Coming Up in ELC:
Applying to Undergraduate School Info. Session:
- Join this session to learn about the undergraduate school application process at U.T., ACC, and other colleges and universities in the US!
- Monday, June 3
- 3:45 – 4:45 pm
- FAC 328
Electives Begin
- Tuesday, June 4
- 11:00 am – 12:50 pm
Upcoming Social Events:
Talk Time
- Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers!
- Wednesday, June 5
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- CBA 4.340
Gregory Gym Tour
- Join your friends and classmates for a fun tour of the Gregory Gym, Recreational Sports facilities, and the Aquatic Complex!
- Friday, June 7
- 3:45 – 4:45 pm
- Meet at Gregory Gym (GRE) lobby, look for the entrance in the shade under the trees (like this picture).
- You must bring your UT ID card!
- Sign up HERE for the tour.
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 for ELC students are approximately $26 per month.
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- 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.
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- To purchase your membership, ELC students must visit the RecSports Office in Gregory Gym (GRE 2.200).
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.
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- In-studio class formats: Barre, Kickboxing, Zumba, Total Body Strength, Pilates Mat, and Tabata Interval Training, F45 Training, Yoga, Aqua Fit, Step and Cycle
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- Access to a library of 150+ pre-recorded on-demand classes and monthly calendars with suggested daily workouts.
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- On-demand formats: Barre, Kickboxing, Zumba, Total Body Strength, Yoga, Pilates Mat, Tabata Interval Training, and more.
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- 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. You can join team sport leagues, singles and doubles leagues, one-day tournaments, and special events.
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! Examples of some of the sports clubs include archery, badminton, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, racquetball, rock climbing, and wushu.
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!
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. Adventure trips this semester include hiking, canoeing, backpacking, surfing, mountain biking, and trail-running!
Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex- It’s cool now, but you can take advantage of this when the heat returns. The Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex offers 2 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools, outdoor spa, deck space and lounging ledge. View facility hours HERE.
Boubacar Diallo says
This is a good overview of the opportunities available through RecSports with many options for staying active and involved on campus.
It’s important to note that RecSports memberships offer significant benefits, including access to specialized equipment, fitness classes, and recreational facilities.
Jack Taylor says
I’m glad you enjoyed this blog post. Thanks for reading it.