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Southern Maine Outdoor Recreation
(S.M.O.R.) Program Schedule
Space is limited and pre-registration is
required for all S.M.O.R. programs. Please call 780-4939 or stop
by the office at 104 Sullivan Complex in
Portland. Payment is taken at time of registration for all programs.
*A ten day
cancellation notice
is required for refunds.
**Refundable deposits are contingent upon participation in
chosen activity.
Fall 2008
semester offerings
*All
activities may be subject to change dependent on minimum participants,
weather conditions, etc.
Discount Program offerings through University Community
Recreation & Fitness for Students, Staff, Faculty & University
Community members.
For a complete listing of all ongoing specials visit the
following website:
http://www.usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex/ucfr.html
Registrations for all outdoor
campus programs
begin
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008, the first day of Fall 2008 Semester
classes.
Register at 104 Sullivan Complex for all programs offered.
Medical release form will be required for all outdoor
activities.
Scarborough Marsh Canoe Paddle
Saturday,
September 13th - 9am-2pm
Scarborough Marsh is a quiet place to kick back in your canoe
and watch the wildlife.
This is
Maine’s largest salt marsh, and home to 27 species of
endangered, threatened, and rare birds.
Come for the
birds or just for the scenery, these marshes are difficult to
visit any way other than by small watercraft, so don’t miss your
chance.
Cost $10 students, $20 spouse or domestic partner
Sea Kayak
Series
Sunday,
September 14th
Sunday,
September 28th
Sunday,
October 5th
Maine’s coastline is known worldwide for its rugged beauty
and dramatic glacially carved features.
One of the
most unique experiences of our coastline that you can have is to
see it from the water, with the close quiet intimacy that a
kayak offers. We will visit several nearby destinations for a
diverse sample of the Maine Coast.
No
experience is necessary to participate, come for one trip or all
of them, each will include a basic paddle lesson to start and on
the water instruction as needed or requested.
This trip is open to students, faculty/staff and domestic
partners.
Cost $10
student,
and $25 faculty/staff, domestic partner per trip.
The trip
locations will be different for each trip.
The
estimated time for each trip is from
8am until 3 pm.
Saco
River Canoe and Camping Trip
Saturday, September 20th to
Sunday, September 21st
Two days of canoeing on the crystal clear waters of the beautiful
Saco River. Enjoy spectacular views of the mountains in fall
color.
Canoe and camp on one of the many sandy beaches along the
river.
This is a great trip for everyone with two leisure days on the
river.
Canoes, paddles, life jackets, food, transportation and
instruction are provided.
Some camping equipment is available.
This trip is open to students and domestic partners.
Cost $35 student, $50 spouse or domestic partner.
Coastal
Cleanup
(a volunteer/community service opportunity)
Saturday, September 27th
Coastal Cleanup is part of Maine Coastweek Programs, Sept. 20th-27th.
It is the largest single volunteer event in the state.
Please join us in this opportunity to give back to the natural
resources we enjoy.
Our clean up site is Higgin’s Beach in
Scarborough, Maine.
We will work in teams of two or three to pick up and record
unwanted debris.
Sign up as a team or individually and get a beautifully designed
Coastweek poster.
Volunteers should be ready to commit to an afternoon of
service. Free for students.
Apple Picking Anyone??
Sunday, October 19th – Location to be determined
Join us as we travel to a local apple orchard to enjoy the full
experience of picking your own apples.
Cost $5.00 for students,
$10.00 for spouse/domestic partner
Fall Foliage Trail Series
Saturday,
October 25th -Easy
Hike
-Pleasant Mt.,
Maine (location
change update)
Saturday,
November 1st–Intermediate Hike
-Mt. Kearsarge, NH
Ready
to go for a hike and check out the foliage…then come hike in
Maine and NH and get a look at the beautiful colors of
October/November in New England.
Our first trip will be an
easy hike up
Pleasant Mt.
Our second
destination will offer a more challenging hike in the White
Mountains of NH.
Free
for students,
$10.00 for spouse/domestic partner
Full Moon
Night Hike and Star Gazing
Friday,
November 14th
Bradbury
Mountain is a short stairway to the heavens, and there is so
much to see.
The winter
sky is emerging with characters you are sure to recognize.
Pegasus, Taurus, Orion, the Big Dipper and more will be in view,
so come enjoy the celestial scenery with cocoa in hand.
Free for students,
$10.00 for spouse/domestic partner
Learn
to Ski or Snowboard
Saturday, December 6th
This trip is made for rookies. Beginners will receive rental
equipment (skis, boards, boots, and poles), a limited access
lift ticket and a lesson with a professional instructor.
Transportation is limited.
Experienced skiers welcome if room provides at a lower cost.
Location either
Sunday River or Shawnee Peak
Cost $20.00 students,
$44.00 faculty/staff, spouse, domestic partner
*All activities may be subject to change dependent on minimum
participants, weather conditions, etc.
Southern Maine Outing club offerings can be found at: http://usmoutingclub.tripod.com/
Feel Good
About Coming With Us
Your safety
is important to us, as is the quality of your experience. This
is why all of our trips are lead by a licensed Maine Guide and
Wilderness First Responder. As always with our SMOR sponsored
events, our trips are tobacco and alcohol free.
**PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OUTDOOR PROGRAMS.
Receive
additional information at the Sullivan Recreation and Fitness
Office, 104 Sullivan Complex or call 780-4939.
* **SPACES ON TRIPS ARE LIMITED***
Inquire early,
**registration taken with payment only.**
Off Campus Activities and Discounts
GOLF
10% discount with USM Student,
Faculty/Staff I.D. Sunset Ridge Golf Course, Westbrook.
Regulation Golf Course, par 35/3,100 yards Executive Course, par
3 Driving Range, Mini
Golf, Batting cages-softball/baseball.
SKATING
Portland Ice Arena
Must Register with USM Sullivan
Recreation Office, 780-4939 to obtain a USM Skate card.
Discount skating,
Normally $5, student pricing
$2 per visit with USM Skate Card & USM
Student I.D.
Portland Ice Arena
774-8553,
M,T,W,F 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.,
Sundays 2:30p.m.-4:00p.m.
http://www.portlandicearena.com/public_skating.htm
Skate Pass NOT valid over
winter or summer
sessions.
SWIMMING
Reiche & Riverton Pools
in Portland
Offered to current FALL 2008 semester students
w/ valid USM I.D. and verification of enrollment student status.
Due to changes in pool policies,
punch cards will be issued to students with verification of student semester
enrollment status. Card will be
available within 48 hours of initial request and $10.00 payment to Sullivan
Campus Recreation.
Visit 104 Sullivan Complex for more information on swimming at the Portland
Pools at the start of Fall 2008 semester or call 780-4939 for information on
swim info.
Call Pools for hours
874-8456, Riverton
or 874-8874, Reiche.
City of Portland website, Recreation,
Aquatics, pool.
http://www.ci.portland.me.us/rec/schedulepools.pdf
Swim pass
NOT valid
over winter or summer
sessions.
SEASON SKI PASSES FOR
STUDENTS & STAFF
Shawnee Peak in Bridgton,
Maine - http://www.shawneepeak.com
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Shawnee Peak will offer a 2008-2009
season ski passes
for Students, Staff &
Faculty. Season pass purchase will be available beginning September 2,
2008 Pricing
will be for a
full or
part time student pass
or
for faculty/staff.
Sugarloaf/Sunday River Skiing
Company 2008-2009 Season pass info is now
available: http://www.sugarloaf.com/season_passes.html
OR http://www.sundayriver.com/seasonpass.html
Sugarloaf/Sunday River Skiing
Student College 2008-2009 season passes will be available for sale at 104
Sullivan Recreation & Fitness Complex. Enrollment
letter printed out by student from UMS PeopleSoft system indicating full time status is necessary to purchase the
pass. Bring enrollment letter with you to make your purchase.
Sugarloaf/Sunday River/Loon Mtn in NH combined, unrestricted,
no blackouts, for the oh so low price
College Student Early Bird Season pass with a deadline of 11-30-08 for
$329!! Some things do go down in price! Now if only gas prices would
follow...
Faculty or Staff
Sugarloaf only pass is also available for $329 thru 11/30/08.
Come to 104 USM Sullivan
Recreation & Fitness Complex on the
Portland
Campus to purchase your pass.
FMI on College pass: http://www.sugarloaf.com/season_passes.html
or
http://www.sundayriver.com/seasonpass.html
COLLEGE
STUDENTS: go to the website for Sprint Gotta Rock week specials over
winter breaks. FMI, Click on the college link.
Lost
Valley. Mt.
Abrams, Shawnee Peak, Attitash, Sunday River and Sugarloaf all have day pass student
discounts available.
For a complete list of skiing discount offerings visit:
http://www.usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex/ucfr.html
Call
780-4939 for more information.
Discount Program offerings through University Community
Recreation & Fitness for Students, Staff, Faculty & University
Community members.
For a complete listing of all ongoing specials visit the
following website:
http://www.usm.maine.edu/sullivancomplex/ucfr.html
For further information or problems with this page, contact:
wsargent@usm.maine.edu
8/27/2008
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