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• 2009-2010
• Student Employee Handbook
• (on-line presentation)

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Work Where You Play

• CENTRAL CAMPUS RECREATION BUILDING (CCRB)
• Located on the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and
  Geddes Road, the Central Campus Recreation
  Building (1976) is the Departments largest and
  most complete facility. Inside, you will find 3
  basketball courts, 2 volleyball/3 badminton
  courts, a 220-yard elevated running track, a
  25-yard (6 lanes) swimming pool, free-weights and
  fitness rooms, and much more. Although CCRB is
  primarily used for the Drop-In Program, the
  facility does have fitness classes through the
  U-Move Program. The Main Offices of the
  Department of Recreational Sports are located
  here, along with the Division of Kinesiology.
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• INTRAMURAL SPORTS BUILDING (IMSB)
• Located on the Athletic Campus, the Intramural
  Sports Building (1928) was the first collegiate
  intramural sport building in America. Inside this
  historical facility, you will find 4 basketball
  courts, a 25-yard (5 lanes) swimming pool,
  free-weights and fitness rooms, and much more.
  Although IMSB is primarily used for the
  Intramural Program, the Drop-In Program, Club
  Sports events, and a variety of special events
  are also held in the facility. The Intramural
  Sports Building interconnects with Cliff Keen
  Arena on the east, Canham Natatorium on the west,
  and the University of Michigan Varsity Track on
  the south. The IMSB is also home to M-Rock, a
  climbing experience brought to you by Outdoor
  Adventures.
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• North Campus Recreation Building (NCRB)
• Located at the corner of Hubbard Road and Murfin
  Avenue, the North Campus Recreation Building
  (1976) houses everything you need in a fitness
  facility, including Indoor 25-yard swimming pool
  (6 lanes), Indoor running track (1/10th mile)
  free weights, selectorized machines, and
  cardiovascular training machines (50 machines).
  If you want to catch a workout and then play some
  racquetball (4 courts), squash, wallyball,
  basketball (2 courts), volleyball (2 nets), or
  badminton (2 nets), then NCRBs the right choice
  for you.

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• SPORTS COLISEUM
• Located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Hill
  Street, the Sports Coliseum is primarily used for
  the Intramural Program and the Club Sports
  Program. The Sports Coliseum, a converted ice
  rink, is a 36,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose facility
  used for rentals, expos, and shows. The Sports
  Coliseum is also home to the UM Mens Varsity
  Gymnastics Team. The Sports Coliseum is generally
  not open for drop-in activities.
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• RADRICK RECREATION AREA
• Located on Dixboro Road, the Radrick Recreation
  Area is primarily used for the Challenge Program
  and Rentals. The Radrick Facility (3,100 sq. ft.)
  and Picnic Area provide an environment that is
  conducive to effective and efficient meetings,
  conferences and retreats. The facility can also
  be requested for picnics, reunions, birthday
  parties, and much more. This facility is
  available by reservation only.
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• ELBEL FIELDS
• Located at the corner or Hill Street and S.
  Division St, the Elbel Building (1951) houses the
  Outdoor Adventure Center. Outdoor Adventures
  offers rental equipment, trip planning resources,
  and serves as the base camp for the Outdoor
  Adventures wilderness medicine, leadership, and
  additional programming. Outdoor Adventures has
  more than 1000 pieces of equipment for you to
  choose from and 6 different program areas.
  Outdoor space include Basketball In-line
  Skating Pad, Sand Volleyball Courts (2), Picnic
  Area, Field Area for Cricket, Rugby, Soccer,
  Softball and Ultimate Frisbee.
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• MITCHELL FIELDS
• Located on Fuller Road, between the Hospital and
  North Campus. Facilities include a large Field
  Area for Rugby, Soccer, Softball, and Frisbee.
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• PALMER FIELD
• Located just north of the CCRB and surrounded by
  the Hill Dorms. Facilities Include Basketball
  pad, 1/4 mile track, 16 Tennis Courts and a Field
  Area (Soccer, Lacrosse, Rugby, Frisbee, etc.).

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CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS Individuals employed by
Rec Sports who play the dual role of both
employee and participant must realize that they
are held to a higher standard of conduct on and
off the job than expected of other student
participants.

• CLUB SPORTS
• The Club Sports Program (763-3562) includes more
  than 40 club sports ranging from aikido to water
  polo. Participation may be structured or casual
  it may incorporate competition, instruction, and
  social fellowship, or any combination. Each club
  is developed, governed, and administered by the
  student membership of that particular club.
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• Drop-In Program
• The Drop-In Program features a variety of
  self-directed recreational activities. Facility
  space and time are made available for use on a
  drop-in basis. Participation in activities
  requires neither team affiliation nor the
  commitment resulting from structured play. With
  increased emphasis on total wellness, fitness and
  the pursuit of healthy lifestyles, the Drop-In
  Program appeals to the busy lifestyle of the
  University community.
• Drop-In activities include badminton, basketball,
  boxing (speed bag and heavy bag only), dance,
  general exercise, handball, martial arts,
  racquetball, squash, swimming, table tennis,
  volleyball, wallyball, and weight training. Check
  the Drop-In Schedule for more details.
• INTRAMURAL SPORTS (IMS)
• The Intramural Sports Program (763-3562) provides
  a broad spectrum of activity for personal
  enjoyment, fitness, and competition. Through
  various team, individual, and dual activities,
  the program offers every individual and/or group
  in the campus community an opportunity to
  participate!
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• FACILITY RENTALS
• Many of the spaces within our facilities and at
  our fields can be reserved for your groups
  special event. Reunions, picnics, sports
  tournaments, Rec Nights, charity events,
  scholarship programs and softball games are just
  a few of the many reasons that groups look to U-M
  Rec Sports for their facilities needs. All groups
  wishing to reserve facilities need to fill out a
  rental request form or call 936-0616 for more
  information.
• MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
• Rec Sports offers a wide range of recreation
  activities designed to meet the interests of the
  students and the University community. Affiliates
  include students, faculty/staff, UM retirees, and
  alumni. In addition, university affiliates may
  sponsor non-affiliated adults for a membership at
  the specified rate. Current students have access
  to all of the facilities when they pay their
  student activity fee each semester. affiliates
  are eligible to purchase memberships at specified
  rates.
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• Members have access to 3 recreation facilities,
  numerous programs that require no extra fee,
  including use of over 270 pieces of cardio
  equipment, over 220 pieces of weight equipment,
  equipment check-out, unlimited drop-in use of
  basketball, volleyball, racquetball courts, two
  indoor tracks, and three indoor pools. Members
  can register to play in a variety of intramural
  sports and participate in club sports
  participate in our expanded Outdoor Adventures
  Trips Program rent outdoor equipment from our
  Outdoor Adventures Rental Center engage in
  learning experiences through our Challenge
  Program at the Radrick Recreation Area.
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CHALLENGE PROGRAM The Challenge Program
(936-0603) is an activity-based program providing
organizations with exciting experiential team
building. The Challenge Program uses
problem-solving initiatives along with a ropes
course which includes low elements, a high ropes
course and a climbing tower. Available to
student, faculty and staff groups, as well as the
general public, the Challenge Program has a
beautiful outdoor site about 10 minutes from
campus. Each year the Challenge Program hires and
trains 10-12 facilitators, most of who come from
the University.   OUTDOOR ADVENTURES The Outdoor
Adventures Program (764-3967) caters to all of
your adventure needs! Outdoor Adventures allows
you to take advantage of Michigans on-campus
outfitter by participating in the wide array of
programs and events. Rent outdoor equipment from
the Rental Center, get-away for a weekend or
Spring Break trip, learn to rock climb at the
indoor wall, gain outdoor leadership skills, or
become certified in wilderness medicine. Outdoor
Adventures hosts the Banff Mountain Film
Festivals each spring and fall. The Outdoor
Adventures Center is located on the corner of
Hill and Division, and is available to students,
faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.
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