Bike to Work Day is May 15!

Go green on Thursday, May 15 by biking to work. The 12th Annual Bike to Work Day is a great way to get out of your car (helping the environment) and onto a bike (helping you). Biking is a great way to improve your health and enjoy the amazing Bay Area sunshine. For more information visit the SF Bike page and join thousands of other Bay Area residents as they ditch their cars and cycle the streets!  Related: Locker Room Only memberships at the RSF.  Ride to work and tidy up at the RSF.

Student Summer Memberships On Sale Now

Avoid long lines at the RSF!  Sign up for a student summer membership online via our Student Online Sign Up Page. You'll need your CalNet ID and your passphrase. The $10 membership fee will be charged to your CARS account.

Cal Triathlon Wins National Title!

The Cal Triathlon team won its first ever overall national title at the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama this weekend. The team won the men's team overall title and took second in the women's team competition.  The 35-member squad was led by Steve Sexton, who won the individual men's title in 1:52:34, beating out last year's national champion, University of Florida's Kevin Collington, by nearly two minutes. For more details, visit the Cal Triathlon News Center article.

RSF Adds New Cardio Equipment

Rec Sports has purchased and deployed 19 new pieces of cardio equipment in the RSF: 10 new step machines (pictured) for the mezzanine level; 8 new Life Cycle bikes (upright and recumbent) in the main atrium, and a new Precor Stretch machine in the Stretch Room. Come by and try them out!

New Video: Night at the RSF

The RSF comes alive at night.  Take a look at our newest video to see how the RSF transforms itself into the campus center for fun and fitness at night. On tap during a typical evening: circuit training, cardio kickboxing, yoga, pilates, spin class, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and swimming -- just to name a few. Watch the video.

Strawberry Pool Opens for the Spring

After being closed all winter as part of the Rec Sports energy curtailment program, the Strawberry Canyon Pool is now open for business. The pool, located just above Memorial Stadium, features 6 Lanes of 25 yards at 80-81 degrees. Four lanes are dedicated to lap swimming – the rest is for play.  There's also a grassy area for sun bathing.  Check out the slideshow to get a preview of the pool. Open hours are posted on the Aquatics page.

Take a Health Assessment; Earn $145 in Rec Sports Services

UC recently launched the new StayWell benefits program. Eligible UCB employees and their spouses can receive a $75 gift certificate for taking the StayWell online health assessment.  As an added incentive, if you redeem your $75 gift certificate with Rec Sports, we'll give you $70 off the cost of a Rec Sports membership. Current members will get a free two month extension.    Learn More.

Free 30 Day Trial Memberships for Fac/Staff

Starting now, free 30 day trial memberships will be available to UCB faculty & Staff throughout the year!  From group exercise, to personal training; Cal Recreational Sports has something for everybody. To sign up, contact the Cal Rec Club membership desk by telephone at 510.642.7796, via email at crcinfo@berkeley.edu, or visit us in person at 2301 Bancroft Way.

Locker Room Only Memberships

To encourage zero pollution commuting, Rec Sports is offering Locker Room Only memberships for $15 per month.  Commuters arriving to campus by bike or foot can now use the RSF locker room to tidy up before going to work. Includes use of day lockers, showers and towels. Secure bicycle parking available at the RSF.  Sign up in person at the RSF membership desk.

Get Mobile Updates from Rec Sports

Rec Sports is offering a new service that will allow you to receive text and audio messages regarding schedule updates, location changes, and news for your specific sport or activity.  The service is free and is available to everyone.  To get started, click the orange "Get Mobile Updates" button.