Student Handbook 2011 - 2012
| Facilities Reservations | Kevin Varnish |
| Supervisor of Facilities & Equipment | varnish@denison.edu, (740)587-6760 |
It is the function of the Recreation, Club and Intramural Programs to encourage active student participation in a wide range of recreational activities. The program opportunities include ZUMBA fitness classes, yoga, intramural and club sports, as well as opportunities to utilize open recreation facilities. For more information about the recreation program contact Lynn Schweizer at schweizer@denison.edu or 740-587-6657.
Facility Hours:http://denisonbigred.com/recreation/facility_hours
Alumni Fieldhouse (Rec Gym): 3 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts, walk/jog track.
Indoors:
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Mike Gregory Natatorium: 25 yards, 6 lane pool; two 1-meter diving baords and one 3-meter diving board.
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Livingston Gym (Competition Gym): 2 basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts
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Mitchell Center: 200 meter indoor track, 4 indoor tennis courts, fitness room, multi-purpose room, 4 racquetball courts, 4 squash courts, and strength room
Outdoors: 14 fields, 12 tennis courts, 400 meter outdoor track, platform tennis, 2 sand volleyball courts.
Reservations: Students, faculty or staff may reserve facilities for a club or campus activity by contacting the Facility Supervisor, Kevin Varnish at varnish@denison.edu. It is recommended that you make your request as far in advance as possible, preferably two weeks in advance. Individuals may also reserve a racquetball or squash court by calling the first floor equipment cage at 740-587-6694 at the Physical Education and Athletic Center. Courts can be scheduled no more than 24 hours in advance of use. Priority usage of courts is given to those who have secured a reservation in advance.
Club Sports: The Club Sports Program provides opportunities for special recreational interest groups in a variety of sports activities including competitive, noncompetitive, recreational and instructional programs. All clubs are open to current students, faculty and staff. The clubs are student organized and there are opportunities for students to form new clubs if there is enough interest. The following clubs provide the participants with team competition against other colleges: badminton, basketball, crew, equestrian, ice hockey, lacrosse, quidditch, rugby, running, sailing, soccer, squash, tennis, triathlon, ultimate frisbee, volleyball and water polo. Other clubs include: bowling, cheerleading, clay target, dance, fencing, gymnastics, outdoor, rock climbing, skiing, taekwondo, yoga and ZUMBA. It is the responsibility of participants to take necessary precautions to avoid injury during club sport practices, travel or competition. Club Sports Guidelines and additional information are available from the Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation Department at http://denisonbigred.com/clubandimsports/clubsports/index
Intramural Sports: Current students, faculty and staff are eligible to participate in intramural sports. Students may form independent teams or teams that represent a club, hall, fraternity or sorority. Intercollegiate sport athletes are not eligible to participate in intramural sports during their competitive season. The Intramural program provides competition in basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, softball, tennis, sand volleyball, soccer (indoor) and volleyball. The program is flexible and may offer other Intramural activities depending on student interest. It is the responsibility of participants to take necessary precautions to avoid injury during intramural sports competition. For more information go to the Athletic Department website at http://denisonbigred.com/clubandimsports/clubsports/index
Yoga Classes: Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:45-6:15pm in the lower level of Doane Dance Academy. Classes are taught by nationally certified instructors and are free to Denison students, faculty and staff. Dress in layers and bring a towel, blanket, or a yoga mat if you have one. http://denisonbigred.com/recreation/pdfs/recreation yoga schedules.pdf
ZUMBA Classes: ZUMBA is an aerobic fitness program that incorporates Latin dance steps with whole body fitness movements. Classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 pm at Mitchell Center in Room 252 located adjacent to the track balcony. Classes are free to the Denison community and are taught by nationally certified instructors. Bring a water bottle. http://denisonbigred.com/recreation/pdfs/zumba class11.pdf