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Recreation Services

Spring 2013 Hours of Operation

Weekly Activities

Recreational Facilities

Intramurals/Contests

Employment Opportunities

Beat the Staff Contests

Health and Exercise Campus Calendar

Recreation Services at Temple University Ambler
Red Barn Gym
267-468-8151
Temple University Ambler offers a variety of recreational and intramural activities for its students.

These activities are specifically designed for the Ambler campus and include: intramural leagues, informal recreation and weekly activities held throughout the year. The Red Barn Gym houses many of the indoor recreational facilities, including the gymnasium, fitness room, and locker areas.

In addition to these facilities, Ambler has three outdoor tennis courts, four outdoor basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, indoor/outdoor swimming pool and a multipurpose grass playing field. Ambler students are also welcome to participate in any Main Campus recreational activities.

 

 


Hours of Operations - Spring Recess - March 8 to March 17

  Fitness Room/Gym* Tennis Courts**
Friday, March 8 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dawn to Dusk
Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10

CLOSED

Dawn to Dusk
Monday, March 11 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dawn to Dusk
Tuesday, March 12

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dawn to Dusk
Wednesday, March 13 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dawn to Dusk
Thursday, March 14 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dawn to Dusk
Friday, March 15 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dawn to Dusk
Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 CLOSED Dawn to Dusk

 

Hours of Operations - Spring 2013 - January 22 to May 5

  Fitness Room/Gym* Tennis Courts**
Monday 6:45 to 7:45 a.m./ 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dawn to 11 p.m.
Tuesday

7 to 8 a.m./ 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Dawn to 11 p.m.
Wednesday 6:45 to 7:45 a.m./ 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dawn to 11 p.m.
Thursday

7 to 8 a.m./ 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Dawn to 11 p.m.
Friday 9:45 to 7:45 a.m./ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dawn to Dusk
Saturday Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to Dusk
Sunday CLOSED Dawn to Dusk

* Scheduled programs assigned on a regular basis. Check for weekly updates.

** Outdoor basketball/tennis courts will be lighted from March 18 through May 16 until 11 p.m. (Monday through Thursday).

Semester Break Schedule will be from March 8 to March 17.

Exam-Break Schedule: May 6 to May 19

Summer Schedule begins Monday, May 20


Facilities

Basketball Courts
Temple students are welcome to use the indoor and outdoor facilities during the day or evening. First priority, of course, is always given to scheduled groups.

Fitness Center
267-468-8151
Burn calories, tighten abs, tone limbs, and stay fit in Ambler’s fully equipped Fitness Center. Aerobic equipment includes Stairmaster, stationary bicycles, cross trainers, Concept II rowers, and treadmills. Strengthening and toning machines include a full line of Life Fitness weight machines, free weights, benches, racks, and dumbbells. Lockers and showers are available (just remember to bring a lock). Entry requires a valid student I.D. card. For a current schedule for the Fitness Center, stop by the gym. A fitness room orientation program is available by appointment by calling Recreation Services.

Outdoor Pool
267-468-8152
Dive into one of the best pools in the area! Measuring 25 yards in length, Ambler’s outdoor pool is seasonally open to all Temple students with a valid I.D. At 3 1/2 feet deep, the shallow end enables swimmers to participate in aquatic exercise. The pool staff provides a pace clock to keep track of lap times, aqua belts for water jogging, and kickboards. Lockers and showers are available (remember to bring a lock). A ramp makes the pool fully accessible to the disabled. For a current schedule, stop by the pool. 

Sand Volleyball Pit
Spike, bump, and serve in a genuine volleyball pit. Join the fun, whether it’s a match with friends or as part of an intramural team.

Multipurpose Field
Gather your friends and play softball, Frisbee, touch football, soccer, or any other sport on Temple University Ambler’s multipurpose field.

Tennis Courts
Three hard-court tennis courts are available on the Ambler campus grounds. Temple students are welcome to use these facilities from dawn to dusk. Preference is always given to tennis classes. Two of the courts are lighted during the evening from September to November and March to May.


Employment Opportunities

There are many employment opportunities with Ambler Recreations Services. Students are employed in the Red Barn Gym and at the pool. Interested candidates need to contact Paul Myers at 267-468-8150 or paul.myers@temple.edu.


Health and Exercise

Semester Fitness activities for staff, faculty and students

Let's Get Moving Health Walk

Get your feet moving with Ambler’s “Let’s Get Moving Health Walk.” In an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle among our students, faculty, and staff, Recreation Services and the Office of Student Life are sponsoring a Health Walk around the Loop Road (about a mile) each day at Noon. If the weather isn’t cooperating, walkers will be invited to take a stroll on the treadmills in the Red Barn Gym. Information: 267-468-8425 or 267-468-8151.

Fitness Room Orientation

By appointment only. Contact Recreation Services at 267-468-8151.


Weekly Activities

(Limited space available for these classes)
Recreation services and the Office of Non-Credit and Special Programs invite students to participate in health and wellness programs offered in at the Red Barn Gym, the campus swimming pool, and Temple University Fort Washington.

For information on all non-credit programs offered at Ambler and Fort Washington, click here.

9 Wednesdays, August 29 to October 24

Ultimate Frisbee

6 p.m. to Dusk, Ambler Commuter Parking Lot Field

8 Wednesdays, September 12 to November 14

Zumba Fitness

6 to 7 p.m., Red Barn Gym

Space available for 5 Temple University Ambler students.

9 Mondays, September 24 to November 19

Yoga: Beginners and Beyond

6 to 7 p.m., Temple University Fort Washington Seminar Room

Space available for 4 Temple University Ambler students

4 Sundays, October 7 to 28

Dancing Like the Stars

6 to 7:30 p.m., Red Barn Gym

Space available for 10 Temple University Ambler students.

6 Tuesdays, October 23 to November 27

Self Defense for Women

6 to 7 p.m., Red Barn Gym

Space available for 4 Temple University Ambler students.


Intramural Sports

Love to play sports? Join one of Temple University Ambler’s intramural teams: softball, volleyball, football, basketball, and soccer. Schedules are posted each month in the gym. Contact Recreation services to learn how to join a team or start a new one at 267-468-8151.

Intramural Schedule
Wednesday, September 5

4-on-4 Soccer Tournament — Registration Deadline

4 p.m., Red Barn Gym

Games will be played in the afternoon. Information: 267-468-8151 or paul.myers@temple.edu.

Thursday, September 10

Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament — Registration Deadline

4 p.m., Red Barn Gym

Games will be played on Thursday nights. Information: 267-468-8151 or paul.myers@temple.edu.

Wednesday, September 12

Fall Singles Tennis Tournament — Registration Deadline

4 p.m., Red Barn Gym

Games will be played at varying times. Information: 267-468-8150 paul.myers@temple.edu.

Wednesday, October 3

Indoor Home Run Derby Tournament — Registration Deadline

4 p.m., Red Barn Gym

Knock one out of the park…or in this case the back of the Red Barn Gym! Games will be played on Wednesdays. Information: 267-468-8150 or paul.myers@temple.edu.

Wednesday, October 11

Over 30-Years-Old Half Court Basketball Tournament Registration Deadline

4 p.m., Red Barn Gym

Information: 267-468-8150 paul.myers@temple.edu.

Wednesday, October 18

4-on-4 Basketball Tournament — Registration Deadline

4 p.m., Red Barn Gym

Games will be played in the afternoon. Information: 267-468-8151 or paul.myers@temple.edu.

Wednesday, November 7

Indoor Bean Bag Toss — Registration Deadline

1 p.m., Red Barn Gym

Contest will be held at 1 p.m. Information: 267-468-8150 or paul.myers@temple.edu.


Beat the Staff Contests

Each year, Recreation Services hosts friendly competitions between the students, faculty, and staff at the Ambler campus. Who will emerge victorious? Become a part of the action or come out and cheer your team to victory to find out!

Tuesday, October 2

Students vs. Staff Volleyball

12:30 p.m., Red Barn Gym

The fall semester is well underway and the time has arrived for that time honored tradition of students, faculty, and staff, taking to the volleyball court to determine a champion. The faculty/staff team has a near flawless record. Is this the students’ year to take the crown? Come out and play on a team or just cheer your favorites on to victory. Information: 267-468-8150 or paul.myers@temple.edu.