Spring recreation and intramural events

From Recreation and Intramural Sports:

March 5th, 2012

Welcome back from Spring Break!! I hope it was relaxing and fun!

We are ready for our warm weather activities to get started and have even added a few:

  • March 31th: Added Day Hike: We will be taking the Metro-North commuter train to a trailhead and spend the day hiking! You can pre-register online for $10 or meet us that morning and pay for your own train ticket ($28 round trip). www.tinyurl.com/nsrecreationregistration
  • April 27th: Yankees Tickets: We have 10 upper level (in the infield) for only $10 each! Reserve them online: www.tinyurl.com/nsrecreationregistration
  • April 29th: Outdoor Rock Climbing: We will be going as a group to the “Gunks” one of the best climbing areas on the east coast! All travel, guides, equipment and tips are included for only $40! Register online: www.tinyurl.com/nsrecreationregistration

We are also starting a women’s basketball team open to undergraduate AND graduate students!

We have open practices this spring on Sundays at Chelsea Piers:

  • 3/25 Sports Center 2-5pm
  • 4/1 Sports Center 2-5pm
  • 4/15 Field House 6-9pm
  • 4/22 Field House 3-6pm
  • 4/29 Field House 2-5pm

Lastly we are beginning to take application for 3-4 student employee positions. We are looking for Marketing Team Members and a Student Coordinator for Intramural Sports. If you are interested in working for the Recreation Office please complete an application by April 6th: www.tinyurl.com/recreationjobapplication

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Upcoming One Time Events

March 31st:

Additional Day Hike! We will be taking the Metro-North commuter train to a trailhead and spend the day hiking! You can pre-register online for $10 or meet us that morning and pay for your own train ticket ($28 round trip). Register at: www.tinyurl.com/nsrecreationregistration

April 1st:

-Indoor Field Day! 2-5pm Dodgeball, Basketball and Indoor Soccer mini tournaments and a pizza party! At Chelsea Piers Field House, no pre-registration! 2-5pm

-Day Hike: We’ll be going to the Delaware Water Gap (on the border of NJ/PA) for a day on the Appalachian Trail! Only $10 and just a couple of spots left! Register at: www.tinyurl.com/nsrecreationregistration

April 6:

Indoor Rock Climbing: Join us for a free night at Brooklyn Boulders! Meet us at 90 5th Ave at 6pm or 7pm at Brooklyn Boulders (575 Degraw Street)

April 14-15:

Backpacking: Camp out with us over night on the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts. $40 includes transportation, food and equipment! Register at: www.tinyurl.com/nsrecreationregistration

April 29th:

Yankees Tickets available!: They are playing the Detroit Tigers on Friday night! Only $10! Register at: www.tinyurl.com/nsrecreationregistration

April 28th:

Rafting: Check out Class I-II rapids on the Lehigh River in eastern Pennsylvania. A one day trip for $50 covers transportation and equipment! Register at: www.tinyurl.com/nsrecreationregistration

Aprilg 29th:

Outdoor Rock Climbing: We will be going as a group to the “Gunks” one of the best climbing areas on the east coast! All travel, guides, equipment and tips are included for only $40! Register online: www.tinyurl.com/nsrecreationregistration

May 4th:

Indoor Rock Climbing: Join us for a free night at Brooklyn Boulders! Meet us at 90 5th Ave at 6pm or 7pm at Brooklyn Boulders (575 Degraw Street)

Weekly Events

You may sign up and attend classes all throughout the semester. You do not need to attend every week and can sign up at any time!

*The Core Condition Class has been moved: It is now on Thursdays at 5:30-6:30PM.

FREE Group Fitness Classes

Mondays:

  • Yoga: Noon-1pm
  • Dance: 4:15-5:15pm (at Westbeth Community Room)
  • Pilates: 4:30-6pm
  • Pilates: 6:30-8pm

Tuesdays:

  • Tai Chi: 8-9am (at Mannes uptown)
  • Yoga: Noon-1pm (at Mannes uptown)
  • Yoga: 12:30-1:30pm
  • Capoeira: 4-5:30pm
  • Pilates: 6:30-7:30pm
  • Zumba: 7:30-8:30pm

Wednesdays:

  • Yoga: 12:30-1:30pm
  • Yoga: 4:30-5:30pm

Thursdays:

  • Pilates: 12:30-1:30pm
  • Core Conditioning: 5:30-6:30pm
  • Dance: 4-5:15pm (at Brecht Forum)
  • Ping Pong: 6:30-8pm

Fridays:

  • Yoga: 12:30-1:30pm
  • Dance Fitness: 2:30-3:30pm

All classes are located at 80 5th Ave, room 808 unless noted above. Click here for a one-time registration

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Intramural Sports

  • Basketball League Semi-Finals and Championship: Wednesday, March 7th, 7:30-9:30pm-McBurney YMCA
  • Indoor Soccer League: Open practice day on March 21st; League begins on March 28th

FREE registration click here

Athletics/Club Sports

The Recreation Office also hosts several Athletics and Club Sports teams!

Find information about the basketball and cross country teams at our website:

We are starting a women’s basketball team open to undergraduate AND graduate teams!

We have open practices this spring on Sundays at Chelsea Piers:

  • 3/25 Sports Center 2-5pm
  • 4/1 Sports Center 2-5pm
  • 4/15 Field House 6-9pm
  • 4/22 Field House 3-6pm
  • 4/29 Field House 2-5pm

If you are interested in joining any of these teams please let us know!

Basketball team: mensbasketball@newschool.edu

Cross Country team: crosscountry@newschool.edu

Cycling team: recreation@newschool.edu

Rugby team: recreation@newschool.edu