UNM sporting events and recreational activities offer an inexpensive way for parents to spend time with their students. Students are admitted to most athletic events free. Discounted group and individual tickets are available for parents and extended family. Athletics Marketing Manager Lisa Romero and Recreational Services Coordinator Eric Boeglin presented the topic at the last Parent Talk.
Lobo football is on the horizon, and students may purchase up to four guest tickets for $10 each. Many UNM parents are faculty or staff and will have access to two-for-one season ticket packages.
“The Mountain West is getting a lot of attention with Utah having gone to Bowl Championship Series bowl game,” Romero said, adding that Coach Mike Locksley is taking the field for his first UNM season.
Romero said students packed athletic events in the 1980s. She sees a similar trend emerging led by student groups such as the Howlraisers.
Football may be in the air, but basketball is not far behind. The Pit is undergoing a $60 million renovation scheduled for completion in fall 2010. UNM’s winning baseball team takes the field at the amenity-rich Isotopes Park. UNM’s swim team shows its stuff in Johnson Center’s newly renovated Olympic pool.
Recreational Services boasts hands-on activities for students, who may bring a guest to Johnson Center for $5. Work-out in a cardio room with views of the Sandias or hit one of eight basketball courts with the family for a game of pick-up.
When you depart, Boeglin said, don’t worry that your students will languish. Daily offerings of lobo cycling/spin bikes, yoga, hip hop and salsa dancing, pilates and boot camp will keep them active and healthy.
Intramurals are now offered late into the evening thanks to new lights on Johnson Field. For the more experienced student athlete, club sports are an option.
Getaway Adventures include a fall break trip to Colorado and the ever-popular Balloon Fiesta. UNM’s Outdoor and Bike Shop provides equipment for cross country and snow shoeing, volleyball, flag football and more.
Boeglin said more than 150 students work at Recreational Services. If your student is active and looking for fall employment, Recreational Services might be just the ticket.
Parent Talk is held the first Wednesday of the month in the Dean of Students Conference Room, Student Services Building. In September, hear from Director of Student Activities Debbie Morris. The series is sponsored by DOS, Parent Relations, Parent Association and Extended University. View previous talks at unmlive.edu.
Posted by scarr at August 24, 2009 04:42 PM