Cougar Lake Pool

Cougar Lake Pool will be opening on May 24, 2013 at 12 pm. The pool will be home to a brand new Splash Pad. It will be located where the wading pool used to be and will feature various sprinklers accessible to everyone.

To see the progress of the Splash Pad click here

Remember, students who are currently enrolled in summer classes can use the Cougar Lake Pool at no extra charge.

Students who are not enrolled in summer classes, but were enrolled in the previous semester, can purchase a membership this summer for only $26!

Plus, Cougar Lake Pool memberships are available to the outside community too!

So come out to the pool and have a great relaxing summer!

-Jess

Fitness & Strength A Construction

What happened to our fitness equipment? 

As you may have noticed, Fitness & Strength A is offline and most of the cardio equipment has been moved to Court 4 for your use. We have cleared this room for an upcoming project involving a new floor and other small upgrades to this area. This construction will begin on April 29 and continue until approximately June 7. All other equipment is being stored during this construction and will be available upon completion of the project. 

New Sport Impact Flooring

• Highly durable, non-slip, embossed surface
• Designed for heavy fitness equipment
• Antibacterial, non-porous floor
• Very long lifespan
• Easier to clean and maintain

Improved Electrical Power

• More electrical outlets
• Improved layout of outlets
• Flush in floor power outlets

If you have any questions about using the Fitness Center during this construction or concerns about the process, please come see us at the Reception Desk!

Cheers,
Maria

April Showers Bring Wildflowers

Image courtesy of Shawnee Hills Outdoors website.

Did you know, Southern Illinois is home a “varied and interesting collection” of wildflowers. Shawnee Hills Outdoors noted in an article last year of three nature trails in Southern Illinois that show the beauty of these wildflowers. Lucky for you, we’re headed to one next weekend! It’s sure to a be a beautiful sight and awesome trip.

The Trillium Trail at Giant City State Park is a great trail for beginners. Plus, the trail features a wide variety of wildflowers and great views. Here’s a copy of the Trillium Trail map courtesy of the Illinois’ park state website.Before our hike, we’ll be camping out with our neighbors at SIU Carbondale on Friday night. On Saturday is when we’ll take the trip to Giant City. The cost is only $10 for students which includes transportation and access to this awesome outdoor trip! Faculty, staff, and guests may also go on the trip for a cost of $15.

Register at the Student Fitness Center Reception Desk by April 10 to reserve your spot!

Happy Spring,
Maria

Cougar World Games

Cougar World Games is a special event designed to celebrate Diversity, Understanding, and Acceptance between groups with different cultures, backgrounds, and ethnicities through participation in various recreational activities offered across the globe!

Students decorated masks!

History
In 2007, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Nobby Emmanual, helped our department create a program that challenges, inspires, and brings together diverse communities among SIUE students. Cougar World Games was born! The event has transformed and evolved throughout the years and has been recognized as the Students First Award in recognition of contributions to build a diverse community in 2008 and 2010. Cougar World games is incorporated with Global Awareness Week and has added to the week-long schedule of events that are offered to our students each year! Cougar World Games has also worked collaboratively with the Great Wheelchair Challenge offered by the office of Disability Support Services.

Great Wheelchair Challenge – wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

2013 Cougar World Games 
Thursday, March 28 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm

This event is FREE and open to all! Fill out a passport by visiting all 7 continents (stations) and participating in a variety of activities. Exchange your passport for a t-shirt during the event.

North America – Sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, vision impaired obstacle course
South America – Soccer
Europe – Cycling, bikes and arm ergometer
Africa – Mancala, tribal mask painting
Asia – Table Tennis
Australia – Cricket, bouldering cave
Antarctica – Ethnic foods

Table Tennis Competition

Schedule of Demonstrations
We will also be featuring demonstrations on our center stage throughout the event!
4:00pm – 4:30pm | Yoga
4:30pm – 5:00pm | Kickboxing
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Zumba
6:00pm – 7:00pm | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Yoga Demonstration

Are you Iron?

We’re in the second half of the Spring semester and its only 7 more weeks until Summer break! Gear up for summer and participate in a fun and challenging month-long fitness program — Indoor Ironman!

The challenge will take place between Monday, March 25th and Thursday, April 25th. You can begin registering today at the SFC Reception Desk. You can sign-up at any time during the month’s challenge.

So what is an Indoor Ironman?
An ironman is the mother of all races. Swim 2 miles, Bike 112 miles, and Run 26.2 miles.  Winners receive an awesome shirt announcing that you were a finisher of the SIUE Indoor Ironman!

There are 2 categories participants can choose to participate in – Individual Ironman or 3-Person Team Ironman  (Participants can only partake in ONE challenge!)
Details: 2 mile swim (35 laps-down and back), 112 mile bike (done on any bike in the facility- maybe a spin class?!), and a 26.2 mile run (treadmill, track, or the elliptical).

For more information, see the SFC Reception Desk or contact Alex Holmes, Fitness Graduate Assistant. aholmes@siue.edu or 618-650-5611.

We are the Intramural Champions

YOU can design the 2013-2014 Intramural Championship T-Shirt!

You can do this in three ways:
1) Draft up a design on the computer (photoshop, paint, word, whatever!)
2) Draw it by hand
3) Simply submit an idea

Return your design and information to the Intramural Sports office suite (located in the Student Fitness Center) or by email to Tom Dougherty (tdoughe@siue.edu).

Winners will see their design printed on the 2013-2014 Intramural Championship T-Shirt! You will have the opportunity to own your designed t-shirt, a free Intramural registration, and other cool prizes.

So be creative as you can and submit your design or idea by April 1, 2013.

Illinois State Champions!

Congratulations to both Women’s and Men’s Club Basketball on their wins at University of Illinois’ basketball tournament last weekend. Both clubs received free bids to a regional tournament. Further congrats to SIUE students who made it on the all-tournament team and served on the tournament committees. What a great experience!

Winners of the regional tournament go on to compete at the NCCS NIRSA National Tournament held at North Carolina State in April. Women’s Club Basketball are 2-time defending National Champions.

We Club Hard,
Maria