TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama Student Recreation Center (SRC) will host a grand opening Monday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. in the main atrium of the expanded and renovated center.

The expanded SRC includes two multi-use gyms, nine multi-purpose courts, free weight machines, 1/8 mile jogging track, extensive cardio area, locker rooms for men and women, indoor swimming pool, dry and steam saunas, outdoor pool complex, 12 lighted tennis courts, four aerobics rooms, eight racquetball courts and squash court all encompassing over 200,000 square feet. Additionally, a climbing wall is due for installation at the SRC during the semester.

Events commemorating the completed expansion and grand opening will be held at the SRC, located on campus at 401 5th St., during the week. Scheduled activities include:

Monday, Aug. 30

10 a.m. -- Dedication of building/ribbon cutting ceremony in main atrium

Tuesday, Aug. 31

4-7 p.m. -- Grand opening festivities highlighting University Recreation programs sponsored by Coca-Cola

4-6 p.m. -- 100.5 Radio live remote sponsored by Coca-Cola

Tours of SRC on the top of the hour at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. -- meet at the front desk in the main atrium

Fitness:

4:30, 5:30 p.m. -- Weight room orientation

6-7 p.m. -- Body composition analysis in Fitness Testing Lab

Intramural Sports:

6-7 p.m. -- Introduction of new sport to Intramural Sports calendar --
indoor soccer in the new MAC (multi-activity center) in the north gymnasium

Outdoor Recreation:

6:15 p.m. -- Canoe clinic at indoor pool

Sport Clubs:

4-7 p.m. -- Meet the club presidents in the main atrium

Wednesday, Sept. 1

4-7 p.m. -- Grand opening festivities highlighting University Recreation programs

4-6 p.m. -- WVUA 90.7 live remote

Tours of SRC on the top of the hour at 4, 5, and 6 p.m. Meet at the front desk in the main atrium

Fitness:

4:30, 5:30 p.m. -- Weight room orientation

6-7 p.m. -- Body composition analysis in Fitness Testing Lab

Intramural Sports:

6-7 p.m. -- Introduction of new sport to Intramural Sports calendar -- dodge ball in the new MAC (multi-activity center) in the north gymnasium

Outdoor Recreation:

6:15 p.m. -- Intro to backpacking in the new Outdoor Recreation Resource Center

Sport Clubs:

4-7 p.m. -- Meet the club presidents in the main atrium

For more information about the UA Student Recreation Center, call 205/348-5140 or visit the SRC web site at http://urec.sa.ua.edu/.