http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?quantity=25 New blogs from rachelh9 on iComm Student Media Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:07:37 GMT Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:07:37 GMT byuicomm@gmail.com (icomm) byuicomm@gmail.com (icomm) KickApps Feed Builder 2010-03-25T22:07:37Z 9 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=96698&sortType=recent 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Athlete-spends-a-lifetime-to-find-perfect-shoes/BLOG/2269401/96698.html James Eaton, a freshman studying engineering, remembers football being a family staple, as a young boy in 
Velcro shoes.“Football was my family sport,” Eaton said. “My whole life I was brought up watching and loving football. I remember when I was a little kid it was always my dream to be a professional tight end in the NFL, so I’d always talk about that and tell everybody that I was going to be a professional.”From the year he first officially set forth on his journey to the NFL, Eaton’s shoes — having grown 4 sizes since then — have expanded along with his growing athletic and leadership abilities. “The reason I like football is because it was a way for me to step up and be a leader and show people how to do things,” Eaton said. Mastering the field and helping others do the same has been “a dream come true,” Eaton said. But peer pressure from a best friend and a love of sports were enough to convince Eaton to untie his cleats for a while and try out the shoes God gave him, in the swimming pool. “I started swimming in eighth grade and swam all through high school,” Eaton said. “Then I went on my mission and I really missed it. [I] came home … and really just wanted to get back into swimming shape and so I went out for the swim team here as well.”Before attending BYU-Idaho, Eaton developed a passion for football, swimming, shot put, and discus, wearing out the soles of his cleats, and shot put and discus shoes. Eaton also developed a desire to cheerlead. “I’d always kind of thought about doing it and I never really had the opportunity,” Eaton said. Earlier this semester the cheer coach here at BYU-Idaho noticed Eaton watching one of the practices and asked if he wanted to join. Eaton said he would, on one condition. “The only condition is that you have to teach me how to do a back flip and a back hand spring,” Eaton said. Eaton makes sure he has the correct shoes for the sports he plays so he doesn’t roll his ankles or hurt his knees, or so he can grip the grass or have more momentum. Just having picked up cheerleading three weeks ago, though, he wears his New Balances simply because they are white. “My whole life I was just trying all kinds of different shoes,” Eaton said. “It started out with the Velcro ones when I was a little kid and as I got older I just tried a bunch of different shoes. … I’m the kind of person where, once I find [a brand of shoe] I like, I just kind of stick with it.”Eaton seems to try sports the way he tries out shoes. He tries them all on and once he finds one that fits, he sticks with it, wearing it out until it fits him just the way
it should. James Eaton, a freshman studying engineering, remembers football being a family staple, as a young boy in 
Velcro shoes.“Football was my family sport,” Eaton said. “My whole life I was brought up watching and loving football. I remember when I was a little kid it was always my dream to be a professional tight end in the NFL, so I’d always talk about that and tell everybody that I was going to be a professional.”From the year he first officially set forth on his journey to the NFL, Eaton’s shoes — having grown 4 sizes since then — have expanded along with his growing athletic and leadership abilities. “The reason I like football is because it was a way for me to step up and be a leader and show people how to do things,” Eaton said. Mastering the field and helping others do the same has been “a dream come true,” Eaton said. But peer pressure from a best friend and a love of sports were enough to convince Eaton to untie his cleats for a while and try out the shoes God gave him, in the swimming pool. “I started swimming in eighth grade and swam all through high school,” Eaton said. “Then I went on my mission and I really missed it. [I] came home … and really just wanted to get back into swimming shape and so I went out for the swim team here as well.”Before attending BYU-Idaho, Eaton developed a passion for football, swimming, shot put, and discus, wearing out the soles of his cleats, and shot put and discus shoes. Eaton also developed a desire to cheerlead. “I’d always kind of thought about doing it and I never really had the opportunity,” Eaton said. Earlier this semester the cheer coach here at BYU-Idaho noticed Eaton watching one of the practices and asked if he wanted to join. Eaton said he would, on one condition. “The only condition is that you have to teach me how to do a back flip and a back hand spring,” Eaton said. Eaton makes sure he has the correct shoes for the sports he plays so he doesn’t roll his ankles or hurt his knees, or so he can grip the grass or have more momentum. Just having picked up cheerleading three weeks ago, though, he wears his New Balances simply because they are white. “My whole life I was just trying all kinds of different shoes,” Eaton said. “It started out with the Velcro ones when I was a little kid and as I got older I just tried a bunch of different shoes. … I’m the kind of person where, once I find [a brand of shoe] I like, I just kind of stick with it.”Eaton seems to try sports the way he tries out shoes. He tries them all on and once he finds one that fits, he sticks with it, wearing it out until it fits him just the way
it should. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:07:37 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Athlete-spends-a-lifetime-to-find-perfect-shoes/BLOG/2269401/96698.html rachelh9 2010-03-25T22:07:37Z Scroll Sports iComm Student Media James Eaton, a freshman studying engineering, remembers football being a family staple, as a young boy in 
Velcro shoes.“Football was my family sport,” Eaton said. “My whole life I was brought up watching and loving football. I remember when I was a little kid it was always my dream to be a professional tight end in the NFL, so I’d always talk about that and tell everybody that I was going to be a professional.”From the year he first officially set forth on his journey to the NFL, Eaton’s shoes — having grown 4 sizes since then — have expanded along with his growing athletic and leadership abilities. “The reason I like football is because it was a way for me to step up and be a leader and show people how to do things,” Eaton said. Mastering the field and helping others do the same has been “a dream come true,” Eaton said. But peer pressure from a best friend and a love of sports were enough to convince Eaton to untie his cleats for a while and try out the shoes God gave him, in the swimming pool. “I started swimming in eighth grade and swam all through high school,” Eaton said. “Then I went on my mission and I really missed it. [I] came home … and really just wanted to get back into swimming shape and so I went out for the swim team here as well.”Before attending BYU-Idaho, Eaton developed a passion for football, swimming, shot put, and discus, wearing out the soles of his cleats, and shot put and discus shoes. Eaton also developed a desire to cheerlead. “I’d always kind of thought about doing it and I never really had the opportunity,” Eaton said. Earlier this semester the cheer coach here at BYU-Idaho noticed Eaton watching one of the practices and asked if he wanted to join. Eaton said he would, on one condition. “The only condition is that you have to teach me how to do a back flip and a back hand spring,” Eaton said. Eaton makes sure he has the correct shoes for the sports he plays so he doesn’t roll his ankles or hurt his knees, or so he can grip the grass or have more momentum. Just having picked up cheerleading three weeks ago, though, he wears his New Balances simply because they are white. “My whole life I was just trying all kinds of different shoes,” Eaton said. “It started out with the Velcro ones when I was a little kid and as I got older I just tried a bunch of different shoes. … I’m the kind of person where, once I find [a brand of shoe] I like, I just kind of stick with it.”Eaton seems to try sports the way he tries out shoes. He tries them all on and once he finds one that fits, he sticks with it, wearing it out until it fits him just the way
it should. cheerleading, eaton, football, james, scroll, shoes, sports, swimming nonadult false Athlete spends a lifetime to find perfect shoes text blog cheerleading,eaton,football,james,scroll,shoes,sports,swimming 64 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19341846&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_D.jpg false 0 Scroll / Sports 0 2269401 19341846 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Outdoor-Resource-Center-helps-utilize-the-snow/BLOG/1961884/96698.html Attending BYU-Idaho in the winter months can prove difficult for many reasons — or perhaps just two really big reasons: it is cold and there is snow. Luckily, Rexburg is in close proximity to mountains for skiing and hills for sledding and other venues for outdoor activities. Leanna Knight, a junior studying art from Driggs, Idaho, works at the Outdoor Resource Center (ORC) and knows Idaho’s weather. She has learned to take advantage of it. “I think it’s kind of hard for people in the winter here,” Knight said, “because it’s kind of gloomy. But if you learn how to have fun in the snow then it can be more enjoyable.”The ORC, located under the stadium on the corner of First West and Second South, is a rental shop catering to these outdoor activities meant to make time here in Idaho “more enjoyable.” “The ORC … rents and sells the equipment you need to explore the natural beauties of Southeast Idaho,” according to the ORC pamphlet. “Amateur or expert, student or community member, young or old, the ORC staff will be happy to help you with whatever you need.” This center offers gear for winter sports, including backcountry tools, ski gear, snowboarding gear, snowshoes, snow clothes and more. “Cross-country skis and snowboards are probably the most popular this time of year,” said Nathan Malan, a senior studying emergency services.Malan also introduced airboarding, which is like “really intense sledding.” Airboards are also available at the ORC.The ORC also offers different kinds of camping gear, such as backpacks, sleeping equipment, camp appropriate clothing, tents and cookware, as well as sports equipment. In the summer there is an inventory change, preparing for bikers, rock climbers, hikers and those who love to be in the water. The ORC provides equipment necessary for these activities, such as bikes and biking gear, canoes and kayaks, slack lines and climbing gear. The climbing wall can also be reserved through the ORC.Services and equipment offered through the ORC can lead to fresh ideas for Home Evenings, dates or ward activities. Service is offered to both students and to the general public. Prices vary according to group, and those shown online at http://activities.byui.edu/orc and on brochures are for 24-hour rental periods. Multi-day discounts are also available. For students with Starving Student cards, free rentals include canoe, kayak, snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals. For more information about the ORC, the equipment offered rental rates, and links to venues such as Targhee, check out ORC at http://activities.byui.edu/orc.  Attending BYU-Idaho in the winter months can prove difficult for many reasons — or perhaps just two really big reasons: it is cold and there is snow. Luckily, Rexburg is in close proximity to mountains for skiing and hills for sledding and other venues for outdoor activities. Leanna Knight, a junior studying art from Driggs, Idaho, works at the Outdoor Resource Center (ORC) and knows Idaho’s weather. She has learned to take advantage of it. “I think it’s kind of hard for people in the winter here,” Knight said, “because it’s kind of gloomy. But if you learn how to have fun in the snow then it can be more enjoyable.”The ORC, located under the stadium on the corner of First West and Second South, is a rental shop catering to these outdoor activities meant to make time here in Idaho “more enjoyable.” “The ORC … rents and sells the equipment you need to explore the natural beauties of Southeast Idaho,” according to the ORC pamphlet. “Amateur or expert, student or community member, young or old, the ORC staff will be happy to help you with whatever you need.” This center offers gear for winter sports, including backcountry tools, ski gear, snowboarding gear, snowshoes, snow clothes and more. “Cross-country skis and snowboards are probably the most popular this time of year,” said Nathan Malan, a senior studying emergency services.Malan also introduced airboarding, which is like “really intense sledding.” Airboards are also available at the ORC.The ORC also offers different kinds of camping gear, such as backpacks, sleeping equipment, camp appropriate clothing, tents and cookware, as well as sports equipment. In the summer there is an inventory change, preparing for bikers, rock climbers, hikers and those who love to be in the water. The ORC provides equipment necessary for these activities, such as bikes and biking gear, canoes and kayaks, slack lines and climbing gear. The climbing wall can also be reserved through the ORC.Services and equipment offered through the ORC can lead to fresh ideas for Home Evenings, dates or ward activities. Service is offered to both students and to the general public. Prices vary according to group, and those shown online at http://activities.byui.edu/orc and on brochures are for 24-hour rental periods. Multi-day discounts are also available. For students with Starving Student cards, free rentals include canoe, kayak, snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals. For more information about the ORC, the equipment offered rental rates, and links to venues such as Targhee, check out ORC at http://activities.byui.edu/orc.  Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:16:49 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Outdoor-Resource-Center-helps-utilize-the-snow/BLOG/1961884/96698.html rachelh9 2010-03-09T23:16:49Z SPORTS GENERAL iComm Student Media Attending BYU-Idaho in the winter months can prove difficult for many reasons — or perhaps just two really big reasons: it is cold and there is snow. Luckily, Rexburg is in close proximity to mountains for skiing and hills for sledding and other venues for outdoor activities. Leanna Knight, a junior studying art from Driggs, Idaho, works at the Outdoor Resource Center (ORC) and knows Idaho’s weather. She has learned to take advantage of it. “I think it’s kind of hard for people in the winter here,” Knight said, “because it’s kind of gloomy. But if you learn how to have fun in the snow then it can be more enjoyable.”The ORC, located under the stadium on the corner of First West and Second South, is a rental shop catering to these outdoor activities meant to make time here in Idaho “more enjoyable.” “The ORC … rents and sells the equipment you need to explore the natural beauties of Southeast Idaho,” according to the ORC pamphlet. “Amateur or expert, student or community member, young or old, the ORC staff will be happy to help you with whatever you need.” This center offers gear for winter sports, including backcountry tools, ski gear, snowboarding gear, snowshoes, snow clothes and more. “Cross-country skis and snowboards are probably the most popular this time of year,” said Nathan Malan, a senior studying emergency services.Malan also introduced airboarding, which is like “really intense sledding.” Airboards are also available at the ORC.The ORC also offers different kinds of camping gear, such as backpacks, sleeping equipment, camp appropriate clothing, tents and cookware, as well as sports equipment. In the summer there is an inventory change, preparing for bikers, rock climbers, hikers and those who love to be in the water. The ORC provides equipment necessary for these activities, such as bikes and biking gear, canoes and kayaks, slack lines and climbing gear. The climbing wall can also be reserved through the ORC.Services and equipment offered through the ORC can lead to fresh ideas for Home Evenings, dates or ward activities. Service is offered to both students and to the general public. Prices vary according to group, and those shown online at http://activities.byui.edu/orc and on brochures are for 24-hour rental periods. Multi-day discounts are also available. For students with Starving Student cards, free rentals include canoe, kayak, snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals. For more information about the ORC, the equipment offered rental rates, and links to venues such as Targhee, check out ORC at http://activities.byui.edu/orc.  activities, center, general, outdoor, rental, resource, snow, sports nonadult false Outdoor Resource Center helps utilize the snow text blog activities,center,general,outdoor,rental,resource,snow,sports 79 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19341846&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_B.jpg false 0 SPORTS / GENERAL 0 1961884 19341846 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Intramural-class-heads-RecSports-leagues/BLOG/1920915/96698.html For students looking for a way to stay physically active, get involved on campus and receive class credit, Intramurals (ESS 205) could be the perfect class. Taught by activities RecSports adviser Trent Tustian and his two TAs, Intramurals is a class that teaches students how to be leaders while offering opportunities to implement the skills acquired in class.  Intramurals is a two-credit class. One hour a week is spent in class, and another hour is spent with hands- on activities. “They have to learn history,” Tustian said, “a little bit of history about how it all started, why people play, kind of philosophies and reasons behind why kids want to play and get involved.” This class also provides a hands-on opportunity for the students. The second hour of the week is spent playing the sports they are learning about. “They also learn how to manage, lead and administer the program,” Tustian said. “How are you supposed to administer them if you don’t know how they are played? So they have to learn the rules and actually get to play every sport.” Because 50 volunteer hours are required of them, Intramurals students are often found administering RecSports activities. “They have to run their own league,” Tustian said. “The class is actually running bowling, battleship and wallyball, so between them they have to schedule it, do the books and manage it. The hours go really fast.” These responsibilities offer life experiences that not only prove helpful in future employment, but can also broaden availability of employment opportunities at BYU-Idaho.  “We don’t really hire somebody who hasn’t volunteered with us,”  Trustian said. “Usually I’ll take any one of the kids in this class because they’re putting in the time to learn who we are and how we operate.”Erik Brostrom, a senior studying health science and an Intramurals teaching assistant, was able to secure a job in the activities department by volunteering first. “I just came by the office one day — my freshman year — and asked if they were looking for anyone,” Brostrom said. “And I’m sure, looking back on it now, they really laughed because we are always looking for volunteers. It’s always so crucial that we get people involved so they can gain these skills for their own benefit, as well as for the benefit of all their other fellow students here on campus.” Employment opportunities may be an incentive for some students to participate in this class.  “We are trying to get jobs within the school,” said Alyssa Blasko, a sophomore studying exercise physiology.  Haley Stadler, a sophomore studying exercise physiology, is excited to get her foot into this kind of job market.  “This is our field,” Stadler said. “This is what we like to be involved in and this class helps us do that.”  This class can be an optimal learning experience, not only for those looking to explore exercise-related fields, but also for those looking for careers requiring leadership or management abilities.  “Obviously we want to help those in exercise sports science, health science and those types of fields,” Trustian said. “But actually the ones who tend to take the class are business majors and education majors — all those types of fields. Anyone can take this class, though, because you also learn how to manage people through this experience.”  Students in this class learn how to manage when things go wrong in these intense situations. “We learn safety precautions,” Blasko said. “We learn how to handle situations — fights, injuries, those kinds of things.” They also learn how to cope and thrive with different personalities on and off the court.  “I like participating too, but I think watching it is fun too,” Stadler said. “You can see the different personalities in people. It’s kind of different when they’re playing sports.”  As the RecSports program expands, Brother Tustian hopes the class will expand as well.   “It’s a lot of fun seeing everyone else — other students — getting involved in something that’s really benefited my life here on campus,” Brostrom said.  For students looking for a way to stay physically active, get involved on campus and receive class credit, Intramurals (ESS 205) could be the perfect class. Taught by activities RecSports adviser Trent Tustian and his two TAs, Intramurals is a class that teaches students how to be leaders while offering opportunities to implement the skills acquired in class.  Intramurals is a two-credit class. One hour a week is spent in class, and another hour is spent with hands- on activities. “They have to learn history,” Tustian said, “a little bit of history about how it all started, why people play, kind of philosophies and reasons behind why kids want to play and get involved.” This class also provides a hands-on opportunity for the students. The second hour of the week is spent playing the sports they are learning about. “They also learn how to manage, lead and administer the program,” Tustian said. “How are you supposed to administer them if you don’t know how they are played? So they have to learn the rules and actually get to play every sport.” Because 50 volunteer hours are required of them, Intramurals students are often found administering RecSports activities. “They have to run their own league,” Tustian said. “The class is actually running bowling, battleship and wallyball, so between them they have to schedule it, do the books and manage it. The hours go really fast.” These responsibilities offer life experiences that not only prove helpful in future employment, but can also broaden availability of employment opportunities at BYU-Idaho.  “We don’t really hire somebody who hasn’t volunteered with us,”  Trustian said. “Usually I’ll take any one of the kids in this class because they’re putting in the time to learn who we are and how we operate.”Erik Brostrom, a senior studying health science and an Intramurals teaching assistant, was able to secure a job in the activities department by volunteering first. “I just came by the office one day — my freshman year — and asked if they were looking for anyone,” Brostrom said. “And I’m sure, looking back on it now, they really laughed because we are always looking for volunteers. It’s always so crucial that we get people involved so they can gain these skills for their own benefit, as well as for the benefit of all their other fellow students here on campus.” Employment opportunities may be an incentive for some students to participate in this class.  “We are trying to get jobs within the school,” said Alyssa Blasko, a sophomore studying exercise physiology.  Haley Stadler, a sophomore studying exercise physiology, is excited to get her foot into this kind of job market.  “This is our field,” Stadler said. “This is what we like to be involved in and this class helps us do that.”  This class can be an optimal learning experience, not only for those looking to explore exercise-related fields, but also for those looking for careers requiring leadership or management abilities.  “Obviously we want to help those in exercise sports science, health science and those types of fields,” Trustian said. “But actually the ones who tend to take the class are business majors and education majors — all those types of fields. Anyone can take this class, though, because you also learn how to manage people through this experience.”  Students in this class learn how to manage when things go wrong in these intense situations. “We learn safety precautions,” Blasko said. “We learn how to handle situations — fights, injuries, those kinds of things.” They also learn how to cope and thrive with different personalities on and off the court.  “I like participating too, but I think watching it is fun too,” Stadler said. “You can see the different personalities in people. It’s kind of different when they’re playing sports.”  As the RecSports program expands, Brother Tustian hopes the class will expand as well.   “It’s a lot of fun seeing everyone else — other students — getting involved in something that’s really benefited my life here on campus,” Brostrom said.  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:13:11 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Intramural-class-heads-RecSports-leagues/BLOG/1920915/96698.html rachelh9 2010-02-26T22:13:11Z SPORTS GENERAL iComm Student Media For students looking for a way to stay physically active, get involved on campus and receive class credit, Intramurals (ESS 205) could be the perfect class. Taught by activities RecSports adviser Trent Tustian and his two TAs, Intramurals is a class that teaches students how to be leaders while offering opportunities to implement the skills acquired in class.  Intramurals is a two-credit class. One hour a week is spent in class, and another hour is spent with hands- on activities. “They have to learn history,” Tustian said, “a little bit of history about how it all started, why people play, kind of philosophies and reasons behind why kids want to play and get involved.” This class also provides a hands-on opportunity for the students. The second hour of the week is spent playing the sports they are learning about. “They also learn how to manage, lead and administer the program,” Tustian said. “How are you supposed to administer them if you don’t know how they are played? So they have to learn the rules and actually get to play every sport.” Because 50 volunteer hours are required of them, Intramurals students are often found administering RecSports activities. “They have to run their own league,” Tustian said. “The class is actually running bowling, battleship and wallyball, so between them they have to schedule it, do the books and manage it. The hours go really fast.” These responsibilities offer life experiences that not only prove helpful in future employment, but can also broaden availability of employment opportunities at BYU-Idaho.  “We don’t really hire somebody who hasn’t volunteered with us,”  Trustian said. “Usually I’ll take any one of the kids in this class because they’re putting in the time to learn who we are and how we operate.”Erik Brostrom, a senior studying health science and an Intramurals teaching assistant, was able to secure a job in the activities department by volunteering first. “I just came by the office one day — my freshman year — and asked if they were looking for anyone,” Brostrom said. “And I’m sure, looking back on it now, they really laughed because we are always looking for volunteers. It’s always so crucial that we get people involved so they can gain these skills for their own benefit, as well as for the benefit of all their other fellow students here on campus.” Employment opportunities may be an incentive for some students to participate in this class.  “We are trying to get jobs within the school,” said Alyssa Blasko, a sophomore studying exercise physiology.  Haley Stadler, a sophomore studying exercise physiology, is excited to get her foot into this kind of job market.  “This is our field,” Stadler said. “This is what we like to be involved in and this class helps us do that.”  This class can be an optimal learning experience, not only for those looking to explore exercise-related fields, but also for those looking for careers requiring leadership or management abilities.  “Obviously we want to help those in exercise sports science, health science and those types of fields,” Trustian said. “But actually the ones who tend to take the class are business majors and education majors — all those types of fields. Anyone can take this class, though, because you also learn how to manage people through this experience.”  Students in this class learn how to manage when things go wrong in these intense situations. “We learn safety precautions,” Blasko said. “We learn how to handle situations — fights, injuries, those kinds of things.” They also learn how to cope and thrive with different personalities on and off the court.  “I like participating too, but I think watching it is fun too,” Stadler said. “You can see the different personalities in people. It’s kind of different when they’re playing sports.”  As the RecSports program expands, Brother Tustian hopes the class will expand as well.   “It’s a lot of fun seeing everyone else — other students — getting involved in something that’s really benefited my life here on campus,” Brostrom said.  activities, administration, class, general, intramurals, leagues, recsports, sports nonadult false Intramural class heads RecSports leagues text blog activities,administration,class,general,intramurals,leagues,recsports,sports 75 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19341846&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_A.jpg false 0 SPORTS / GENERAL 0 1920915 19341846 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Fitness-Offers-Workout-with-Jump-Ropes/BLOG/1887280/96698.html Nursery rhymes about Cinderella dressed in yella’ going upstairs to kiss a fella may play themselves through one’s head at the mention of jumping rope, but at the BYU-Idaho jump rope workshop held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 one can learn what jumping is really about.   Beginning with Power Skills — drills meant to build endurance and strength — this class can range from instruction on how to properly turn single or double Dutch ropes, to speed drills and competitions, to practice of various jumping techniques (i.e. double Dutch) and cat-and-mouse games. Stephanie Bowman, a senior majoring in creative writing, is a member of a community jump rope team and has decided to share her talents with the students of BYU-I. On Wednesday, ten students attended the workshop with Bowman and her assistant, Jamie Bullock, a junior studying social work, who is also a member of a competitive team in Washington. Skill levels of those who came varied greatly with each person.“I feel so uncoordinated,” said Tori Giles, a sophomore studying general education, on her first day of jumping. “They’re doing a great job teaching though. They slow it down and make sure everyone knows what they’re doing. I learned how to jump into a double Dutch rope. I’ve never done that before in my life.” Carla Brookey, a sophomore studying math education, started jump roping in elementary school the first year her school offered it as a sport. “Jump rope was a really good choice and then I actually didn’t get another chance until here because my hometown is small and we don’t have it anywhere but the elementary school,” Brookey said. “It’s done really well here because they’re giving us things that are good for our skill level.”The jump rope workshop can be a fun environment for people, and students can get out of it what they wish. “What you get out of the workshop really depends on you and how much effort you put into it,” Brookey said. “You can come out of it completely unwinded without any trouble or you can come out sweating like crazy. It just depends on you.”The coaches like to make sure that everyone gets what they want from this course. The coaches seem willing to be flexible in teaching. “If you want to learn, you can come and learn tricks,” Bowman said. “If you want to just watch, you can. If you just want to come and have fun, if you want to learn how to compete we can teach you. We just kind of cater to them.”Bowman and Bullock love teaching students who attend their class. “My favorite thing about teaching is just seeing people get the tricks because they work so hard,” Bowman said. “When they finally get it and it just clicks it’s the best feeling ever and it’s so cool to see them learn.”On Wednesday, Trevor Jones, a freshman studying computer science, checked the events calendar for something fun to do and noticed this class on the schedule. He also brought his friend Bryan Alfaro, a freshman majoring in general studies. “I thought it was a really nice group,” Alfaro said. “They do a lot of good things here and I think the girls could get really good really fast with the teachers that they have.”Jones enjoyed the activity because it reminded him of a former pastime. “I did jump rope when I was younger,” Jones said. “That’s how I was able to know how to run into a double Dutch and it was cool because it was kind of like bringing me back to my childhood.”Jump rope can be a great way to stay in shape and meet people. “This fitness class is a way to help people be in shape in a more unique way,” Bullock said.The jump roping workshop meets on the stage of the Hart Auditorium on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  Nursery rhymes about Cinderella dressed in yella’ going upstairs to kiss a fella may play themselves through one’s head at the mention of jumping rope, but at the BYU-Idaho jump rope workshop held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 one can learn what jumping is really about.   Beginning with Power Skills — drills meant to build endurance and strength — this class can range from instruction on how to properly turn single or double Dutch ropes, to speed drills and competitions, to practice of various jumping techniques (i.e. double Dutch) and cat-and-mouse games. Stephanie Bowman, a senior majoring in creative writing, is a member of a community jump rope team and has decided to share her talents with the students of BYU-I. On Wednesday, ten students attended the workshop with Bowman and her assistant, Jamie Bullock, a junior studying social work, who is also a member of a competitive team in Washington. Skill levels of those who came varied greatly with each person.“I feel so uncoordinated,” said Tori Giles, a sophomore studying general education, on her first day of jumping. “They’re doing a great job teaching though. They slow it down and make sure everyone knows what they’re doing. I learned how to jump into a double Dutch rope. I’ve never done that before in my life.” Carla Brookey, a sophomore studying math education, started jump roping in elementary school the first year her school offered it as a sport. “Jump rope was a really good choice and then I actually didn’t get another chance until here because my hometown is small and we don’t have it anywhere but the elementary school,” Brookey said. “It’s done really well here because they’re giving us things that are good for our skill level.”The jump rope workshop can be a fun environment for people, and students can get out of it what they wish. “What you get out of the workshop really depends on you and how much effort you put into it,” Brookey said. “You can come out of it completely unwinded without any trouble or you can come out sweating like crazy. It just depends on you.”The coaches like to make sure that everyone gets what they want from this course. The coaches seem willing to be flexible in teaching. “If you want to learn, you can come and learn tricks,” Bowman said. “If you want to just watch, you can. If you just want to come and have fun, if you want to learn how to compete we can teach you. We just kind of cater to them.”Bowman and Bullock love teaching students who attend their class. “My favorite thing about teaching is just seeing people get the tricks because they work so hard,” Bowman said. “When they finally get it and it just clicks it’s the best feeling ever and it’s so cool to see them learn.”On Wednesday, Trevor Jones, a freshman studying computer science, checked the events calendar for something fun to do and noticed this class on the schedule. He also brought his friend Bryan Alfaro, a freshman majoring in general studies. “I thought it was a really nice group,” Alfaro said. “They do a lot of good things here and I think the girls could get really good really fast with the teachers that they have.”Jones enjoyed the activity because it reminded him of a former pastime. “I did jump rope when I was younger,” Jones said. “That’s how I was able to know how to run into a double Dutch and it was cool because it was kind of like bringing me back to my childhood.”Jump rope can be a great way to stay in shape and meet people. “This fitness class is a way to help people be in shape in a more unique way,” Bullock said.The jump roping workshop meets on the stage of the Hart Auditorium on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:31:44 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Fitness-Offers-Workout-with-Jump-Ropes/BLOG/1887280/96698.html rachelh9 2010-02-23T23:31:44Z SPORTS iComm Student Media Nursery rhymes about Cinderella dressed in yella’ going upstairs to kiss a fella may play themselves through one’s head at the mention of jumping rope, but at the BYU-Idaho jump rope workshop held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 one can learn what jumping is really about.   Beginning with Power Skills — drills meant to build endurance and strength — this class can range from instruction on how to properly turn single or double Dutch ropes, to speed drills and competitions, to practice of various jumping techniques (i.e. double Dutch) and cat-and-mouse games. Stephanie Bowman, a senior majoring in creative writing, is a member of a community jump rope team and has decided to share her talents with the students of BYU-I. On Wednesday, ten students attended the workshop with Bowman and her assistant, Jamie Bullock, a junior studying social work, who is also a member of a competitive team in Washington. Skill levels of those who came varied greatly with each person.“I feel so uncoordinated,” said Tori Giles, a sophomore studying general education, on her first day of jumping. “They’re doing a great job teaching though. They slow it down and make sure everyone knows what they’re doing. I learned how to jump into a double Dutch rope. I’ve never done that before in my life.” Carla Brookey, a sophomore studying math education, started jump roping in elementary school the first year her school offered it as a sport. “Jump rope was a really good choice and then I actually didn’t get another chance until here because my hometown is small and we don’t have it anywhere but the elementary school,” Brookey said. “It’s done really well here because they’re giving us things that are good for our skill level.”The jump rope workshop can be a fun environment for people, and students can get out of it what they wish. “What you get out of the workshop really depends on you and how much effort you put into it,” Brookey said. “You can come out of it completely unwinded without any trouble or you can come out sweating like crazy. It just depends on you.”The coaches like to make sure that everyone gets what they want from this course. The coaches seem willing to be flexible in teaching. “If you want to learn, you can come and learn tricks,” Bowman said. “If you want to just watch, you can. If you just want to come and have fun, if you want to learn how to compete we can teach you. We just kind of cater to them.”Bowman and Bullock love teaching students who attend their class. “My favorite thing about teaching is just seeing people get the tricks because they work so hard,” Bowman said. “When they finally get it and it just clicks it’s the best feeling ever and it’s so cool to see them learn.”On Wednesday, Trevor Jones, a freshman studying computer science, checked the events calendar for something fun to do and noticed this class on the schedule. He also brought his friend Bryan Alfaro, a freshman majoring in general studies. “I thought it was a really nice group,” Alfaro said. “They do a lot of good things here and I think the girls could get really good really fast with the teachers that they have.”Jones enjoyed the activity because it reminded him of a former pastime. “I did jump rope when I was younger,” Jones said. “That’s how I was able to know how to run into a double Dutch and it was cool because it was kind of like bringing me back to my childhood.”Jump rope can be a great way to stay in shape and meet people. “This fitness class is a way to help people be in shape in a more unique way,” Bullock said.The jump roping workshop meets on the stage of the Hart Auditorium on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  activities, fitness, jump, roping, sports, workshop nonadult false Fitness Offers Workout with Jump Ropes text blog activities,fitness,jump,roping,sports,workshop 55 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19341846&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_B.jpg false 0 SPORTS 0 1887280 19341846 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Blacklight-Bowling-Attracts-Crowds/BLOG/1866842/96698.html The MC Bowling Alley, filled to capacity Thursday evening, hosted bowlers of all skill levels. Some, on their first bowl of the night, called their own strikes before they even wound up. Others, to the encouraging cheers of teammates, cleared out the gutter. All of this happened by the glow of blacklights. Blacklight bowling, an activity offered by RecSports, has attracted quite the crowd this semester. For what reason? Is it the novelty of a light dim enough to create mystery while simultaneously causing white T-shirts to glow? Is it the quality time spent with friends? Maybe it’s the fierce competition. Alissa Meservy, a junior studying recreation management, is a member of the team of self-proclaimed Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. As she bowls her first gutter, her team members encourage Meservy with accusations that the performance was the ball’s fault. “I like black light bowling because I like the glow in the dark colors,” Meservy said. “It’s pretty fun to play in. The colors just make it awesome. Bowling in general is fun — even if you’re not any good.”Jordan Graves, a sophomore studying general studies, is a first time RecSports bowler and is proud that at the commencement of their game, her team, the Sweet Rollers, had the highest score of the night.“I basically carried the team,” said Grave’s boyfriend, Austin Cummings, a sophomore majoring in general studies. Though he jokes, Graves affirms that there is truth behind his confidence. Graves is confident that playing the game in the dark gives the sport a little something extra. She is not sure that she would even play the game in normal lighting. “No,” Graves said. “Well, maybe. But it definitely wouldn’t be much fun.” As the semester progresses students may find less time to unwind from the stress of school, work and the looming task of dating. Parents may become worried that their kids may buckle under the pressure. For this reason RecSports seems to be an inspired program. “For this semester I’m mostly just excited to get to know new people and have some fun with them and to get away from the stress of college life,” Meservy said. Blacklight bowling has given old and new friends a chance to come together. “Our team is a mixture of old and new friends and roommates,” Graves said. “It’s a bonding of the old and the new.” The nature of bowling can help friends come together, laugh about gutter balls and cheer each other on — even if the player has just dropped the ball behind them. Graves insists that it doesn’t take skill to have a great time, just evenings at the alley. “If I can do it you can do it,” Graves said. The MC Bowling Alley, filled to capacity Thursday evening, hosted bowlers of all skill levels. Some, on their first bowl of the night, called their own strikes before they even wound up. Others, to the encouraging cheers of teammates, cleared out the gutter. All of this happened by the glow of blacklights. Blacklight bowling, an activity offered by RecSports, has attracted quite the crowd this semester. For what reason? Is it the novelty of a light dim enough to create mystery while simultaneously causing white T-shirts to glow? Is it the quality time spent with friends? Maybe it’s the fierce competition. Alissa Meservy, a junior studying recreation management, is a member of the team of self-proclaimed Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. As she bowls her first gutter, her team members encourage Meservy with accusations that the performance was the ball’s fault. “I like black light bowling because I like the glow in the dark colors,” Meservy said. “It’s pretty fun to play in. The colors just make it awesome. Bowling in general is fun — even if you’re not any good.”Jordan Graves, a sophomore studying general studies, is a first time RecSports bowler and is proud that at the commencement of their game, her team, the Sweet Rollers, had the highest score of the night.“I basically carried the team,” said Grave’s boyfriend, Austin Cummings, a sophomore majoring in general studies. Though he jokes, Graves affirms that there is truth behind his confidence. Graves is confident that playing the game in the dark gives the sport a little something extra. She is not sure that she would even play the game in normal lighting. “No,” Graves said. “Well, maybe. But it definitely wouldn’t be much fun.” As the semester progresses students may find less time to unwind from the stress of school, work and the looming task of dating. Parents may become worried that their kids may buckle under the pressure. For this reason RecSports seems to be an inspired program. “For this semester I’m mostly just excited to get to know new people and have some fun with them and to get away from the stress of college life,” Meservy said. Blacklight bowling has given old and new friends a chance to come together. “Our team is a mixture of old and new friends and roommates,” Graves said. “It’s a bonding of the old and the new.” The nature of bowling can help friends come together, laugh about gutter balls and cheer each other on — even if the player has just dropped the ball behind them. Graves insists that it doesn’t take skill to have a great time, just evenings at the alley. “If I can do it you can do it,” Graves said. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:20:28 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Blacklight-Bowling-Attracts-Crowds/BLOG/1866842/96698.html rachelh9 2010-02-16T23:20:28Z SPORTS iComm Student Media The MC Bowling Alley, filled to capacity Thursday evening, hosted bowlers of all skill levels. Some, on their first bowl of the night, called their own strikes before they even wound up. Others, to the encouraging cheers of teammates, cleared out the gutter. All of this happened by the glow of blacklights. Blacklight bowling, an activity offered by RecSports, has attracted quite the crowd this semester. For what reason? Is it the novelty of a light dim enough to create mystery while simultaneously causing white T-shirts to glow? Is it the quality time spent with friends? Maybe it’s the fierce competition. Alissa Meservy, a junior studying recreation management, is a member of the team of self-proclaimed Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. As she bowls her first gutter, her team members encourage Meservy with accusations that the performance was the ball’s fault. “I like black light bowling because I like the glow in the dark colors,” Meservy said. “It’s pretty fun to play in. The colors just make it awesome. Bowling in general is fun — even if you’re not any good.”Jordan Graves, a sophomore studying general studies, is a first time RecSports bowler and is proud that at the commencement of their game, her team, the Sweet Rollers, had the highest score of the night.“I basically carried the team,” said Grave’s boyfriend, Austin Cummings, a sophomore majoring in general studies. Though he jokes, Graves affirms that there is truth behind his confidence. Graves is confident that playing the game in the dark gives the sport a little something extra. She is not sure that she would even play the game in normal lighting. “No,” Graves said. “Well, maybe. But it definitely wouldn’t be much fun.” As the semester progresses students may find less time to unwind from the stress of school, work and the looming task of dating. Parents may become worried that their kids may buckle under the pressure. For this reason RecSports seems to be an inspired program. “For this semester I’m mostly just excited to get to know new people and have some fun with them and to get away from the stress of college life,” Meservy said. Blacklight bowling has given old and new friends a chance to come together. “Our team is a mixture of old and new friends and roommates,” Graves said. “It’s a bonding of the old and the new.” The nature of bowling can help friends come together, laugh about gutter balls and cheer each other on — even if the player has just dropped the ball behind them. Graves insists that it doesn’t take skill to have a great time, just evenings at the alley. “If I can do it you can do it,” Graves said. activities, blacklight, bowling, recsports, sports nonadult false Blacklight Bowling Attracts Crowds text blog activities,blacklight,bowling,recsports,sports 77 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19341846&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 SPORTS 0 1866842 19341846 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Regional-Rock-Walls-offers-Student-Night/BLOG/1809842/96698.html Rexburg, Idaho may not have quite the same selection of mountains to climb as other locations, but for those looking for a vertical mass to scale there are other alternatives.Regional Rock Walls, a center owned by Tyler Martin and his wife Kira, is located inside — though not directly affiliated with — Madison Gymnastic Center at 881 Jet Stream Drive. The center boasts a wall with courses for all levels of climbers including a bouldering cave recently added for advanced climbers. Though many Rock Walls volunteers and other regulars are talented, people of all skill levels are invited — even encouraged — to come try out the sport. “We cater to everyone, if you’re good at climbing and if you have never climbed before,” said Tyler Martin. “If you haven’t, we can teach you. We can get you set up with shoes and harnesses and everything.”Kimberly Walton, a senior studying elementary education, is relatively new to the scene at Regional Rock Walls and agrees that the gym is meant for everyone. “This is just my third time here,” Walton said, “and everyone here is so friendly. They’ll help you when you’re trying to figure out climbs. They’ll show you different holds or a little bit of technique. It’s just not a competitive environment. There are a lot of really talented climbers here that have a lot to teach you so it’s really great to have the opportunity to come here and not feel — as a beginner — under qualified.”The wall is open Monday through Thursdays from 7 to 11 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 11 p.m. and Saturdays from 4 to 11 p.m. A day pass costs $7. Thursday night at the wall has been designated as BYU–I Night where students can receive a two-dollar discount. Date Night, which is held every Friday night, isn’t just for couples. For 50 cents more students can participate in more then just the rock wall. Other activities include jousting, extreme tug of war and sometimes the sumo suits. The wall also offers discounts for Home Evening groups. Classes at Regional Rock Walls are also available. A sports balance class is held on Saturdays at 9 a.m. with slack lines, Indo boards and rock climbing. Besides classes and specialty nights, climbing competitions are also held biannually at the wall. Last December, Regional Rock Walls hosted 40 people for the bigger competition where cash and prizes were given. The upcoming competition in May will be smaller. It is available to anyone wanting to compete, even if for the first time. Anyone can come for fun and to support friends and family.  Group rates and monthly passes are also available. For more information on prices and what the center has to offer, check out www.regionalrockwalls.com. Rexburg, Idaho may not have quite the same selection of mountains to climb as other locations, but for those looking for a vertical mass to scale there are other alternatives.Regional Rock Walls, a center owned by Tyler Martin and his wife Kira, is located inside — though not directly affiliated with — Madison Gymnastic Center at 881 Jet Stream Drive. The center boasts a wall with courses for all levels of climbers including a bouldering cave recently added for advanced climbers. Though many Rock Walls volunteers and other regulars are talented, people of all skill levels are invited — even encouraged — to come try out the sport. “We cater to everyone, if you’re good at climbing and if you have never climbed before,” said Tyler Martin. “If you haven’t, we can teach you. We can get you set up with shoes and harnesses and everything.”Kimberly Walton, a senior studying elementary education, is relatively new to the scene at Regional Rock Walls and agrees that the gym is meant for everyone. “This is just my third time here,” Walton said, “and everyone here is so friendly. They’ll help you when you’re trying to figure out climbs. They’ll show you different holds or a little bit of technique. It’s just not a competitive environment. There are a lot of really talented climbers here that have a lot to teach you so it’s really great to have the opportunity to come here and not feel — as a beginner — under qualified.”The wall is open Monday through Thursdays from 7 to 11 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 11 p.m. and Saturdays from 4 to 11 p.m. A day pass costs $7. Thursday night at the wall has been designated as BYU–I Night where students can receive a two-dollar discount. Date Night, which is held every Friday night, isn’t just for couples. For 50 cents more students can participate in more then just the rock wall. Other activities include jousting, extreme tug of war and sometimes the sumo suits. The wall also offers discounts for Home Evening groups. Classes at Regional Rock Walls are also available. A sports balance class is held on Saturdays at 9 a.m. with slack lines, Indo boards and rock climbing. Besides classes and specialty nights, climbing competitions are also held biannually at the wall. Last December, Regional Rock Walls hosted 40 people for the bigger competition where cash and prizes were given. The upcoming competition in May will be smaller. It is available to anyone wanting to compete, even if for the first time. Anyone can come for fun and to support friends and family.  Group rates and monthly passes are also available. For more information on prices and what the center has to offer, check out www.regionalrockwalls.com. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:42:54 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Regional-Rock-Walls-offers-Student-Night/BLOG/1809842/96698.html rachelh9 2010-02-06T00:42:54Z SPORTS GENERAL iComm Student Media Rexburg, Idaho may not have quite the same selection of mountains to climb as other locations, but for those looking for a vertical mass to scale there are other alternatives.Regional Rock Walls, a center owned by Tyler Martin and his wife Kira, is located inside — though not directly affiliated with — Madison Gymnastic Center at 881 Jet Stream Drive. The center boasts a wall with courses for all levels of climbers including a bouldering cave recently added for advanced climbers. Though many Rock Walls volunteers and other regulars are talented, people of all skill levels are invited — even encouraged — to come try out the sport. “We cater to everyone, if you’re good at climbing and if you have never climbed before,” said Tyler Martin. “If you haven’t, we can teach you. We can get you set up with shoes and harnesses and everything.”Kimberly Walton, a senior studying elementary education, is relatively new to the scene at Regional Rock Walls and agrees that the gym is meant for everyone. “This is just my third time here,” Walton said, “and everyone here is so friendly. They’ll help you when you’re trying to figure out climbs. They’ll show you different holds or a little bit of technique. It’s just not a competitive environment. There are a lot of really talented climbers here that have a lot to teach you so it’s really great to have the opportunity to come here and not feel — as a beginner — under qualified.”The wall is open Monday through Thursdays from 7 to 11 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 11 p.m. and Saturdays from 4 to 11 p.m. A day pass costs $7. Thursday night at the wall has been designated as BYU–I Night where students can receive a two-dollar discount. Date Night, which is held every Friday night, isn’t just for couples. For 50 cents more students can participate in more then just the rock wall. Other activities include jousting, extreme tug of war and sometimes the sumo suits. The wall also offers discounts for Home Evening groups. Classes at Regional Rock Walls are also available. A sports balance class is held on Saturdays at 9 a.m. with slack lines, Indo boards and rock climbing. Besides classes and specialty nights, climbing competitions are also held biannually at the wall. Last December, Regional Rock Walls hosted 40 people for the bigger competition where cash and prizes were given. The upcoming competition in May will be smaller. It is available to anyone wanting to compete, even if for the first time. Anyone can come for fun and to support friends and family.  Group rates and monthly passes are also available. For more information on prices and what the center has to offer, check out www.regionalrockwalls.com. activities, climbing, general, night, regional, rock, sports, student, walls nonadult false Regional Rock Walls offers Student Night text blog activities,climbing,general,night,regional,rock,sports,student,walls 129 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19341846&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 0 SPORTS / GENERAL 0 1809842 19341846 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_RecSports-extends-out-to-Ward-Leagues/BLOG/1778569/96698.html   RecSports at BYU–Idaho offers participation opportunities not only to independent teams but also to ward teams.  “Ward teams give an opportunity for ward members to get to know each other outside of church. It is an opportunity to make friends and grow stronger as wards,” said Hannah Hintze, a sophomore studying dance and a member of the 82nd ward activities committee.   Some people may want to participate in an athletic activity, but do not have the time or desire to commit to a competitive sport. “It is great for people who want to participate in a sport and don’t want to play in the competitive sports,” Hintze said.  Some available sports are coed basketball, blacklight bowling, battleship, mixed wallyball, dodgeball, futsal and women’s volleyball.  “Each team plays once a week,” Hintze said. “In ward teams we are able to participate in more than one sport.  The game is usually about an hour or so.”   This is not the first year that ward teams have been a part of RecSports. The ward league can offer great opportunities for a ward to grow closer and work out together. “I’ve played RecSports for six semesters now,” said Renee Fokken, a sophomore studying recreation management.  “I have gained a lot of awesome friends, unforgettable experiences and the opportunity to obtain a job as the league manager.”  RecSports can be a great environment to play favorites sports and have a good time. “Within RecSports we can have a friendly competition with those who have common interests,” Fokken said. “It’s also a great way to relieve stress and meet new people and to learn how to exercise self-control, thus increasing our discipleship in a different way.” Students need not be discouraged from playing if they have never played before. The program is available to people of all skill levels.  At the end of the season there will even be a ward vs. ward tournament. Each team may compete in the tournament regardless of how well they performed during the season, although teams must attend most of the games to have the opportunity to compete in these tournaments. According to section four of the BYU–I RecSports handbook, “Tournaments include all teams who have not forfeited more than two league games. Tournaments that follow leagues are generally single elimination. Weekend events are usually double elimination. Other tournaments are offered from time to time.”  Students who still wish to participate in the RecSports ward league can still register a team by going to activities.byui.edu/sports.      RecSports at BYU–Idaho offers participation opportunities not only to independent teams but also to ward teams.  “Ward teams give an opportunity for ward members to get to know each other outside of church. It is an opportunity to make friends and grow stronger as wards,” said Hannah Hintze, a sophomore studying dance and a member of the 82nd ward activities committee.   Some people may want to participate in an athletic activity, but do not have the time or desire to commit to a competitive sport. “It is great for people who want to participate in a sport and don’t want to play in the competitive sports,” Hintze said.  Some available sports are coed basketball, blacklight bowling, battleship, mixed wallyball, dodgeball, futsal and women’s volleyball.  “Each team plays once a week,” Hintze said. “In ward teams we are able to participate in more than one sport.  The game is usually about an hour or so.”   This is not the first year that ward teams have been a part of RecSports. The ward league can offer great opportunities for a ward to grow closer and work out together. “I’ve played RecSports for six semesters now,” said Renee Fokken, a sophomore studying recreation management.  “I have gained a lot of awesome friends, unforgettable experiences and the opportunity to obtain a job as the league manager.”  RecSports can be a great environment to play favorites sports and have a good time. “Within RecSports we can have a friendly competition with those who have common interests,” Fokken said. “It’s also a great way to relieve stress and meet new people and to learn how to exercise self-control, thus increasing our discipleship in a different way.” Students need not be discouraged from playing if they have never played before. The program is available to people of all skill levels.  At the end of the season there will even be a ward vs. ward tournament. Each team may compete in the tournament regardless of how well they performed during the season, although teams must attend most of the games to have the opportunity to compete in these tournaments. According to section four of the BYU–I RecSports handbook, “Tournaments include all teams who have not forfeited more than two league games. Tournaments that follow leagues are generally single elimination. Weekend events are usually double elimination. Other tournaments are offered from time to time.”  Students who still wish to participate in the RecSports ward league can still register a team by going to activities.byui.edu/sports.    Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:45:06 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_RecSports-extends-out-to-Ward-Leagues/BLOG/1778569/96698.html rachelh9 2010-01-29T19:45:06Z SPORTS GENERAL iComm Student Media   RecSports at BYU–Idaho offers participation opportunities not only to independent teams but also to ward teams.  “Ward teams give an opportunity for ward members to get to know each other outside of church. It is an opportunity to make friends and grow stronger as wards,” said Hannah Hintze, a sophomore studying dance and a member of the 82nd ward activities committee.   Some people may want to participate in an athletic activity, but do not have the time or desire to commit to a competitive sport. “It is great for people who want to participate in a sport and don’t want to play in the competitive sports,” Hintze said.  Some available sports are coed basketball, blacklight bowling, battleship, mixed wallyball, dodgeball, futsal and women’s volleyball.  “Each team plays once a week,” Hintze said. “In ward teams we are able to participate in more than one sport.  The game is usually about an hour or so.”   This is not the first year that ward teams have been a part of RecSports. The ward league can offer great opportunities for a ward to grow closer and work out together. “I’ve played RecSports for six semesters now,” said Renee Fokken, a sophomore studying recreation management.  “I have gained a lot of awesome friends, unforgettable experiences and the opportunity to obtain a job as the league manager.”  RecSports can be a great environment to play favorites sports and have a good time. “Within RecSports we can have a friendly competition with those who have common interests,” Fokken said. “It’s also a great way to relieve stress and meet new people and to learn how to exercise self-control, thus increasing our discipleship in a different way.” Students need not be discouraged from playing if they have never played before. The program is available to people of all skill levels.  At the end of the season there will even be a ward vs. ward tournament. Each team may compete in the tournament regardless of how well they performed during the season, although teams must attend most of the games to have the opportunity to compete in these tournaments. According to section four of the BYU–I RecSports handbook, “Tournaments include all teams who have not forfeited more than two league games. Tournaments that follow leagues are generally single elimination. Weekend events are usually double elimination. Other tournaments are offered from time to time.”  Students who still wish to participate in the RecSports ward league can still register a team by going to activities.byui.edu/sports.    activities, general, recsports, sports, wards nonadult false RecSports extends out to Ward Leagues text blog activities,general,recsports,sports,wards 88 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19341846&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 0 SPORTS / GENERAL 0 1778569 19341846 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Students-Recruit-for-Wrestling/BLOG/1744879/96698.html Competitive sports at BYU–Idaho is a program with a host of sports one can participate in. One sport that is growing year by year is wrestling.“The wrestling program is not new,” said Jon Pluid a senior studying biology and the wrestling coordinator. “Wrestling has been a part of the intramural program all along. During the winter semester, it is part of the competitive sports program. In recent years it has made some major leaps and bounds towards being a legitimate program, just like football or basketball.” As this program expands, coordinators find new and clever ways to spread the word about the program. Last Tuesday wrestlers and supporters could be seen sporting BYU–I Wrestling T-shirts around campus with an informative schedule of meetings, tryouts and matches printed on the back. As the season progresses, these same students will continue to wear these yellow T-shirts as a schedule reminder for fellow wrestling supporters.  “The dual meets every Saturday are very fun to watch, and it’s nice to support your fellow students,” Pluid said. “Also, we will be having an end-of-the-year individual championship tournament. It will take place in the Hart Main Gym, with a spotlight, announcers, a podium, medals, and Thor. The finals will be webcasted live for friends and family around the world to see. Come out to be entertained and watch some great wrestling.”As the backs of the walking-billboard T-shirts or on the www.activities.byui.edu Web site says, tryouts will be held today, Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. A second tryout will be held tomorrow, Jan. 20, also from 5 to 7 p.m. Tryouts will be held in the wrestling room, Hart 204.  “Last year we had a kid come out who had never wrestled before in his life, but wanted to try it out and see what it was like,” Pluid said. “He learned very quickly and it was awesome having him be a part of the program. Anyone can come to the tryouts and all will be placed on a team. If you have no experience, come out and see what it’s all about. If you are a two-time state champion, come out. We have plenty of those already in the program.” There is plenty of room for anyone who can make the commitment.“Because this is a competitive sport, there is a level commitment,” Pluid said, “We practice anywhere from two to three times a week and have dual meets on Saturdays. Each team needs every wrestler to be there and committed.” Wrestling can be well worth student’s time.“Practices are fun,” said Christensen. Though they work hard, “sometimes we play games and we get to know each other.” This is Christensen’s second season wrestling competitively at BYU–I and he is excited to work again with all of the returning athletes. “A person would learn hard work and dedication through this program. We have a close group with lots of camaraderie between the teams and individual wrestlers. A person would feel a tight bond with fellow wrestlers,” Pluid said.Christensen is also excited about the possibility of a club, not officially affiliated with the school, but built around students from the team. Because they would not be affiliated they would have the opportunity to compete with other schools. Students have an opportunity to come and support the athletes or to join a team themselves, gaining a new skill or honing and developing one in a fun and competitive environment.  Competitive sports at BYU–Idaho is a program with a host of sports one can participate in. One sport that is growing year by year is wrestling.“The wrestling program is not new,” said Jon Pluid a senior studying biology and the wrestling coordinator. “Wrestling has been a part of the intramural program all along. During the winter semester, it is part of the competitive sports program. In recent years it has made some major leaps and bounds towards being a legitimate program, just like football or basketball.” As this program expands, coordinators find new and clever ways to spread the word about the program. Last Tuesday wrestlers and supporters could be seen sporting BYU–I Wrestling T-shirts around campus with an informative schedule of meetings, tryouts and matches printed on the back. As the season progresses, these same students will continue to wear these yellow T-shirts as a schedule reminder for fellow wrestling supporters.  “The dual meets every Saturday are very fun to watch, and it’s nice to support your fellow students,” Pluid said. “Also, we will be having an end-of-the-year individual championship tournament. It will take place in the Hart Main Gym, with a spotlight, announcers, a podium, medals, and Thor. The finals will be webcasted live for friends and family around the world to see. Come out to be entertained and watch some great wrestling.”As the backs of the walking-billboard T-shirts or on the www.activities.byui.edu Web site says, tryouts will be held today, Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. A second tryout will be held tomorrow, Jan. 20, also from 5 to 7 p.m. Tryouts will be held in the wrestling room, Hart 204.  “Last year we had a kid come out who had never wrestled before in his life, but wanted to try it out and see what it was like,” Pluid said. “He learned very quickly and it was awesome having him be a part of the program. Anyone can come to the tryouts and all will be placed on a team. If you have no experience, come out and see what it’s all about. If you are a two-time state champion, come out. We have plenty of those already in the program.” There is plenty of room for anyone who can make the commitment.“Because this is a competitive sport, there is a level commitment,” Pluid said, “We practice anywhere from two to three times a week and have dual meets on Saturdays. Each team needs every wrestler to be there and committed.” Wrestling can be well worth student’s time.“Practices are fun,” said Christensen. Though they work hard, “sometimes we play games and we get to know each other.” This is Christensen’s second season wrestling competitively at BYU–I and he is excited to work again with all of the returning athletes. “A person would learn hard work and dedication through this program. We have a close group with lots of camaraderie between the teams and individual wrestlers. A person would feel a tight bond with fellow wrestlers,” Pluid said.Christensen is also excited about the possibility of a club, not officially affiliated with the school, but built around students from the team. Because they would not be affiliated they would have the opportunity to compete with other schools. Students have an opportunity to come and support the athletes or to join a team themselves, gaining a new skill or honing and developing one in a fun and competitive environment.  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:37:06 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Students-Recruit-for-Wrestling/BLOG/1744879/96698.html rachelh9 2010-01-19T23:37:06Z SPORTS iComm Student Media Competitive sports at BYU–Idaho is a program with a host of sports one can participate in. One sport that is growing year by year is wrestling.“The wrestling program is not new,” said Jon Pluid a senior studying biology and the wrestling coordinator. “Wrestling has been a part of the intramural program all along. During the winter semester, it is part of the competitive sports program. In recent years it has made some major leaps and bounds towards being a legitimate program, just like football or basketball.” As this program expands, coordinators find new and clever ways to spread the word about the program. Last Tuesday wrestlers and supporters could be seen sporting BYU–I Wrestling T-shirts around campus with an informative schedule of meetings, tryouts and matches printed on the back. As the season progresses, these same students will continue to wear these yellow T-shirts as a schedule reminder for fellow wrestling supporters.  “The dual meets every Saturday are very fun to watch, and it’s nice to support your fellow students,” Pluid said. “Also, we will be having an end-of-the-year individual championship tournament. It will take place in the Hart Main Gym, with a spotlight, announcers, a podium, medals, and Thor. The finals will be webcasted live for friends and family around the world to see. Come out to be entertained and watch some great wrestling.”As the backs of the walking-billboard T-shirts or on the www.activities.byui.edu Web site says, tryouts will be held today, Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. A second tryout will be held tomorrow, Jan. 20, also from 5 to 7 p.m. Tryouts will be held in the wrestling room, Hart 204.  “Last year we had a kid come out who had never wrestled before in his life, but wanted to try it out and see what it was like,” Pluid said. “He learned very quickly and it was awesome having him be a part of the program. Anyone can come to the tryouts and all will be placed on a team. If you have no experience, come out and see what it’s all about. If you are a two-time state champion, come out. We have plenty of those already in the program.” There is plenty of room for anyone who can make the commitment.“Because this is a competitive sport, there is a level commitment,” Pluid said, “We practice anywhere from two to three times a week and have dual meets on Saturdays. Each team needs every wrestler to be there and committed.” Wrestling can be well worth student’s time.“Practices are fun,” said Christensen. Though they work hard, “sometimes we play games and we get to know each other.” This is Christensen’s second season wrestling competitively at BYU–I and he is excited to work again with all of the returning athletes. “A person would learn hard work and dedication through this program. We have a close group with lots of camaraderie between the teams and individual wrestlers. A person would feel a tight bond with fellow wrestlers,” Pluid said.Christensen is also excited about the possibility of a club, not officially affiliated with the school, but built around students from the team. Because they would not be affiliated they would have the opportunity to compete with other schools. Students have an opportunity to come and support the athletes or to join a team themselves, gaining a new skill or honing and developing one in a fun and competitive environment.  activity, competitive, match, sports, tournament, wrestling nonadult false Students Recruit for Wrestling text blog activity,competitive,match,sports,tournament,wrestling 72 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19341846&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_D.jpg false 0 SPORTS 0 1744879 19341846 Member 0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Resolving-to-Stay-Resolved-all-Year/BLOG/1744868/96698.html January is a month of great expectation for many Americans. It can be a time of hope as many resolve to make this year better than the last. Resolutions can include getting better grades in school, watching less TV, exercising more frequently and eating less Rocky Road ice cream or potato chips with cottage cheese — whatever the weakness may be. “This is my year!” we say to ourselves as we watch the ball drop. According to Proactive Change, 25 percent of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions unresolved in the first week and almost 40 percent do in the first month. Among the most frequently resolved — and so quickly forgotten — among Americans is to exercise more regularly. Each semester many students, particularly girls, at BYU–Idaho make a similar promise to themselves. “My goal is to go to the gym everyday for an hour [and to] eat more fruits and vegetables,” said sophomore Mari Anderson. Many other girls have made similar goals to Anderson’s, but can struggle with them as the year goes on. “I want to work myself really hard — run myself really hard the first few days — and then I just don’t want to do it at all,” said junior Julie Bucker.Often, internal struggle is a big obstacle to overcome in succeeding with this goal. Ashley Wheeler, a sophomore, has made the goal several times to exercise more frequently. “Usually when they didn’t work out it was because a conflict would arise, like the time I decided to do it. Either that or I would just tell myself I would do it later,” Wheeler said. There are many worthwhile things that can take the time of girls at BYU–I: homework, church responsibilities, dates, favorite television shows, books, food, playing instruments, sleeping and the list goes on. “Last semester my roommate would go and would drag me along. I just got into the habit of going,” said sophomore Brooke Taylor. Students have many different reasons for going and being  motivated.“I go to the gym to just walk and I read a book not assigned for class, which helps me to relax. It’s basically a stress reliever,” said senior Brittany Baxter. There are also many athletic classes for students. Some students take the option of registering for a fitness class to motivate them to go on a regular basis.It is also important to make a reasonable schedule and a motivating goal.Senior Carolina Graham is training for a half-marathon  in August. She keeps herself on a schedule of how many miles she should be able to run by a certain date.There are personal trainers available to students and participants in the Nine-Week Fitness Challenge begining on Jan. 18.For more information about the The Nine-Week Fitness Challenge  read on page 25.  January is a month of great expectation for many Americans. It can be a time of hope as many resolve to make this year better than the last. Resolutions can include getting better grades in school, watching less TV, exercising more frequently and eating less Rocky Road ice cream or potato chips with cottage cheese — whatever the weakness may be. “This is my year!” we say to ourselves as we watch the ball drop. According to Proactive Change, 25 percent of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions unresolved in the first week and almost 40 percent do in the first month. Among the most frequently resolved — and so quickly forgotten — among Americans is to exercise more regularly. Each semester many students, particularly girls, at BYU–Idaho make a similar promise to themselves. “My goal is to go to the gym everyday for an hour [and to] eat more fruits and vegetables,” said sophomore Mari Anderson. Many other girls have made similar goals to Anderson’s, but can struggle with them as the year goes on. “I want to work myself really hard — run myself really hard the first few days — and then I just don’t want to do it at all,” said junior Julie Bucker.Often, internal struggle is a big obstacle to overcome in succeeding with this goal. Ashley Wheeler, a sophomore, has made the goal several times to exercise more frequently. “Usually when they didn’t work out it was because a conflict would arise, like the time I decided to do it. Either that or I would just tell myself I would do it later,” Wheeler said. There are many worthwhile things that can take the time of girls at BYU–I: homework, church responsibilities, dates, favorite television shows, books, food, playing instruments, sleeping and the list goes on. “Last semester my roommate would go and would drag me along. I just got into the habit of going,” said sophomore Brooke Taylor. Students have many different reasons for going and being  motivated.“I go to the gym to just walk and I read a book not assigned for class, which helps me to relax. It’s basically a stress reliever,” said senior Brittany Baxter. There are also many athletic classes for students. Some students take the option of registering for a fitness class to motivate them to go on a regular basis.It is also important to make a reasonable schedule and a motivating goal.Senior Carolina Graham is training for a half-marathon  in August. She keeps herself on a schedule of how many miles she should be able to run by a certain date.There are personal trainers available to students and participants in the Nine-Week Fitness Challenge begining on Jan. 18.For more information about the The Nine-Week Fitness Challenge  read on page 25.  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:33:54 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Resolving-to-Stay-Resolved-all-Year/BLOG/1744868/96698.html rachelh9 2010-01-19T23:33:54Z SPORTS iComm Student Media January is a month of great expectation for many Americans. It can be a time of hope as many resolve to make this year better than the last. Resolutions can include getting better grades in school, watching less TV, exercising more frequently and eating less Rocky Road ice cream or potato chips with cottage cheese — whatever the weakness may be. “This is my year!” we say to ourselves as we watch the ball drop. According to Proactive Change, 25 percent of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions unresolved in the first week and almost 40 percent do in the first month. Among the most frequently resolved — and so quickly forgotten — among Americans is to exercise more regularly. Each semester many students, particularly girls, at BYU–Idaho make a similar promise to themselves. “My goal is to go to the gym everyday for an hour [and to] eat more fruits and vegetables,” said sophomore Mari Anderson. Many other girls have made similar goals to Anderson’s, but can struggle with them as the year goes on. “I want to work myself really hard — run myself really hard the first few days — and then I just don’t want to do it at all,” said junior Julie Bucker.Often, internal struggle is a big obstacle to overcome in succeeding with this goal. Ashley Wheeler, a sophomore, has made the goal several times to exercise more frequently. “Usually when they didn’t work out it was because a conflict would arise, like the time I decided to do it. Either that or I would just tell myself I would do it later,” Wheeler said. There are many worthwhile things that can take the time of girls at BYU–I: homework, church responsibilities, dates, favorite television shows, books, food, playing instruments, sleeping and the list goes on. “Last semester my roommate would go and would drag me along. I just got into the habit of going,” said sophomore Brooke Taylor. Students have many different reasons for going and being  motivated.“I go to the gym to just walk and I read a book not assigned for class, which helps me to relax. It’s basically a stress reliever,” said senior Brittany Baxter. There are also many athletic classes for students. Some students take the option of registering for a fitness class to motivate them to go on a regular basis.It is also important to make a reasonable schedule and a motivating goal.Senior Carolina Graham is training for a half-marathon  in August. She keeps herself on a schedule of how many miles she should be able to run by a certain date.There are personal trainers available to students and participants in the Nine-Week Fitness Challenge begining on Jan. 18.For more information about the The Nine-Week Fitness Challenge  read on page 25.  exercise, goal, new, out, resolution, sports, work, years nonadult false Resolving to Stay Resolved all Year text blog exercise,goal,new,out,resolution,sports,work,years 69 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=19341846&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 SPORTS 0 1744868 19341846 Member 0