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Beauchamp Center

Start Your Resolutions Right at Beauchamp!

Did you know that spouses and partners of University of Portland alumni, faculty, staff and students may purchase a membership to the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center?  This pass allows access to the Beauchamp Center and weight room, cardio machines, running track, studios, and more. 

Operational hours during the academic year are Monday-Thursday, 7am-11pm; Friday, 7am-8pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 12pm-11pm.  There are some exceptions during school breaks and holidays, and summer has reduced hours.

Cost for the pass is $120 per semester, about $40/month, and is pro-rated after the first month, if starting mid-semester. 

Contact Britt Barnett, Rec Operations Program Manager, rosentha@up.edu, 503-943-7294, for more information, or come to the Rec Center with your spouse/partner to sign them up. 

You can find more information about Rec Services, including current operational hours, at up.edu/recservices.

Come join us in the Beau!

Faculty, Staff Classes Available at Beauchamp Center

The Beauchamp Center is offering faculty/staff fitness classes for fall 2022, including yoga, barre sculpt, Zumba, and more.

Monday–Friday 12:05 p.m. –12:45 p.m.

Mondays: Barre Sculpt W/ Katie or Shelly (Studio 45) 
Tuesdays: Sweaty 20 W/ Julee  (Studio 30) 
Wednesdays: Hatha Flow Yoga W/ Karen (Studio 30) 
Thursdays: Pilot Fit W/ Madi (Functional Fitness)  
Fridays: Zumba W/ Austin (Studio 45)   

Specialty Classes  

Tuesdays from 7 p.m.–7:55 p.m. First three weeks of school (08/30, 09/06, and 09/13): Intro to Yoga series with Karen in studio 45  

Updated Beauchamp Center Hours

As a reminder, the new hours of the Beauchamp Center will be:

Monday – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday – 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday – 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The facility is open to reservations only for badminton/pickleball, rock climbing and fitness classes on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 6-8 p.m.  To make a reservation, please go to recservices.up.edu.

 

Join the Rec Services Trio Roundup on Dec. 16

Join the Rec Services Trio for a fun session of catching up and learning new skills.  The Rec Trio Round-up is a 45 minute session, with a chance to catch-up a little at the start and afterwards.

Activities & topics include:
  • Reaching out to gain new knowledge & skills
  • How to make an Apple Pie
  • Quick tips for great phone photos & video
  • Good gear in bad weather.
  • Quick & easy outdoor adventures
Join the fun, learn some new skills and catch up with your colleagues that you have been missing!
Wednesday, December 16, 4-5 p.m. Open to all UP staff and faculty. Please tell your colleagues!

RSVP to dezzani@up.edu.  Zoom link will be shared on Wednesday morning.

Outdoor Pursuits Program: Hey, We’re Open Over Here!

The Outdoor Pursuits Program currently remains open for outdoor equipment rentals, bike rentals, and bike repairs. Outdoor pursuits has equipment for every adventure. From bikes to tents, sleeping bags to ice axes, rent the gear you need to opt outside without breaking the bank. Current hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday noon to 6 p.m. For up to date hours of operation check the hours page using this link.

Follow @upoutdoorpursuits on Instagram to stay up to date on what is going on at OPP and to stay informed on equipment rental specials. To access Outdoor Pursuits head to the back of the Beauchamp Center. You’ll see a sign there directing you to call our office number at 503-943-8748. We can complete no-contact  equipment rentals and curbside. Visit our website using this link for the full list of available equipment to rent.

For questions, reach out to Matt Libby at libby@up.edu.

Virtual Fitness on Microsoft Teams: Ends Dec. 13

Virtual Fitness for Fall 2020 ends on Sunday, December 13. Make sure to take a class before the holidays! Ten classes are offered per week. All classes stream live with Beauchamp instructors. To join the Rec Service’s 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
  • PlyoPlus 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
Friday:
  • UP Lift with Lauren – 12:15pm-1pm

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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)