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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
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] 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
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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
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ments, sponsors a major portion
Preview/' and develops training anc
programs for Hall government offi<
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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
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USC's volleyball team also competes in the
center, while other varsity Gamecock squads !
use the building for practice. dam
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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
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.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. ^
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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^
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"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
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ehallQ halls will be your I
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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
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to focus on your g
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reason for thfc is th<
rmation call it. As with everyIt
good un*versity h
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talk with your
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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
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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.
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