Celebrate Maine Day with Campus Recreation!
Watch the teams of two as they compete for our specially made recycled trophies.
Winner announcements will be presented at the Steam Plant Lot at the end of the race!

Upcoming April Events

Saturday 4/10
AAU Basketball
Courts #2 and #3
8:00am to 6:00pm

Sunday 4/11
AAU Basketball
Courts #2 and #3
8:00am to 6:00pm

Saturday 4/17
Shotokan Tournament
MAC Court
8:00am to 9:00pm

Sunday 4/18
Bike Swap
Courts #2, #3 and MAC
8:00am to 6:00pm

Saturday 4/24
Hope Festival
Courts #1, #2, #3 and MAC
8:00am to 8:00pm

SOTF

Survival of the Fittest Teams and Staff

2010!

MaineBound - Everglades Spring Break

Over spring break an adventurous group of UMaine students took the plunge into the wilderness of the Everglades National Park. After a 36 hour drive down the east coast they finally made it to the unique mix of fresh and salt water and a chance to sea kayak in the bright Florida sunshine. Although weather kept them off the ocean for a few days they found enjoyment in the mangrove forests, the various wildlife, and the simple camp life. These adventures soon led to the back country environment where the group paddled hard, practiced some rescue techniques, and played some intense kayaking games along with soaking in that Florida sunshine . The Everglades provided many new experiences and was definitely a great way to spend spring break. If you are ever looking for a fun and exciting spring break experience, look forward to Maine Bound Adventure Center's next Spring Break Outdoor Adventures!

Maine Bound - Spring Break Hours

Maine Bound will be open for climbing 3/10 - 3/12 from 3pm to 8pm.

Rec Center Pool Closed 3/3/10

The Rec Center Pool will be closed on Wednesday 3/3/10 for maintenance. The hot tub and sauna will remain open.

Full Moon Snowshoe Hike

Join us TONIGHT! for a leisurely snowshoe hike in the University Forest under the light of a full moon from 7-9 p.m. All equipment provided. Members :$10; Non-Members:$15.

Spring Break Group Fit Classes

Group Fitness Classes will end at 12pm on Friday, February 26. ONLY Venerable Vortex from 6:00am- 7:00am and Cycle X from 5:30am-6:30am will be offered during Spring Break. All classes will resume as scheduled on March 15.

BlackBear XC Ski Race

The Black Bear XC Ski Race has been canceled due to insufficient snow fall. At this time there is no reschedule date. If at a later date there is enough snow fall there may be another race created.

Kayak Roll Clinics

Wednesday Feb. 17, 2010 6:30-9PM with Maine Bound!
Our experienced paddle staff will walk you step by step through a sequence that will have you on your way to a great kayak roll! You will also learn the fundamentals of escaping your boat if you flip, and the steps involved in executing an Eskimo rescue.

Alternative Dates:
Wed. Mar 17, 2010 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Wed. Apr 14, 2010 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Katahdin Winter Ascent

This Friday experience Katahdian like you have never seen it before. The first day of this winter adventure will consist of skiing into the base of the mountain. We will learn the basics of how to stay warm in the winter, as well as how to cook in the icy winter back country. The next day we will attempt to summit, a thrill that not many have experienced in winter. Come learn some winter camping skills as well as mountaineering skills with us on Katahdin.

Get your bragging rights this Friday, February 12- Saturday, February 13.
Contact Maine Bound for more information!

The Black Bear Ski Race that was scheduled to be held on Sunday Feb. 7 is postponed to Sunday Feb. 21 due to lack of snow.

Black Bear Ski Race is questionable for this Sunday

With no snow in the forecast for this coming week, the Black Bear Ski Race is questionable. For the race to take place, would need to receive aleast 4 inches of snow. This doesn't look like this will happen. Will make the final call by Wednesday.
The make-up date will be Sunday, February 21.

1/29/10 Trail Update

We will be going out this weekend to check on trail conditions. The Blog will be updated on Sunday evening.

Basketball Courts Closing

Courts #1, #2, #3 and MAC Court will be closed from Tuesday 1/26 8:00 p.m. to Wednesday 1/27 at 6:00 p.m. due to Career Fair.

Trails. 1/20/10

Below is the grooming report tonight from Peter Gerard. Peter has done a great job with grooming the trails for the last 3 years and will continue to do so.

Trails # 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11 - wide, flat and have a track.

Pinkham road now connects to heart attack hill, nice loop. no track yet though.

One pass around the cornfield and trail 10...needs to be hit again...

1/19/10 grooming

We will be grooming all trails starting tomorrow Wednesday 1/20/10.

Dianne is retiring!

Our long-time Administrative Assistant, Dianne Gallant, is retiring after 27 years with UMaine! Please feel free to stop by and give her your congratulations and well wishes.

This photo was taken today at Dianne's retirement party, which was attended by current and past coworkers, as well as Dianne's husband and son.

(Dianne is standing in the center, in the black jacket with bright blue trim.)

We'll miss you, Dianne!!

- Campus Recreation

1/5/10

Over the past three days Campus Recreation staff have put over 40 hours of work into the UM Forest Trails. All trails are open and groomed for skiing.

Please be courteous to all trail users and please do not walk or run on groomed trails.

Have fun!

1/3/10 Trail Update

We will be grooming all trails over the next couple days. We are also renting skis at the Rec Center starting on Monday 1/4/10.