

546 2,891 21

982 4,980

Safety Certification CLASSES

ARC Lifeguard Training

9

42

ARC Lifeguard Instructor Training

2

9

ARC Water Safety Instructor Training

2

5

Custom

5

100

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Outdoor Recreation 2014–2015 Purpose

Adventure Trips

Comprised of Adventure Trips, Wilderness Leadership, the Climbing Wall and the Rental Center, the Outdoor Recreation Program facilitates the development of character and leadership in students through participation in adventure experiences.

Goals

DAY TRIPS

DATE

FEE

Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Caving: Inks Lake & Longhorn Caverns

9/27

$35/45

Hiking: Pedernales Falls SP

11/1

$35/45

Hiking: Enchanted Rock SNA

11/15

$35/45

Teach students how to participate in wilderness recreation ethically and responsibly

Hiking: Guadalupe River SP

2/28

$35/45

Hiking and Caving: Enchanted Rock SNA

3/7

$35/45

Foster and encourage an appreciation of and a sense of responsibility to nature and the outdoors

Bouldering at Rogers Park

4/4

$45/65

Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Caving: Inks Lake & Longhorn Caverns

4/26

$35/45

Serve as the leader in providing the campus community with service learning opportunities that incorporate recreation and community service

PERSONNEL Program Assistants

4

Climbing Wall Supervisors

9

Climbing Wall Instructors

9

Equipment Managers

11

Adventure Trip Guides

23

PARTICIPATION

Hiking: Enchanted Rock SNA

6/27

$35/45

Bat Flight Float: Lady Bird Lake

7/11

$30/40

Swimming and Hiking: Krause Springs

8/8

$30/40

DATE

FEE

WEEKEND TRIPS Rock Climbing: Enchanted Rock SNA

9/26-9/28

$75/85

Sea Kayaking: Matagorda Island WMA

10/17-10/19

$75/85

Backpacking: Lost Maples SNA

10/24-10/26

$75/85

Backpacking: Lake Georgetown

11/7-11/9

$75/85

2/6-2/7

$75/95

Rock Climbing: Reimers Ranch Sea Kayaking and Beach Camping: Padre Island National Seashore

2/6-2/8

$95/115

2/13-2/15

$85/105

Adventure Trips Offered

30

Camping and Caving: Colorado Bend SP

Adventure Trip Participants

243

Rock Climbing: Enchanted Rock SNA

2/20-2/22

$85/105

Backpacking: Lost Maples SNA

2/20-2/22

$85/105

Sea Kayaking: Matagorda Island WMA

2/27-3/1

$95/115

Adventure Trip Participation Hours

13,220

Climbing Wall Participants

1,358

Climbing Wall Participation Hours

13,379

Equipment Rental Participants

781

Wilderness Leadership Participants

159

4/10-4/12

$85/105 $85/105 $85/105

DATE

FEE

Backpacking: Guadalupe Mountains NP

11/26-11/30

$250/325

SOLD

Backpacking: Caprock Canyon SP

12/17-12/20

$250/325

1/5-1/14

$750/800

Total Outdoor Recreation Participation Hours

35,340

SUMMER

Rock Climbing: Enchanted Rock SNA

4/17-4/19

2,541

SPRING

$85/105

4/24-4/26

Total Outdoor Recreation Participants

FALL

$75/95

4/10-4/12

Canoeing: Colorado Bend SP

7,960

PASSES

4/3-4/4

Backpacking: Lost Maples SNA

Camping & Tubing: Guadalupe River SP

Wilderness Leadership Participation Hours

CLIMBING WALL

Canoeing: San Marcos River

EXTENDED TRIPS

Semester Passes

$80

$80

$60

773

Backpacking: Hawaii Volcanoes NP

Day Passes

$10

$10

$10

473

Canoeing: Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande River

3/14-3/22

$750/800

Backpacking: South Rim of Big Bend NP

5/20-5/24

$250/350

DATE

FEE

Fall 2014

$350

Wilderness First Aid

11/15-11/16

$250

WFR Recertification

12/19-12/21

$300

Wilderness First Responder

1/3-1/12

$750

Wilderness First Aid

4/25-4/26

$250

Wilderness First Responder

7/17-7/28

$750

WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP Guide School

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Civic Engagement 2014–2015 The Division of Recreational Sports believes that University of Texas at Austin students are active participants in their learning and development, and their acquisition of knowledge is fostered through a combination of study, reflection, dialogue, and action. The Civic Engagement Program creates opportunities for students to serve their community and support the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and the core values of the University.

Learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility are best learned when academic achievement is combined with hands-on experience. Our service projects are designed to bring awareness and give voice to social concerns that positively impact the community, educate students and provoke action beyond graduation.

For the Children

Help the Homeless

Environmental Conservation

Utilizing the resources of the Outdoor Recreation Program, the Civic Engagement Program continues to serve the Helping Hand Home for Children, the Settlement Home for Children, and the Communities in Schools program to provide quality outdoor recreation experiences for underserved children in the Austin community.

During the colder months, the Division sponsors this student-led initiative bringing food, clothing and shoes to the homeless population of Austin. This year, four events took place with over 1,200 breakfast tacos, 200 spaghetti dinners, 463 pairs of shoes and 500 pair of socks distributed to those in need through the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) and the Arbor Terrace Supportive Housing Facility managed by Caritas of Austin.

The Environmental Conservation program focuses on local and regional environmental degradation issues.

From planting trees to reforest Bastrop County, to removing invasive plant species from the Grand Canyon and re-habituating orphaned wolves in Colorado, to measuring water quality in Texas rivers, and even planting bluebonnets on campus, the environmental conservation projects conducted address the environmental degradation issues that matter most to students.

Settlement Home Events

19

Helping Hand Home Events

5

Communities in Schools Events

2

Help the Homeless Events

4

Volunteers

246

Volunteers

40

Total Service Hours

647

Total Service Hours

200

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OUTINGS

DATE(S)

VOLUNTEERS

TOTAL SERVICE HOURS

Tree Planting in Bastrop, Texas

11/22

50

150

Seed Planting at Bluebonnet Hill

12/6

30

150

3/14–3/22

9

360

Seed Planting at Bluebonnet Hill

4/12

34

170

River Clean-Up – Spring Lake in San Marcos, Texas

5/2

40

200

LONGHORN STREAM TEAM WATER QUALITY MONITORING TRIPS

DATE(S)

VOLUNTEERS

TOTAL SERVICE HOURS

San Marcos River

9/20

15

150

Lower Colorado River

10/4

15

150

San Marcos River

11/7–11/8

15

300

Rio Grande River

12/17–12/20

14

560

Alternative Spring Break Best Friends Animal Society and Zion National Park

San Marcos River

2/14

15

150

Frio River

4/17–4/19

15

525

New Mexico

5/22–5/26

12

600

Environmental Conservation Events

12

Volunteers

264

Total Service Hours

3,465

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Development 2014–2015 Achievements & Events

Scholarship Recipients

Completed the 8th year of a formal development program Launched a new Friends of RecSports website – utrecsports.org/friends Secured two major gifts for the Whitaker Fields Renovation Project Established an endowment for the Handball Club Conducted the largest Longhorn Run to-date with 3,596 runners Conducted the 5th Annual Friends of RecSports Golf Tournament: Bob Childress Classic

MARK L. HART, JR. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Sara Beirne, Jamie Schultz

Initiatives EXCELLENCE FUND

These 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.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE FIELD

Funds raised support the renovation of the Whitaker Sports Complex.

STUDENT EMPLOYEE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS RecSports is committed to raising funds to support the Division’s student employees.

Leadership Team Joe Bill Watkins, Chair (1965,1968) R. Gordon Appleman (1959) Ann V. Brodnax (1978) Sylvie Crum (1974) Vance Duncan (1975) Kenneth B. Ford, Jr., M.D. (1965) René A. Garza (1974,1977) Bennett J. Glazer (1968) Howard Goldberg (1977) Randy Howry (1980)

THOMAS W. DISON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Abby Haywood, Rachel Schutte ACACIA FRATERNITY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Alondra Rodriguez JOHN M. CHILDS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Corey Schneider SYLVIE & GARY CRUM ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Jesse Madden DELTA TAU DELTA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Lauren Hinds KENNETH FORD FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP John Christian

W. Ed Junell, Jr. (1968,1971) Thomas O. McGarity (1974) Gigi T. Melrose (2005) Annie Holand Miller (1999,2004) Howard D. Nirken (1993,1997) J.W. Pieper (1960) Michael J. Tomsu (1982,1986) Linda Williams (1982) Mark J. Williams (1981)

BILL PATMAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Rachel Landman PHI GAMMA DELTA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Jessica Vanover DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Jessica Clothier CHARLES & CAROLYN SPENCE, JAMES & KATHRYN (SPENCE) NANCE, AND WILLIAM (SPENCE) & EDITH NANCE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP HONORING MICHAEL MONSOOR Audranna Pennamon DEDE AND JOE BILL WATKINS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Kaylie Brickman