UT RecSports Profiles 2011-12

A UNIT OF THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

EDUCATION THROUGH RECREATION

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Profiles 2011-12



For over 96 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 six distinct program areas – Intramural Sports, Fitness/Well-ness, Sport Clubs, Instructional, Outdoor Recreation and Infor-mal Recreation. Eight 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, over 91 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 3.6 million hours of participation annually while virtual visits to the RecSports website amount to one million each year.

As a unit 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 collaborates with students, campus departments and agencies, as well as the general community, by hosting nearly 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 in 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 steadfastly endeavors to continue to enrich the lives of students outside the classroom by promoting physical fitness, healthy habits and balanced behaviors, and teaching meaningful life skills that will result in their becoming 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 and Tennis Complex

PROGRAMS

Fitness/Wellness

Informal Recreation

Instructional

Intramural Sports

Outdoor Recreation

Sport Clubs

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITYThe 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 under-standing, civility, and mutual respect are valued and demonstrated.

Divisional Overview 2011–12



VISION, MISSION, VALUESOUR VISION: Exceeding ExpectationsThe 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 ExcellenceAs 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:

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

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

COLLABORATIONWe 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.

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

Our commitment to one another:

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

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

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

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

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

Divisional Overview 2011–12



INITIATIVESSTUDENT EMPLOYEE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPSRecSports is committed to raising funds to support the Division’s student employees.

INTRAMURAL ENDOWMENTFunds raised for this initiative support and enhance the third oldest intramural program in the country.

EXCELLENCE FUNDThese 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.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDEES

Front Row (L-R):

Sylvie & Gary Crum Endowed ScholarshipKathryn Mendenhall

Division of Recreational Sports Endowed ScholarshipLeticia Hogeda

Thomas W. Dison Endowed ScholarshipCaitlyn Leal

Mark L. Hart, Jr., Endowed ScholarshipBrittany Caporale

Delta Tau Delta Endowed ScholarshipSarah Luckey

Charles & Carolyn Spence, James & Kathryn (Spence) Nance, and William (Spence) & Edith Nance Endowed Scholarship

Honoring Michael MonsoorNatalie Tully

Back row (L–R):

Phi Gamma Delta Endowed ScholarshipChris Trachier

Mark L. Hart, Jr., Endowed ScholarshipGregory Hodges

Acacia Fraternity Endowed ScholarshipJeff Hartsock

Bill Patman Endowed ScholarshipSonny Tran

DeDe and Joe Bill Watkins ScholarshipArmin Salek

Kenneth Ford Family Endowed ScholarshipDerek Yang

Thomas W. Dison Endowed ScholarshipCole Cappel

LEADERSHIP TEAMJoe Bill Watkins, Chair (’65, ’68)

R. Gordon Appleman (’59)

Ann V. Brodnax (’78)

Sylvie Crum (’74)

Vance Duncan (’75)

Kenneth B. Ford, Jr., M.D. (’65)

René A. Garza (’74, ’77)

Bennett J. Glazer (’68)

Howard Goldberg (’77)

Randy Howry (’80)

W. Ed Junell, Jr. (’68, ’71)

Thomas O. McGarity (’74)

Gigi T. Melrose (’05)

Annie Holand Miller (’99, ’04)

Howard D. Nirken (’93,’97)

J.W. Pieper (’60)

Michael J. Tomsu (’82, ’86)

Linda Williams (’82)

Mark J. Williams (’81)

ACHIEVEMENTS AND EVENTSInstalled second section of Gregory Gym pavers • Enhanced partnership with Nike by partnering with Student Government to conduct the 2012 Longhorn Run, netting just under $30,000 for the Excellence Fund • Continued fundraising for renovation of Clark Field • Added the Joe Bill Watkins Scholarship, bringing the total number of RecSports scholarships to 13.

Development 2011–12



Facility CoordinatorE.J. Patterson

Senior Administrative Associate(Director) Nilka Campos

Associate Vice President & DirectorThomas W. Dison

Senior Associate DirectorEric Stoutner

Systems Administrator IJimmy Hammond

BUSINESS SERVICES FACILITY OPERATIONS

Accounting/BudgetBusiness OperationsContractsInformation TechnologyHuman ResourcesUT Policies & ProceduresInternal Controls

Intramural SportsSport ClubsFitness/WellnessInstructionalOutdoor RecreationYouth CampsAssessment

PublicityPromotionsMembershipsRetail/VendingDevelopmentCommunicationsPublic Relations

Capital ImprovementsInformal RecreationSchedulingMaintenanceSupervisionEvent ManagementProject Management

Business/Financial Officer Bev Wehmeier

Human Resources Coordinator Sarah Bubolz

Office Manager (Business Office & Development Support)

Judy White

Office Manager (Accounting) Katambra Rose

Financial Analyst Bridget Lawrence

Administrative Assistant (Accounting) Nisreen Singharaj

Database CoordinatorDerek Knight

Software Developer/AnalystRyan Becerra

Sport Club CoordinatorChad McKenzie

Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Chris Burnett

Associate DirectorRandall Ford

Assessment, Student Development & Instructional Coordinator

Nicole Olmeda

Intramural CoordinatorDarci Doll

Fitness/Wellness CoordinatorBetsy Baker

Associate DirectorJennifer Speer

Development & Campus Relations Coordinator

Bob Childress

Membership CoordinatorRhonda Cox

Retail ManagerJeff Yeomans

Publicity/Promotions CoordinatorSylvia Ramirez

Senior Graphics DesignerJess Moss

Associate DirectorPete Schaack

Facility CoordinatorAllison Van Leeuwen

Assistant Facility CoordinatorErin Erford

Facility CoordinatorChristina Hardin

Facility CoordinatorBrian Stillman

Office Manager (Facilities) Robbie Reed

Administrative Assistant (Informal Rec) Anne Whitaker

Maintenance CoordinatorTravis Hilterbran

Maintenance Worker IIISteve Mercer

Assistant Building Attendant Leader Reaven Hall

PROGRAMS COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Clifton Murphy

Maintenance Worker IINathaniel Blaylock, Quincy Hodges,

Manuel Torrez

Executive AssistantEmily Peterson

Administrative Assistant(Fit/Well, Outdoor & Instructional)

Dixon Hankins

Administrative Assistant (Memberships) Lanay Kibodeaux

Administrative Assistant (Intramurals & Sport Clubs)

Sara Golden

TEXAS PARENTS

Parents’ AssociationParent AdvocacySpecial EventsGrants & AwardsStudent Affairs Projects & Initiatives

DirectorSusie Smith

Program CoordinatorHolly Gardovsky

Graduate AssistantJon Hager

Administrative AssistantMeredith Curran

AREA SUPPORT STAFF

Organization Chart 2011–12



2011–12 RECREATIONAL SPORTS COMMITTEEDavid P. Birdsong, Ph.D., Chair

Thomas M. Hunt, J.D., Ph.D.,Vice Chair

Dean A. Bredeson, J.D.

Clifton L. Brown

Erika M. Bsumek, Ph.D.

Richard A. Jones, Ph.D.

Nadia N. Khan

Jack C. Lee, Ph.D.

Stephen W. Littrell

Jane E. Moore

Angga A. Pratama

Joshua W. Prater

Snehal A. Shingavi, Ph.D.

Jordan E. Tanoury

Casey W. Wright, Ph.D.

Each academic year, countless individuals– including 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 2011–12 committees and councils.

2011-12 Facility Operations CouncilAshley HiattCaitlyn Leal

Tosan MabiakuShahin Khorshidpanah

Andrea JajcaninCameron SandoJacob Valentien

2011-12 Sport Club CouncilBrittany Caporale, Women’s Soccer

Andrew Hutcheson, GymnasticsNadia Khan, Running

Jonathan Kim, ITF Taekwon-DoTully Moorehead, Women’s Lacrosse

Nicole Noack, Women’s RugbyKisan Parikh, Ice Hockey

Ben Smith, TennisNoah Villalobos, Men’s Rugby

2011-12 Intramural CouncilChris BuccinoAllan CarranzaTaylor CoffeeJonathan Fey

Meredith PollockJosh Prater

Daniel RogersCarley RoweOlivia Starich

Patrick St. PierreErik Weber

David Young

Committees & Councils 2011–12

2011 Party on the Plaza CommitteeSarah Classen, Chair

Liz BouldinKaitlin Brangan

Dominic FerrarioJesse HernandezHayden LawsonMaysie Ocera

Taylor PoussonCrystal Zhao

Kenny Zingaro



Campus Collaborations 2011–12

PURPOSEThe Division is committed to collaborating with students and the University community as a means of fostering strong relationships and serving as a good citizen of The University. From providing outstanding facility space to sharing expertise in event planning and management, RecSports regularly partners with colleges and schools, university departments and student organizations in the area of Special Events to enhance their initiatives and events. In addition, RecSports sponsors several of its own special events to engage the student population and the campus community.

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT COLLABORATIONSMcCombs School of Business: MBA Career Services Career Fair; BBA Career Services Fair; Texas Executive MBA BBQ

College of Education: Texas History Day; Kinesiology and Health Education Job and Internship Fair; UTeach Outreach Camps; USA Football; National Aquatic Safety Company Aquatic Safety School

Cockrell School of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering Innovation Celebration; Women in Engineering Program’s Student Leadership Retreat; FYIceland Spring Kickoff Dinner.

College of Fine Arts: 100th anniversary celebration of the Austin Symphony Orchestra featuring the music of John Philip Sousa

Jackson School of Geosciences: GEOForce; MSEA Academy

Graduate School: Intellectual Entrepreneurship Pre-Graduate School internship meetings

School of Law: Society Games

College of Liberal Arts: Center for Women’s and Gender Studies NEW Lead-ership Texas; Texas Interdisciplinary Plan Community Outreach Awards Banquet; Reserve Office Training Corps daily training

College of Natural Sciences: Office of Honors, Research and International Study Welcome Picnic; awards banquet; UTeach Outreach Camps; Disease Detec-tive Conference

College of Pharmacy: Research Excellence Day

School of Social Work: Capital Area Games for Life; Summer Camp Con Mi Madre

School of Undergraduate Studies: Learning Communities Thanksgiving event; Freshmen Interest Group special events

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT COLLABORATIONSDevelopment Office: 1883 Council Reception

Division of Diversity & Community Engagement: Services for Students with Disabilities’ wheelchair rugby demo; Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective’s RAISE Awards; Gender and Sexuality Center’s Fearless Exhibit

Human Resource Services: Tobacco Cessation classes

Intercollegiate Athletics: Football Senior Parents Day; Parents Compliance Weekend; Women’s Rowing Yoga instruction; Women’s and Men’s swim team practice; Women’s Volleyball practices and matches, Texas Two Step; Texas Relays Youth Rally

Office of the President: Explore UT; Commencement; Gone to Texas; Texas House and Senate Games

Vice President for Student Affairs: Counseling and Mental Health Center’s Suicide Prevention Week display; University Health Services’ Flu Shot Campaign; Dean of Students’ Leadership and Ethics Institute Leadership Series; Division of Housing and Food’s Boys State

Vice President for University Operations: University of Texas Police Department’s National Night Out



RECSPORTS EVENTS

Austin Independent School District: Volleyball Play Day

Dance Marathon

Early Birds Breakfast

Faculty/Staff Health & Lifestyle Expo

Fall and Spring Job Fairs

Longhorn Run

National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day

Party on the Plaza

Poker Walk

RecSports Fall Kick-Off

Splash Bash

Staff Appreciation Picnic

Texas Parents Family Weekend

Used Equipment Sale

SPECIAL EVENTS HELD IN RECSPORTS FACILITIESUT Convocation Ceremonies

International Student Orientation

Queer Welcome Carnival

Honors Colloquium: Forty Acres of Fun Night

Start Fresh

BBA Fall Undergraduate Career Expo

MBA Career Connection

Texas Wranglers Burnt Orange Bowl

Law School Society Games

Undergraduate Admissions Lock-In

Student Government Retreat

Orange Jackets Tap-In Ceremony

Texas Cowboys Reunion

Latino Veterans Commemoration

Asian Students Association Thanksgiving Potluck

Texas Blazers Faculty Appreciation

Sabado Gigante

Science Olympiad

Sustainability Fair

Goodphil Games

Cochlear Implant Kids Day

Hispanic Faculty/Staff Association Wellness

Gateway Scholars End-of-Year Banquet

MSA Charity Basketball Tournament

Queer Prom

Black Business Student Association Spring Banquet

Multicultural Engagement Center End-of-Year Celebration

McCombs Subiendo: The Academy for Rising

Department of Computer Science: First Bytes

Over 5,900 reservations were confirmed by 275 different groups at facilities managed by RecSports. A total of 14,701 unique events were held over the course of the academic year. Listed are a few of the events in which RecSports collaborated with the sponsoring entity or provided the venue.

Special Events 2011–12

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FACTS & FIGURES

Part-Time Appointments 3,292

Types of Jobs Available to Students 73

Wages Returned to Students $1,977,169

New Hires 311

HIGHLIGHTSConfidence is the life skill most significantly developed through UT RecSports employment • Aside from wages, developing job skills/resumé is the top reason employment is important to students, edging out flexible work hours for the first time • Ninety-eight percent of student employees would recommend UT RecSports as a place to work to other students • A total of 646 UT students applied for employment with RecSports through the Job Fairs offered in the fall and spring semesters • Thirty-three percent of student employees have some other paid employment position in addition to their RecSports position.

STUDENT EMPLOYEE DEMOGRAPHICS

25% HISPANIC

10% BLACK 55% WHITE

by ETHNICITY / RAC

E

10% ASIAN

25% HISPANIC

52% MALE

by GENDER

48% FEMALE

DATA SOURCE FOR DEMOGRAPHICS: UT-AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

Student Personnel 2011–12

DATA SOURCE FOR ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION: 2012 UT RECSPORTS PART-TIME STUDENT EMPLOYEE SURVEY

22% Sophomore

5% Freshman

40% Senior

27% Junior

6% Graduate/Law

by CLASSIFICATION



PURPOSEFacility 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.

PERSONNEL

Program Assistants 12

Building Coordinators 57

Activity Supervisors 104

Head Lifeguards 18

Lifeguards 55

BY THE NUMBERS

Facility Participation Hours 1,254,881

ID Cards Scanned – All Facilities 1,322,086

Gregory Gym Single Entry Counts 1,184,346

Gregory Gym ID Cards Scanned 1,045,992

Recreational Sports Center Single Entry Counts 270,430

Recreational Sports Center ID Cards Scanned 242,341

Equipment Checkout Transactions 101,919

HB/RB/SQ Court Reservations 16,067

Operating Hours Each Week – All Facilities 780

Facility Participation Hours

Anna Hiss Gym 15,163

Bellmont Hall 26,391

Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field 65,928

Gregory Gym 750,637

Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex 108,544

PRC J. Neils Thompson Commons Rec Center 7,069

Recreational Spots Center 204,541

Whitaker Fields 57,389

Whitaker Tennis 19,219

TOP 5 STUDENT INFORMAL RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Running

Weight Lifting

Cardio Training

Swimming

Walking

Top 5 Faculty/Staff Informal Recreation Activities

Weight Lifting

Cardio Training

Swimming

Running

Walking

Facility Operations & Informal Recreation 2011–12



PURPOSEComprised of soccer, lacrosse and ultimate, the Youth Camp Program provides community youth with instruction in those sports emphasizing fun and skill development.

GOALSSupports the University’s mission of providing the community with public programs and services • Educates youth on the fundamentals of each sport including rules, basic skills and game tactics • Provides opportunities for youth to be physically active.

PARTICIPATION

Soccer Camp Participation Hours 2,080

Lacrosse Camp Participation Hours 2,880

Ultimate Camp Participation Hours 820

Total Camp Participation Hours 5,780

Total Camp Participants 289

PERSONNEL

Camp Administrators 2

Camp Directors 4

Camp Clinicians 22

Camp Trainers 1

CAMPS

Soccer Camp Participants Fee

June 4–8 42 $185

June 11–15 62 $185

June 20–24 43 $135

Lacrosse Camp Participants Fee

June 4–8 42 Boys $200

June 11–15 57 Boys $200

June 18–22 45 Girls $200

Ultimate Camp Participants Fee

June 18–22 41 $175

Youth Camps 2011–12



PURPOSEComprised of Group Exercise, Personal Training and outreach programs, the Fitness/Wellness Program educates participants through programs that emphasize physical fitness and healthy lifestyle behaviors.

GOALSConduct classes that encourage active movement and proper exercise techniques • Provide outreach programs that develop an appreciation for physical activity and wellness • Provide staff development opportunities that cultivate leadership skills • Develop and encourage healthy body image awareness.

HIGHLIGHTSHosted the program’s first American Council of Exercise (ACE) Sports Conditioning Workshop for 25 participants • Twenty-six Fitness/Wellness staff members (trainers and instructors) participated in the annual TexFit conference • Purchased five Peak Pilates Deluxe Reformers to better meet the needs of participants • Offered the popular TRX® small group training series at the newly renovated Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field.

TEXERCISE CLASSES OFFERED20/20/20

Ab Lab

Athletic Circuit Training

Boot Camp

Cardio Combo

Dance

Dynamic Strength

High Intensity Training

Kickboxing

Lower Body Blast

Pilates Mat

Sculpt + Yoga/Pilates

Step & Sculpt

Total Body Conditioning

Turbokick™

Upper Body Blast

Vertical Pilates

Yoga

Yoga-Pilates Fusion

CYCLING CLASSES OFFEREDCycle + Pilates/Abs/Yoga/Kick-

boxing/Strength

Endurance Ride

Hill Ride

Power 40

Speed & Interval Ride

FITNESS SERIES OFFEREDEating & Exercise Success

Fitness Boot Camp

Hard Core Training

Nutritional Counseling

Pilates Reformer

Run a 10K

Triathlon Training

Yoga Strength & Conditioning

EDUCATIONAL COURSES OFFEREDFitness Instructor Training

Personal Training Instruction

Pilates Instructor Training

PERSONNEL

TeXercise Instructors 94

Group Cycling Instructors 27

Certified Personal Trainers 23


PASS FEES Fall/Spring Summer

TeXercise $80 $60

Group Cycling $45 $30

Combo (TeXercise+Cycling) $110 $75

Aqua $20 $20

PRC $20 $20

PARTICIPATION

TeXercise Classes Offered 4,248

TeXercise Class Participant Hours 58,451

TeXercise Semester Passes Sold 3,481

Group Cycling Classes Offered 1,305

Group Cycling Class Participant Hours 12,594

Group Cycling Semester Passes Sold 709

Combination Passes Sold 556

PRC Passes Sold 27

Aqua Passes Sold 99

Fitness Series Offered 68

Fitness Series Participant Hours 164

Personal Training Sessions Purchased 3,861

Personal Training Participants 185

KIN Personal Training Sessions 840

KIN Personal Training Participants 84

Total Fitness/Wellness Participant Hours 71,478

Fitness/Wellness Program 2011–12



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

GOALSOffer 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.

HIGHLIGHTSContinued to maintain team registration levels in the second year of $25 per team registration increase • Largest number of volleyball teams since 1994 • Hosted the Charles Alan Wright All- University Flag Football Tournament • Hired a graduate assistant for the Intramural Program, Jon Hager, who successfully completed the first year of a two-year commitment.

TEAM SPORT LEAGUESSPORT FEE DIVISIONS LEAGUES TEAMS PARTICIPANTS OFFERED

6x6 Volleyball $75 1 2 8 66 Summer

7x7 Soccer $75 1 3 12 142 Summer

11x11 Soccer $100 7 44 218 3,358 Fall

Basketball $100 13 98 492 5,030 Spring

Basketball $75 1 4 18 160 Summer

Flag Football $100 13 77 387 4,823 Fall

Indoor Soccer $75 2 9 96 1,075 Spring

Softball $100 10 58 292 3,904 Spring

Texas Cup Soccer $75 2 8 64 767 Spring

Volleyball $100 5 45 224 2,377 Fall

TEAM TOURNAMENTSSPORT FEE DIVISIONS LEAGUES TEAMS PARTICIPANTS OFFERED

3x3 Basketball $30 1 4 16 66 Fall

Dodgeball $30 1 4 16 112 Spring

Holiday Basketball $70 2 - 13 108 Fall

Kickball $40 1 4 16 197 Spring

Spring Volleyball $70 1 3 9 51 Spring

Texas Flag Footbowl $70 1 5 15 111 Spring

Ultimate $40 2 4 16 228 Spring

Water Volleyball $30 1 - 2 15 Fall

Water Volleyball $30 1 4 16 129 Spring

INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENTSSPORT FEE DIVISIONS LEAGUES TEAMS PARTICIPANTS OFFERED

Handball $10 - - - 24 Fall

Racquetball Doubles $20 2 - - 16 Fall

Racquetball Doubles $20 3 - - 17 Spring

Racquetball Singles $10 3 8 - 45 Fall

Racquetball Singles $10 4 11 - 54 Spring

Tennis Doubles $20 2 4 - 32 Fall

Tennis Doubles $20 4 8 - 11 Spring

Tennis Singles $10 4 6 - 35 Fall

Tennis Singles $10 4 8 - 15 Spring

PARTICIPATION

Games Played 4,794

Teams 1,935

Participation Hours 117,056

Unique Participants 11,893

PERSONNEL


Sport Coordinators 11

Office Assistants 8

Supervisors 24

Officials 381

Intramural Sports Program 2011–12

SPECIAL EVENTSSPORT FEE DIVISIONS LEAGUES TEAMS PARTICIPANTS OFFERED

Billiards $10 - - - 2 Fall

Golf $75 1 - 27 52 Fall

Golf $95 1 - 4 8 Spring

March Bracket Madness $0 1 - - 80 Spring

Sports Trivia Bowl $30 1 - 5 15 Spring

Swim Meet $15 2 - - 93 Fall

Table Tennis $10 1 - - 16 Fall

Track Meet $15 2 - - 90 Spring



PURPOSEComprised of Safety Education and Aquatic Classes, the Instructional Program provides non-credit educational classes to the campus community that teach the development and application of skills.

GOALSProvide affordable emergency response education and training programs to RecSports staff and the campus community • Offer sports and recreation classes that provide opportunities for participants to learn and enhance skills.

HIGHLIGHTSDeveloped a successful relationship with St. David’s Institute for Learning and became an official American Heart Association Training Site • Transitioned the majority of the First Aid, CPR and AED training provided over to the American Heart Association curriculum resulting in a 92 percent reduction in per person costs • Increased efficiencies in the aquatics class program by reducing the quantity of classes offered and funneling more participants into the existing classes.

PARTICIPATION

Aquatic Classes Offered 46

Aquatic Class Participants 310

Aquatic Class Participation Hours 2,385

Safety Education Classes Offered 64

Safety Education Participants 294

Safety Education Participation Hours 1,600

Total Instructional Program Participants 604

Total Instructional Program Participation Hours

3,985

PERSONNEL

Aquatic Instructors 6

Safety Education Instructors 8

AQUATIC CLASSES UT Fee Offered Participants

Adult Basic $48 9 69

Adult Beginner $48 12 96

Adult Intermediate $48 9 55

Coached Swim $55 16 89

SAFETY EDUCATION CLASSES UT Fee Offered Participants

Adult CPR/AED $48/45 18 92

First Aid $48/45 9 26

Adult CPR/AED w/ First Aid $60 18 118

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer

$68 4 4

CPR/AED/FA Challenges $30 2 2

Lifeguard Challenges $40 7 29

Lifeguard Instructor Training $50 1 6

ARC CPR/AED/FA Instructor Training

$50 1 1

WSI Training $50 1 4

AHA Instructor Training $150 1 8

Instructional Program 2011–12



PURPOSEComprised 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.

GOALSOffer a variety of convenient amenities that enhance the member experience • Generate income through the sale of memberships, products and services.

HIGHLIGHTSSimplified the non-student membership fee structure to allow calendar month memberships • Implemented online sales and redemption of guest passes and massage service • Implemented a new auto renewal procedure utilizing payroll deduction for all annual memberships • Transitioned from an internal retail operations to a contractual agreement with Nike to provide retail opportunities in Victory @ Gregory Gym, a store managed by Luke’s Locker.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY AnnualFee Quantity

Faculty or Staff $308 3,162

Faculty/Staff Sponsored $308 348

Faculty or Staff Child/Senior Child $103 43

Retired Faculty or Staff $154 210

Retired Faculty or Staff Sponsored $154 115

Associate Member/Sponsored Child $462/103 637

Community $540 412

Guest Passes $10/day 8,535

STUDENT MEMBERSHIPCATEGORY SemesterFee Quantity

Faculty/Staff Student $50 21

Student Sponsored $103 1,268

Student Child $31 27

Interim Student $103 2,033

Lockers $90 $8 $30

Towel Service $60 $5 $20

GUEST SERVICES FEES AnnualFee Monthly Student/Semester

MASSAGE SERVICES Fee Quantity

15-Minute Chair Massage $15 181

30-Minute Table Massage $33 493

60-Minute Table Massage $58 3,597

90-Minute Table Massage $80 94

Mobile Massage Hours $60/hour 52

Upgrades $5-15 231

Gift Certificates Varies 33

PERSONNEL

Gym Store Clerks* 12

Massage Therapists 5

*Gregory Gym Store permanently closed on June 25, 2012.

Membership & Guest Services 2011–12



PURPOSEComprised 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.

GOALSTeach students how to participate in wilderness recreation ethically and responsibly • Foster and encourage an appreciation and a sense of responsibility to nature and the outdoors • Serve as a leader in providing the campus community with service learning opportunities that incorporate recreation and community service.

HIGHLIGHTSFourteen students participated in the Alternative Spring Break trip to the Grand Canyon National Park and participated in the park’s Invasive Vegetation Management Program • The Service Learning Program hosted two Horns Helping Horns service projects to remove invasive species at Reimer’s Ranch and Spring Lake • The Wilderness Leadership Training Program offered new wilderness medicine courses provided by the Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA).

OUTREACHThe Outdoor Rental Center student staff created a student-funded community service project called Feed the Homeless. The group met six times and prepared and served over 1,400 breakfast tacos to the homeless outside the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH). During the winter months, the group also distributed goodie bags consisting of socks, hats and jackets, which were donated by other students, faculty and staff.

WEEKEND TRIPS Location UT Fee/Other Fee Offered Participants

Caving Sonora – West Texas $65/75 1 10

Caving Carta Valley $65/75 1 10

Paddle Boarding Mustang Island $75/85 1 8

Sea Kayaking Matagorda Island $65/75 2 21

Sea Kayaking Padre Island $65/75 2 22

EXTENDED TRIPS Location UT Fee/Other Fee Offered Participants

Backpacking Big Bend National Park South Rim

$300/350 2 10

Backpacking Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

$750/850 1 9

Canoeing Lower Canyons Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River

$650/725 1 14

Canoeing/Caving Inks Lake/Longhorn Cavern $25/45 2 27

Caving District Park Cave $30/40 1 13

Caving Robber Baron Cave $35/45 2 23

Caving Whirlpool Cave $30/40 3 24

Hiking Enchanted Rock SP $30/40 1 13

Hiking Pedernales Falls SP $30/40 1 13

Paddle Boarding Lady Bird Lake $35/45 2 24

Rock Climbing Reimer’s Ranch $35/45 1 10

DAY TRIPS Location UT Fee/Other Fee Offered Participants

SERVICE LEARNING TRIPS Location UT Fee/Other Fee Offered Participants

Barton Creek Clean Up and Swimming

Austin, Texas $15/25 1 3

Trail Building and Rock Climbing

Enchanted Rock SP $50/60 1 10

Hiking and Invasive Species Removal

Grand Canyon National Park $500/575 1 14

WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP Taught By UT Fee Offered Participants

Wilderness First Aid Wilderness Medical Associates $225 1 30

Wilderness First Responder

Wilderness Medical Associates $650 2 40

Outdoor Recreation Program 2011–12



PERSONNEL


Climbing Wall Supervisors 5

Climbing Wall Instructors 5

Equipment Managers 7

Adventure Trip Guides 8

PARTICIPATION

Adventure Trips Offered 36

Adventure Trip Participants 278

Adventure Trip Participation Hours 13,044

Climbing Wall Participants 1,561

Climbing Wall Participation Hours 6,835

Equipment Rental Participants 615

Wilderness Leadership Participants 70

Wilderness Leadership Participation Hours 3,680

Total Outdoor Recreation Participants 2,524

Total Outdoor Recreation Participation Hours 23,559

Semester $60 $50 451

Day $8 $8 244

CLIMBING WALL PASSES Fall/Spring Summer Sold

Outdoor Recreation Program 2011–12



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

GOALSDevelop 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 work-shops for the effective administration of each sport club • Ensure compliance with RecSports and University risk management and business practices.

HIGHLIGHTSAdded Rock Climbing and Triathlon bringing the total number of sport clubs to 44 • Rock Climbing won the USA Collegiate Climbing Series National Championship • Sailing Team hosted the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association National Championship at Lake Travis • Women’s Water Polo Team won the Collegiate Water Polo Association- Texas Regional Championship.

CLUB PARTICIPANTS HOURS

Aikido 38 7,754

Archery 104 29,840

Badminton 24 5,013

Ballet Folklorico 31 4,356

Ballroom Dance 133 56,761

Baseball 29 10,890

Bass Team 26 2,820

Crew 100 46,443

Cycling 81 23,044

Dance Team 25 3,848

Fencing 41 17,870

Gymnastics 30 9,404

Handball 24 7,161

Ice Hockey 27 7,765

Japan Karate 18 4,290

Judo 33 7,212

Kendo 53 13,628

Lacrosse – Men’s 56 13,809

Lacrosse – Women’s 53 14,220

Powerlifting 19 9,863

Racquetball 45 8,410

Rock Climbing 64 14,260

Roller Hockey 20 3,375

Rugby – Men’s 54 17,031

Rugby – Women’s 147 17,479

Running Club 85 16,016

Sailing Club 12 2,636

Sailing Team 25 9,841

Soccer – Men’s 62 16,022

Soccer – Women’s 29 6,547

Table Tennis 30 7,621

Tae Kwon Do (ITF) 27 5,522

Tae Kwon Do (WTF) 52 10,441

Tennis 138 27,611

Triathlon 79 21,026

Ultimate – Men’s 75 26,976

Ultimate – Women’s 47 15,738

Volleyball – Men’s 36 8,622

Volleyball – Women’s 36 7,570

Water Polo – Men’s 42 9,412

Water Polo – Women’s 24 5,939

Water Ski 48 16,484

Wrestling 38 9,552

Wushu 40 6,739

SPORT CLUBS

PARTICIPATION

Sport Clubs 44

Participants 2,200

Participation Hours 586,861

PERSONNEL


Supervisors 6

Sport Club Program 2011–12



NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSRock Climbing Collegiate Climbing Series National Champions

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCESArchery Finished 8th overall at the U.S. Intercollegiate Archery Championships

Crew Attended the American Collegiate Rowing Association Championships

Dance Team Finished 16th at the National Dance Alliance Collegiate National Championships

Gymnastics Finished 7th in Men’s and 15th in Women’s at the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs National Championships

Powerlifting Finished 3rd overall at the U.S.A. Collegiate Powerlifting National Championships

Men’s Lacrosse Finished 14th at the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association National Championships

Men’s Rugby Finished 20th in U.S.A. Rugby National Sevens Championships

Men’s Volleyball Tied for 40th at the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation National Championships

Men’s Soccer Tied for 4th at the NCCS National Soccer Championships

Sailing Team Finished 17th in Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association Women’s National Championships

Tae Kwon Do Medaled 4 times in the National Collegiate Taekwondo Association Championships

Tennis Finished 12th at the USTA National Campus Championships

Water Ski Finished 4th at the National Collegiate Water Ski Association National Championships

Women’s Lacrosse Finished 11th at the U.S. Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates

Women’s Soccer Finished 3rd at the NCCS National Soccer Championships

Women’s Rugby Finished 12th at Division I Playoffs

Women’s Volleyball Tied for 5th at the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation National Championships

Women’s Water Polo Finished 11th at the Collegiate Water Polo Association National Championships

Wrestling Finished 41st in the National Collegiate Wrestling Association Championships

CONFERENCE/REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSCONFERENCE/REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Men’s Lacrosse Lone Star Alliance Conference Champions

Women’s Lacrosse Texas Women’s Lacrosse League Champions

Women’s Rugby Texas Rugby Union Division I Champions

Sailing Team Southeastern Intercollegiate Sailing Association Women’s Champions

Men’s Soccer Texas Collegiate Soccer League Premier Conference Champions

Women’s Soccer Texas Collegiate Soccer League Women’s South Champions; NIRSA Region IV Champions

Women’s Volleyball Southern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Champions

Women’s Water Polo Collegiate Water Polo Association Texas Regional Champions

Sport Club Program 2011–12



The Division of Recreational Sports had much to celebrate in its 95th year of providing programs and services to The University of Texas at Austin community. Along with opening a renovated outdoor facility, 91 percent of students participated in some aspect of the program. This all-time high participation rate contributed to the accumulation of 3.6 million hours of usage and an increased number of facility reservations. RecSports reaffirmed its commitment to the students and University community by continuing to provide eight wide-ranging recreational facilities and six core programs, in addition to employing approximately 1,000 students in dozens of part-time positions. As a Student Affairs agency that serves the entire University community, RecSports continued to partner with student organizations, collaborate with academic departments and campus agencies, and expand opportunities for fitness, service learning and special events.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

• Enjoyed the success earned by the Rock Climbing Club, one of two new clubs added to the Sport Club Program, which won the USA Collegiate Climbing Series National Championship.

• Partnered with St. David’s Institute for Learning to transition the majority of the Safety Education Program (except lifeguarding) from American Red Cross® to the American Heart Association® curriculum. The change resulted in a 92 percent reduction in direct per person costs.

• Coordinated a service project at Spring Lake in San Marcos, Texas, in which 35 student employees and eight full-time Programs staff helped to set a volunteer record for the most truckloads (eight) of invasive species removed.

• Participated in a service-learning program in Grand Canyon National Park, which afforded 17 UT students the opportunity to learn about the Grand Canyon’s ecosystem and contribute to its preservation by removing Sahara Mustard weed from the park. The Outdoor Recreation Program was selected for this endeavor from among 58 applicants.

• Recognized Sailing Team President Luke Cragin, ’14, for his induction into the 2012 Intercollegiate Sailing Association’s Hall of Fame and being awarded its James Rousmaniere Award for Student Leadership.

• Accepted Texas Quidditch as the 45th Sport Club.

• Offered two new Intramural activities – Kickball and Dodgeball.

• Prepared for the expansion of Pilates Reformer classes by purchasing five new reformers.

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROJECTS

• Partnered with Student Government to host the 2012 Longhorn Run. Over 2,200 participants helped to raise $30,000 for both the Student Government Excellence Fund and the Recreational Sports Excellence Fund.

• Collaborated with the College of Fine Arts to host a special concert by the Austin Symphony Orchestra celebrating the symphony’s 100th anniversary.

• Hosted the second annual Pancakes for Parkinson’s event, which raised $20,000 for the Team Fox Foundation.

• Co-sponsored the 10th annual Texas THON, which raised $51,000 for the Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas.

• Continued to improve the faculty/staff health fair by partnering with UT Human Resource Services, renaming the event the Health and Lifestyle Expo and attracting over 120 exhibitors. The enhanced event attracted 1,600 attendees.

FACILITIES

• Completed a $4 million renovation of the Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field, resulting in a 71 percent increase in overall use.

• Planned and executed $2 million of infrastructure improvements to the Recreational Sports Center.

• Relocated the Gregory Gym Store to a more prominent location on the ground level, which is now outsourced and managed by Luke’s Locker.

• Renovated the Gregory Gym basement to include an exercise studio, which will be used for Pilates Reformer classes and informal recreation.

• Collaborated with the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education to host the USA Football Tournament, which brought in teams from around the world.

• Installed digital information screens (RSTVs) in Gregory Gym and the Recreational Sports Center.

Photos (left to right): Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field; USA Collegiate Climbing Series National Champion Rock Climbing Club; Grand Canyon National Park service-learning trip participants.

Highlights 2011–12



SUPPORT SERVICES & FINANCIAL

• Continued to build relationship with Nike, having accepted gifts for the Longhorn Run and women’s training.

• Signed a service management agreement with Nike to open a new retail space in Gregory Gym. Luke’s Locker operates the new retail operation, Victory at Gregory Gym.

• Issued student lockers exclusively online beginning spring 2012.

• Established the 11th scholarship endowment, making it the 13th scholarship available to outstanding student employees.

• Obtained funding from the Student Services Budget Committee for two graduate assistants for the academic years of 2012–13 and 2013–14.

• Developed and began implementing a plan to transition divisional servers to the University Data Center.

• Conducted workshops through the Diversity Work Team for full-time

staff, which focused on Services for Students with Disabilities.

PERSONNEL

• Hired an Assistant Facility Coordinator for the vacated Aquatics position.

• Hired a Maintenance Worker II following the retirement of a staff member.

• Hired an Administrative Assistant and Program Coordinator for Texas Parents.

• Hired a Software Developer/Analyst to fill a full-time position.

• Congratulated Chris Burnett, Assistant Director for Outdoor Recreation, for being recognized with an Outstanding Supervisor Award, one of two awarded each year by the University.

• Congratulated Eric Stoutner, Senior Associate Director, for receiving the Texas Parents Staff Merit Award.

• Celebrated the addition of Nicole Olmeda, Assistant Director for Assessment, to the faculty of the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association’s School of Recreational Sports Management.

• Recognized four staff members at Staff Service Awards for their

combined service totaling 70 years.

ASSESSMENT

• Conducted the Student Survey, the 15th assessment of students since 1980.

• Conducted the first ever RecSports Member Survey.

• Conducted the Student Employee Survey.

• Conducted various program evaluations and surveys for the Longhorn Run, Fitness/Wellness pass holders, Adventure Trip participants and Pilates Reformer participants.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM THOSE SURVEYS INCLUDE:

• 85 percent of Adventure Trip participants indicated that their participation on an adventure trip reduced their stress level.

• 86 percent of students believe that RecSports contributes to their ability to make healthy life choices.

• 91 percent of students participate in some aspect of RecSports.

• 92 percent of Sport Club representatives indicated that their role as a representative contributed to their development of leadership skills.

• 92 percent of students indicated that RecSports contributes to their quality of life at UT.

• 96 percent of TeXercise and Group Cycling pass holders would recommend the Fitness/Wellness Program to others.

• 96 percent of students would recommend RecSports to others.

• 98 percent of part-time staff would recommend RecSports employment to others.

Photos (left to right): Victory at Gregory Gym; President Powers congratulates Chris Burnett; Longhorn Run.

Highlights 2011–12


EDUCATION THROUGH RECREATION

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