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Wednesday, August 18, 1993 U N I V E R S I T Y D A L I Y K A N S A N
Robinson offers many opportunities
By Gerry Fev
Kansan staff writer
A climber hangs from jagged edges each with only a safety rope and harness for protection. As one man moves his hand slowly to the next hand hold, his other hand slips, and he descends to the ground.
Not to worry though, he is at Robinson Center, and he is only 4 feet above the ground.
With Robinson's climbing wall, climbers do not have to risk their lives to learn rock-climbing techniques. The 30-foot indoor wall is an example of alternate activities available at the gym.
Rock climbing is one of about 34 sport clubs at Robinson. The clubs range from juggling to building model airplanes.
"Basically it starts with a group of interested students," said Venita Mitchell, assistant director of sport clubs and recreation services. "The diversity of sports is reflective of the diversity of students."
About 500 students participate in these clubs, fewer than those who play intramural sports.
"Intramural sports are bigger number-wise than sport clubs because there is not as big a commitment," said Gordon Krazt, associate director of intramural sports.
The clubs and recreation sports come from the students' requests and ideas.
"Maybe four or five guys who live in the dorm find out they all like wrestling, Kratz said. "So they come to us and go through the procedures to get a club started. It's not hard to do."
Sport clubs are not the only activities available to students. Robinson also has classes for credit and recreation, said Allen Heinz, director of physical education and recreation facilities.
Aerobics, an individual activity, had grown in the last four or five years, Heinze said.
Unusual activities, such as martial arts classes, also have been increasing. Mitchell said.
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Georg Birns, Stamford, Conn., freshman, took a Tae Kwon Do class for credit last semester. He said he did not think the increase was a fad.
"The classes are not filled with the same group of people," he said. "The people that go are very different."
Birsa said he also went to the gym for weightlifting and an occasional basketball game. Weightlifting's popularity sometimes makes it difficult to workout.
For information about hours or services, students can call the Robinson information line at 864-3456.
**Top:** Members of a basic fencing class square off during class in Robinson Center. About 20 people were enrolled in the class.
**Above:** KU students play racquetball on one of the many courts available.
Center. About 20 people were enrolled in the class.
**Above:** KU students play racquetball on one of the many courts available in Robinson Center. Racquetball classes are available, and those who wish to just play for fun have numerous opportunities to use the building's facilities.
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