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SPOTLIGHT

FALL 2012 & SPRING 2013 SPECIAL EVENTS

Throughout the course of each semester a variety of special events are offered by the Office of Campus Recreation often in conjunction with other Student Life offices and campus departments. 

Battleship: Enter a team in this exciting event as teams will compete in a human-sized version of the popular board/video game with the same goal: sink them before they sink you. 
Semester/Dates: Spring 2/27
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9 p.m.
Member Fee: Free
Non Member Fee: Free

Freshman Outdoor Adventure Experience: Four day outdoor adventure and orientation experience for incoming SRU freshmen. Students will experience a wide variety of outdoor activities while building a bond with fellow students that share their interests in the outdoors. Activities include: rock climbing, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, caving, and camping. Participants also have the opportunity to move into their residence halls early.  Limited to 20 participants.
Semester/Dates: 
Summer 8/19-23
Days: Sun.-Thurs.
Times: Begins Sunday 4 pm,
Member Fee: $120
Non Member Fee: NA

Health Fest: FREE inter generational event aimed at joining the university and tri-county communities for a day of health related exhibits, screenings and presentations.
Semester/Dates: 
Fall 10/16
Days: Tuesday
Times: 9 am-2:30 pm
Member Fee: Free
Non Member Fee: Free

In The Pink Walk: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk is held in conjunction with Health Fest.  T-shirts are available for purchase with all proceeds benefitting the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. Over $12,000 has been generated in the past five years.
Semester/Dates: Fall 10/16
Days: Tuesday
Times: 12:30-1:30 pm

Member Fee: 
Free
Non Member Fee: Free

Mr. & Ms. SRU Show: This annual bodybuilding and figure show is organized by the SRU Bodybuilding and Fitness Club (BBFC). Providing an opportunity for students to learn more about figure, fitness and bodybuilding, both competitive and noncompetitive levels.  Members learn about the human body, nutrition, exercise and are provided opportunities to achieve personal goals. For more information click on Mr. & Ms. SRU Show.
Semester/Dates: 
Spring 4/7
Days: Sun
Times: 10 am Pre Judging 2 pm Show begins
Member Fee: $3 Pre-Judging $8 Show (SRU Student ID)
Non Member Fee: $3 Pre-Judging $10 Show

National Sport & Fitness Day: Students and ARC members are welcome to come and participate in Common Hour events: basketball free throw contest, corn hole, fitness contests (bench press, pushups and pull ups),  and group fitness classes.  Open informal play available for basketball, volleyball, badminton, rock climbing stand up paddle board, aquatics and more.
Semester/Dates: 
Spring 2/19
Days: Tuesday
Times: 
12:30-2 pm
Member Fee: 
Free
Non Member Fee: $8/One Day Pass

PIRSA (Pennsylvania Intramural Recreational Sports Association) State Tournaments: Annual PIRSA flag football (fall) and basketball (spring) tournaments provide an extramural opportunity for the winning intramural teams on western Pennsylvania campus to compete against each other in a one day tournament. 
Semester/Dates: 
Fall 10/27 & Spring 4/6
Days: Sat
Times: 9 am-5 pm
Member Fee: $150/Team
Non Member Fee: $175/Team

Race to Any Place: 3rd annual stationary bike race with all funds donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Teams will ride stationary bikes in timed heats of 15 minutes for 6 consecutive hours and compete for mileage and top fund raising.  Divisions Campus Community, Business and Open Division.
Semester/Dates: Spring 3/9
Days: Sat
Times: 8 am-2 pm
Member Fee: $500/Team
Non Member Fee: $500/Team

Special Olympics: Campus Recreation hosts this fall sectional event at the ARC and the MAC for Special Olympic athletes competing in botchy ball, soccer, long distance running, volleyball and power lifting. Volunteer opportunities are available by contacting Campus Recreation and spectators are welcome. 
Semester/Dates: 
Fall 10/14
Days: Sun
Times: 8 am-2 pm
Member Fee: NA
Non Member Fee: NA

 

 

ARC Hours

This Week at the ARC

Upcoming Programs
and Events

Location:
Aebersold Student
Recreation Center (ARC)
724.738.4800

ARC Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 6am - 11pm
Fri: 6am - 9pm
Sat: 9am - 9pm
Sun: Noon - 9pm

Play is prohibited at the MAC (McFarland Recreational Sports Complex) when the RED FLAG is flying. The MAC will be closed from December 1-March 1.

Notice:
When the University is on a 2 hour delay due to weather, the ARC will not open up until 8:00 a.m..