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IAP 2015 Activities by Category - Athletics and Exercise

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A Very Potter Sing-a-Long with MIT Quidditch!

MIT Marauders, Quidditch Team

Add to Calendar Jan/21 Wed 08:00PM-10:30PM 4-153

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Tonight we'll be watching excerpts from A Very Potter Musical, A Very Potter Sequel, A Very Potter Senior Year and other fandom music, and singing along!

Because remember: we gotta get "back to witches and wizards and magical beasts, to goblins and gosts and to magical feasts"

Sponsor(s): MIT Quidditch
Contact: MIT Marauders, quidditch-execs@mit.edu


Anti-Charm School

Adrienne Bolger

Add to Calendar Jan/29 Thu 09:00PM-11:00PM DuPontWrestlingRoom, wear athletic clothing and come hydrated

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Charm School at MIT is great. Sadly, the majority of people in the world did not, in fact, go to Charm School at MIT.  The American Jiu-jitsu Club invites you to find out how to deal with threatening handshakes, drunken hugs, and all those other uncharming behaviors out there!

Join us on Thursday January 29 at 9pm in the DuPont Wrestling Room. Beginners welcome. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing, such as sweatpants and a t-shirt.

Sponsor(s): American Jiu Jitsu at MIT
Contact: Laura Hallock, (512) 569-0463, lhallock@mit.edu


ATS Karaoke/DDR Night

Julia Huang, David Wong

Add to Calendar Jan/18 Sun 07:00PM-09:00PM McCormick

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Tired and want to relax after Mystery Hunt? Or just want to sing and dance your heart out? Need something to lift your spirits and get you pumped for the week, this night is the night for you! Show off your musical talent with our collection of Mandarin and English karaoke. While waiting for a free spot at the mic, work on your rhythm and dancing skills with DDR in the McCormik Brown Living Room. Tired of the noisy stuff? No problem. We'll also have board games and such for you to enjoy. Come join us!

Sponsor(s): Association of Taiwanese Students
Contact: David Wong, 732-589-6472, dyhwong@mit.edu


Blues Dancing Lessons

Lindy Hop Society

Add to Calendar Jan/07 Wed 07:30PM-09:00PM Lobby 13
Add to Calendar Jan/14 Wed 07:30PM-09:00PM Lobby 13
Add to Calendar Jan/21 Wed 07:30PM-09:00PM Lobby 13
Add to Calendar Jan/28 Wed 07:30PM-09:00PM Lobby 13

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session

Learn to blues dance!  Blues dance is a partnered social dance done to blues music, with strong emphasis on connection, musicality, and improvisation.  This class is open to beginners, no previous dance experience required, and you do not need to come with a partner.  After the lesson will be an open dance for practice.

Contact: Lindy Hop Society, swing@mit.edu


Figure Skating and Ice Dance Classes [Free]

Bonny Kellermann, Priyanka Chatterjee

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: No experience necessary! Figure skates needed. May be rented

We provide several levels of instruction ranging from basic stroking to more advanced jumps and spins. Improve your skating and learn new moves and jumps in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere - for free! Freestyle lessons are from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Ice Dance lessons are from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.  You don't need a partner and you don't need to know anything about ice dancing to take ice dance lessons. Beginners are welcome! There will be a group lesson for those who have never skated before from 10am - 10:45am.

This activity is open to members of the MIT community who are eligible to participate in club sports (see http://clubsports.mit.edu/about/eligibility/

Lessons will start promptly at 9:30am.  You are welcome to come earlier to skate and warm up. For those renting skates, you should plan to arrive no later than 9:15am. Rental skates will be available for $5/session.

Sponsor(s): Figure Skating Club
Contact: MIT Figure Skating Club Officers, skating-officers@mit.edu


Add to Calendar Jan/10 Sat 09:30AM-10:45AM Johnson Skating Rink
Add to Calendar Jan/17 Sat 09:30AM-10:45AM Johnson Skating Rink
Add to Calendar Jan/24 Sat 09:30AM-10:45AM Johnson Skating Rink

9:30-10:00am Free Style, 10:00 - 10:45am Total Beginner, 10:15 - 10:45am Ice Dance


IAP Intramurals

Jamie Drahos, Manager of Intramurals

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance:
Prereq: n/a

"For Students, By Students"
...is the motto of the MIT IM program. This is to signify the tremendous effort that students put forth to organize and manage leagues, captain teams, and participate on the IM Council and IM Executive Committee. IM's at MIT have a great tradition dating back decades upon decades, but to keep this program running it takes dedication and commitment from students at various levels - Executive Committee members, Athletic Chairs, Captains, Managers, and most importantly, all of the PARTICIPANTS!

Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation is to bring students, faculty, and staff together in educational activities that promote healthy lifestyles, enhance a sense of community, foster growth in leadership and teamwork skills, and encourage the pursuit of excellence. The Intramural Office is dedicated to providing opportunities to engage in physical activity and fellowship in an organized sports environment.

IAP Sports
Sport             Reg Opens      Reg Closes      Entry Fee       Approx Season

Air Pistol         11/17/14         11/30/14       $20/person      month of Jan

Basketball       11/17/14         11/30/14       $75/team         month of Jan

Ice Hockey     11/17/14         11/30/14       $100/team       month of Jan


Registration for all leagues opens at 6:00am on posted date and closes at 11:59pm on posted date. Refer to Important Dates for deposit/fee deadlines.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Alyson Boehm, W35-297, 617-253-7947, alysonb@mit.edu


Is It Immoral to Watch the Super Bowl? An Open Forum for Fans and Foes

Christopher Capozzola, Professor of History

Add to Calendar Jan/29 Thu 12:00PM-01:30PM E51-315, Bring a lunch; coffee and snacks provided.

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

From concussion policies to stadium construction, economic opportunity to off-field violence, football captured the headlines in 2014. Get ready for Super Bowl Sunday by joining an open discussion on the place of football in America’s past and present. The session draws its title from an essay by Steve Almond published in the New York Times on January 24, 2014, available online or through the MIT Libraries. Participants should read that in advance, and are also encouraged to read Almond’s Against Football: One Fan’s Reluctant Manifesto. Bring a lunch; coffee and snacks provided.

Sponsor(s): History
Contact: Christopher Capozzola, E51-284, 617 452-4960, capozzol@mit.edu


Kyudo: Japanese Archery

Jim Boorstein, Sam Kanner, Joyce Wu

Add to Calendar Jan/17 Sat 01:00PM-05:00PM MAC Court
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Sun 09:30AM-03:30PM Rockwell Cage, North Court

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 15 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $20.00 for instruction

Kyudo, or Japanese archery, means the "way of the bow" and was considered the highest discipline of ancient Japanese samurai. Kyudo is based on standing Zen meditation used by Zen Buddhist monks as a means of cultivating self-awareness. Beginners will receive instruction in the basic form of kyudo. Training will take place on the first day, followed by actual shooting on the second day.  People are required to come on Saturday to be trained in order to shoot on Sunday.

Sponsor(s): MIT Japan Program, Center for International Studies
Contact: Christine Pilcavage, E40-431, x8-8208, csp18@mit.edu


MIT Women's Rugby Practices

Christi Dawydiak

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

Interested in playing rugby? Or maybe just getting some more fitness in? Try out rugby this IAP.  Practices are indoors and do not involve contact so it is a great time to learn if you haven't played before (most people haven't).  Practices focus on passing, game basics, and fitness to prepare for our spring season.  For more information about our team, see our website: wrugby.mit.edu

Contact: Christi Dawydiak, DAWYDIAK@MIT.EDU


Rugby Practice

Add to Calendar Jan/05 Mon 09:30PM-11:00PM Johnson Track

Practice is loacated at Johnson Track Infield in the Z-center.  Wear athletic clothing and sneakers.  


Rugby Practice

Add to Calendar Jan/08 Thu 09:30PM-11:00PM Johnson Track

Practice is loacated at Johnson Track Infield in the Z-center.  Wear athletic clothing and sneakers.  


Rugby Practice

Add to Calendar Jan/12 Mon 09:30PM-11:00PM Johnson Track

Practice is loacated at Johnson Track Infield in the Z-center.  Wear athletic clothing and sneakers.  


Rugby Practice

Add to Calendar Jan/15 Thu 09:30PM-11:00PM Johnson Track

Practice is loacated at Johnson Track Infield in the Z-center.  Wear athletic clothing and sneakers.  


Rugby Practice

Add to Calendar Jan/22 Thu 09:30PM-11:00PM Johnson Track

Practice is loacated at Johnson Track Infield in the Z-center.  Wear athletic clothing and sneakers.  


Rugby Practice

Add to Calendar Jan/26 Mon 09:00PM-11:00PM Mac Court Z-Center

This practice is loacated at the zesiger mac court in the Z-center.  This is a different location than previous practices.  To get to the mac court walk up the same stairs to the johnson track but go right at top of stairs, walk past squash courts, and mac cort will be on your right. Wear athletic clothing and sneakers.  


Rugby Practice

Add to Calendar Jan/28 Wed 09:00PM-11:00PM Mac Court Z-Center

Practice is loacated at Zesiger Mac Court in the Z-center.  Wear athletic clothing and sneakers.  


Physical Education

MIT PE OFFICE

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 12/10
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions

Physical Education offers courses designed for undergraduate students to complete the 8 point General Institute Requirement and swim requirement. There are over 40 types of courses including: aquatics, dance, individual sports, team sports, fitness, health and wellness, and outdoor education.  

Courses meet twice a week for 60 minutes for 4 weeks during IAP, January 5-January 29. Participants must attend first class to secure spot.

Registration for PE is online first come, first serve. Undergraduate registration begins December 3 at 8am and  graduate registration begins December 8 at 8am. Registration for all closes Wednesday, December 10 at 1p. Non-students can submit a request to register and will be added to courses if space is available.  Note that non-students must have DAPER membership during 4 weeks and pay $75 course fee.

See www.mitpe.com  for IAP schedule, course catalog, registration dates and more! Email mitpe@mit.edu if you have any specific questions.

 

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Michele McCauley, PE Program Coordinator, W35-297U, 617 253-4291, mitpe@mit.edu


Quidditch!

MIT Marauders, Quidditch team

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Sun 02:00PM-04:00PM MAC Courts
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Sun 02:00PM-04:00PM MAC Courts
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Sun 02:00PM-04:00PM MAC Courts

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session

Have you ever wanted to play Quidditch, the magical sport from Harry Potter?  Now's your chance! Come play with us, no experience necessary!

Sundays 2-4pm.  Feel free to choose a day, or come to more than one!  There might even be (non-alcoholic) butterbeer...

This year, we're playing inside, and away from the cold! We'll be in the MAC Courts, on the third floor, past the squash courts. Ask at the front desk if you get lost!

Sponsor(s): MIT Quidditch
Contact: MIT Marauders, quidditch-execs@mit.edu


Shore School for Offshore Sailing

Adam Traina, Bluewater Skipper

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None

Have you dreamed about chartering a cruising sailboat in some far-off location?  Do you want to give offshore (bluewater) sailing a try?  Even if you just want to be one of those annoying people who point out the 10 things that Robert Redford did wrong in “All is Lost”, this shore school is for you.  This course is designed as an introduction to offshore cruising and racing for sailors.  The seven lectures will cover the basic knowledge necessary for safe and efficient offshore sailing.  There are no prerequisites for this course, but some previous sailing experience is desirable.

This course is excellent preparation for bluewater sailing aboard MIT's cruising boat "X Dimension". 

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Adam Traina, JATRAINA@MIT.EDU


Introduction

Add to Calendar Jan/05 Mon 06:00PM-09:00PM Sailing Pavilion

This class will be a general introduction to offshore sailing and an overview of the course material.  The various forms of bluewater sailing will be discussed, including coastal cruising, offshore passagemaking, and ocean racing.  MIT's bluewater sailing program aboard "X Dimension" will be described

Matt Wall - Bluewater Skipper


Yacht Preparation

Add to Calendar Jan/07 Wed 06:00PM-09:00PM Sailing Pavilion

This session will present the preparation necessary to take a yacht offshore.  A description of the various types of bluewater yachts will be presented along with an assessment of their seaworthiness characteristics.  Rigging, sail inventory, and equipment will be discussed.

Matt Wall - Bluewater Skipper, Scott Dynes - Bluewater Skipper


Life aboard, Seamanship and Safety

Add to Calendar Jan/12 Mon 06:00PM-09:00PM Sailing Pavilion

The various aspects of living aboard an offshore sailing yacht will be presented.  Watch schedules, daily routines, cooking aboard, and other elements will be discussed. We will discuss the practical aspects of crew and boat safety, including boat handling, sailing in various conditions, emergency situations, communications, crew responsibilities, watch schedules and more.

Adam Traina - Bluewater Skipper, Matt Wall - Bluewater Skipper, Scott Dynes - Bluewater Skipper


Weather

Add to Calendar Jan/14 Wed 06:00PM-09:00PM Sailing Pavilion

This session will discuss the weather phenomena relevant to offshore sailing.  The principal features of weather systems will be discussed, including High and Low pressure systems, warm and cold fronts and the associated cloud cover and precipitiation.  Sources of weather information for the offshore sailors and their interpretation will be presented.

Adam Traina - Bluewater Skipper, Matt Wall - Bluewater Skipper


Navigation

Add to Calendar Jan/21 Wed 06:00PM-09:00PM Sailing Pavilion

The principles of ocean navigation will be covered in this session.  We discuss coordinate systems and ocean chart types then inshore aids to navigation and tides and currents.  We will then describe the basics of navigational technique, including dead reckoning, and chart work.  We will finish with a discussion of GPS and celestial navigation for ocean passages.

Adam Traina - Bluewater Skipper, Matt Wall - Bluewater Skipper, Scott Dynes - Bluewater Skipper


Celestial Navigation

Add to Calendar Jan/26 Mon 06:00PM-09:00PM Sailing Pavilion

Introduction to the topic of Celestial Navigation.  Background, theory, tools and noon sights will be discussed.  Come for personal interest or interest in ocean racing.

Adam Traina - Bluewater Skipper


Offshore Racing Tactics

Add to Calendar Jan/28 Wed 06:00PM-09:00PM Sailing Pavilion

This session will include an overview of the Racing Rules of Sailling followed by a discussion of offshore racing strategy and tactics

Session Leaders TBD


Shotokan Through Yellow Belt

Vazrik Chiloyan, Brian Neltner

Add to Calendar Jan/05 Mon 05:00PM-07:00PM du Pont Multicourt 1
Add to Calendar Jan/07 Wed 05:00PM-07:00PM du Pont Multicourt 1
Add to Calendar Jan/09 Fri 05:00PM-07:00PM duPont T-Club Lounge
Add to Calendar Jan/12 Mon 05:00PM-07:00PM du Pont Multicourt 1
Add to Calendar Jan/14 Wed 05:00PM-07:00PM du Pont Multicourt 1
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Fri 05:00PM-07:00PM duPont T-Club Lounge
Add to Calendar Jan/19 Mon 05:00PM-07:00PM du Pont Multicourt 1
Add to Calendar Jan/21 Wed 05:00PM-07:00PM du Pont Multicourt 1
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Fri 05:00PM-07:00PM duPont T-Club Lounge
Add to Calendar Jan/26 Mon 05:00PM-07:00PM du Pont Multicourt 1
Add to Calendar Jan/28 Wed 05:00PM-07:00PM du Pont Multicourt 1
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Fri 05:00PM-07:00PM duPont T-Club Lounge

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
Fee: $45.00 for equipment

"Shotokan through Yellow Belt" is an intensive course designed to introduce new students to Shotokan Karate by giving them the skills to reach yellow belt in one month. The course is $45, with the first week free as a trial, and will include a free uniform, tournament quality sparring gear, and our club T-shirt. Practice is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5-7 starting on January 5th. For more information, contact Shotokan-karate-officers@mit.edu or visit our website.

 

 

 

Sponsor(s): Shotokan Karate Club
Contact: Cortni Dick, CDICK@MIT.EDU


Taichi Tuesdays, Kung-Fu Saturdays

Jacob Cole, Huan Zhang, Instructor

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

We welcome people of all levels to try two powerful martial arts.  Taichi, often perceived as slow and an activity elderly do, actually originated as an ancient war technique.  You can learn how to use taichi to use your opponent's qi (energy) against them.  Kung Fu is an efficient martial art such that you block yourself and either kick or punch simultaneously.  You do not waste any moves.  These martial art series are taught by instructor Huan Zhang of Huan's Taichi who has over 25 years of experiencing in teaching both disciplines.  Lessons are free, so take advantage of it!!

Contact: Jacob Cole, (858) 740-6970, jcole@mit.edu


Kung-Fu/Taichi IAP Classes

Add to Calendar Jan/06 Tue 07:30PM-08:30PM 5-234, Taichi
Add to Calendar Jan/10 Sat 11:00AM-12:00PM Dupont Wrestling Rm, Kung Fu
Add to Calendar Jan/13 Tue 07:30PM-08:30PM 5-234, Taichi
Add to Calendar Jan/17 Sat 11:00AM-12:00PM Dupont Wrestling Rm, Kung Fu
Add to Calendar Jan/20 Tue 07:30PM-08:30PM 5-234, Taichi
Add to Calendar Jan/24 Sat 11:00AM-12:00PM Dupont Wrestling Rm, Kung Fu
Add to Calendar Jan/27 Tue 07:30PM-08:30PM 5-234, Taichi
Add to Calendar Jan/31 Sat 11:00AM-12:00PM Dupont Wrestling Rm, Kung Fu

Try out a new martial art with the Kung-Fu/Taichi Club. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge of how you can be powerful, defend yourself within a few moves, and learn to relax.  Hard concept, but don't worry. We'll break all moves down for you to learn.  We welcome people of all levels!