All women are welcome to attend our informational meeting for the 2013–2014 IUP Women’s Lacrosse Club.
Hub outside of the Ohio room
7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013
If you have any questions, please e-mail Emily Simpson, e.simpson@iup.edu.
]]>There will be music, free giveaways, and refreshments provided. Stop by anytime to enjoy a fun ride!
Register behind the IUP Tennis Courts. For more information, contact Jim Watta at (724) 357-3432.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Hoodlebug Trail (Behind IUP Tennis Courts)
Provided by:
]]>The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Recertification course is to provide currently certified lifeguards with a refresher on the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. (More info)
The purpose of the instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for professional rescuers and health care providers, and Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission courses and/or modules. Instructor candidates will also become familiar with Junior Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, and Basic Water Rescue. (More info)
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. (More info)
]]>The Women’s Rugby team qualified for the USA Rugby National Tournament with an undefeated regular season during the Fall 2012 semester! The IUP Women’s Rugby team competes in the Allegheny Rugby Union, which is part of the USA College Rugby Division II.
The IUP Women’s Rugby Team will face Shippensburg.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Miller Stadium
2:00 p.m.
]]>The purpose of the instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for professional rescuers and health care providers, and Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission courses and/or modules. Instructor candidates will also become familiar with Junior Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, and Basic Water Rescue. (More info)
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. (More info)
]]>Contact us with any questions.
]]>May 3, 2013
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. (More Info)
April 12, 2013
The purpose of the instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission courses and/or modules. Instructor candidates will also become familiar with Junior Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, and Basic Water Rescue. (More Info)
March 8, 2013
To train instructor candidates to teach water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses, six levels of Learn-to-Swim, three levels of Preschool Aquatics, and two levels of Parent and Child Aquatics. When completed students will be able to work as a swimming and water safety instructor. (More Info)
Sign up and get fit!
]]>Drop in and play the following:
This 60-minute, fat-burning workout will improve your cardiovascular strength and endurance. Through skill and self confidence, you will gain a better range of motion, lessen stress, and improve your daily lifestyle. Come and embrace your personal fitness through this challenging and fulfilling lunchtime aqua program.
Check out this class and all the other water fitness classes.
]]>Please visit the Recreation website for more information.
]]>IUP faculty member J.B. Smith will be the instructor. He has over 25 years of experience as a PADI master scuba diver trainer. Questions regarding this class should be directed to Smith at jbsmith@iup.edu.
Click here for more information about the class and to register.
]]>If you sign up and pay for all of the water aerobics classes, you can join the Lunch Time Fat Burner class for free (normal cost is $7.50).
]]>Instructors: Jill Strong, Ford City, Body Balance aBc; Shannon Burke, Indiana YMCA; Valerie Makowiecki (IUP student), Sunflower Yoga; Michelle Connor, Saxonburg, Centennial Hall and Body Balance aBc, Rochelle Sparks, Indiana, UPtown Fitness and Rural Valley Zumba by Rochelle; Brittany Redman (IUP student), IUP Recreation; and Brandy Weir, Ebensburg and New Florence, Brickhouse Cardio Club and the Backyard
Sponsors: Aramark; David E. Sparks, DDS; Security-Military Depot, Sunflower Yoga Studio, Body by Vi; XFX Mobile auto Detailing; ARMY ROTC, Twolick Valley Nursery and Gift Shoppe; Townsend Brother's Fruit Farm; NPC; UPtown Fitness, Southtowne Motors, and Robindale Energy Services, Inc.
Vendors: Cookie Lee, Thirty-One, It Works, Origami Owl, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Gold Canyon, TaDa, Pink Zebra, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, and Velata
Enjoy open swim hours. Water aerobic classes begin on Wednesday, December 12, and Lunch Time Fat Burner classes begin on December 17!
]]>Presented by IUP Club Sports and Recreation, the three-hour Zumbathon will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. in Zink Hall Gym A on the IUP campus.
Get your ticket at the door: $20
Questions? Call 724-357-9355.
]]>The team will advance to the national championship tournament in Spring 2013.
]]>The IUP Martial Arts Club recently competed in two grappling tournaments. On September 22, 2012, the jiu-jitsu side of the club traveled to Altoona, Pa., to compete in the Pennsylvania Grappling Championships. The jiu-jitsu team ended up coming out on top and won the first-place team trophy. IUP had strong performances from the entire team. Brittany Walker earned a first-place medal in No-Gi. Ryan Butcher earned a first-place medal in Gi and No-Gi by submitting all of the opponents he faced. In Roderick Antonio Kendrick Jr.’s first tournament, he took second in his division and submitted one of his opponents. It was also Stephen Sabreen’s first tournament, and he took first in No-Gi and submitted one of his opponents. Christopher Simpson took first in Gi and second place in No-Gi. Michael Pavolko, who is an IUP alumnus, also competed with the team and took first in No-Gi.
On October 27, the jiu-jitsu side of the club traveled to Pittsburgh to compete in the Western Pennsylvania State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Championships. Walker, Sabreen, and Kaitlyn Kozuch each earned second-place medals in No-Gi, while Simpson took third in Gi.
The Men’s Volleyball Club recently held its annual tournament. Teams from Grove City, Slippery Rock, Carnegie Mellon, Edinboro, IUP alumi, and the IUP A and B teams competed. IUP B had a pool play record of 7-1 and won their net. They made it all the way to the championship before losing in 3. IUP A team won the champion match against IUP B. IUP A team is the IUP Invitational Champion!
Here are the results of the tournament on Sunday, November 4, 2012.
In foil, 29 competitors total: Ashley Schmidt placed 11th, earning an E rating. Erik Blank placed 18th, Tim Debor placed 22nd, Jennifer Joy placed 26th, Sander Metzelaar placed 27th, and Adam Clemons placed 29th.
In epee, 34 competitors total: Ben Russell placed 1st, earning a B rating (is already an A); Tim Debor placed 12th, earning an E rating. Adam Clemons placed 24th, and Bryce Nicholson placed 29th.
Foil and epee are the two different fencing weapons that were featured in this tournament. Sabre was the only weapon not featured, since our club doesn’t really train in that weapon.
Foil is a smaller, lighter sword and is meant to replicate the duels to the death that would typically be held between two nobles. Points in a foil match are determined by priority (a type of right of way) and target area. A valid point can only be scored if the fencer lands within the valid target area with priority. Valid target area is the torso area of the body.
Epee is a larger, heavier weapon that is based more closely to the rapier sword. Epee matches are meant to replicate duels to first blood and, therefore, valid target area is the entire body. Points in an epee match are given by simply hitting your opponent. This is also the only fencing weapon in which both fencers can score a point at the same time. Matches in both foil and epee typically go first to 15 points or until time expires.
The rating system in USA Fencing, the national organization that controls the sport in the U.S., ranges from E to A along with U. A fencer with a U rating is classified as unrated. A fencer with a rating of E or higher influences the ratings awarded at each tournament that they attend. An A-level fencer can qualify for national tournaments and even the Olympic games. A rating nationally recognizes a fencer to have a certain level of skill in that particular weapon.
]]>The winner of this game advances to the national championship tournament in Spring 2013.
]]>This Saturday, November 3, IUP plays one of their biggest rivals, the Northern Division Champions, Grand Valley State University. Watch the Beak this week for the time and location of this game, as the winner will play for the National Championship in Spring 2013.
]]>The win secures the team’s bid to attend nationals, which will be held during the 2013 Spring semester.
]]>The women’s rugby team continues their winning ways with a huge win over Clarion. The women’s team is currently number 1 in the conference, with one game remaining on the schedule. The team traveled to Slippery Rock on Saturday, Oct. 20, to finish up the regular season.
The men’s volleyball club competed at Kutztown. The team played in a round-robin format against Kutztown, West Chester, Bloomsburgh, UPenn, Temple, and Lock Haven. IUP went 6-2 on the day and advanced to the playoffs. The team lost in their quarterfinal match.
]]>Zumba, H.I.T.T. (High Intensity Interval Training), Cardio Hip Hop, Lunch Time Fat Burner Club, Hydrocise, Aquacise, and TGIF.
Check the Recreation website for details.
]]>The Men’s Rugby team traveled to Grand Valley State this past Saturday. The team won their match 34-24 in a hard-fought game. The team will be in action this Saturday, October 6, at Club Field on South Campus against Ferris State University.
Come out and support the Men’s and Women’s Rugby team this Saturday at Club Field on South Campus. The women’s match starts at 11:00 a.m. and the men’s match will start around 1:00 p.m.
The IUP Cycling team competed in the Yellow Creek State Park September race this past Saturday. David Watkins finished fifth with a time of 1:51:00, and Sean Shapiro finished sixth with a time of 1:55:00. The course was 12 miles long, covering both shores of the lake. David Watkins had to hike the last mile due to a mechanical problem with his bike.
]]>The Women’s Rugby team traveled to Allegheny College and won their match 27-0. Samantha Wagner and Stephanie Lucchese received the women of the match award following the contest. Next up for the Women’s Rugby team is a home match against Juniata College on Saturday, September 29, at the Club Field on South Campus. The match starts at 11:00 a.m. Stop up at the field and cheer on your Women’s Rugby Team.
The Men’s Rugby team traveled to Kent State this past Saturday. The team won their match 53-7. The team will be in action this Saturday, September 29, when they travel to Grand Valley.
The IUP Men’s Ice Hockey team traveled to Penn State Berkley for Friday and Saturday night games. IUP scored 7 goals each night to get the wins against Penn State Berkley 7-3 on Friday and 7-4 on Saturday. Chase Keibler led the team with 2 goals and 5 assists. Joining Chase by putting pucks in the net were Jeff Cupelli, Tyler Fitzgerald, Josh Hemus, Bryan Campbell, Mike Stoehr, EJ Stepano, Tyler Kocis, Adam Kondraski, and Nick Sette. Adam and Nick had their first goals for IUP.
]]>This Saturday, September 15, the team will be in action as they travel to Grove City College for an 11:00 a.m. start. For directions to the field, use Google Maps to get to the intersection of South Madison Street and Pinchalong Road.
The Men’s Rugby team will host Marshall University this Saturday, September 15, 2012, at the Club Field on South Campus. The game starts at 1:00 p.m. Stop up at the field and cheer on your Men’s Rugby team.
]]>The deadline for signing up for the Residential Ruckus is Wednesday, September 19, 2012.
Residence Hall Students: Form a team with other students in your residence hall and enter the tournament. Free t-shirt for all participants.
Sign-up sheets are available at the front desk of the Center for Health and Well-Being (Suites on Maple East).
There will be free food, activities, and information booths. All students are welcome! Come out and cheer on your peers. See which residence hall takes home the first annual Residential Ruckus Residence Hall Volleyball and Basketball Tournament trophy.
Rain Day: Sunday, September 23, 2012
]]>Location: Room G18 Suites on Maple-East
Time: 4:45–5:30 p.m.
]]>The time has come! It’s Residential Ruckus, the first annual Residence Hall Volleyball and Basketball Tournament, featuring men’s or women’s 3-on-3 basketball or co-ed volleyball. The tournament takes place on Saturday, September 22, 2012.
Residence Hall Students: Form a team with other students in your residence hall and enter the tournament. Free t-shirt for all participants.
There will be free food, activities, and information booths. All students are welcome! Come out and cheer on your peers. See which residence hall takes home the first annual Residential Ruckus Residence Hall Volleyball and Basketball Tournament.
Rain Day: Sunday, September 23, 2012
]]>If you like the classes, you can register online at the Recreation website. Just click on the Register for Programs link. All classes will begin on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
]]>The Recreation Office offers various swim lessons during the summer weeks. Check out the Recreation website to see what class best suits you or your child/children.
Here’s an opportunity to get fit and stay cool by working out in a pool!
We have several classes available this summer. Click here to see if there is something of interest to you.
]]>The pool will re-open on Monday, June 4, at 6:00 a.m.
While Lepley Natatorium is closed, Pidgeon Natatorium (Memorial Field House) will be open on Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for lap swimming.
]]>Join fellow IUP students in a free dodgeball game this Friday!
Join IUP students for a massive dodgeball game. The game will be held on the grass behind Miller Stadium.
Registration is at 4:30 p.m. at the field.
Two co-ed teams will be comprised of all participants who show up. The last person standing will win a prize.
Check the Special Events section of the Recreation website for rules about the game.
]]>Join the festivities as you cheer your favorite residence hall team to victory at the first annual Residential Ruckus!
The Residential Ruckus is a volleyball and basketball tournament to raise awareness about the problems associated with gambling.
There will be free food, music, and games for you to play as you cheer the teams on to victory in the Residential Ruckus.
Friday, April 27 (rain date: Saturday, April 28)
3:00–10:00 p.m.
Join IUP students at 5:00 p.m. for a massive Dodgeball event behind Miller Stadium. Registration is at 4:30 p.m. at the field.
Two co-ed teams will be comprised of all participants who show up. The last person standing will win a prize.
Check the Special Events section of the Recreation webpage for rules about the event.
]]>Here’s an opportunity for you to work off some energy and relieve some stress. On April 13 and May 4, join IUP students in a massive free dodgeball event!
Join IUP students for these massive dodgeball events. Both events will be held on the grass behind Miller Stadium.
Registration is at 4:30 p.m. at the field.
Two co-ed teams will be comprised of all participants who show up. The last person standing will win a prize.
Check the Special Events section of the Recreation webpage for rules about the event.
]]>On April 13 and May 4, join IUP students in a massive free Dodgeball event.
Join IUP students for these massive Dodgeball events. Both events will be held on the grass behind Miller Stadium.
Registration is at 4:30 p.m. at the field.
Two co-ed teams will be comprised of all participants who show up. The last person standing will win a prize.
Check the Special Events section of the Recreation webpage for rules about the event.
]]>During Spring Break week, Lepley Natatorium will be open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
]]>For those interested in having an opportunity to recertify for lifeguard certification, you must hold American Red Cross certifications in CPR and Lifeguarding. Participants must provide American Red Cross Lifeguarding book and pocket mask for the CPR test.
Questions? E-mail Peter Shoop at pshoop@iup.edu.
]]>Equipment is located on the ground floor of Suites on Maple-East. The office is open the following days and times:
Saturday and Sunday
Aren’t sure what to take? Try a class before you register for it during “Try It, You’ll Like It Week,” January 23–27. All classes are free that week.
Note: Some classes have a limit on the number of participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
]]>During winter break 2011, water aerobics classes will be held in Lepley Natatorium on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
To register for the class, visit the IUP Recreation website.
]]>A lifeguard certification challenge course will take place on Monday, November 21, 2011. This is for those who currently hold American Red Cross certification in CPR/AED (for the professional rescuer) and Lifeguarding though the American Red Cross. Also, this is a great opportunity to re-certify!
Questions? E-mail Peter Sloop at pshoop@iup.edu.
]]>Sign up for one of our water exercise programs. They are a great way to enhance cardiovascular fitness and tone the entire body. Check out our program for private swimming lessons, which are available year round. You and your private instructor will pick a time for your lesson based on your schedule. Afternoon and evening classes are available.
Private swimming lessons for children are also offered year round.
More information can be found at the Aquatics site.
Visit the Recreation Website to see the current classes and to sign up.
]]>The maintenance on the Lepley Natatorium swimming pool will not take place as previously scheduled. Therefore, normal pool operations will remain as scheduled.
]]>The previously scheduled maintenance will not take place.
The Lepley Natatorium swimming pool, located in Zink Hall, will be closed that weekend for general maintenance.
Swimming lessons will still take place on Sunday, July 24, during regularly scheduled times. The pool will resume normal operations on Monday, July 25, 2011, at 6:00 a.m.
]]>Pool hours are as follows for lap swim and and free swim at the Lepley Natatorium, located in Zink Hall: