Coming Up in ELC:

No Classes Monday

• No classes!
• Monday, September 4
• The university will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen on at 8:00 am on Tuesday, September 5.
• Labor Day is a national holiday celebrating the achievements of workers. This holiday is similar to International Labor Day which falls on May 1st in many countries.
• Learn more about the Labor Day holiday and practice your English skills!

Upcoming Social Events:

Talk Time

• Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers!
• Tuesday, September 5
• 4:30 – 5:30 pm
• MEZ 1.122

 

Boats on Barton

• Join your friends at the English Language Center in one of the most popular activities to do in Austin!
• Friday, September 8
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm
• Meet at Zilker Boat Rental
• 2101 Andrew Zilker Road

 

 

RecSports

You can join RecSports in-person or virtually. Either way, they will help you reach your goals!

Membership:

• Membership to RecSports is not included in the cost of your ELC tuition.
• Memberships are approximately $26 per month.
  • • Access to all RecSports facilities at The University of Texas at Austin.
    • Access to weight rooms.
    • Access to sports equipment check-out.
    • Ability to make advanced court reservations.
• You can purchase your membership and additional services online.

Stay Active with TeXercise:

RecSports offers RecSports members access to purchase a TeXercise All-Access Pass to participate in group exercise classes offered in-studio and virtually. Whether you’d like to join in the studio, from home, or both, there is an option for you!

TeXercise All-Access Pass Information

• Monthly Price: $25
• Eligibility: Must be a current RecSports member to purchase.
• Unlimited access to 100+ in-studio TeXercise classes per week at on-campus locations.
  • • In-studio class formats: Barre, Kickboxing, Zumba, Total Body Strength, Pilates Mat, and Tabata Interval Training, F45 Training, Yoga, Aqua Fit, Step and Cycle
• Access to a library of 150+ pre-recorded on-demand classes and monthly calendars with suggested daily workouts.
  • • On-demand formats: Barre, Kickboxing, Zumba, Total Body Strength, Yoga, Pilates Mat, Tabata Interval Training, and more.
• Access to the Get Started with RecSports program.

Other Services:

Intramural Sports- This program provides competitive and recreational sports leagues, tournaments and special events for all students, regardless of skill level. These activities foster leadership, sportsmanship, and education. Learn More.

Sport Clubs- Compete like a Longhorn! Each club offers students the opportunity to pursue a higher degree of participation with a group of individuals interested in the same sport. There are 40+ options! Learn More.

Climbing Wall- The Gregory Gym features 2,600 square feet of indoor rock climbing! Once you are a RecSports member, you are eligible to purchase a day or monthly pass to the Climbing Wall! Learn More.

Adventure Trips- The Adventure Trip program offers a variety of adventure trips each term that are crafted to help you get outside and try new activities. Our day, weekend, and extended trips are guided by fellow students and UT staff to help you safely explore a new destination, learn new skills, and experience the outdoors. Trips this semester include hiking, canoeing, caving, backpacking, surfing and paddleboarding! Learn More.

Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex- Beat the heat at the Outdoor Lap and Leisure Pools or the Natatorium! The Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex offers 2 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools, outdoor spa, deck space and lounging ledge. View facility hours HERE.