University of South Carolina Libraries
Campus recreation Center's fac By Josepn i-oiey USC's Blatt Physical Education Center is "second to none" when it comes to offering facilities to the university community. So said center director Richard Ferriter, who added, "I've been all over the country and our facilities are as good as you'll find anywhere." Ferriter said in an average week the center attracts 5,000 students and faculty. He said the facility's biggest weakness is the limited space available. Citing the weight room as an example, he said two years ago the room was expanded, but is still too small for the demand. "INADEQUATE SPACE is what hurts us most," he said. "When people know it's go ^ * ^@e^H. jl' ossB^v v ' wf' ' - ; : % ' V * * * *' Off the wall Two students take advantage of the P.E. Center's in the complex. Got an op Write a letter to -WELCOME FROM THE P AND THE RE 5iuaem uovernrr In Residence Hal ] Resident Students at the Univer Carolina have organizations at two provide in-hall programming and represent their interests in the Universi f*/ ParVi Rocirlonrp Hall on ramnus v7 . ? r Residence Hall Government. This go\ vides programming, services/and e residents of its hall and repre$ettts i the liverin staff of the building (HA' well as to the Area Manager (facilitie and the Office of Resident Student ("People" problems and supervision lv Inral residence hall fcover representatives which participate in Hall Association. RHA is the campus-wide organ represents students to the University DUA ilpri i\r/M>i/1nc conriroc fn inriiv I\* in QAOV |/A v v ftVtViY kFVK v AWV w -??< ments, sponsors a major portion Preview/' and develops training anc programs for Hall government offi< Through these organizations stu . a major influence on the quality of tl /"?i*??nie Rnk ic uiifti rttlw?r riuif W&l \.CH!I|/U9? L/Ui f TVIlkl ? ? the amount of influence they exert i to the interest and time resident stu their work. We hope that all resider take the time to learn more about hall governments and invest a little make the Residence Hall System at C place to be. ilities 'second ing to be crowded, it tends to discourage issu them from using the facilities." L In addition to individual recreation, the or ] building houses p.e. classes, the Intramural clu< Sports Department and varsity athletics. gyn The natatorium, which Ferriter said is con- for sir -red one of the top five in the nation, is home for the Metro champion USC swim leams' Bla USC's volleyball team also competes in the center, while other varsity Gamecock squads ! use the building for practice. dam quel A CURRENT validated l.D. card must be wrc presented before entering the building, which < offers a variety of activities. sou With the I.IX, sports equipment may be checked out without charge at the equipment a, ad< .Mf the TT ^ C> , ^ ' t t , V. 4 > ' -v '< W - str i ' . V ' ;%< be ' ^ .M KCS. CO Pholo by Ray Gronberg facilities, using one of several racquetball courts ge inion? the Gamecock. : TO CAROLII RESIDENCE HAL rmcw^c UAf f .OIULII^L nOLL r Opportuni sity of South availabl SSJS (eadershii i'hSTsTwn resident rernment proquipment for ts students to c fu RHn* * MJLdk s Supervision) Develooment * ^ ). Additional- A$UVf5rflIJHStI nmenk selects . the Residence K6$lU6f)C6 lization which Represents r Community. ridual governof "Carolina 1 development For more info dents can have ^ fsmtx a lieir lives while 1116 OTTIC6 Of I ."XSSS, Student Pro?r 777-8188 or 1 it students wm . a mm am ^ their residence !0C&( HSlI GOV ~a rolfna 'agreat OfflCCf Of Hdl Va# to none' ~j M le window on the main floor. jflp .ockers may be rented on a daily, semester /early basis. Semester and annual fees inde the the use of a locker, lock, swimsuit, n clothing, towel and daily laundry service the gym clothing and towels. ^ ? sjlpL i following activities are available at the tt P.E. Center. BSllSi INDOOR: archcry, basketball, badminton, boxing, j|?gsS?ppS ce, diving, gymnastics and tumbling, handball/rac- (SfSPftll iball, squash, swimming, table tennis, volleyball, [ ': stling. and weight lifting- body building. OUTDOOR: basketball, football, horseshoes, rugby, :er, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Since the center's construction in 1971, a ee-stage plan lias been in effect to further j building's facilities. COMPLETED IN 1975, the second phase Jed two gyms and the swimming pool to 9^'^^ : center, and Ferriter said the building is 11^ tif rnn/^i; f/\r ttc t t r r\ OrtH f i r* O 1 f\KocP w i *.auy iui nr> iiuiu unu uiiai "It's still at the discussion level," he said. ? . tut we hope to have it completed within 11!11 c years." USC 1 Construction plans for the third phase in- in ' ide more gyms and racketball courts, an ioor tennis court and running track and 3re activitv rooms. at each Although not part of the third phase, con- the enc uction of a "Fit Trail" is now underway workoi hind the outdoor basketball and tennis track t urts. Ferriter said the trail should be com- A re eted by the fall semester. squash court. "THE IDEA is to jog around the track to about t loose, then go through the trail, stopping calling 7 Got a hot news tip? MA L ASSOCIATlOf GOVERNMENT Z A Welcoc ties are Thc RHfl IC TOl I would like aft welcome you to Ca: r III 111^ the residence hall sy ehallQ halls will be your I HOiBtdl next couple of year unique opportunity university, and pre of classroom learni ors I in the residence hal . I encourage all of y if Officers portunities that exi the greater universi Hall Floor and maximize wh; Carolina. At no oth iHV65 the time, the opporl to focus on your g , Carolina is a u reason for thfc is th< rmation call it. As with everyIt good un*versity h leSldent Carolina staff, fac ifvtt? it to create an enviroi 3SI1S wl I challenge you tc talk with your s in the Residence CrtlfllSni Residnece Hall Gc I AHuieAi* start. Check us out I flQVlSur. and in a great Un Greg Wil RHA Pre 'm|||H V' Photo by Ray Gronberg ig iron research assistant Patrick Callahan works the weight room of the Blatt P.E. Center. of the 18 or 20 (exercise) stations. By i of the trail you've had a total body Lit and then you can jog or walk the o cool down." servation should be made to secure a , handball, racquetball or tennis Reservations or further information the Blatt center made be obtained by , 777-3186. Call 777-7181 1 i SI ne from i President to take this opportunity to rolina and more importantly to rstem. For a majority of you the lome away from home for the s. The halls will provide you a to meet people, get to know the >vide you with enumerable out ng opportunities. Having been 1 system for the last four years; ou to take advantage of the opst in the residence halls, and in ity community, to get involved at you learn while you are at er time in your life will you have t unity, or the resources available trowth and development. miversity on the move. A major e people who are associated with ting else in life worth having, a as to be worked for. And at ulty, and students are working nment where everyone benefits. > become part of the Carolina ed and make a contribution. We Hall Association and in the vernments are a great place to . Make an investment in yourself iversity. Hams tsident S