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Long course pool set-up
February 5, 2009
The competition pool will be closed on Sundays (3:00 - 4:00 p.m.) and Mondays (4:00 - 5:00 p.m.) to lap swimmers. We will offer long course pool set-up on Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. There will be 2 lap lanes available to swimmers during long course.
Fun Summer Jobs!
February 3, 2009
Are you looking for a job this summer in Houston? Then look no further than here at the Rice Recreation Center. We are now accepting applications for Counselors of our Summer Youth Activity Program. You must be 18 years old to apply. Click here for an application.
If you are between the ages of 13 and 16, we have a position for you as well. We are also accepting applications for our Counselor in Training Program. Click here for more information.
sPECIALTY dANCE cLASSES
February 2, 2010
Drop-in and prorated rates are now available for Bollywood Dance and Argentine Tango. Click here for more information about our specialty dance programs.
eMPLOYEE OF tHE mONTH
January 22, 2010
The Recreation Center is pleased to announce that Tim Reiland has been selected as our Employee of the Month for December. Tim was a crucial employee over the winter break for the Aquatic Staff. Click here to read more about him.
5th Annual Flying Owls 5K
January 11, 2010
It is almost time again to fly. For the 5th straight year, Fitness Programs is bringing you the Flying Owls 5K. Sign up early for a discounted rate. Click here for additional information.
Spring Outdoor Trips
January 11, 2010
Spring is upon us and the outdoors are waiting. Check out the trips ROPE has available for this upcoming semester. Registration for all Spring trips has begun. Spots fill up quickly, so don't hesitate to sign up. Click here for registration and trip information.
Fitness Specialty Programs
January 5, 2010
Fitness specialty programs for the Spring have been posted. Click here for program and registration information.
Rec Center Map
September 28, 2009
The New Recreation Center is now open. If you would like to see the layout of the new building or download a map of the layout, please do so here. Click here for the map.
Membership Rates
August 17, 2009
Membership rates for the new Recreation Center have been posted.
Click here to view the rates and other membership information.
Want to Learn a little more about what the new Recreation Center offers?
Click here for a list of amenities, locker fees, and images.
For more information, check out this recently published news story: Article.
Rec Center Registrations
Rec Center Membership Registration
Intramural Sports Registration
Rec Center Accolades
We will periodically post announcements on this page concerning honors, recognitions, or special happenings of the people of the Rec Center. Check here frequently to see what is going on.
Rec Center Listserv
The Rec Center has introduced a new listserv to keep the Rice community and members informed of all the happenings with the Rec Center. It is wholly voluntary, and is the definitive resources for closures, facility updates, etc.
Please sign up: Rec News.
FAQ's
As the new Recreation Center is about to open, new questions are arising all the time. Click here to see a list of the latest FAQ's and their responses. If you would like to ask a question, please do so here.
Rec Center Pro Shop
The Rec Center's Pro shop is a place where you can get next to anything you could need for your recreational needs. Please view the list of available items. All items are available for purchase at the Operations Desk with either cash or check.
Facilities Status
Field Status
(as of February 4 at 12:10 p.m.):
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O'Connor: CLOSED Field 1: CLOSED Field 2/3: CLOSED Field 5: CLOSED Field 6: CLOSED Field 7: CLOSED
Pool Status
The pool is currently Open.
General Information
Directions/Parking
Need directions? Parking information? Please view our parking and directions information page.
On-line Suggestion Box
We want to make your experience at the Recreation Center the best it can be. If you have a comment or suggestion, you can submit them using our On-Line Suggestion Box.
Responses: We do our best to respond to every suggestion. We post some of them here for you to check out.
Reservations
To view or search the schedule of events in the Gymnasium, please use EMS.
Rec Center Listservs
Stay on top of Rec Center happenings; join one of the
listservs we have available:
Rec News
ROPE
Aquatics
Fitness
Rice Dance