IMRS Inclement Weather Policy

Wintery severe weather can hit at any time.  Intramural/Recreational Sports has developed an inclement weather policy to be able to provide users with up to date information related to closing early, opening late, or closing for the day.  We think it is very important to be able to provide recreational opportunities to the University community and those who remain on campus during severe winter weather.  IMRS has established the following schedule during inclement weather:

University Closes Early
·  The HPER Building will close two hours after Transit Services has ceased services for the day. (Transit contact information 479.575.RIDE or 479.575.3849.)
·   All IMRS scheduled programs and activities will be cancelled or postponed (Intramural Sports, Group Exercise, Instructional Programs, Sport Clubs, Outdoor Connection Center, etc.)

University Opens Late
·  IMRS facilities within HPER will open and operational by 8:00 a.m.
·  IMRS programs and activities will follow their regular schedule after 8:00 a.m.

University Closed for the Day
·  The HPER Building will open from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
·  The Fitness Center will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
·  The pool will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
·  The OCC will be open from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. for bouldering.
·  All IMRS programs and activities scheduled for the day will be cancelled or postponed.

**Information related to closures and delayed openings can be found on the IMRS website (http://imrs.uark.edu) and the Rec Check Information line at 575-4950.  Closing information can also be found on KFSM-TV5, KHOG-TV Channel 29, KNWA, and KXUA radio station.

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Limited Hours on Monday, January 21, 2008

The HPER Building will be on Monday, January 21, 2008.  The HPER Building will open at 9:00 am, with other acitivty spaces to operate as normal once HPER opens at 9:00 am.  Please visit the IMRS website or call 479.575.4646 for specific program information and hours.

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IMRS Upcoming Special Events

Don’t miss your chance to run in the Freezing 5K/10K on Saturday, February 16^th, 2008 at 9:00am.  Cost is $15 prior to the race and $20 day of the race. Registration materials will be available at the IMRS office (225HPER) and other campus location by January 14^th.  You can also register online at http://www.arkansasrunner.com/.

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IMRS Instructional Programs

Looking for something different this semester?  Sign up for one of our Instructional Programs.  Swimming lessons, Dance for Dummies, Folkloric Belly Dancing, Swing Dance, and Taekwondo are just a few of the classes offered.  Sign up at the IMRS Office now!  Classes begin as early as January 29^th.

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Ice Hockey Club Off and Skating

You read right…The University of Arkansas now has an ice hockey club.  After being granted ice time for practice at the Jones Center in Springdale, the group of dedicated students have practiced hard all fall semester.  The club will is competing this semester in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, Division III.  On January 11^th the group traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for a double header against the Crimson Tide.  Despite losing the first game 4-1 and the second 4-3, eh club felt they played extremely well for their first offical games.  The group will next travel to Nashville, Tennessee on Jan. 18 for another double header; they will take on Middle Tennessee State on Friday then face Vanderbilt on Saturday.  Other games are still being arranged.  For more information on the Ice Hockey Club you can email hockey@uark.edu.

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Fitness Tips for 2008

Happy 2008!  The IMRS Program is excited to offer a variety of Fitness/Wellness opportunities to help reestablish healthy eating and exercise habits after the long holiday season.  Whatever your goals might be for the upcoming year, please consider some of the following tips that might help you be successful. 

• Try new things.  While there is nothing wrong with having a favorite exercise routine, your body responds to new challenges by getting stronger and burning more calories.  Mix up your routine by trying multiple cardiovascular machines in one workout.  Incorporate different weight machines than usual into your strength training circuit.  Try a yoga class to address often-neglected flexibility and core strength.  Trying different activities will not only make your body more responsive to exercise, but can also reduce your risk of injury and keep your motivation fresh. 
• Be flexible.  Even the most well-planned exercise routines are susceptible to life’s ever-changing plans.  Instead of planning to work out on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, why not simply make it a goal to work out three times per week?  Or if the Donna Axum Fitness Center is just a little too crowded for your comfort during the late afternoon and evening, why not try a Group Exercise or Mind/Body class during this time?  Life will always bring change in our daily routines… be willing to try something that you hadn’t necessarily planned in your fitness routine as well.
• Exercise outside of the “box”.  While the Donna Axum Fitness Center is a great place to exercise, don’t leave your commitment to fitness and physical activity at the door when you’re done.  Walking to nearby destinations instead of driving, using the stairs instead of the elevator, and enjoying physically active recreation activities such as playing with a pet are all great ways to make sure that your body stays moving throughout the day.  Physical activity can take place anytime, anywhere… even small amounts add up!

Donna Axum Fitness Center information and Group Exercise, Mind/Body, and H20bics schedules can be found at http://imrs.uark.edu/2592.htm.

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Intramural Staff set for GREAT Spring Semester

 Intramural Sports will offer a wide variety of activities for the months of January and February including badminton, basketball, team bowling, racquetball, wallyball, Xbox 360 tournaments for Halo 3 and NASCAR, and much more.  Registration is available online at http://imrs.uark.edu/2829.htm.  If you have any questions or concerns about these Intramural events or any others, please send us an email at imsports@uark.edu.

Registration Period

Badminton:                   Tuesday, January 15 – Thursday, January 17
Free-throw:                   Tuesday, January 15 – Thursday, January 17
Basketball:                   Tuesday, January 22 – Thursday, January 2
{Basketball Managers Meeting- Tuesday, January 22 @ 7:30 P.M. in HPER 103}
Halo 3:                         Tuesday, January 29 – Thursday, January 31
Team Bowling:              Tuesday, February 5 – Thursday, February 7
NASCAR:                     Tuesday, February 12 – Thursday, February 14
Racquetball:                 Tuesday, February 12 – Thursday, February 14
Wallyball:                     Tuesday, February 19 – Thursday, February 21
Kickball:                       Tuesday, February 26 – Thursday, February 28
Ultimate Frisbee:           Tuesday, February 26 – Thursday, February 28

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Intramural Sports Quaker State 3 on 3 Challenge 

As part of the Quaker State 3 on 3 Challenge, Intramurals will host a 3 on 3 basketball tournament on Wednesday, February 13.  The winning men’s team and women’s team will advance to play in a double elimination tournament hosted in Atlanta at the 2008 SEC Basketball Fanfare on Friday, March 14th and Saturday, March 15th.  Quaker State will provide T-shirts for the two winning teams on campus.  Winners also receive lodging, uniforms similar to the Razorbacks, and tickets for each participant to attend the Men’s 2008 SEC Semi-Finals and Championship Game on Saturday, March 15th and Sunday, March 16th.

Registration will open online at http://imrs.uark.edu/2829.htm on Tuesday, February 5 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 7.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our staff at imsports@uark.edu.

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Staff Highlight
Rick Williams
Athletic Facility Supervisor

Rick joined the Intramural/Recreational Sports Program in 1991. Before working at the University, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked for International Harvester. He has served on the board of the Chile Pepper Running Festival for the past 16 years.  He is a lifetime resident of Fayetteville. His hobbies include running trails, fly fishing and thoroughbred horse racing.

Rick's primary responsibilities are coordinating the operations of the Service Center, setting up equipment for academic and IMRS activities, supervising the HPER student staff scheduled during his shift, monitoring the day-to-day activities held in the HPER Building, monitoring inventory and salvage items, assisting with building maintenance, and assisting with the risk management program.

Intramural/Recreational Sports, 225 HPER | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701 | 479.575.4646
imrs@uark.edu