Stephen F. Austin State University
Rec-Insider Published for Members and Supporters of SFA Recreation
Upcoming Events
Vol. 1, Issue 2
Oct. - Dec. 2008
RECREATION BOOM!
October 30
Thriller
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Rec Center MP Room 1
Fitness
SFA at top of the curve as
Colleges across Nation join
growing trend
November 7 - 9
new trend is growing at an alarming rate
NIRSA Flag Football Regional
at colleges all over the nation. Lately,
All Weekend on Intramural Fields the term for its growth has been dubbed a
A
Intramural Sports
November 15
Paintball across the border
All Day Trip - Meet at OP Office
Outdoor Pursuits
December 18 - 20
SFA Bucketmouth Bass Tourney
Rayburn Country in Jasper
Sport Clubs
‘Recreation Boom’.
Some call it a sign
of the times — a new and exciting way to
recruit students to Universities. As colleges
compete for enrollment, building recreational
facilities has become a thriving business. A recent survey by the National Intramural-Recreational
Sports Association (NIRSA) concluded that in a construction report, $3.9 billion in projects including
new construction, renovations and expansion projects are currently underway at over 174 colleges and
Universities between 2008 and 2013. These colleges have a combined enrollment of over 2.5 million
students. The facilities being built in the report are expected to serve over 1.87 million students. With
that news, the Student Recreation Center at SFA is showing it has brought its ‘A’ game and is ahead of
the pack in the growing industry. The facility at SFA opened on September 22, 2007 and has been a hit
with students, faculty and alumni. The numbers don’t lie. Since the facility’s opening, along with a new
Student Center, new dorms and other ways to improve student life, the Fall 2008 enrollment report at
SFA showed its largest increase in students in 10 years. SFA’s
Student Recreation Center sees an average of over 12,000 visitors per week and the numbers continue to show growth. The
Student Recreation Center offers a wide variety of fitness
programs and activities for members to enjoy. For more information on colleges’ projects, visit www.NIRSA.org.
Fitness
Wellness
Aquatics
Sport Clubs
Outdoor Pursuits Intramurals
Camps
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Fast Fact: The Student Recreation is averaging over 12,000 visits per week this Fall.
Message from the Director of Campus Recreation
Dear Members,
We are excited to bring you our second edition of our member newsletter! We recently celebrated our one year anniversary
of the Student Recreation Center and our programs are continuing to grow and improve. I’d like to share with you some of
our recent accomplishments.
First of all, our participation numbers have been very strong so far this semester. We are averaging over 12,000 visits per
week this fall. Obviously SFA’s enrollment growth has something to do with this, but we also hope that a positive atmosphere
has impacted our increased numbers. To me, the success of our programs is much more important than raw participation rates
in the doors of the Rec Center.
2008 Student Recreation
Center Staff
Jeff Huskey
Director
Janice Casper
Office Manager
Kelley Consford
Administrative Asst.
Kenneth Norris
Facilities
& Membership Services
Our intramural program is off to an excellent start. We currently have 118 intramural flag football teams registered, compared
to Sam Houston with 107 and their larger enrollment. The Campus Recreation department is also hosting a NIRSA Flag
Football Regional Tournament November 7-9. This tournament will include teams from other schools and will serve as a
play-in tournament for the National Flag Football Tournament. Other schools hosting a regional include: University of Iowa,
Ohio State, Arizona State, University of Maryland, Cornell, Southeast Missouri, and Southern Mississippi. Between the
teams, officials, and fans we expect approximately 800 visitors to campus for the tournament.
Our Outdoor Pursuits program has made great strides over the past year. We have run several successful outing trips this
semester including a horseback riding, a ski diving, and a midnight canoe trip. Unfortunately, the university challenge course
received severe damage during Hurricane Ike. We are currently in the process of scheduling repairs. The Outdoor Pursuits
program in collaboration with the Dept. of Forestry has also been awarded a $104k grant from TX Parks and Wildlife for a
trail project on the wooded lot east of University Drive.
Our Fitness and Wellness program has been growing over the past year. Participation in our group exercise classes is
increasing. We currently have a waiting list for personal training services and are working hard to get more trainers certified.
We have been several wellness programs scheduled for this fall to help educate our participants. We recently hosted a blood
drive at the Rec Center where ninety four individuals donated. Other programs this semester include National Collegiate
Alcohol Awareness Week, World Diabetes Day, The Great American Smokeout, World AIDS Day, and our annual Wellness
Fair.
So, as you can tell we have been building many great programs here at Campus Recreation. We really believe in our mission
to create a positive, educational experience for SFA students. We hope you take advantage of some of these programs
throughout the year.
Michael Maningas If you ever have any suggestions, comments, or simply run into a problem please do not hesitate to contact me or any of our
Outdoor Pursuits staff. We really do want you to enjoy your time participation at the Rec Center!
Debbie Jones
Fitness and Wellness
Justin Anderson
Aquatics
Elizabeth Ross
Promotions, Sponsors
& Special Events
Brian Mills
Intramural Sports
& Sport Clubs
Jeff Huskey
Director of Campus Recreation
Contact Information
Rec Center Main Office: (936) 468-3507
Rec Center Welcome Desk: (936) 468-8400
Outdoor Center: (936) 468-8407
Fax: (936) 468-7052
Mailing Address: SFASU P.O. Box 13016
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Website: www.sfasu.edu/campusrec
Email: campusrec@sfasu.edu
The SFA Campus Recreation Newsletter is published quarterly in the fall and spring
semesters. It is intended to share news with colleagues and members of the facility. To
submit items for consideration or comments on the Newsletter, please cotact Kenny
Norris at norrisKL@sfasu.edu.
Table of Contents
New NIRSA Passports....................3
Fitness and Wellness.......................4
Sport Clubs and Intramurals...........5
Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits ......6
Fast Fact: Members can purchase a membership on a monthly basis.
& Wellness Passports
New! Health
SFA Student Recreation Center joins Passport Program
Kenneth Norris, Facilities and Memberships Cooridinator, is proud to announce
a new way of working out on the go. Have you ever been out of town and just had
to work out in that nice, new Recreation Center at the nearest college and couldn’t?
With NIRSA’s Health and Wellness Passport, you now can! SFA’s Student Rec Center
is now a host institution for eligible individuals from other participating institutions.
What does this mean for me?
Memberships
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Faculty, staff and students who receive a voucher will be instructed to present a campus-issued photo ID and the printed
voucher. The purpose of the program is to allow faculty, staff, and student members of NIRSA of participating institutions to
use the recreational facilities of other participating institutions for free when they travel. It is NOT designed to give these same
individuals unlimited use of any one host institution’s facilities, even within the 30-day period specified on the voucher.
How do I get a voucher?
SFA is a current NIRSA Institutional Member. That’s great news for you! If you wish to use the program, all you have to do is be a
faculty, staff or student member of the recreation center. Visit the main office in the Student Recreation Center and tell the front desk
you wish to join the Passport program and our professional staff will confirm your eligibility for the requirement. If you are approved,
our staff will send in the neccessary information and you will receive an email confirmation within two business days stating that you
can print and use your voucher at a host institution. The voucher will be good for 30 days from the date it was requested, not the date
it was received or printed.
Host Colleges
The University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Airzona State University
University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Acadamy of Art University
California State University, Channel Islands
California State Uiversity, San Bernardino
Stanford University
UCLA
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, San Diego
Sonoma State University
Colorado State University
University of Connecticut
Stetson University
University of Miami
University of South Florida
Boise State University
Idaho State University
Illinois State University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University of Illinois
University of Illinois at Chicago
Butler University
Indiana University
Purdue University
University of Northern Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
South Dakota State University
Belmont University
East Tennesse State University
Vanderbilt University
SMU
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas A&M - Commerce
Marquette University
Wisconsin - Milwaukee Wisconsin - Superior
Don’t forget! Homecoming is on October 25th. Come support
your Lumberjacks as they play Texas State at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Stop by and grab a free Axe tattoo to support your team.
TCU
Texas Tech
UNT
University of Texas - PA
Westminister College
Washingston State University
Fairmont State University
University of Wisconsin - EC
Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Wisconsin - Whitewater
Western Kentucky
Loyola University, New Orleans
North Western State University
University of Maine
Wayne State University
University of Michigan
Inver Hills Community College
North Hennepin Community College
University of Minnesota
Jackson State University
Mississippi State University
Mississippi University for Women
The University of Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Chadron State College
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
New Mexico Junior College
University of New Mexico
St. Johns University
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Mount Olive College
North Dakota State
Bowling Green State University
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University of Mansfield
Oregon State University
California University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University
Temple University
Roger Williams University
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Fast Fact: Our Wellness Center offers 30 minute Massages for $25.
Find Your Fit!
With our friendly Campus Recreation Fitness Staff
Can You Move?
When: Monday, November 10th - 24th
When: Thursday
Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Student Recreation Center
Multipurpose Room 1
This canned food drive will take place at
all fitness events and locations for students
and members to participate in. Come show
your good will and be a part of a drive in
Halloween wouldn’t be the same without a workout which food will be donated to a local food
to Jackson’s classic ­- Thriller. This costume-themed
kitchen in support of those less fortunate for
event will be a fun, festive night with Michael Jackson Thanksgiving.
impersonations, scary costumes and the best moves.
Collection boxes are located
at the student residential
halls and every Group ‘X’
class and fitness event.
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (N.C.A.A.W.)
3rd Annual Event being held October 20th - 24th
Come be a part of our third annual alcohol awareness week, which is dedicated to help members and the SFA community
enhance awareness of alcohol abuse. We will be in front of ‘Surfin’ Steve statue and in the Student Recreation Center
lobby every day from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. during the week of October 20th - 24th. Campus Recreation will be teaming up
with Driving Jacks, Tau Kappa Epsilon and UPD to provide interactive awareness in regards to alcohol consumption.
We will also be joining SGA at Lumberjack Alley on October 25th to hand out non-alcoholic beverages.
Wellness
Upcoming Wellness
Events
Wellness Fair
When: Tuesday, November 18th
Time: Noon - 7 p.m.
Where: Meeting Room Lobby
The wellness fair will include blood
pressure checks, eye examinations,
body fat composition, glucose
checks and educational information.
Also, don’t miss out on a chance for
free chair massages given to those in
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Tip of the Month
Stressed out? Exercise.
Your cares and troubles could be lifted
with a regular regimen of moderateintensity weight training.
Researchers at the University of Florida,
Gainesville, divided 51 men and 33
women into three groups: One group
performed four exercises at 50 percent
capacity, a second group performed the
same exercises at 80 percent, while a
third control group watched a video on
resistance training.
Anxiety levels and mood states, blood
pressure and heart rate were assessed at
regular intervals throughout the sessions,
with the greatest reductions in anxiety seen
in the moderate-resistance exercise, three
hours after the workout was completed.
Higher-intensity exercise did not
significantly improve anxiety, nor did
watching the video. For more helpful tips
visit www.acefitness.org.
5 Fast Fact: SFA’s Sport Clubs program has over 390 current members.
Spotlight
Mills selected to NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Committee
The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association recently selected SFA Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs
Coordinator Brian Mills as one of twelve members to the national rules committee. Mills will be featured in the 14th
Edition of the 2008 & 2009 NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials’ Manual. NIRSA provides access to
educational resource materials as well as a professional support network. Today, the challenges of meeting the recreational
sports programming needs of over 2,200 colleges, universities, military installations and local communities are met by
highly trained and caring professionals supported through the effors of NIRSA.
Brian Mills
NIRSA and SFA hosting Regional Tournament Versus and SFA hosting Bass Tournament
Flag Football Regional begins Nov. 7th
Tournament begins on Dec. 18th
The National Intramural Recreation Sports Association and the SFA Intramural
Sports program have joined forces for the first time in school history to host a mens,
women’s and co-rec 7-on-7 Regional Flag Football Tournament. The tourney will
be only open to all university/college affiliated intramural teams. Unfortunantly,
Faculty, Staff and Alumni can not participate. But you are encouraged to and come
check out this exciting event. It will be held the weekend of Nov. 7th - 9th. Entry
fees of $275 for each team have to be received by Friday, October 24th. If received
after Monday, October 27th, the fee will be $325. All teams are guaranteed two
games and the first round games are pool play. Team play may begin as early as Friday, November 7th. For more information, contact Tournament Director Brian
Mills at 936-468-1775.
Versus will televise a collegiate tournament circuit that will include 20, 1-day
qualifying events, five regional championships and a three day national
championship with the top finishers earning berths to the Forrest Wood Cup.
Cup qualifiers will compete for a top prize of $1 million. The tournament will
be held on Lake Sam Rayburn the week of December 18th.
Teams will stay at Rayburn Country just outside of Jasper Texas. The event will
feature teams from colleges all across America. Schools such as SFA, Texas A&M
University, Baylor University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M UniversityKingsville, Texas Tech University, University of Texas and UT-Arlington will be
competing in your area for the upcoming competition. For more information
please contact Michelle Wentzel at 936-468-1709.
Fan of Rock Climbing?
Come support SFA’s revamped team!
The SFA Sport Clubs program is proud
to announce, after a short absence,
the return of the Outdoor Adventure
team. The club will compete against
several different collegiate squads in
rock climbing competitions. If you
are a fan of rock climbing, feel free to
come support the team!
2008 Schedule
Nov 22 SFASU Climbing comp.
Nov 23 SHSU Climbing comp.
Feb 17 Texas Tech Climbing comp.
Feb 21 SMU Climbing comp.
Mar 7 A&M Climbing comp.
April 4 UNT Climbing comp.
April 18 Baylor Climing comp.
Sport Clubs announces
new SFA Skateboard team
The SFA Sport Club program recently
introduced a new Skateboard Club that will
begin competition this semester. It currently
holds four officers who are very excited about
the opportunity. They are currently heavily
recruiting. If you know of any students who
might be interested, please contact Michelle
Wentzel at 936-468-1709.
SFA Rodeo team hosting 51st Annual Rodeo
Lumberjack Team Captain Jody Hargus participating in final SFA Rodeo
On the weekend of November 6th - 8th, the SFA Rodeo team will host its 51st collegiate rodeo at the Nacogdoches
County Exposition Center. The rodeo will consist of teams from Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M, Panola
Junior College, North East Texas Community College, McNeese State and Southwest Texas Junior College. Jody
Hargus, rodeo team captain, will graduate this December. It will be his final SFA Rodeo appearance. “Our SFA College
Rodeo is a fun event each year, and would definitely be an exciting experience for people who have not been to a
rodeo before,” Hargus said. “We are looking forward to our 51st Annual College Rodeo this year and hope to see lots
of SFA supporters fill the stands!” SFA fared well in the tournament last year with a smaller team. This year the team
is loaded and looks to perform well. Members and fans are encouraged to come watch.
Visit us online at www.sfasu.edu/campusrec
Fast Fact: Members can sponsor a friend with a pool guest pass for only $3 a day.
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Profile
New Aquatics, Safety and Camps Coordinator
H
ello SFA! My name is Justin Anderson and I am the Aquatics, Safety and Camps Coordinator for the
Student Recreation Center. I am a native of Texas. I grew up and graduated from the small town of
Liberty City. After graduation, I attended Texas A&M University-Commerce where I received my Bachelor
of Science in Music Education with a Vocal Emphasis. I then attended Western Kentucky University where
I received my Masters of Science in Recreation and Sport Administration.
It is an exciting time for the Aquatics Program at the Student Recreation Center where we offer an extensive
amount of programming for all those that are a part of the SFA community. We offer swim lessons for
children and infants, Parent’s Night Out, Birthday Parties, American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Classes and CPR/AED/First Aid Classes for the Community.
If you are interested in participating in any of the above programs please do not hesitate to contact me. Or
if you would like and you feel like taking a stroll over to the Student Recreation Center, I will be more than
happy to sit and visit with you to discuss any of the services we offer. Either way, I look forward to serving
you and the rest of the SFA Community.
Justin Anderson
Email: andersonjl5@sfasu.edu
Phone: 936-468-1810
SRC Fall Pool Hours
Outdoor Pool Early Bird Lap Swim Monday, Wednesday, Friday
6 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Outdoor Pool Open Swim
Sunday – Thursday
Noon – 10 p.m.
Outdoor Pool Open Swim
Friday & Saturday
Noon – 9pm
Maningas moves SFA Outdoors program ahead of the Pack
Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator one of few Certified Wall Climbers in the Nation
Michael Maningas, SFA’s Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator recently completed his Lead Climbing Wall Instructor Certification.
The certification is rare in the United States. Currently, there are only a little under 100 certified individuals registered in the
country. The PCIA Climbing Wall Instructor Course provides instructors and potential instructors with an indepth and
standardized understanding of the skills essential to teaching climbing in an indoor setting. The Certification is granted to
candidates who successfully meet all component skills objectives, complete pre-course requirements and score a minimum
of 75 on the written exam. The component skills objectives include professional skills, technical understanding, safety skills,
educational ability and a strong climbing ability — including modeling a lead climb at 5.8 standard illustrating confident,
smooth and controlled movement. Maningas has been the Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator since September of 2006.
Clinics
Trips
Michael Maningas
Paintball Across the Border
International Travel & Study Abroad
Clinic taking place on December 4th
OP going to Shreveport , LA on Nov. 15th
Want to travel abroad but don’t know where to start?
Come find out where to get the cheapest airline
prices how to travel in other countries, where to carry
your money and many other necessities for foreign
travel. Representatives from the Study Abroad office
will also provide information about the variety of
opportunities offered at SFA. This event will take
place on December 4th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the
Student Recreation Center Meeting Room.
The Campus Recration Department reallly values your input.
If you have any suggestions or comments, please send these to
Kenneth Norris at norrisKL@sfasu.edu or 936-468-1856.
Ready to play some paintball? Look no
further than Michael Maningas and the
Outdoor Pursuits team. The department
will take a daring group of SFA paintballers
to Shreveport, Louisiana for a day of action
and fun! Dig out your lucky t-shirt and get
ready to play some paintball. The OP team
will provide lunch. The cost for this event is
$35. The registration deadline for this event
is November 10th.