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Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center to open August 24

centerThe University of Portland Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center will officially open to the UP Community on Monday, August 24, 2015. Designed to be a center of campus life, the 72,000-square foot facility includes a cardio training space, a strength and weight training area, three studios for exercise/spin classes, three gymnasiums, a rock wall, a suspended track, and an outdoor pursuits area/bike shop.

Faculty, staff, adjunct faculty, emeritus/retired faculty and members of the Holy Cross Community will have access to the Beauchamp Center free of charge in 2015-16. Also in 2015-16, spouse/registered domestic partner memberships will be available and lockers will be available for either complimentary day use or semester rental.

A membership model will be adopted for all University faculty/staff/Holy Cross Community members effective on September 1, 2016. A full list of membership and rental policies is available now at http://www.up.edu/recservices/.

In the meantime, a condensed version of the Howard Hall workout equipment has been set up on the stage of the basketball court upstairs in Howard Hall.

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Recreational Services Brian Dezzani at x7177 or dezzani@up.edu, Recreation Operations Program Manager Liz Winters x7294 or evanse@up.edu or Director of Athletics and Recreation Scott Leykam x8420 or leykam@up.edu.

Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center to open August 24

howardThe University of Portland Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center will officially open to the UP Community on Monday, August 24, 2015. Designed to be a center of campus life, the 72,000-square foot facility includes a cardio training space, a strength and weight training area, three studios for exercise/spin classes, three gymnasiums, a rock wall, a suspended track, and an outdoor pursuits area/bike shop.

Faculty, staff, adjunct faculty, emeritus/retired faculty and members of the Holy Cross Community will have access to the Beauchamp Center free of charge in 2015-16. Also in 2015-16, spouse/registered domestic partner memberships will be available and lockers will be available for either complimentary day use or semester rental.

A membership model will be adopted for all University faculty/staff/Holy Cross Community members effective on September 1, 2016. A full list of membership and rental policies is available now at http://www.up.edu/recservices/.

In the meantime, a condensed version of the Howard Hall workout equipment has been set up on the stage of the basketball court upstairs in Howard Hall.

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Recreational Services Brian Dezzani at x7177 or dezzani@up.edu, Recreation Operations Program Manager Liz Winters x7294 or evanse@up.edu or Director of Athletics and Recreation Scott Leykam x8420 or leykam@up.edu.

Bite on the Bluff returns before men’s soccer game August 28

1aPilots150Bite on the Bluff returns to Merlo Field for the 7th consecutive year on Friday, August 28 beginning at 5 p.m. The food street fair will happen before the Pilots men’s soccer team takes on No. 9 Michigan State at 7 p.m.

Bite on the Bluff, a food street fair of sorts, brings many popular food trucks and restaurants out to University of Portland for soccer fans, new freshmen students, and their parents and families to get a taste of all the great food options in Portland. This year’s vendors include Voodoo Doughnut, Koi Fusion, Thrive, Tamale Boys, Ruby Jewel Ice Cream, Aybla Grill, Bunk Sandwiches, and many more.

Bite on the Bluff is free for to attend, but please bring money if you are interested in buying food from a food cart.

For tickets for the men’s soccer game that night, please call the Pilots Box Office at x7525.

Pilots Soccer season kicks off

soccerJoin the Pilots men’s and women’s soccer teams this weekend as the season continues with two home games at Merlo Field.

The Pilots women’s soccer team kicks off their first regular season game against Oregon State University on Friday, August 21 at 7 p.m.

The Pilots men’s soccer team has an exhibition game against Seattle University on Saturday, August 22 at 7 p.m. The regular season opens up for the men on Friday, August 28 against No. 9 Michigan State during Freshman Orientation.

Soccer tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Pilots Box Office or over the phone at x 7525. For more information on the men’s and women’s soccer teams and schedules, please visit PortlandPilots.com

Hey! Where Did The Gym Go?

howardworkoutThe Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center will open for all faculty, staff, and students on Monday, August 24, according to Liz Winters, recreational services. In the meantime, a condensed version of the Howard Hall workout equipment has been set up on the stage of the basketball court upstairs in Howard Hall.

For more information contact Winters at evanse@up.edu.

Soccer Season Starts this Saturday!

WebThe 2015 Pilots soccer season is right around the corner. Have you purchased your season tickets yet? Just as a reminder, all faculty and staff can purchase season tickets for 50 percent off. The season starts this Saturday, August 15 when the Pilots women’s soccer team takes on Oregon in an exhibition game at Merlo Field. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will feature the season ticket holder gift giveaway.

The Pilots men’s soccer season starts a week later on Saturday, August 22, when the Pilots take on Seattle in an exhibition game at Merlo Field.

Other big games for the Pilots women’s soccer team include Oregon State on Friday, August 21, Washington State on September 20, BYU on October 3 (this game will also be our Oktoberfest celebration), and Santa Clara on October 18. The Santa Clara game will be a huge game that no one will want to miss as we invite out the 2005 National Championship team to be honored at the game for their 10-year anniversary; this team included Pilot greats by like Stephanie (Lopez) Cox, Megan Rapinoe, Lisa (Sari) Chambers, Angie (Woznuk) Kerr, and Christine Sinclair.

On the men’s side, big home games feature the Bite on the Bluff promotion during Freshman Orientation Weekend as the Pilots take on Michigan State on Friday, August 28, a match-up with Oregon State on September 17, and Santa Clara on October 30.

For more information on Pilots soccer, please visit portlandpilots.com. To purchase season tickets, visit the Pilots Box Office in the Chiles Center or call 7525.

Pilot Soccer Season Only Two Weeks Away

pilots soccer ballThe 2015 Pilots soccer season is right around the corner, and those who have not purchased season tickets yet are reminded that all faculty and staff can purchase season them for 50 percent off. The season starts on Saturday, August 15, when the Pilots women’s soccer team takes on Oregon in an exhibition game at Merlo Field. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will feature a season ticket holder gift giveaway.

The Pilots men’s soccer season starts a week later on Saturday, August 22 when the Pilots take on Seattle in an exhibition game at Merlo Field.

Other big games for the women include Oregon State on Friday, August 21, Washington State on September 20, BYU on October 2 (this game will also feature an Oktoberfest celebration), and Santa Clara on October 18. The Santa Clara game will feature members of the 2005 National Championship team to be honored for their 10-year anniversary; this team included Pilot greats like Stephanie (Lopez) Cox, Megan Rapinoe, Lisa (Sari) Chambers, Angie (Woznuk) Kerr, and Christine Sinclair.

On the men’s side, big home games feature the Bite on the Bluff promotion during Freshman Orientation Weekend as the Pilots take on Michigan State on Friday, August 28, a match-up with Oregon State on September 17, and Santa Clara on October 30.

For more information on the Pilots soccer programs, please visit portlandpilots.com. To purchase season tickets, visit the Pilots Box Office in the Chiles Center or call 7525.

Get Ready For Pilots Soccer!

soccer ballThe 2015 Pilots soccer season is less than a month away with the women’s soccer exhibition game versus Oregon scheduled for Saturday, August 15, at 7 p.m. The men’s soccer season starts a week later with their exhibition game versus Seattle on Saturday, August 22, at 7 p.m. Season tickets start at $88 and flex tickets start at $60. Other big home games for the women’s soccer team include Oregon State, Washington State, BYU, and Santa Clara. This year will also feature the 10-year anniversary of the Pilots’ 2005 National Championship NCAA championship.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Pilots box office at 7525.

2015 Pilot Kids Day Camp

pilotkids2015 copyThe Pilot Kids Day Camp program provides a safe and supportive environment in which your child will work with university students and graduates playing recreational games and sports, creating arts and crafts projects, and much more. Kids will love Pilots Kids camp, which feels like an all-day recess. Counselors and instructors are University of Portland students and alumni who love working with children. They create a welcoming atmosphere and work hard so the kids can have a blast. Open to children entering grades 1-6 in Fall 2015. Camp dates are:

  • Session 1: June 15-19
  • Session 2: June 22-26 (FULL)
  • Session 3: July 6-10
  • Session 4: July 13-17

Cost per session are $115 for children of UP faculty, staff, students, and alumni if registered by May 23, and $130 after that date. General public fee is $130 if registered by May 22, and $145 after that date. Forms and information are available at http://tinyurl.com/3trengm.

“Pilots Kids Camp is not sponsored by the University of Portland.  It is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the University of Portland. Authorized use of University of Portland logos and trademarks does not imply an endorsement of the camp or program.”

For more information contact Brian Dezzani, recreational services, at 7177 or dezzani@up.edu.

Pilots Soccer Season Tickets On Sale Now

soccer ballSoccer season tickets and Flex Plan tickets are on sale now for the upcoming Pilots 2015 soccer season. Season tickets start at just $88 and flex tickets start at $60. The Pilots women’s soccer team opens the season with an exhibition game vs. Oregon on Saturday, August 15. and will play Oregon State for the regular season home opener on Friday, August 21. Other big home games for the women’s soccer team include Washington State, BYU, and Santa Clara. The men’s team starts the season with an exhibition game vs. Seattle and then opens the regular season at home against Michigan State.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Pilots Box Office at 7431.