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Fan Attendance Update: Pilots Basketball 2020-2021 Season

The athletics office does not anticipate the ability to have fans at the Chiles Center for the start of the 2020-21 men’s and women’s basketball seasons due to state regulations. For the health and safety of student-athletes, staff and game personnel, only essential workers will be admitted into the facility to start the season.

UP Athletics will continue to monitor health and safety guidelines to determine if limited capacity options become available, and if those guidelines change, priority will be given to family and guests of participating student-athletes.

“I know that our fans are eager and excited to see our teams perform, but the reality is that is not likely in the near future.” said Portland Vice President for Athletics Scott Leykam. “We have a plan in place for limited fan attendance that addresses all safety measures if the opportunity arises. At no point will we risk the health and safety of our student-athletes, staff or community if we do not feel the plan can be executed safely. I am very excited that our student-athletes will get a chance to compete. They have been disciplined, patient, and responsible over the last few months in preparing for this opportunity and we are all excited for November 25th.”

The Portland men’s basketball team will open the 2020-21 season by hosting the U.S. Bank Portland Invitational Nov. 25-29 at the Chiles Center. The rest of the men’s basketball non-conference schedule will be announced soon.

The Pilot women’s non-league schedule was announced today and the team’s home-opener will be against the Oregon Ducks on Monday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.

Radio and television coverage for both programs will be announced later this week.

Beauchamp Center Closing for State, County COVID Mandates

The Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center has closed in accordance with state and county COVID-19 mandates, and will remain closed over winter break. The ability to reopen in 2021 will rely upon state, county and University guidance. Outdoor Pursuits rentals and online Fitness Classes will continue through the end of the semester.

Please check www.up.edu/recservices for schedules and updates, as well as Instagram and Facebook at @uprecservices.

 

Athletics Graduation Success Rate: Pilots Score 93 Percent

University of Portland athletics posted a 93 percent student-athlete Graduation Success Rate (GSR), according to the latest data released by the NCAA. The GSR measures graduation rates for the most recent six-year graduating class of incoming student-athletes who enrolled between 2010-2013, and marks the ninth consecutive year that Portland posted a GSR above 90 percent as a department.

Portland’s men’s cross country and track and field, men’s soccer, and women’s cross country and track and field teams and women’s tennis each posted perfect scores during the most recent cohort. Eight of the 11 Pilot teams represented in the data posted a score of 90 percent or better.

The Division I Board of Directors launched the GSR in 1998 in response to college and university presidents who wanted data that more accurately reflected the mobility of college students than the federal graduation rate.For more information contact athletics at x7117 or go to portlandpilots.com.

Beauchamp Center: Thanksgiving Hours, Microsoft Teams

Thanksgiving hours for the Beauchamp Center will be Wednesday, Nov. 25, 11 am-4 pm and Friday, Nov. 27 – closed.

In-Person Faculty/Staff Fitness Classes feature Limited class size; masks required (must cover nose and mouth), and socially distanced workout spaces. Registration required; opens 48 hours in advance.To register, go to: recservices.up.edu and go to ‘Fall Fitness 2020.’

  • Wednesday: Gentle Yoga with Sarah Maxine – 12:30pm-1:30pm – Studio 45
  • High Fitness with Kaelin – 4:00pm-4:45pm – Practice Court

Friday:

  • Pilot Fit with Lauren – 12:15pm-1:00pm – Studio 45
  • High Fitness with Kaelin – 3:30pm-4:30pm – Practice Court

Virtual Fitness on Microsoft Teams features 10 classes offered per week streamed live with Beauchamp Center instructors. To join the Rec Services Virtual Fitness Team, email Kaitlin at bourne@up.edu. After becoming a team member, to join a virtual class simply join the call at the class start time! No registration required.

Sunday:

  • HIIT with Brie – 10:15am-11:00am

Monday:

  • Yoga Sculpt with Sammy – 12:15pm-1pm
  • 30min abs with Lauren – 4:30pm-5pm
  • Pilot Fit with Lauren – 5:05pm-5:50pm
  • Zumba with Megan – 7:00pm-7:45pm

Tuesday:

  • HIIT with Brie – 7:30pm-8:15pm
  • Zumba with Jess – 8:15pm-9pm

Wednesday:

  • HIIT with Brie – 5:15pm-6pm
  • Yoga Sculpt with Sammy – 7:30pm-8:15pm

Thursday:

  • Conditioning and Flex with Cam – 7:30pm-8:15pm

For more information contact Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services, at x7294 or bourne@up.edu.

 

NIKE Employee Store: Faculty & Staff Welcome Nov. 8-19

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Office of Athletics are excited to provide all UP faculty and staff access to the Nike Employee Store from November 8 to November 19. Please register by Wednesday, November 4 for store access. More information and registration can be found at this link.

Contact Anna Horlacher, alumni and parent relations, at horlache@up.edu or Karina Handeland, athletics, at handelan@up.edu with any questions.

Fall Break Beauchamp Offerings: In Person Fitness Classes!

Over fall break, the Beauchamp Center is offering two in-person fitness classes to UP faculty and staff in order to gauge interest in the program. Classes include Gentle Yoga and Pilot Fit (bodyweight plyometric conditioning).

In-person classes are limited in size. Masks are required and social distancing workout spaces are marked. To register, email Kaitlin at bourne@up.edu.

*Please bring your own fitness or yoga mat!

Fall Break In-person Fitness at Beauchamp

  • Wednesday 10/14: Gentle Yoga with Sarah, 12:30-1:30 pm, Studio 45
  • Friday 10/16: Pilot Fit with Lauren, 12:15 1 pm, Studio 45
Also, listed below are the Virtual Fitness classes offered over fall break. Virtual Fitness continues to stream live on Microsoft Teams. If you are not yet a member of the Rec Services Virtual Fitness Team, email Kaitlin at bourne@up.edu.

Fall Break Virtual Fitness on MS Teams 

  • Sunday: HIIT with Brie – 10:15-11 am
  • Monday: 30min abs with Lauren, 4:30-5 pm; Pilot Fit with Lauren, 5:05-5:50 pm
  • Tuesday: HIIT with Brie – 7:30-8:15 pm; Zumba with Jess, 8:15-9 pm
  • Wednesday: HIIT with Brie, 5:15-6 pm

The Beauchamp Center will also be open MWF, 11 am- 4 pm during fall break. Faculty and staff are welcome and encouraged to come by for a workout.

 

Beauchamp Rec Center Reopens to Faculty, Staff

The Beauchamp Center reopened to faculty and staff on Friday, October 2, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services. Hours will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Social distancing and mask protocols will be in place. No guests are allowed. Towels and showers will not be available.

Waivers are required for all users using this link.  Reservations can be made for the weight room and climbing center using this link.

For more information contact recreational services at 503-943-7177 or dezzani@up.edu.

 

UP Names Gulliver Scott Women’s Rowing Head Coach

Gulliver Scott has been named head coach of the University of Portland women’s rowing team. Scott, who most recently served as associate head coach at Saint Mary’s, becomes the third head coach in program history.

Scott has 17 years of coaching experience including an extensive background in the Bay Area where he coached at Berkeley High School for 11 years before joining the Saint Mary’s staff the last three seasons. He received his master’s degree in kinesiology at Saint Mary’s in 2019 and is currently co-chair of the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Scott joined Saint Mary’s as an assistant coach in 2017 and was promoted to associate head coach in 2019. He helped the Gaels win the Women’s Collegiate 8+ and Collegiate 4+ at the 2019 Head of the Lagoon and won the Varsity 8+ at the 2019 UP Invite. Scott supervised or assisted in nearly all facets of the program including: management of the walk-on recruiting program, academics, technical training, development and facilitation of the leadership curriculum, fundraising, and supervision of other assistant and volunteer coaches.

Prior to his time at Saint Mary’s, Scott had a decorated high school coaching career serving as Berkeley High School crew team director from 2013-17 and women’s head coach from 2012-17. Scott led the women’s team to its most successful results in history, producing multiple medals at National and Southwest Regional Championships. He was also an assistant coach for the men’s team from 2006-12.

Scott also served as the Men’s Head Coach of the East Bay Rowing Club from 2015-18 in addition to his role as the club’s program director from 2015-16. His oversight led to the clubs most successful seasons ever including first-place finishes in the Men’s Master’s 8+ at the Northwest and Southwest Masters Championships.

Scott was a four-year varsity rower at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. where he graduated in 1997. He joined the Wesleyan staff as an assistant coach from 2000-02.

Scott becomes the third head coach in Portland Rowing’s 10th year as a varsity sport. In addition to the team’s boathouse on nearby Vancouver Lake, plans have been announced for an on-campus boathouse as part of the Franz Campus on the Willamette River.

For more information contact Jason Brough, athletics, at 503.943.3460 or brough@up.edu.

Rec Services Virtual Fitness Team Time

The Beauchamp Center’s Virtual Fitness Fall 2020 schedule started on September 1, according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services. All classes will stream live on MS Teams. Please note start dates for each class. The full schedule will be in effect after Labor Day.
To become a member of the Rec Services Virtual Fitness Team, email Kaitlin at bourne@up.edu.
Fall 2020 Virtual Fitness Schedule

Sunday: HIIT; Brie – 10:15am-11:00am (start date: 9/6)

Monday: No classes Labor Day

  • Yoga Sculpt; Sammy – 12:15pm-1pm (start date: 9/14)
  • PlyoPlus + 30min abs; Lauren – 4:30pm-5:45pm*start date: 9/14
  • Zumba; Megan – 7:00pm-7:45pm (start date: 9/14)

Tuesday:

  • HIIT; Brie – 7:30pm-8:15pm (start date: 9/1)

Wednesday:

  • HIIT; Brie – 5:15pm-6pm (start date: 9/2)
  • Conditioning and Flex; Cameron – 7:30pm-8:15pm (start date: 9/16)
  • Yoga Sculpt; Sammy – 7:30pm-8:15pm (start date: 9/16)

Thursday:

  • Zumba; Jess – 8pm-8:45pm (start date: 9/3)

Friday:

  • PlyoPlus; Lauren – 12:15pm-1pm (start date: 9/11)

Saturday:

  • High Fitness; Kaelin – 10:15am-11:00am (start date: 9/12)

Outdoor Pursuits Program Ready for Outdoor Pursuers

The Outdoor Pursuits program is proceeding with equipment rentals, trips, and classes for fall 2020, according to Matthew Libby, recreational services.

  • Equipment Rental: Outdoor Pursuits is renting equipment and accepting bike repairs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon to 6 p.m. Visit our website for the full list of available equipment.
  • Trips and Classes: This Fall Outdoor Pursuits will be running some outdoor trips and classes available for students.  Head to our website for more details and to see our full calendar.

For more information contact Libby at libby@up.edu.