Coming Soon: New Fitness Center Equipment

The Donna Axum Fitness Center will feature new aerobic and selectorized equipment for the Fall 2007 semester!  The new equipment will include Paramount and Hammer Strength selectorized weight equipment, FreeMotion stationary bicycles, PreCor elliptical trainers, and True treadmills.  All machines will continue to be equipped with personal audio boxes for use with the TV’s and available radio stations in the Fitness Center.  In addition, the electronic media components have been upgraded.  This equipment purchase was made possible by a generous gift from Donna Axum.  The new pieces will be installed during the week of August 13 and will be ready to use by August 19.

Natatorium and Gyms Closed for Maintenance

The HPER natatorium will be closed for part of July and August for bi-annual maintenance.  This process involves draining 750,000 gallons of water over a period of 4-5 days and replacing damaged setting bed, grout, tile and caulk joints.  The project timeline is approximately 5 weeks from the start of draining the pool, to the completion of all required maintenance, refilling of the pool and balancing the water.

    Natatorium Closure Date: July 18, 2007
Tentative Re-open Date: During the week of August 20, 2007

HPER Gymnasiums 2, 3 and 4 will be closed July 30, 2007 through August 13, 2007 to sand and refinish the hardwood floors.  This process involves stripping the floors to bare wood, painting game lines, and re-finishing the floors.  This project timeline is approximately 2 weeks from start to finish.

 Gymnasiums 2, 3 & 4 Closure Date: July 30, 2007
Tentative Re-open Date: Week of August 13, 2007

Upcoming Membership and Locker Information

Summer memberships and lockers expire on August 15, 2007. 
Fall memberships and lockers begin on August 01, 2007 and are valid through December 15, 2007. more...

HPER Building Improvements Continue

Over the summer, the Facility Management Program of Intramural/Recreational Sports has been busy making improvements throughout the HPER building.  We hope that these improvements will lead to a much improved learning and recreational environment for students, faculty, and staff, as well as brighten the HPER Building.  Changes on the first level included new carpeting outside the racquetball courts, rubber treads on the stairs, a new floor tile, removal of the old lockers, freshly painted walls, and new seating.  The seating is the only item missing, but is scheduled to be completed early this fall.  Changes on the second level consisted of painting the walls and replacing the fitness center equipment.  Changes on the third level include new office furniture for faculty and staff, the removal of the old tennis lockers, and freshly painted walls.  The new office furniture was provided by the College of Education and Health Professions.

IMRS Staff Highlight

Katie Helms
Assistant Director - IMRS

A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Katie received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Hendrix College in 1999.  Katie then served as a Graduate Assistant in the Intramural/Recreational Sports Program while earning her Master of Education degree in Sports Management in 2001.  After receiving her Master’s Degree, Katie accepted a position as Intramural Sports and Special Events Coordinator at the University of Maryland, where she served for almost 3 years.

In January 2004, Katie began her current position as Assistant Director for Fitness/Wellness, Special Events, Instructional Programs and Accessible Recreation. 

Katie has numerous professional certifications and is very active in the National Intramural/Recreational Sports Association.

In her spare time, Katie enjoys trail running and road biking.  She is also pursuing her Doctorate of Education in Recreation.

Current HPER Building members are permitted to purchase guest passes for friends and/or family. All prices reflect per person rates.  Only three (3) guests are allowed per member per visit. more...