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Gala Schellman, Lawrence junior, performs stretching techniques in her morning KU Fit yoga class. Schellman is new to the program, but she said she enjoyed her class Thursday.
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KU Fit offers free exercise classes for students to have fun, recreation
By Kevin Flaherty Kansan sportswriter
Students interested in different levels of aerobic workouts have a free solution in KU Fit, a program offered by the University of Kansas Office of Recreational Services.
KU Fit offers aerobic classes all week, usually one class in the morning, and four in the evening.
From stepping to aqua running and sculpting, 21 different classes create multiple possibilities for students.
Jill Urkoski, the fitness and facilities coordinator, said that KU Fit was a popular option for students.
said. "The most popular classes are probably Tae-Bo on Tuesdays, tag team on Fridays and yoga, which is popular everywhere now, but it all depends on the person."
"There are about 20 to 30 students per class, but the classes are free, so we'd like to have as many people as we can get," Urkoski
Yoga classes are offered Monday through Thursday.
KU Fit is not just for students who want to exercise. It also offers classes on instructor training for those who would like to teach aerobics. The classes will start in October and meet twice a week in the evening until the end of the semester.
Urkoski said that learning to teach was a great opportunity.
"It's basically learning how aerobics work and learning the muscle systems," Urkoski said. "It's a great chance to have fun and get involved on campus."
A. J. Orrick, Overland sopho
more, said he looked forward to taking a class that involved hop-scotch, jump rope and dodge ball.
"I can't wait for the recess and sculpt class. It's an excellent opportunity for college students to work out," Orrick said. "With all of the unhealthy habits developed in college, it's good to have something fun to help us stay in shape."
Personal training is also available with two free sessions a week. Any extra sessions after the initial two are $8 per session.
Classes are free, but registration is required. Interested students should call 864-3546 or go to 208 Robinson for more information.
Contact Flaherty at 864-4810
Tennis team misses other half
Women prepare to begin fall season without men's team
By Ryan Malashock Kansan sportswriter
"We feel like half of our team is gone," said senior Christi Wagenaar.
As the Kansas women's tennis team prepares for its fall season, no one can blame the players and coaches for feeling a sense of loneliness.
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in reality, half of Kansas' tennis program is gone because of the Athletics Department's decision last April to cut the Kansas men's tennis program.
Second-year women's tennis coach Kilmeng Waterman said the women would miss the men's
Kansas State, Iowa State and Missouri join Kansas as the four Big 12 schools without men's tennis programs.
team this season.
Wagenaar said the rest of the women's team shared the same feeling, but the team understood the situation.
"We're going to miss their support most of all," Wagenaar said. "But we've accepted the decision that was made and we respect it."
Despite the emotional loss, Waterman said the women's team looked forward to a competitive fall season. In women's tennis, the fall season is made up of individual competition in which teams do not compete against each other.
She said the main goals for the fall season were getting her players experience and improving theirskills.
"Most coaches look at the fall as developmental," Waterman said. "It gives players a chance to play into a certain spot for the spring. We get to play a lot of different people and work on a lot of different things. As a coach, I really like the fall."
The key for the Jayhawks this season might rest on the shoulders of sisters Kristen and Courtney Steinbock. The sophomores from Lubbock, Texas, made up Kansas' No. 1 doubles team last spring and were nationally ranked at times throughout the season. Both Steinbocks, as well as several other Jayhawks, suffered injuries late last spring, and Waterman said the team would need to stay healthy throughout this season.
Kansas the fall season in the Tulsa Invitational Sept. 28-30.
Contact Malashock at 864-4810
Men's golf to open in Tennessee
Inexperienced team will begin season today at Ridges
By John Domoney
Kansan sportswriter
As the Kansas men's golf team hits the course today for its practice round before this weekend's opening tournament, it'll be a long way from where it opened last year's rocky campaign.
The Jayhawks turned down several offers from other collegiate tournaments to compete in last year's Topy Cup in Japan. One of those tournaments was the Ridges Intercollegiate in Jonesborough, Tenn., which is where the Jayhawks are today. They open with a practice round before 36 holes tomorrow and Sunday's final round of 18 holes.
Even with the dramatic change in location, the Jayhawks start this season with many questions despite a No.28 ranking by Golfweek.
The biggest concern surrounding the Jayhawks may be inexperience. Although only five players
travel and compete for the team. three of those players were not among the top five on last year's team during the fall.
Two of the three, redshirt freshman Andrew Price and sophomore Tyler Hall, are entering
roles that neither had last year. The other, senior Travis Hurst, was the surprise golfer on last year's team as he raised his level of play and became one of the 'Hawks most steady performers.
"I think it will take pressure off
"Qualifying was probably the most competitive it's ever been," Randall said. "Eight rounds was enough to figure out who the top five are."
Guiding Kansas through the tournament will be two players who traveled to Japan last year. Senior Casey Harbour and junior Chris Marshall both realize their roles as leaders on the team and are unfazed by the abundance of youth on the team.
the older guys," Harbour said. "Still, I feel that we are pretty solid in the one through three spots.
Although Randall would like to see the team get in more practice rounds before this weekend's tournament, he is sure that his golfers are ready to play tournament golf and find out where they stand.
"We're really jumping into the fire from the frying pan," Randall said. "This should give the guys an idea of what their goals need to be."
Testing Kansas will be the Ridges golf course, which Randall says has a tough and tight layout.
But Randall is more concerned about his team.
"No matter what the course is like, there will be a lot of good teams there," Randall said. "This is one of the strongest fields out of collegiate tournaments. It'll be nice to see how we'll do if we play well."
Contact Domoney at 864-4810