Spring 2009 Activity Guide

Students.
Athletes.
For Life.

Cal
Recreational
Sports
Inside:
• Fitness Classes p. 2
• Outdoor Adventures p. 10
• Membership p. 16

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Cal Recreational Sports

Students.
Athletes.
For Life.

Quick Fit Picks

We have dozens of stress
busting activities. Here
Fitness: News of foreclosures,

bankruptcies and bailouts

are a few of our favorites.

Tai Chi Tai Chi reduces stress,

An Investment have become a regular – and

with a Positive
promotes both physical and stressful – part of life. But
mental health, and creates mind/
body/spirit alignment.
while the world’s troubled
Yoga & Meditation
Return
Learn
to relax, become more flexible
and reduce stress by combining financial markets spin out of
intermediate-level yoga exercises
with guided breathing and medi-
tation techniques.
control, there remains an investment with a
Capoeira A unique Brazilian guaranteed positive return: your health. Following
art from that simultaneously
brings together power, mental
balance, physical conditioning a regular fitness routine will pay dividends almost
and self defense.

Mat Pilates This class uses

reduced stress, better
immediately in

sleep, increased focus, and improved

a series of controlled movements
engaging your body and mind to
improve flexibility and strength
without building bulk.

Massage Massage therapy

energy levels. You’ll also find opportunities to
promotes relaxation, helps relieve
sore muscles and back pain, and make social connections with friends and

co-workers while working out – a secondary but

enhances athletic performance.

Group Cycling If you need

sweat in your workout, try this
fun, mind-blowing indoor cycling equally valuable benefit. What are the upfront costs
workout fueled by music that
motivates.
of this investment? Students pay only $10 per
Basketball Hoops heaven:
seven courts, three gyms and semester, and UC Berkeley faculty & staff members are
tons of open rec hours.

eligible for a free 30 day trial. We’re certain you’ll find

Director of Rec Sports: thatthe return on investment works

Mike Weinberger
Editor: Eric Craypo
Photography: Eric Craypo,
in your favor.
Jenna Tower
Design: Cuttriss & Hambleton
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Fitness 7
Sport Clubs
Find the balance: lift, In 2007 ten Sport Club
spin, kick, dance, step, teams ended the year
and train your way to a ranked in the top ten –
healthier, happier, you. can you help them repeat?

2 Fitness
3 Mind/Body
3 Passport
4 Group Exercise
6 Sport Clubs

10
8 Intramural Sports
10 Outdoor
Outdoor 12 Open Recreation

8Intramural Adventures by
land and sea.
14
15
16
Massage
Martial Arts
Membership
Sports 17 Our Partners
Eleven sports and
600 teams.
What team are you on?

16
Membership
How to join.
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Fitness

Kristl Buluran
Queen of Abs

Kristl shows perfect

form as she prepares
for yet another set
of medicine ball
crunches.

Make the Investment

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A c t i v i t y
Cal Recreational Sports is dedicated to enhancing the knowledge,
wellness, fitness and quality of life for students, faculty, staff

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and the community. We offer a complete package of fitness and
recreational activities; from individual and group classes to seminars

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and courses designed to meet your fitness and recreational goals.

We offer classes and specialty clinics in a variety Looking for ways to help improve the health and
of fitness and sports activities, including: tennis, wellness of your staff? The Department of Rec Sports
swimming, strength training, workout design, boot can help. We’ll develop an in-house fitness program for
camp, dance, pilates, and capoeira. Classes vary your department. Our certified personal trainers will
from one day seminars to semester long classes come to your site and lead regular fitness classes at a
and are open to everyone, on and off campus. For time convenient for your staff.
class descriptions, schedules and prices, go to www.recsports.berkeley.edu/workfit.
www.recsports.berkeley.edu/fitclass

www.recsports.berkeley.edu/fitclass Every Step Counts! Join the Cal Rec Sports Pedometer
program, start walking today, and track your steps
online. Open to students, faculty, staff and all Cal Rec
• Art of Running Club members. Register online, then pick up your free
• Boot Camp pedometer at the RSF Membership Desk.
• Brazillian Dance www.recsports.berkeley.edu/beartracks.
• Capoeira
• CPR & First Aid
• Dance Get a personalized workout at an affordable price!
• Fitness Workshops Our certified Personal Fitness Trainers will help
& Clinics you achieve your goals.
• Strength Training www.recsports.berkeley.edu/training.

• Pilates
• Qi Gong
• Swimming
Private Lessons
Private instructor will improve your skills and allow
• Tennis you greater scheduling flexibility. Ideal for all levels. To
• 50+ Fitness schedule a private lesson, call 510.643.5151.

Discover the Mind/Body connection via our free drop-

in Group X classes such as Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi. Or,
gain deeper insights into a variety of Mind/Body topics Need a Passport?
through our Instructional Class program which offers a The Recreational Sports
more personalized, learning-based approach to these Facility is an authorized US Govern-
disciplines. Topics include: Mat Pilates, Qi Gong, and ment Passport Acceptance Facility.
Alexander Technique. Avoid hassles and long lines at the
Post Office! In addition to convenient
hours, we offer all the necessary
forms, expedited service, and a friend-
Check out our series of fitness classes geared for 50 ly staff. And we’re the only place in
and older (adults of any age are welcome). For Spring town open on the weekend!
2009 we are offering 50+ Strength Training.
www.recsports.berkeley.edu/50+
www.recsports.berkeley.
edu/passport

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Group Exercise

Kenny D’Oyen
Group X Participant

Kenny gives a
110% during a
workout on the
rubber rocks at
Edwards Track.
Step It Up!
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A c t i v i t y
Our group exercise classes and workouts are offered FREE to Cal Rec
Club members and are designed to accommodate all fitness levels. We

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offer over 100 classes each week featuring yoga, cardio kickboxing,
studio cycling, Tai Chi, plus many more. Our innovative classes and

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quality instruction will enhance your hearts, minds and bodies. Pick
a time that fits your busy schedule and come when you can.

The Full List

= competitive
Our Most Popular Classes For descriptions and class times,
please visit
Abs and Back Intensity: to
25 minutes dedicated solely to strengthening www.recsports.berkeley.edu/groupx
your core.

= intermediate
• Abs and Back Intensity: to
Cardio Kickboxing Intensity: to
High intensity kickboxing routines with jabs and up- • Aqua Challenge Intensity: to
percuts, this class will help you increase your stamina, • Aqua Exercise Intensity: to
coordination, and strength as you learn basic martial
arts techniques. • Body Toning Intensity: to

=beginner
• Cardio Blast Intensity: to
Circuit Training Intensity: to
Led by a certified personal trainer, participants perform • Cardio Dance Intensity: to
exercises using free weights, machines, medicine balls, • Cardio Salsa Intensity:

Activity Intensity Level

and plyo-balls to improve both lower and upper body
strength, agility, abdominal strength, and flexibility. • Core Blast Intensity: to
• Hip-Hop Intensity: to
Group Cycling Intensity: to
A fun, high-energy indoor cycling workout that uses
• Island Grooves Intensity: to
music to make your body move. This class combines • Mat Pilates Intensity: to
cycling techniques with the sports psychology meth-
ew! • Nia Intensity: to
ods employed by athletes of all disciplines. First time N
riders should arrive at least 10 minutes early to adjust • Pi-Yo (Pilates & Yoga) Intensity: to
the bike to fit your body.
• Power Kickboxing Intensity: to
Mat Pilates Intensity: to • Power Step Intensity:
Based on the Pilates exercise system, this class uses a
series of controlled movements that engage your body
• Step Basics Intensity:
and mind to improve flexibility and strength while • Step Intensity:
creating a lean physique.
• Stepography Intensity:
Hip Hop Intensity: to • Tai Chi Intensity:
Learn moves that you can take to the club in this cardio
based hip-hop dance class. All levels are welcome.
• Yoga Stretch Intensity:
• Yoga & Meditation Intensity:
Yoga Intensity: to
• Power Yoga Intensity: to
Enhance your body as you heighten your overall sense
of well-being in this yoga class that links breathing, sun • Ashtanga Yoga Intensity: to
salutations, standing poses, and seated postures to • Yoga Intensity: to
improve strength, stamina, and dynamic flexibility.
Restrictions/Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of yoga • Vinyasa Yoga Intensity:
is recommended. Bare feet required.

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Sport Clubs

Poise Under Pressure

Jason Law and
Mae Huo
Ballroom Dancing

Jason and Mae strike

a pose at the Berkeley
Ballroom Classic
in Pauley Ballroom
on the UC Berkeley
campus.
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A c t i v i t y
Competition is not just about winning. It’s about coming together with
teammates to achieve a common goal; it’s about challenging yourself to

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do your best. The Cal Sport Club program offers you the chance to do both.

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Sport Club Facts: Why Join?
• We have 28 Sport Club teams. 1. Stay competitive in a sport you love.
• The level of competition varies from club to club. 2. Develop friendships and memories that will
• Most clubs compete against club teams from other last a lifetime.
universities, but some line up against varsity teams 3. Stay fit while improving skills.
from Division I, II, and III schools. 4. Experience the beauty of teamwork.
• These are YOUR teams — all clubs are student run. 5. Achieve balance between mind and body.

Our Clubs: How to Join:

Archery Roller Hockey To find out more about a sport club’s schedule,
Badminton Rugby (Women) activities, dues, and requirements, contact
Ballroom Dancing Sailing the student leaders for each sport club —
Baseball Soccer (Men) available at the sport club website:
Boxing Soccer (Women) www.recsports.berkeley.edu/sportclubs.
Cycling Squash
Fencing Table Tennis
Figure Skating Tennis
Gymnastics Triathlon
Handball Ultimate (Men)
Ice Hockey Ultimate (Women)
Lacrosse (Men) Volleyball (Men)
Lacrosse (Women) Water Polo www.recsports.berkeley.edu/sportclubs
Lightweight Crew
Racquetball

Club Highlights
2008 Club Accomplishments

Archery 3rd at the US Intercollegiate Archery Championships

Badminton 2nd at the 2008 Badminton National Collegiate Championships

Figure Skating 4th at National Intercollegiate Figure Skating Championships

Lightweight Crew 2008 Western Intercollegiate Rowing Champions

Tennis Runner-Up 2008 USTA National Campus Championship

Triathlon USA Triathlon Collegiate National Champions

Women’s Soccer Semi-Finalists at the 2008 National Soccer Club Championships.

Men’s Soccer 1st at the 2008 National Soccer Club Championships.

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Intramural Sports

Flag Football
Maxwell Family Field

A ball carrier makes

the cut in the tour-
ney championship
game at Maxwell.

Get in the Game

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600 Teams and 10,000 participants per year. What team are you on?

A c t i v i t y
Intramural Sports offers you the opportunity to participate in your favorite
sport on a competitive or recreational level. Leagues are available in a
wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports year-round; including basketball,

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soccer, football, softball, volleyball, tennis ultimate, and dodgeball.

Who Can Play?
Anyone with a Cal Rec Club membership can join an
Intramural Sports team. You can form a team of your
own – this could include anyone from your pals in
Chem 1A lab to faculty and staff members that can still
bring it, to your Greek brothers and sisters – or show
up as a free agent and be placed on a team.
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Dates and Details
League play for Spring 2009 begins Tuesday,
February 17, and runs for seven weeks plus
a playoff for each league’s top finishers.* Games are
held at campus rec facilities and are generally
scheduled in the evenings, Sunday through Friday.

Spring 2009 Entry Periods:

Don’t Have a Team? CRC Student Member Priority:
January 28-30, 2009
If you don’t have a team, you are considered a “Free
Agent.” Although not all sports offer Free Agent teams, Open Period:
Free Agents may sign onto a league’s “Free Agent” team February 3-5, 2009
when available. The Free Agent fee is $25 per sport. Team Manager and Free Agent Meeting:
February 11, 2009.

How to Sign Up
Call 510-643-6822, email us at ucbim@berkeley.edu,
visit www.recsports.berkeley.edu/intrasports,
or stop by our office on the 2nd Floor of the RSF.

www.recsports.berkeley.edu/intrasports

Cost | Roster Limits | Location

Sport Cost Roster Limit Location
Basketball (3-on-3) $40/Team Max: 4; Min: 2 RSF Kleeberger Field House
Basketball (5-on-5) $170/Team Max: 12; Min: 4 RSF/Haas Pavilion
Dodgeball $140/Team Max: 12; Min: 2 RSF Blue Gym
Flag Football (CoRec, 8 players) $170/Team Max: 14; Min: 6 Underhill
Flag Football (Open, 7 players) $170/Team Max: 12; Min: 5 Underhill
Indoor Soccer (6 players) $170/Team Max: 12; Min: 4 RSF Gold Gym
Softball (10 players) $190/Team Max: 18; Min: 8 Maxwell Family Field
Speed Soccer (6 players) $170/Team Max: 12; Min: 4 Maxwell Family Field/ Underhill
Tennis Challenge Ladder (M/W; Singles) $25/Player Max: 1; Min: 1 Rec Sports Tennis Cts.
Ultimate (7 players)* $140/Team Max: 12; Min: 5 Witter Field
Volleyball (Sixes) $170/Team Max: 12; Min: 4 RSF Blue Gym
Free Agent $25/Sport

*No playoffs for Ultimate.

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Outdoor
Adventures

Felix Meier
Cal Adventures Instructor

Felix glides effortlessly

as he leads a class
through smooth early
morning water on the
SF Bay.

Get Off Shore.

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caladventures

A c t i v i t y
Cal Adventures is the Outdoor Experiential Education Program at UC
Berkeley. Whether you choose sailing, windsurfing, or sea kayaking,
our purpose is to provide you with new skills, adventure and memories

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that will last far beyond the course or trip that you sign up for.

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Everyone is eligible to participate in Cal Adventures trips and classes —
affiliation with the University of California is not required.

Sailing We Rent!
There is no better place to sail than the San Francisco • Coronado 15 sailboats.
Bay! Graduates of our Basic and Intermediate Sailing • Single + tandem touring or sit-on-top sea kayaks.
courses will be prepared to safely handle a Coronado • Windsurfing equipment available to anyone
15 sailboat in winds up to 15 knots. Once you complete with prior windsurfing experience.
both Basic and Intermediate Sailing or a Private Check-
out you’ll be set to rent sailboats from Cal Adventures. • Wetsuit and PFD included with every rental.
For more information, call 510-642-4000.
• Completion of Cal Adventures classes or private
Sea Kayaking check-out required for sailboat and sea kayak rentals.
The Cal Adventures Sea Kayaking Program provides
experiences that range from gentle days on the Bay
to high-sea thrills. With multiple courses to choose
from, you’ll get the right amount of instruction whether www.recsports.berkeley.edu/caladventures
you’re looking to build on existing skills, or are a first
time paddler. Sailing
• Introduction to Sailing
Windsurfing • Intermediate Sailing
The Cal Adventures Windsurfing Program brings the • Private Lessons & Checkouts
total novice to the point of high-speed thrills in only
one season. Experienced and enthusiastic teachers, Sea Kayaking
motorboat support and an inexpensive rental program • Sea Kayaking 1
with which to practice your new skills make Cal Adven- • Sea Kayaking Mini
tures the ideal place to learn this exciting sport! Comprehensive
• Sea Kayaking Comprehensive
Wilderness Medicine • Sea Kayaking Sunday
These intensive courses prepare you to effectively Morning Paddle
manage medical emergencies in remote settings, and • Sea Kayaking Full Moon
are specifically designed to provide you with the tools Paddle
to make critical medical and evacuation decisions.
Taught by the Wilderness Medical Institute of NOLS. Windsurfing
• Introduction to Windsurfing
Adventureship Pass Custom Events
• Backpacking
Learn to sail, windsurf and kayak with this all
inclusive pass. • Climbing
www.recsports.berkeley.edu/caadventures. • Sailing
• Sea Kayaking
Custom Events • Windsurfing
Cal Adventures offers in-town and remote custom • White Water Rafting
events for youth, athletic teams, corporate parties, • High and Low
students and adult groups. We can mix activities Element Ropes Course
and provide 1⁄2 day, full day or multi day events.
• Team Building
www.recsports.berkeley.edu/custom
Skills Clinics
• Offered in all 3 disciplines
UC Aquatic Center • See website for topics and dates
All classes are held at the UC Aquatic Center,
124 University Ave at the Berkeley Marina.

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Open Recreation

Open Rec Running

Edwards Stadium

A pair of intrepid
runners huff it up
the stadium stairs
during a lunch hour
workout at the track.

Get open rec schedule changes and

updates via your cell phone. Sign up
at http://calrec.kadoink.com.

Reach for the Top

[ Rec Sports Facility Hours ]
M-Th 6A 1A
F 6A 11P
Sa 8A 11P
Su 8A 1A

Facility hours may vary due to

holiday breaks or special events
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No classes. No sign ups. Just time for you to lift, run, play, swim
and sweat. Please note that Cal Rec Club membership is required to
participate in Open Recreation.
Basketball
Hoops heaven: seven courts, three gyms and tons of
open rec hours.
Cardiovascular Equipment
We’ve got treadmills, stairmasters, elliptical trainers,
rowing machines, stationary bikes, and more. Our
machines – over 100 and counting – are there for you
whenever we’re open; find them at the RSF and at the
Strawberry Canyon Rec Area.
Racquet Sports
Tennis, Racquetball, Handball, Squash, Badminton or
Table Tennis; whatever the sport, we’ve got a court for
you. Racquetball, Handball, Squash, Badminton and
Table Tennis are available at the RSF; tennis courts are
located throughout campus – for locations visit
www.recsports.berkeley.edu/tennis.
Tracks
Hit the track at Edwards Stadium/Goldman Field – an
eight lane, Olympic-class track located just west of the
RSF. Or, take in stellar views of the bay as you run on
our dirt track at the Golden Bear Rec Center.
Trails
Just behind the Strawberry Canyon Rec Area the
“Fire Trail” awaits hikers and runners. This seven mile
(roundtrip) trail twists its way up through Strawberry
Canyon, offering views of the Campanile, the Golden
Gate Bridge and Mt. Tamalpais. The trail starts at the
SCRA parking lot and follows Centennial Drive for a
short way before veering deeper into the canyon. Note:
Use this trail wisely – take water, bring a friend, and use
only during daylight hours.
Swimming
4 pools and 32 lanes mean plenty of opportunity for
rec swimming. More detail on our pools:
Spieker Pool
Workout in the same pool used by the men’s and wom-
en’s swim teams: 18 lanes, 25 yards, 79-80 degrees F.
Golden Bear Pool
This 25 yard, six lane pool – maintained at a comfor-
table 80 degrees – is ideal for fitness training or
lap swimming.
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Hearst North Pool
Marble decking? Colonnaded Nymphs ringing the
pool? Sounds like a bacchanalian fantasy, but actu-
ally this is a 33 1/3 yard, four lane pool that sits on
the second floor of the Phoebe Hearst Gymnasium.
Designed by Julia Morgan in 1927, it is one of UC
Berkeley’s most significant buildings.
Strawberry Canyon Pool
The natural beauty of Strawberry Canyon provides the
backdrop for our combo lap swim/rec pool. Four lanes
are dedicated to lap swimming – the rest is for play.
Open April through October.
Weight Rooms
Our three RSF weight rooms total 8,500 square feet
and are equipped with Cybex® machines, Cybex® VR2
stations, a complete free weight set-up, Iron Grip® and
Tri Bar® dumbbells, adjustable benches, Olympic squat
racks, Gravitron® pull-up stations and way more.
Volleyball
Indoor volleyball courts available year-round in the RSF.
Equipment Rentals
Members may check out sports equipment such as
racquetball rackets, basketballs, weight belts, locks,
and reading racks at the Guest Services counter in the
Haas Recreation Locker Room. All you need is your Cal
Rec Club membership card.
Court Reservations
To reserve a tennis, racquetball, handball or squash
court, call Guest Services at 510.642.8345 or stop by
the desk located in the Haas Recreation Locker Room.
Note: Cal Rec Club Membership is required to partici-
pate in Open Recreation.
www.recsports.berkeley.edu/openrec
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Massage
Massage therapy can be an integral part of your health maintenance
program. It promotes relaxation, helps relieve sore muscles and enhances
athletic performance. Our massage therapists are all certified by an ac-
credited massage therapy school and have completed a minimum
500 instructional hours in massage therapy and its many techniques.

Cost
al Massage Session Type: Member
25 minutes $40
Non-member
$50
Location 55 minutes $55 $70
The Cal Massage Center is located in a private room 85 minutes $75 $100
near the Haas Locker Room Guest Counter. This 4 - 55 minute sessions $190 $240
location presents a calm, soothing atmosphere that is
4 - 85 minute sessions $265 $330
perfect for massage therapy sessions. To find us, come
to the Haas Locker Room Guest Counter; go through
the turnstiles and walk to the left, toward the women’s
locker room. The door to the massage center is
located just to the left of the entrance to the women’s
Massage to Go
Arrange for a workshop or chair massage session with
locker room. our certified massage therapists at your work site: call
510.643.8030.
Time Offered
• Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm
• Fridays: 10am-9pm
• Saturdays: 10am-3pm
• Sundays: 12pm-5pm www.recsports.berkeley.edu/massage

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Martial Arts

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The UC Martial Arts Program is dedicated to providing outstanding
martial arts instruction to the UC Berkeley campus and surrounding
community. The program is a world renowned leader in the promotion
and development of the martial arts, and is a model for other
universities. New members are always welcome.

Martial Arts Clubs

Judo
Based on the ancient Japanese art of self-defense
called Jujitsu, it is concerned with throws and falling
techniques in addition to physical conditioning and
total health.

Karate
Karate is the Japanese art of self-defense. All styles of
Karate are incorporated into one general class.

Taekwondo
Taekwondo, “the way of foot and fist,” is based on the
ancient Korean methods of self-defense.

Taiji
Taiji emphasizes balance and coordination, reduced
stress and improved health.

Wushu
A challenging fusion of Chinese martial arts and
performance.

Yongmudo
A self-defense oriented discipline that makes use of wrist
twisting, joint locks, kicks, punches, holds, rolls, and falls.

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Cal Students: $120 | Cal Alumni: $170 | UCB Fac/
Staff: $170 | All Others: $220

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Membership
The Cal Rec Club offers memberships to students, faculty, staff,
alumni, UC Berkeley retirees, and members of the community.
We also offer locker room only memberships for bicycle commuters, short
term memberships such as day passes, and swim-only day passes.

Membership Types & Fees Cal STAR

• $296 per year/$99 per semester.
Cal Students: $10 per semester. Spouses • Open to anyone who has a lifelong disability.
of currently enrolled Cal students may purchase an • Designed to integrate members who have
Associated membership (see below). individual needs or requirements into existing
recreational programs.
Associated Students: $140 per semester. • Volunteer assistants (when available).
Open to spouses of currently enrolled Cal Students.
Note: the student must have a current CRC member- • Minimum Age: 17.
ship to sponsor their spouse. Open to students of
certain educational institutions. Minimum age: 17. Short Term
• $99 for one month
Cal Emeriti/Retiree: $296 per year. • $250 for three months
Includes 5 complimentary day passes per year. Open • Minimum age: 17.
to Lawrence Berkeley Lab retirees.

Cal Faculty and Staff: $420 per year/ Day Pass

$185 per semester. Annual membership includes 5
• $10
complimentary day passes per year and monthly payroll • This pass allows use of all our facilities and group
deduction option. Open to Lawrence Berkeley Lab exercise classes for one day.
employees and to spouses/adult dependants • Valid photo ID required. Must be 17 or older.
of UCB faculty and staff. Note: one sponsoree per
household; faculty/staff must have a current CRC Swim-Only Day Pass
membership to sponsor their spouse/adult dependant. • $5 per adult/$3 per child.
• Valid at Strawberry Canyon and Golden Bear pools
Affiliate: $648 per year/$54 per month (GBRC pool is lap swim only; min. age: 12).
(No increase on initiation fee) (No increase on
initiation fee.) Open to UC Alumni and faculty or staff
members of certain educational institutions. Includes
5 complimentary day passes per year.

Community: $744 per year/$62 per month

(No increase on initiation fee). Annual member-
ship includes 5 complimentary day passes per year.
How to Join
For more information or to sign up
Minimum Age: 17. online, please visit
Locker Room Only: $15 per month. Access
to RSF locker rooms Mon - Friday; 6AM-9AM only. www.recsports.berkeley.edu/join
Includes use of day locker, shower area and towels.
Overnight lockers available for a fee. Secure
bicycle parking area available in RSF garage.

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Our Partners
Cal Recreational Sports would like to thank the
following campus and corporate partners for
their unwavering support. Their generosity has
contributed to the phenomenal growth of the
Cal Recreational Sports Development Fund.

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www.recsports.berkeley.edu

Rec Sports
Facility Hours
M-Th 6A - 1A
F 6A - 11P
Sa 8A - 11P
Su 8A - 1A
Facility hours may vary
due to holiday breaks or
special events
Important Contact Information
Cashier Hours Fitness
Aquatic Masters Swimming 642-7796
M-F 10A - 6:30P Drop-In Group Exercise 642-6400
Sa 10A - 3:30P Cal Adventures Classes and Workshops 643-5151
Su Closed Outdoor/Water Recreation 642-4000 Personal Fitness 642-7796
Cal Massage Therapy 643-8030 General Information Line 642-6400
Cal Rec Club Memberships 642-7796 Gymnastics Program
Golden Bear Rec Center 642-9821
Cal Star
Recreation programs 643-8031 Human Resources
for the disabled Appointments 643-6726
Cal Youth Camps Personnel Manager 643-7918
Cal Athletic Camps 642-8050 Non-Profit Org.
Intramural Sports 643-6822
Cal Adventures 642-4000 U.S. Postage
Golden Bear Gymnastics 643-CAMP Locker Rooms
PA I D
Strawberry Canyon 643-CAMP Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) 642-8345
University of
FPO Youth Website www.oski.org Hearst 643-3894
California
UC Printing: Court Reservations Marketing and Business 642-8556
Please drop- Handball, Racquetball, 642-8345 Development
in text and Squash and Tennis
FSC logo Martial Arts 642-3268
here Facilities
Field/Facility Rental 643-7327 Passport Services 642-7796
Cal Rec brochure is Golden Bear Rec Center 642-9821 Pool Hours 642-6400
printed on paper and 25 Sports Lane, Clark Kerr Campus
at a printing facility
certified by the Forest Recreational Sports Facility 643-8038 Sport Clubs 643-8024
Stewardship Council
(FSC). From forest 2301 Bancroft Way Website www.recsports.berkeley.edu
management to paper
production to printing, Strawberry Canyon Rec Area 643-6720
FSC certification repre- Centennial Drive, #4430
sents the highest social
and environmental UC Aquatic Center 642-7707
standards. The paper 112 University Ave, Berkeley Marina
contains 30 percent
post-consumer
recovered fiber.