ePlay
July 2008
The electronic newsletter of the U of A Intramural/Recreational Sports Program
HPER Building to Close August 11-17, 2008
This year the HPER Building will close August 11-17, 2008 to perform several maintenance projects. Considering the number and degree of projects slated, IMRS staff has decided that the safest option is to close the HPER Building and limit the amount of foot traffic. An example of maintenance projects that will be completed during this time frame are screening and recoating Gyms 2, 3, and 4, sanding, sealing, and finishing Rooms 320 and Racquetball Courts 1-10, cleaning carpeted activity areas, power wash building entrances, inspecting and conducting maintenance all Fitness Center equipment, repairing pool lint basket, repairing compromised pool valve, reorganization of several storage spaces, inspect and maintenance of pool caulk and tile, and Facilities Management performing thorough inspections of the Men's and Women's locker rooms. During this period the HPER building will be open for student to meet with Health, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance faculty and for HPER members to purchase and/or renew HPER memberships. The HPER building will resume normal Summer Hours on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 6:00 a.m. Enjoy your break, but don't forget to renew your HPER membership. The IMRS office will be open Monday, August 11 - 15, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to maintain and improve your facilities.
On August 1, 2008 IMRS will raise towel, guest, and locker storage fees. The increase was needed for a variety of reasons: The operating expenses for all of these services increase every year. Due to the increase in minimum wage and the increase in the operating expenses we were unable to continue to absorb the increase of those costs. We have not increased these rates in years. If the rate increases were not improved we were going to have to reduce and/or eliminate some of these services. When compared to local facilities and our sister institutions these rates are still reasonable. A table below details the fee increases.
Towel Service and Lost Towel Rates
| Rate | Current Rate | Rate after July 1, 2008 |
| Towel Service | $8.00 | $12.00 |
| Lost Towel | $9.50 | $12.00 |
Locker Storage Rates
| Current Rate | Rate after July 1, 2008 |
| $2.00 | $5.00 |
| Guest Pass Type | Current Rate | Rate after July 1, 2008 |
|
Guest Pass with Member |
$3.00 | $5.00 |
|
10X Guest Pass |
$25.00 | $40.00 |
| Alumni Guest Pass (Guest enters with a member) |
$3.00 | $5.00 |
|
10X Alumni Guest Pass |
$25.00 | $40.00 |
| Self Sponsored Alumni (includes day locker and towel) |
$5.00 | $8.00 |
| 10X Alumni Self Sponsored Pass (10 visits; includes locker and towel) |
$40.00 | $60.00 |
| Emeritus/Retiree Guest Pass | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Carnall Hall Guest Pass (includes day locker and towel) |
$5.00 | $8.00 |
Take advantage 
of the beautiful weather and plan an outdoor adventure! The OCC has all your outdoor necessities and we are excited to announce the arrival of our new equipment. Be the first to try out our new stuff from a day paddle at beaver lake or your next caving excursion at Devil’s Den. One of the best parts about the summer is our Sunset Paddles. There is no better way to relax than watching a colorful sunset as you enjoy paddling with your OCC friends. The next sunset paddle is scheduled for August 6, 2008. Be sure to sign up today and save your spot. Grab a friend and do something different. No experience necessary. Registration deadline is at 1:00 pm on August 6, 2008. Contact the OCC for more information about our programs and equipment rental. Stay tuned for the Fall schedule of programs!
The HPER Building will operate under Fall hours beginning Thursday, August 21, 2008. This means that the HPER general building hours will be from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, Monday to Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. - midnight on Sundays. Fall enrollees will be eligible to use HPER beginning Monday, August 18, 2008. For more information please call our membership office at 479.575.4646 or visit our website at http://imrs.uark.edu.
Kerrie Tankersley
Membership Coordinator - IMRS
Kerrie is a native of Arkansas and moved to Fayetteville in 2000. After spending several years running a non-profit breed rescue organization and working as a veterinary assistant, she decided it was time for a change of scenery. She chose the U of A when opportunity knocked. Kerrie has been working on campus for just over a year and joined the IMRS staff in June of 2008.
In her spare time, Kerrie enjoys spending time with her husband, her 5 dogs, and working with non-profit organizations. She also enjoys digital scrapbooking and designing kits for scrapbooking, as well as watching movies, reading, listening to music and spending time with her niece, Hannah and her family. While working at IMRS, she looks forward to developing new hobbies and interests including Yoga, Pilates, helping others build healthy lifestyle routines and spend more time enjoying nature.
Her job duties include keeping the front office running smoothing, managing all aspects of memberships and eligibility, hiring and supervising the office assistants, payroll, leave entry, inventory and supplies, and scheduling.
In this Issue:
- Director's Message
- HPER Closed August 11-17, 2008
- Fee Increases
- OCC Updates
- Fall Hours of Operation
- Staff Highlight
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Editor's Note: "ePlay" is published monthly with information about programs, events and achievements of the Intramural/Recreational Sports Program as well as operational information pertaining to the HPER building. Please contact Intramural/Recreational Sports with comments and suggestions.