Play intramural softball...


Swim in the refurbished pool...


Or play for one of our 25 varsity sports for women and men.

And now...for the most important question you might ask...

Why do I have to pay an Athletic Fee
if I don’t play sports at UMass Dartmouth?

Fair question……  But before we get to the answer - a little information about us.



The Athletic Department is located in the Tripp Athletic Center.

Best way to find out about Athletics is to go to our
web page at www.umassd.edu/sports

Easiest way to find us is right off the UMass Dartmouth main page
located at www.umassd.edu



Everything you need to know is on this page:

Find out what our athletic philosophy is all about.

If you have a question, check out our Staff List and give us a call.

If you want to know what time the pool is available or when  gym is open for recreation.

 

Even though you may not consider yourself at athlete at UMass Dartmouth
we want you to use all of our facilities,
 participate in our programs and support our teams.

As part of your academic development on campus we want to encourage you to take advantage
of the programs and facilities available to you.

And now...The Athletic Fee

For the 2007-08 the Athletic Fee included on your bill is $200. 
The fee is mandated  by UMass Dartmouth
and is charged to all full-time enrolled students.  Of that fee, a small amount is set|
aside specifically for the Fitness Center staff and for new equipment.

 

All of the money raised from the Athletic Fee goes toward providing,
at NOcharge to students who pay the fee,
a full line of recreational, intramural and instructional programs, along with funding our
varsity athletic programs, all offered through the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Department. 

The money is used to fund the following:

-All Recreational and Instructional Classes plus instructors

-The Tripp Athletic Center, including the gymnasium and swimming pool

-Intramural programs in both the Fall and Spring semesters

and..............

.....our 25 varsity athletic teams

The Fee also includes

 The UMass Dartmouth 
 Fitness Center

Greg Homol is the Fitness Center Director

The one thing you need to know about the Fitness Center and your Athletic Fee...
A comparable membership at a local club would cost about $300 to $600. With
your Athletic Fee your membership is FREE!!!

Things to Know about the Fitness Center

*10,000 square foot facility. 

*Opened January 30, 2000 

*Free weights, guided resistance machines, treadmills, ellipticals,
bikes, steppers, and rowers. 

*2,500 square foot aerobic/dance studio.

 

  Instructional Programs are free of charge!

 

*Types of classes offered include:

Step & Sculpt

Cardio-Kickboxing

Pilates

Yoga

Hip-Hop Dance

Total Body Blast

Awesome Abs

Karate

 *Trainers are available for a free orientation session and to answer any questions. 

*Please take off headphones when entering and checking in to the building. 

*The locker rooms are locked 5 minutes prior to the building closing time.

*Bring a lock - Do not leave valuables in unlocked lockers.  Thefts do occur. 

*The fitness center staff is not allowed to hold personal items.

*Locks left on overnight will be removed. 

 

Just fill out an application, get your identification and you're ready to go! 

 

 Fitness Center Rules and Regulations       

Read and Initial all        

1.   Only Fitness Center card holders will be allowed entry.                                                     

2.   Each patron must be logged into the computer upon entry.                                 

3.   Anyone caught using the fitness center without checking in properly will have their membership                    suspended.                                                 

4.   The use of cell phones inside the fitness center is prohibited.                             

5.   Patrons must bring separate footwear for use in the workout areas, sneakers must be worn, no other footwear is acceptable.                                   

6.   The fitness center staff recommends using a spotter and bar clips when using free weight equipment.                            

7.   Bags, balls, sticks, bats, shoes, changes of clothing, etc... are not allowed in the workout areas, lockers are available.                                   

8.   Horseplay, profanity, racist, or sexist comments will not be tolerated in this facility.  Any individual displaying these types of behaviors will be asked to leave immediately and may be subject to suspension.                          

9.   All equipment must be returned to its proper place.  Anyone observed not complying with this rule will be suspended.                                     

10.  Users are responsible for the cost of any damages arising from misuse or abuse of equipment.                              

11.  Proper workout attire is required.                                    

12.  Ignorance (“I didn’t know”) is not an excuse.                         

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Fitness Center Staff reserves the right to suspend usage of the fitness center by any individual who is not in compliance with the established rules and regulations.

Upon completion of this form you will be issued a fitness center ID card, the first one is free, replacement cards will cost $5.  Any member who wishes to enter without their ID will be charged $1.  Anyone with a balance will not be allowed in until the balance is paid. 

I understand and agree to comply with all Fitness Center Rules and Regulations. 

Print Name:                                                     Signature:                                                         DOB:                          

Phone (local/cell):                                                                    Emergency Contact Name:                                        

Phone:                                                  Status (circle one): FR  SO  JR  SR  GRAD  EMPLOYEE  SNESL  DCE  ALUM

Staff (work-study) Signature:                                                   Date:                                                                                                                        

                                            Manual Check-in Sign in Sheet

 By signing in on this form I acknowledge that I have been allowed to use the fitness center without my proper ID today.  I have been informed both verbally and now in writing that I must pay the balance that I owe the next time I use the fitness center or I will not be allowed in.

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS QUESTIONNAIRE

 Regular physical activity is fun and healthy, and increasingly more people are becoming more active every day.  Being more active is very safe for most people.  However, some people should check with their doctor before becoming much more physically active. If you are planning to become more physically active than you are now, start by answering the following seven questions below.  If you are between the ages of 15 and 69, these questions will tell you if you should check with your doctor before you start.

                                                                                                                              

COMMON SENSE IS YOUR BEST GUIDE WHEN ANSWERING THESE QUESTIONS.  PLEASE READ EACH CAREFULLY AND CIRCLE YES OR NO. YES  NO 

1.  Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity as recommended by a doctor?              YES  NO 

2.  Do you feel pain in your chest when doing physical activity? YES  NO 

3.  In the past month, have you had chest pain when not doing physical activity? YES  NO 

4.  Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness? YES  NO 

5.  Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity? YES  NO 

6.  Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for ex., water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition?  YES  NO 

7.  Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?   YES   NO

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ONE OR MORE QUESTIONSTalk to your doctor by phone or in person BEFORE start becoming more physically active.  Tell your doctor about this questionnaire and about which questions you answered yes.You may be able to do any activity you want as long as you start slowly and build up gradually.  Or, you may need to restrict your activities to those which are deemed safe for you.  Talk with your doctor about the kinds of activities you wish to participate in and follow his/her advice.Find out which community programs are safe and helpful for you.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 IF YOU HONESTLY ANSWERED NO TO ALL QUESTIONSYou can be sure that you can start becoming much more physically active – begin slowly and build up gradually.  This is the safest and easiest way to go.  Take part in a fitness appraisal – this is an excellent way to determine you basic fitness so you can plan the best way for you to live actively. I have read, understood, and completed this questionnaire.   If I had a question it was answered to my full satisfaction. 

 Name:                                                                                                                    Date:                                                       Signature:                                                                                                            Witness:                                                    

Intramurals are for everyone

Intramurals –  On-line information  Room 116 Tripp Athletic Center

Jerry Jennings, Director 

Last year 11 different sports were offered.

There is no fee for Intramurals.

Forms for registration and all the guidelines are on line.

More than 1700 individual students participated last year, doubling the number from the previous year.

Sports begin within two weeks of the beginning of school and are scheduled each week.

Programs are added or deleted soley based on interest

Intramural Staff are aways looking for students with work study to assist in operation of programs

Finally, a word or two about our
Varsity Sports Programs

We offer 25 varsity sports which are open to all students who meet
NCAA Requirements. Incoming students who want to talk with a
coach can meet with coaches right now in the Residents Dining Hall. 

Funds from the Athletic Fee pay for among other things:
equipment, travel, part time coaches, uniforms facilities
and other costs associated with operating the Athletic Department. 

 

Virtually every activity associated with the Athletic Department is
free of charge to students who pay the Athletic Fee.

Two events are not covered:
1. Ice hockey games because we rent the facility and charge to cover the cost of the rental and
2. Tournament games held on campus because league regulations
require entrance fees to cover costs associated with tournament operation.



Everything else is free.

One last thing.....its about work-study jobs in Athletics...

If you have a work-study award we have a job for you.  With the Athletic Department there are several areas hiring work study students. Pick an area and get down to the Tripp Center with your financial aid paperwork. Among the areas hiring work study students are:

-Fitness Center   -Sports Information   -Intramurals   -Main Office   -Athletic Facility Office

And for students who are intersted in Corsair Sports on television....

Dartmouth Community TV works with UMass Dartmouth Athletics to broadcast games on television

 So come on down to the Tripp Athletic Center and join the fun...

and show your support for UMass Dartmouth Athletics

Go Corsairs!!!