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Spring 2009 Activity Guide Spring 2009 Activity Guide

Cal Recreational Sports www.recsports.berkeley.edu

Students. Athletes. For Life.

Rec Sports Facility Hours M-Th F Sa Su

6A - 1A 6A - 11P 8A - 11P 8A - 1A

Facility hours may vary due to holiday breaks or special events

Cashier Hours M-F Sa Su

10A - 6:30P 10A - 3:30P Closed

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Important Contact Information Aquatic Masters Swimming

642-7796

Cal Adventures Outdoor/Water Recreation

642-4000

Fitness Drop-In Group Exercise Classes and Workshops Personal Fitness

Cal Massage Therapy

643-8030

General Information Line

642-6400

Cal Rec Club Memberships

642-7796

Cal Star Recreation programs for the disabled

Gymnastics Program Golden Bear Rec Center

642-9821

643-8031

Human Resources Appointments Personnel Manager

643-6726 643-7918

Cal Youth Camps Cal Athletic Camps Cal Adventures Golden Bear Gymnastics Strawberry Canyon Youth Website Court Reservations Handball, Racquetball, Squash and Tennis

642-8050 642-4000 643-CAMP 643-CAMP www.oski.org 642-8345

Facilities Field/Facility Rental 643-7327 Golden Bear Rec Center 642-9821 25 Sports Lane, Clark Kerr Campus Recreational Sports Facility 643-8038 2301 Bancroft Way Strawberry Canyon Rec Area 643-6720 Centennial Drive, #4430 UC Aquatic Center 642-7707 112 University Ave, Berkeley Marina

642-6400 643-5151 642-7796

Non-Profit Org. 643-6822 U.S. Postage Locker Rooms PA I D Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) 642-8345 University of Hearst 643-3894 California Intramural Sports

Marketing and Business Development

642-8556

Martial Arts

642-3268

Passport Services

642-7796

Pool Hours

642-6400

Sport Clubs

643-8024

Website

www.recsports.berkeley.edu

Cal Recreational Sports Inside: • Fitness Classes p. 2 • Outdoor Adventures p. 10 • Membership p. 16

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Cal Recreational Sports Students. Athletes. For Life. Quick Fit Picks

We have dozens of stress busting activities. Here are a few of our favorites.

Tai Chi Originally developed

as a martial art, Tai Chi is now used to reduce stress, promote both physical and mental health, and create mind/body/spirit alignment.

Yoga & Meditation Learn

to relax, become more flexible and reduce stress by combining intermediate-level yoga exercises with guided breathing and meditation techniques.

Capoeira A unique Brazilian

art from that simultaneously brings together power, mental balance, physical conditioning and self defense

Mat Pilates Based on the

Pilates exercise system, this class uses a series of controlled movements engaging your body and mind to improve flexibility and strength without building bulk.

Massage

Massage therapy can be an integral part of your health maintenance program. It promotes relaxation, helps relieve sore muscles and back pain, and enhances athletic performance.

Group Cycling If you need

sweat in your workout, try this fun, mind-blowing indoor cycling workout fueled by music that motivates.

Basketball Hoops heaven:

seven courts, three gyms and tons of open rec hours. Locations: Rec Sports Facility Blue, Gold, and Field House gyms.

Fitness:

An Investment with a Positive Return

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Sport Clubs

Find the balance: lift, spin, kick, dance, step, and train your way to a healthier, happier, you.

In 2007 ten Sport Club teams ended the year ranked in the top ten – can you help them repeat?

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News of foreclosures,

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bankruptcies and bailouts has become a regular – and

Adventures by land and sea.

stressful – part of life. But while the world’s troubled financial markets spin out of

investment with a guaranteed positive return: your health. Following

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control, there remains an

a regular fitness routine will pay dividends almost

reduced stress, better sleep, increased focus, and improved energy levels. You’ll also find opportunities to make social connections with friends and co-workers while working out – a secondary but immediately in

equally valuable benefit. What are the upfront costs of this investment? Students pay only $10 per semester, and UC Berkeley faculty & staff members are eligible for a free 30 day trial. We’re certain you’ll find

the return on investment works in your favor. that

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Eleven sports and 600 teams. What team are you on?

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Passport

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Intramural Sports

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Outdoor

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Open Recreation

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Massage

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Martial Arts

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Fitness

Cal Recreational Sports is dedicated to enhancing the knowledge,

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wellness, fitness and quality of life for students, faculty, staff and the community. We offer a complete package of fitness and recreational activities; from individual and group classes to seminars

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and courses designed to meet your fitness and recreational goals.

We offer classes and specialty clinics in a variety of fitness and sports activities, including: tennis, swimming, strength training, workout design, boot camp, dance, pilates, and capoeira. Classes vary from one day seminars to semester long classes and are open to everyone, on and off campus. For class descriptions, schedules and prices, go to www.recsports.berkeley.edu/fitclass

Looking for ways to help improve the health and wellness of your staff? The Department of Rec Sports can help. We’ll develop an in-house fitness program for your department. Our certified personal trainers will come to your site and lead regular fitness classes at a time convenient for your staff. www.recsports.berkeley.edu/workfit.

www.recsports.berkeley.edu/fitclass

Every Step Counts! Join the Cal Rec Sports Pedometer program, start walking today, and track your steps online. Open to students, faculty, staff and all Cal Rec Club members. Register online, then pick up your free pedometer at the RSF Membership Desk. www.recsports.berkeley.edu/beartracks.

• Art of Running • Brazillian Dance • Boot Camp • Capoeira • CPR & First Aid • Dance • Fitness Workshops & Clinics

• Strength Training • Pilates • Qi Gong • Swimming • Tennis • 50+ Fitness

Get a personalized workout at an affordable price! Our certified Personal Fitness Trainers will help you achieve your goals. www.recsports.berkeley.edu/training.

Private Lessons

Private instructor will improve your skills and allow you greater scheduling flexibility. Ideal for all levels. To schedule a private lesson, call 510.643.5151.

Chrystal Buluran Queen of Abs

Chrystal shows perfect form as she prepares for yet another set of medicine ball crunches.

Make the Investment

Discover the Mind/Body connection via our free dropin Group X classes such as Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi. Or, gain deeper insights into a variety of Mind/Body topics through our Instructional Class program which offers a more personalized, learning-based approach to these disciplines. Topics include: Mat Pilates, Qi Gong, and Alexander Technique.

50+fitness Check out our series of fitness classes geared for 50 and older (adults of any age are welcome). For Spring 2010 we are offering 50+ Strength Training. www.recsports.berkeley.edu/50+

Need a Passport?

The Recreational Sports Facility is an authorized US Government Passport Acceptance Facility. Avoid hassles and long lines at the Post Office! In addition to convenient hours, we offer all the necessary forms, expedited service, and a friendly staff. And we’re the only place in town open on the weekend! www.recsports.berkeley. edu/passport

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Group Exercise

Cardio Kickboxing

to High intensity kickboxing routines with jabs and uppercuts, this class will help you increase your stamina, coordination, and strength as you learn basic martial arts techniques. Intensity:

Circuit Training

Intensity: to Led by a certified personal trainer, participants perform exercises using free weights, machines, medicine balls, and plyo-balls to improve both lower and upper body strength, agility, abdominal strength, and flexibility.

Group Cycling

Intensity: to A fun, high-energy indoor cycling workout that uses music to make your body move. This class combines cycling techniques with the sports psychology methods employed by athletes of all disciplines. First time riders should arrive at least 10 minutes early to adjust the bike to fit your body.

Mat Pilates

Workout Buddies Edwards Track Stadium

Human Resource staff members model proper employee behavior during a lunch hour workout at the track.

Workout with Friends!

Intensity: to Based on the Pilates exercise system, this class uses a series of controlled movements that engage your body and mind to improve flexibility and strength while creating a lean physique.

Hip Hop

Intensity: to Learn moves that you can take to the club in this cardio based hip-hop dance class. All levels are welcome.

Yoga

Intensity: to Enhance your body as you heighten your overall sense of well-being in this yoga class that links breathing, sun salutations, standing poses, and seated postures to improve strength, stamina, and dynamic flexibility. Restrictions/Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of yoga is recommended. Bare feet required.

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www.recsports.berkeley.edu/groupx • Abs and Back Intensity: to • Aqua Challenge Intensity: to • Aqua Exercise Intensity: to • Body Toning Intensity: to • Cardio Blast Intensity: to • Cardio Dance Intensity: to • Cardio Salsa Intensity: • Core Blast Intensity: to • Hip-Hop Intensity: to • Island Grooves Intensity: to • Mat Pilates Intensity: to • Nia Intensity: to • Pi-Yo (Pilates & Yoga) Intensity: • Power Kickboxing Intensity: to • Power Step Intensity: • Step Basics Intensity: • Step Intensity: • Stepography Intensity: • Tai Chi Intensity: • Yoga Stretch Intensity: • Yoga & Meditation Intensity: • Power Yoga Intensity: to • Ashtanga Yoga Intensity: to • Yoga Intensity: to • Vinyasa Yoga Intensity:

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Abs and Back Intensity: to 25 minutes dedicated solely to strengthening your core.

The Full List

For descriptions and class times, please visit

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Our Most Popular Classes

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Our group exercise classes and workouts are offered FREE to Cal Rec Club members and are designed to accommodate all fitness levels. We offer over 100 classes each week featuring yoga, cardio kickboxing, studio cycling, Tai Chi, plus many more. Our innovative classes and quality instruction will enhance your hearts, minds and bodies. Pick a time that fits your busy schedule and come when you can.

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Sport Clubs

Competition is not just about winning. It’s about coming together with

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teammates to achieve a common goal; it’s about challenging yourself to do your best. The Cal Sport Club program offers you the chance to do both.

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Sport Club Facts:

• We have 28 Sport Club teams. • The level of competition varies from club to club. • Most clubs compete against club teams from other universities, but some line up against varsity teams from Division I, II, and III schools. • These are YOUR teams — all clubs are student run.

1. Stay competitive in a sport you love. 2. Develop friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. 3. Stay fit while improving skills. 4. Experience the beauty of teamwork. 5. Achieve balance between mind and body.

Our Clubs:

How to Join:

Archery Badminton Ballroom Dancing Baseball Boxing Cycling Fencing Figure Skating Gymnastics Handball Ice Hockey Lacrosse (Men) Lacrosse (Women) Lightweight Crew Racquetball

Aim High.

Why Join?

Roller Hockey Rugby (Women) Sailing Soccer (Men) Soccer (Women) Squash Table Tennis Tennis Triathlon Ultimate (Men) Ultimate (Women) Volleyball (Men) Water Polo

To find out more about a sport club’s schedule, activities, dues, and requirements, contact the student leaders for each sport club — available at the sport club website: www.recsports.berkeley.edu/sportclubs.

www.recsports.berkeley.edu/sportclubs

Club Highlights Cat Wu

2008 Club Accomplishments

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Archery

3rd at the US Intercollegiate Archery Championships

Badminton

2nd at the 2008 Badminton National Collegiate Championships

Figure Skating

4th at National Intercollegiate Figure Skating Championships

Lightweight Crew

2008 Western Intercollegiate Rowing Champions

Tennis

Runner-Up 2008 USTA National Campus Championship

Triathlon

USA Triathlon Collegiate National Champions

Women’s Soccer

Semi-Finalists at National Soccer Club Championships.

Men’s Soccer

1st at the National Soccer Club Championships.

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Intramural Sports offers you the opportunity to participate in your favorite sport on a competitive or recreational level. Leagues are available in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports year-round; including basketball,

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Intramural Sports

600 Teams and 10,000 participants per year. What team are you on?

soccer, football, softball, volleyball, tennis, and dodgeball.

Who Can Play?

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Dates and Details

Anyone with a Cal Rec Club membership can join an Intramural Sports team. You can form a team of your own – this could include anyone from your pals in Chem 1A lab to faculty and staff members that can still bring it, to your Greek brothers and sisters – or show up as a free agent and be placed on a team.

League play for Spring 2009 begins Tuesday, February 17, and runs for seven weeks plus a playoff for each league’s top finishers.* Games are held at campus rec facilities and are generally scheduled in the evenings, Sunday through Friday.

Spring 2009 Entry Periods:

Don’t Have a Team?

CRC Student Member Priority:

January 28-30, 2009

If you don’t have a team, you are considered a “Free Agent.” Although not all sports offer Free Agent teams, Free Agents may sign onto a league’s “Free Agent” team when available. The Free Agent fee is $25 per sport.

Open Period:

February 3-5, 2009

Team Manager and Free Agent Meeting:

February 11, 2009.

How to Sign Up

Call 510-643-6822, email us at [email protected], visit www.recsports.berkeley.edu/intrasports, or stop by our office on the 2nd Floor of the RSF.

Flag Football Tournament

www.recsports.berkeley.edu/intrasports

Maxwell Family Field

A ball carrier makes the cut in the tourney championship game at Maxwell.

Cost | Roster Limits | Location

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Cost

Roster Limit

Location

Basketball (3-on-3)

$40/Team

Max: 4; Min: 2

RSF Kleeberger Field House

Basketball (5-on-5)

$170/Team

Max: 12; Min: 4

RSF/Haas Pavilion

Dodgeball

$140/Team

Max: 12; Min: 2

RSF Blue Gym

Flag Football (CoRec, 8 players)

$170/Team

Max: 14; Min: 6

Underhill

Flag Football (Open, 7 players)

$170/Team

Max: 12; Min: 5

Underhill

Indoor Soccer (6 players)

$170/Team

Max: 12; Min: 4

RSF Gold Gym

Softball (10 players)

$190/Team

Max: 18; Min: 8

Maxwell Family Field

Speed Soccer (6 players)

$170/Team

Max: 12; Min: 4

Maxwell Family Field/ Underhill

Tennis Challenge Ladder (M/W; Singles)

$25/Player

Max: 1; Min: 1

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Ultimate (7 players)*

$140/Team

Max: 12; Min: 5

Witter Field

Volleyball (Sixes)

$170/Team

Max: 12; Min: 4

RSF Blue Gym

Free Agent

$25/Sport

*No playoffs for Ultimate.

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A c t i v i t y

caladventures Cal Adventures is the Outdoor Experiential Education Program at UC Berkeley. Whether you choose sailing, windsurfing, or sea kayaking,

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our purpose is to provide you with new skills, adventure and memories that will last far beyond the course or trip that you sign up for.

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Everyone is eligible to participate in Cal Adventures trips and classes — affiliation with the University of California is not required.

Sailing

There is no better place to sail than the San Francisco Bay! Graduates of our Basic and Intermediate Sailing courses will be prepared to safely handle a Coronado 15 sailboat in winds up to 15 knots. Once you complete both Basic and Intermediate Sailing or a Private Checkout you’ll be set to rent sailboats from Cal Adventures.

Sea Kayaking

The Cal Adventures Sea Kayaking Program provides experiences that range from gentle days on the Bay to high-sea thrills. With multiple courses to choose from, you’ll get the right amount of instruction whether you’re looking to build on existing skills, or are a first time paddler.

Windsurfing

The Cal Adventures Windsurfing Program brings the total novice to the point of high-speed thrills in only one season. Experienced and enthusiastic teachers, motorboat support and an inexpensive rental program with which to practice your new skills make Cal Adventures the ideal place to learn this exciting sport!

Felix Meier

Wilderness Medicine

Cal Adventures Instructor

Felix glides effortlessly as he leads a class through smooth early morning water in the SF Bay.

These intensive courses prepare you to effectively manage medical emergencies in remote settings, and are specifically designed to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions. Taught by the Wilderness Medical Institute of NOLS.

Adventureship Pass

Learn to sail, windsurf and kayak with this all inclusive pass. www.recsports.berkeley.edu/caadventures.

Custom Events

Cal Adventures offers in-town and remote custom events for youth, athletic teams, corporate parties, students and adult groups. We can mix activities and provide 1⁄2 day, full day or multi day events. www.recsports.berkeley.edu/custom

Get Off Shore.

UC Aquatic Center

All classes are held at the UC Aquatic Center, 124 University Ave at the Berkeley Marina.

We Rent!

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Coronado 15 sailboats. Single + tandem touring or sit-on-top sea kayaks. Windsurfing equipment available to anyone with prior windsurfing experience. Wetsuit and PFD included with every rental. For more information, call 510-642-4000. Completion of Cal Adventures classes or private check-out required for sailboat and sea kayak rentals.

www.recsports.berkeley.edu/caladventures Sailing • Introduction to Sailing • Intermediate Sailing • Private Lessons & Checkouts Sea Kayaking • Sea Kayaking 1 • Sea Kayaking 2 • Sea Kayaking Mini Comprehensive

• Sea Kayaking Comprehensive • Sea Kayaking Sunday Morning Paddle

• Sea Kayaking Full Moon

Paddle

Windsurfing • Introduction to Windsurfing Custom Events • Backpacking • Climbing • Sailing • Sea Kayaking • Windsurfing • White Water Rafting • High and Low

Element Ropes Course • Team Building

Skills Clinics • Offered in all 3 disciplines • See website for topics and dates

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Open Recreation

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No classes. No sign ups. Just time for you to lift, run, play, swim and sweat. Please note that Cal Rec Club membership is required to participate in Open Recreation.

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Basketball

Hoops heaven: seven courts, three gyms and tons of open rec hours.

Cardiovascular Equipment

We’ve got treadmills, stairmasters, elliptical trainers, rowing machines, stationary bikes, and more. Our machines – over 100 and counting – are there for you whenever we’re open; find them at the RSF and at the Strawberry Canyon Rec Area.

Racquet Sports

Open Rec Swim Spieker Aquatic Complex

A focused swimmer leaves the worries of the day behind as she digs for the wall during a lunch hour workout at Spieker.

Tennis, Racquetball, Handball, Squash, Badminton or Table Tennis; whatever the sport, we’ve got a court for you. Racquetball, Handball, Squash, Badminton and Table Tennis are available at the RSF; tennis courts are located throughout campus – for locations visit www.recsports.berkeley.edu/tennis.

Tracks

Hit the track at Edwards Stadium/Goldman Field – an eight lane, Olympic-class track located just west of the RSF. Or, take in stellar views of the bay as you run on our dirt track at the Golden Bear Rec Center.

Trails

Get open rec schedule changes and updates via your cell phone. Sign up at http://calrec.kadoink.com.

[ Rec Sports Facility Hours ] M-Th 6A F 6A Sa 8A Su 8A

Just behind the Strawberry Canyon Rec Area the “Fire Trail” awaits hikers and runners. This seven mile (roundtrip) trail twists its way up through Strawberry Canyon, offering views of the Campanile, the Golden Gate Bridge and Mt. Tamalpais. The trail starts at the SCRA parking lot and follows Centennial Drive for a short way before veering deeper into the canyon. Note: Use this trail wisely – take water, bring a friend, and use only during daylight hours.

Everyone In!

Swimming

4 pools and 32 lanes mean plenty of opportunity for rec swimming. More detail on our pools:

1A 11P 11P 1A

Facility hours may vary due to holiday breaks or special events

Marble decking? Colonnaded Nymphs ringing the pool? Sounds like a bacchanalian fantasy, but actually this is a 33 1/3 yard, four lane pool that sits on the second floor of the Phoebe Hearst Gymnasium. Designed by Julia Morgan in 1927, it is one of UC Berkeley’s most significant buildings.

Strawberry Canyon Pool

The natural beauty of Strawberry Canyon provides the backdrop for our combo lap swim/rec pool. Four lanes are dedicated to lap swimming – the rest is for play. Open April through October.

Weight Rooms

Our three RSF weight rooms total 8,500 square feet and are equipped with Cybex® machines, Cybex® VR2 stations, a complete free weight set-up, Iron Grip® and Tri Bar® dumbbells, adjustable benches, Olympic squat racks, Gravitron® pull-up stations and way more. For a mellow lifting session, head up to our newest weight room at the Strawberry Canyon Rec Area where you’ll find peace and tranquility among the oaks.

Volleyball

Indoor volleyball courts available year-round in the RSF.

Equipment Rentals

Members may check out sports equipment such as racquetball rackets, basketballs, weight belts, locks, and reading racks at the Guest Services counter in the Haas Recreation Locker Room. All you need is your Cal Rec Club membership card.

Court Reservations

To reserve a tennis, racquetball, handball or squash court, call Guest Services at 510.642.8345 or stop by the desk located in the Haas Recreation Locker Room. Note: Cal Rec Club Membership is required to participate in Open Recreation.

Spieker Pool

Workout in the same pool used by the men’s and women’s swim teams: 18 lanes, 25 yards, 79-80 degrees F.

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Golden Bear Pool 4

This 25 yard, six lane pool – maintained at a comfortable 80 degrees – is ideal for fitness training or lap swimming.

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Massage

program. It promotes relaxation, helps relieve sore muscles and enhances athletic performance. Our massage therapists are all certified by an accredited massage therapy school and have completed a minimum 500 instructional hours in massage therapy and its many techniques.

Location

The Cal Massage Center is located in a private room near the Haas Locker Room Guest Counter. This location presents a calm, soothing atmosphere that is perfect for massage therapy sessions. To find us, come to the Haas Locker Room Guest Counter; go through the turnstiles and walk to the left, toward the women’s locker room. The door to the massage center is located just to the left of the entrance to the women’s locker room.

Time Offered

• Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm • Fridays: 10am-9pm • Saturdays: 10am-3pm • Sundays: 12pm-5pm

Cost

Session Type: Member ber

25 minutes 55 minutes 85 minutes 4 - 55 minute sessions 4 - 85 minute sessions

Non-mem-

$40 $55 $75 $190 $265

$50 $70 $100 $240 $330

Massage to Go

Arrange for a workshop or chair massage session with our certified massage therapists at your work site: call 510.643.8030.

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The UC Martial Arts Program is dedicated to providing outstanding martial arts instruction to the UC Berkeley campus and surrounding community. The program is a world renowned leader in the promotion and development of the martial arts, and is a model for other universities. New members are always welcome.

Martial Arts Clubs Judo

Based on the ancient Japanese art of self-defense called Jujitsu, it is concerned with throws and falling techniques in addition to physical conditioning and total health.

Karate

Karate is the Japanese art of self-defense. All styles of Karate are incorporated into one general class.

Taekwondo

Taekwondo, “the way of foot and fist,” is based on the ancient Korean methods of self-defense.

Taiji

Taiji emphasizes balance and coordination, reduced stress and improved health.

Wushu

A challenging fusion of Chinese martial arts and performance.

Yongmudo

A self-defense oriented discipline that makes use of wrist twisting, joint locks, kicks, punches, holds, rolls, and falls.

Cost Per Semester

Cal Students: $120 | Cal Alumni: $170 | UCB Fac/ Staff: $170 | All Others: $220

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Membership

The Cal Rec Club offers memberships to students, faculty, staff, alumni, UC Berkeley retirees, and members of the community. We also offer locker room only memberships for bicycle commuters, short term memberships such as day passes, and swim-only day passes.

Membership Types & Fees

Cal Students: $10 per semester. Spouses of currently enrolled Cal students may purchase an Associated membership (see below).

Associated Students: $140 per semester.

Open to spouses of currently enrolled Cal Students. Note: the student must have a current CRC membership to sponsor their spouse. Open to students of certain educational institutions. Minimum age: 17.

Cal Emeriti/Retiree: $296 per year.

Includes 5 complimentary day passes per year. Open to Lawrence Berkeley Lab retirees.

Cal Faculty and Staff: $420 per year/

$185 per semester. Annual membership includes 5 complimentary day passes per year and monthly payroll deduction option. Open to Lawrence Berkeley Lab employees and to spouses/adult dependants of UCB faculty and staff. Note: one sponsoree per household; faculty/staff must have a current CRC membership to sponsor their spouse/adult dependant.

Affiliate: $648 per year/$54 per month

(No increase on initiation fee) (No increase on initiation fee.) Open to UC Alumni and faculty or staff members of certain educational institutions. Includes 5 complimentary day passes per year.

Community: $744 per year/$62 per month (No increase on initiation fee). Annual membership includes 5 complimentary day passes per year. Minimum Age: 17.

Locker Room Only: $15 per month. Access

to RSF locker rooms Mon - Friday; 6AM-9AM only. Includes use of day locker, shower area and towels. Overnight lockers available for a fee. Secure bicycle parking area available in RSF garage.

Our Partners

Cal Recreational Sports would like to thank the following campus and corporate partners for their unwavering support. Their generosity has contributed to the phenomenal growth of the Cal Recreational Sports Development Fund.

www.recsports.berkeley.edu/partners

Cal STAR

• $296 per year/$99 per semester. • Open to anyone who has a lifelong disability. • Designed to integrate members who have

individual needs or requirements into existing recreational programs. • Volunteer assistants (when available).

• Minimum Age: 17.

Short Term

• $120 for one month • $250 for three months • Minimum age: 17.

Day Pass

• $10 • This pass allows use of all our facilities and group exercise classes for one day. • Valid photo ID required. Must be 17 or older.

Swim-Only Day Pass

• $5 per adult/$3 per child. • Valid at Strawberry Canyon and Golden Bear pools (GBRC pool is lap swim only; min. age: 12).

How to Join

For more information or to sign up online, please visit

www.recsports.berkeley.edu/join

Director of Rec Sports:

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