Looking for a fun, new way to keep up with your New Year’s resolutions? Join the Indoor Rowing Class for staff and faculty! The class will take place every Friday from January 19 until March 9. Classes will be in Beauchamp Recreation Center in studio 20. For for information, email Pasha Spencer, athletics, at spencerp@up.edu or call (503) 896-3721.
Recreational Services
Shamrock Run On The Horizon: UP Team Wants You!
The Portland Shamrock Run is fast approaching, and the University of Portland team needs your help. Participants can sign up for any distance. To sign up, go to www.motivrunning.com/shamrock-run-portland/. Under the REGISTER tab, make sure to select TEAM EVENT (vs. individual). After filling in your information, go to the payment page to list your team name as: University of Portland.
As a UP team member, you will receive $4 off the registration fee through January 2018.
For more information contact Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services, at bourne@up.edu.
Christmas Break Hours For The Beauchamp Center
The Beauchamp Center will operate on the following schedule for the University’s Christmas Break, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services:
- Monday, Dec. 18 – Friday, Dec. 22, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 23, Closed
- Sunday, Dec. 24 – Monday, Jan. 1, Closed
- Tuesday, Jan. 2- Friday, Jan. 5, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 6 – Sunday, Jan. 7, Closed
- Monday, Jan. 8 – Friday, Jan. 12, Closed (Floor refinishing)
- Saturday, Jan. 13, Closed
- Sunday, Jan. 14, 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. (Courts & studios closed)
- Monday, Jan. 15, 6 a.m. – 12 a.m.
For more information contact Dezzani at dezzani@up.edu.
Holidays, Finals Schedule for Beauchamp Center
The Beauchamp Center will be open on the following schedules during the Thanksgiving and Holiday breaks, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services.
Thanksgiving Break Schedule:
- Wednesday, Nov. 22, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (basketball courts unavailable)
- Thursday-Friday, Nov. 24-25, Closed
- Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (basketball courts unavailable)
- Sunday, Nov. 27, 12 p.m.-midnight (basketball courts unavailable until evening)
Fall Finals & Holiday Break:
- Thursday, Dec. 14, 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 15, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 16-17, Closed
- Monday-Friday, Dec. 18-22, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Saturday- Monday, Dec. 23-Jan 1, Closed
- Tuesday-Friday, Jan. 2-5, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 6-7, Closed
- Monday-Tuesday, Jan. 8-9, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (basketball courts unavailable)
- Wednesday-Friday, Jan. 10-12, Closed due to floor refinishing
- Saturday, Jan. 13, Closed
- Sunday, Jan. 14- 12 p.m.-midnight.
For more information contact Dezzani at dezzani@up.edu or go to this link.
Personal Safety & Awareness Class, Nov. 13
The public safety office will offer a Personal Safety and Awareness class in the Beauchamp Center on Monday, November 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in Studio 30. It is free and open to all and contains very helpful information and tips to increase personal safety. For more information contact Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services, at x7294 or bourne@up.edu.
Faculty/Staff Yoga Class at Wellness Fair, Nov. 1
While visiting the Wellness Fair this week on Wednesday, November 1, please join us in our regular faculty/staff yoga class from 12:05 p.m. to 12:55 p.m., according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services. Also at the Wellness Fair, Beauchamp Center staff members will be offering cardio and weight room tours and demonstrations every 20 minutes beginning at 11 a.m. They will be happy to help you navigate the facility and take advantage of all it has to offer.
For more information contact Bourne at bourne@up.edu.
Get A Move On With Centering & Invigorating Yoga, Oct. 16, 18
All faculty and staff are invited to take advantage of Centering and Invigorating Yoga Classes offered on Monday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 18, at 12:05 p.m., in the Beauchamp Center. Come move with us! For more information contact Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services, at x7294 or bourne@up.edu.
Intramurals, Fitness Classes Back in Full Swing
Faculty and staff are eligible to participate in intramural sports leagues, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services. Sports that start soon are kickball, bocce, futsal, table tennis, and sand volleyball. Get your team together or jump on a student team to join the fun. Go to this link to get started.
Fitness Classes at the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center started on August 28. Classes are fee and include several designed for facutly and staff, including cardio express, zumba, and yoga. Additional classes include indoor cycling, meditation, and more. Check the recreational services website at www.up.edu/recservices for the complete schedule. All levels are welcome!
Still Room in Pilot Kids Camp: Registration Open Now
Pilot Kids Day Camp registration for summer 2017 is now open. The camp is for children entering grades 1-6 in fall 2017 and is staffed by University of Portland students, who lead small groups of campers in active games and sports as well as arts and crafts and drama projects.
Cost is $155 per session through May 12, $170 per session after May 12. Children of University of Portland students, faculty, staff, or alumni receive a $10 discount per session.
The camps run Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Remaining camp dates for 2017:
- Session 3: July 10-14
- Session 4: July 31-Aug 4
“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.”
Brochure and application forms are available at this link. For more information, contact Brian Dezzani, recreational services, at dezzani@up.edu or x7177.
Liz Winters Farewell Celebration, May 30
Come celebrate with recreational services as they thank Liz Winters for her work and dedication since July 2015. She will start a new job coaching at Intrepid Athletics and as a nutritionist in her private practice, Sprout Wellness, after her last day on May 31. Liz also worked with University Events from 2011-2015 and graduated from UP in 2010.
Her going away event will be on Tuesday, May 30, 3:30-5:30 p.m., in the Pilot House. There will be healthy snacks and no-host beverages. Please come and wish Liz all the best!