Campus Rec Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dive-In Movie - April 18
Amazing Race with a Twist - April 20
3v3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament - May 1
Adaptive Sea Kayak Trip - May 6
Nourish Wellness Fair - May 9
Cascade Classic Goalball Tournament Volunteer Opportunity - May 11-13
Rock III Intro to Sport Lead Climbing - May 18-20
20.20.20 Mini Triathlon & 20.20.20 Mini Triathlon Relay - May 20
20.20.20 Mini Triathlon Training Program - April 9 - May 16
Olympic National Park Coastal Backpacking - June 17-22, 2012
Dive-In Movie
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 8 pm
Cost: FREE! Open to all Rec Center Members
Location: Rec Center Pool
Spring Term's Dive-In Movie will feature The Goonies! Filmed in our own back yard, Astoria, OR, this is a classic not to be missed. There will be FREE pizza too!
Amazing Race with a Twist
Friday, April 20, 2012 from 5-7 pm
Cost: $5/individual and $10/2-person team (Rec Center Members Only)
Registration Deadline: 4/20 at 1 pm
Location: Rec Center
Like a challenge? Take on 10 twisted Amazing Race challenges, solving clues and obstacles throughout the Rec Center. And, there's always a twist. There will be food, a FREE T-shirt, and prizes including a sweet Columbia Backpack for the 1st place winners! Register as an individual and be matched up with a teammate on the day of the Race or get a friend and register as a team. Invite your friends to sign up for some friendly competition. Check out last year's teams photo! Contact mholden@pdx.edu for more information.
3v3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 from 6 - 10 pm
Cost: $10/individual (Rec Center Members Only)
Registration Deadline: 4/30
Location: Rec Center Court 1
Quickly becoming the sport to play, Campus Rec is excited to offer the first ever Wheelchair Basketball Tournament! Come make history and hopefully a few baskets. This is open to everyone and sports chairs are provided if needed. All skill levels are welcome. Contact im@pdx.edu for more information.
Adaptive Sea Kayak Trip
Sunday, May 6, 2012
This is a chance for paddlers of all abilities to enjoy sea kayaking. This specific trip however is for individuals that have a disability and need modifications for the trip. Any level of disability or injury can be accommodated. This will be an all day trip and exact location will be determined closer to the trip date and dependent on those who sign up.
Rec Center Member: $35, Non-Member: $70
Pre-trip meeting (required): 5/2 @ 5:00 pm ASRC 180
Registration deadline: 5/2 @ 12:00 pm
Nourish Wellness Fair
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 12-2 pm
Cost: FREE! Open to all PSU students, faculty, and staff (no Rec Center membership required - just bring your PSU ID)
Location: Rec Center Courts
Join us for an afternoon focused on wellness and resources on campus and from our community to help enhance your quality of life. Attendees will be entered in a drawing to WIN A BIKE!! Activities will include bike helmets for ONLY $5, chair massages, body composition testing, gait analysis, acupuncture, healthy food samples, blood pressure screenings, and more! Contact orndorf@pdx.edu for more information.
Cascade Classic Goalball Tournament Volunteer Opportunity
May 11-13, 2012
Volunteers needed!
We are looking for volunteers for the Cascade Classic held May 11 - 13 in Vancouver, WA which is a regional goalball tournament that has teams from around the U.S. coming to earn a spot to the nationals. Check out this video on Goalball! You do not need to know what goalball is to volunteer. Training will be provided in April and volunteer opportunities include goal judges score sheet persons, timers and other table duties.
You will also catch a glimpse of the U.S. Women's team who will be divided up in the D1 bracket with their respective state teams. This team will be heading to London this summer to compete in the summer Paralympic games. Contact Jen Armbruster at 503-725-2947 or j.armbruster@pdx.edu to sign up or get more information.
There are several time slots you can sign up for and you may sign up for more than one. Carpools can be arranged if needed. We will be using two gyms on Friday and Saturday at the School for the Blind and the School for the Deaf in Vancouver, WA.Open Shifts Include:
Session 1 - Friday May 11 4:30PM - 9:00 PM
Session 2 - Saturday May 12 7:30AM - 12:45PM
Session 3 - Saturday May 12 12:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Session 4 - Saturday May 12 5:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Session 5 - Sunday May 13 7:30AM - 12:30PM
*Food will be provided on Friday and Saturday lunch and dinner for volunteers. Please contact Jen Armbruster at 503-725-2927 or j.armbruster@pdx.edu to sign up for volunteering, by Monday April 16 to set up training.
Rock III Intro to Sport Lead Climbing
Friday, May 18-20
This is a thorough seminar covering the basics of sport leading. In order to participate in this seminar, one must first complete a pre-test in the Climbing Gym in the ASRC and demonstrate the ability to comfortably climb any 5.9 in the climbing center. Additionally, the applicant must show the ability to construct (flawless) anchors on bolts using both webbing and cord.
Classroom/Climbing Center Sessions:
5/10 - 5:00 - 9:00 pm (classroom)
5/13 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm (climbing center)
5/17 - 5:00 - 9:00 pm (classroom)
Smith Rock Trip: 5/18 - 5/20 (departing Friday @ 4pm, returning Sunday @ 7pm) All necessary equipment will be provided including climbing gear and shoes, group camping equipment, food during the Smith trip, transportation and instruction.
Rec Center Member: $150, Non-Member: $300
Pre-trip meeting (required): 5/10 @ 5:00 pm ASRC 180
Registration deadline: 5/10 @ 12:00 pm
20.20.20 Mini Triathlon & 20.20.20 Mini Triathlon Relay
Sunday, May 20, 2012 starts at 10:30 am
Cost: $10/individual and $30/relay team (Rec Center Members Only)
Registration Deadline: 5/16 at 10 pm
Location: ASRC pool, track and ASRC 430
Swim. Bike. Run. In this triathlon, fast is good, but distance is better! How far can you go in one hour? Compete as an individual or as a 3-person relay team in this mini triathlon, all taking place inside the Rec Center. Swim for 20 minutes in the ASRC Pool, run for 20 minutes on the indoor track, and bike for 20 minutes on a cycle bike in the multi-purpose room. FREE T-shirt included and prizes awarded! Contact im@pdx.edu for more information.
20.20.20 Mini Triathlon Training Group
Monday, April 9 - May 16
Cost: $35/Includes entry fee for 20.20.20 Mini Triathlon (Rec Center Members Only)
Registration Deadline: 4/16
Location: ASRC pool, track and ASRC 430Format: 6 WEEK TRAINING - MON / WED 10-11 AM
SPACE IS LIMITED
This 6 week training group will provide you with a detailed training plan to prepare you to finish Campus Rec's 20.20.20 Mini-Triathlon safe and strong! Participants will learn swim technique, how to use the cycle bikes, running drills, and race day strategy. Stay motivated with a group and cheer each other on during race day! Cost is $35 and includes entry to the race. Limited to first 12 participants. Contact orndorf@pdx.edu for more information.
Olympic National Park Coastal Backpacking
Sunday, June 17-22, 2012
Visit one of the most spectacular jewels in the Pacific Northwest. This five day trip will wind along the vast coastline of Olympic National Park. Whether you are new to backpacking or a seasoned outdoors person, this trip has something for everyone.
Rec Center Member: $240, Non-Member: $480
Pre-trip meeting (required): 6/6 @ 6:30 pm ASRC 180
Registration deadline: 6/6 @ 12:00 pm
