What the MCF does RSP mean?

[Written by Shayla S.]

If you are participating in an IM Sport this fall, you are probably following FSU IM RainLine on Twitter for weather updates. Since they only have 140 characters to work with, the IM RainLine likes to abbreviate their posts with MCF, RSP, and WSC. If you are not familiar with these sports facilities, the abbreviations might confuse you. They stand for Main Campus Fields, Rec SportsPlex, and Westside Courts. These are three of the eight sports facilities FSU Campus Recreation has for student recreational use. The other five are Speicher Tennis Center, Tully Gymnasium, The Reservation, The Leach Center, and the Fitness and Movement Clinic (FMC). All of the facilities provide opportunities for students to experience a variety of different recreational use.

The Main Campus Fields (MCF)
The Main Campus Fields is the main outdoor sport facility on campus for student open recreational use. The MCF is an open-access facility on a 13-acre lot with four sports fields open during daylight hours. During the fall and spring semesters, evening hours are also available for recreational use. Equipment checkout is accessible on-site with an FSU card. It is also the site for special events held by FSU. Sport clubs often practice at the fields.

Rec SportsPlex (RSP)

Located off campus, the Rec SportsPlex is used for both Sports Clubs and IM Sports. It is a 108-acre facility with 21 sports fields. IM Flag Football, Soccer, and Softball are the primary sports played at the RSP. There are also fields designated for tournaments for Sport Clubs like Rugby, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Softball. Equipment checkout is also available for students. This is a limited-access facility offering recreational use during specified business hours only.

Westside Courts (WSC) 

Located on the west side of FSU’s main campus, the courts are mostly used by students during the year due to its location between dorms. The facility has two basketball courts, two tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court. The WSC is open 24/7 for student use throughout the year. From 5pm-10pm students can check out equipment for use at the courts. After playing at the courts, you can go next door to Fresh Food Company to grab a bite to eat.

Speicher Tennis Center 

The Speicher Tennis Center is home to the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams and Club Tennis. It is also available for student use. The center contains 12 tennis courts. Daylight and evening hours are available daily, weather permitting. To request for lights on a specific court, call 850-644-2424 before arriving to the facility.

Tully Gymnasium

Tully Gymnasium is the host for IM Sports like volleyball, basketball, and dodgeball. The Intramural Sports offices are located in Tully 1035. It is also a place for NCAA Women’s Volleyball to practice and perform in tournaments. Some Club Sports also use the facility for practice and competitions. Tully Gymnasium is the only sport facility that is not open to walk-in recreation.

The Reservation

Located off campus on Lake Bradford, The Reservation is open throughout the year at different times depending on the season. It is free for current FSU Students and $2 for non-students. The Rez offers rentals of paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks for free to FSU Students. If you don’t want to be in a watercraft, there is a designated swim area available for patrons. On the land, there is a rock wall where the only requirement is closed-toe shoes. There is also a Challenge Course for FSU students and the general public, which you can book through online registration.

The Leach Center

The Leach Center is the largest student recreational gymnasium on campus. It offers a wide variety of exercise equipment and programs. There is an indoor track located on the third floor with views looking down at the Leach pool. If you want to shoot some hoops, the Leach Center has three basketball courts. If you and some friends want to work out together, there are over 100 free group fitness classes offered weekly.

Fitness and Movement Clinic (FMC)

Campus Recreation’s newest facility, the FMC, is located inside of the University’s Wellness Center. The two-story space is used for strength and cardio training. There is also a private studio used for group fitness classes. The FMC has wellness testing and consultations.

All of these facilities provide current FSU students, faculty, and staff with multiple activities. For more information on facility hours and addresses, visit us online at http://campusrec.fsu.edu/sports/facilities/hours.

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Shayla Simon is a junior Communications and Media major at Florida State University. She works with Guest Services at The Reservation and is a Outreach Assistant for FSU Campus Rec.

11 Reasons Why You Need To Be Playing Intramural Sports This Summer

[written by Angela M.]

1. You’ll get to hang out with your friends.

Sports are a great way to bring a group of people together in an effort to bring down another group of people. Create a team through your residence hall, RSO, or random folks you find on Landis Green.

2. You can also make new friends.

“What, you’re failing Financial Accounting too?” “Want to be on my bowling team?”

3. You’ll get to play some of your favorite old-school sports.

You thought kickball was competitive in elementary school? We play for champ shirts and bragging rights here.

4. Even if you’re bad, you will still have a great time.

Not all IM Sports teams are competitive. Find some people who are just playing for fun. The DII and DIII Leagues are a great fit for the not-so-athletically inclined.

5. Even if you are bad, others will get great YouTube blackmail footage of you.

I mean…you’re probably not as bad as THAT guy…

6. Work out without going to the gym.

We totally won’t judge if you show up to play flag football in a leotard and leg warmers.

7. Relieve stress.

Studies show that working out and playing sports are great ways to relieve stress and boost brain power.

8. Have a reason to actually leave your house.

You can’t just lay on the couch forever… I mean, you can. But don’t.

9. YOU could be a champion.

What’s better than that moment when your team comes out on top?

10. …and get an IM Champion T-shirt.

 

 

 

 

100% Cotton. 100% Awesome.

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To learn more about FSU Intramural Sports, visit campusrec.fsu.edu/im.

If you would like to play an intramural sport but don’t have a team, join the FSU Intramural Free Agents Facebook group to match up with other players.

Angela M. is a junior at Florida State University majoring in Professional Sales. She is an NSCA-certified personal trainer and an intern for the FSU Campus Recreation Marketing team.

Girl Power

[written by Alexandra A.]

It may come to some as a surprise, but behind my makeup, passion for fashion, and fear of insects is a girl who will risk injury to catch a ball and dive on the grass to pull a flag. Flag Football is my sport. It’s the only time I feel distracted from my responsibilities and allows me to clear my mind from all the stress. Every semester, Intramural Sports gives me the opportunity to participate in the sport I love.

My teammates are not ordinary female college students; they are athletes who love to play sports and will stop at nothing to win, just like me. Determination was the key to our success in the Women’s 4V4 Flag Football season. We would practice an hour before each game; running and stretching to avoid injuries, going over routine pat and go drills, perfecting plays, and improving our defensive strategy. Practice makes perfect. Our commitment was evident when we entered the playoffs undefeated.

After winning every round of playoffs and our division championship, we approached the All-Campus Championship game against the sorority league champions. My team did not know what to expect; we were exited, nervous and determined. My hands were shaking, and my heart was racing, but as soon as the whistle signaled the beginning of the game, all my nerves disappeared and I was ready to play. Halftime came around and we were winning by only seven points, but continued to move the ball forward on offense and held them on defense. The winning lead could have been easily stripped away from us if any mistakes were made.

It was fourth and goal with four minutes left to the game, our quarterback yelled, “hike” and I snapped her the ball. She received it and maneuvered her way around the rusher enough to throw the football down to the end zone where my other teammate was wide open. As the ball spiraled through the air, everything seemed like it was in slow motion. A perfect pass landed the ball right in our receiver’s hand to score. Touchdown!

It was an intense, nerve-wracking, fast-paced game but ultimately triumphed for the win. It was my first All-Campus Championship win and I couldn’t have been happier. However, winning the championship is only a small part of playing IM Sports. The real fun was playing with some of my closest friends while making memories I will cherish forever.

 

Alexandra A. is a junior double majoring in Marketing and Management at Florida State University. She is the Outreach Coordinator of Marketing for Campus Recreation.