aquatic media guide 2010
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table of contentsfacilities
eventsaquatic programsaquatic personnel
visitor information
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Te Department o Recreational Sports is a unit o the Oce or Student Afairs.Te University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal ac-cess to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion,national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or
sexual orientation. Tis publication is available in alternate formats upon request.Printed on recycled paper containing at least 10% consumer waste.
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The University of Minnesotas aquatic facilities have come a long way since 1896 when theUniversitys rst indoor pool opened in the Armory building. Today, the University AquaticCenter serves as the states premier aquatic venue. e University of Minnesota Aquatic Center,built directly on the grounds of the old Memorial Football Stadium, features a 50-meter racingpool and adjacent diving well, both of which are accessed by athletes and recreation swimmersalike. Other aquatic facilities managed by the Department of Recreational Sports are the St.Paul Gymnasium Pool and the Cooke Hall Pools. ese four aquatic facilities serve the entire
University of Minnesota community through their high quality events, programming, and openrecreational opportunities.
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university aquatic center
Completed in 1990, the Dororthy L. Shepard Pool and the separate Diving Well have beenthe site of 21 swimming world records, 1 diving world record, 38 masters swimming worldrecords, and 208 disabled swimming records. e Aquatic Center is open nearly 5,000 hourseach year, and on average, 1,700 people use the facilities and programs each day.
e University Aquatic Center, recent winner of the 2009 National Parks and RecreationAssociation (NRPA) Excellence in Aquatics Award, services over 120 rentals and more than60 special events each year. Many dierent programs including Learn to Swim, the TwinCities Swim Team, University of Minnesota Athletics and Sport Clubs, local swim clubsand many organizations from around the Twin Cities utilize the University Aquatic Centerfacilities. Since opening on June 1, 1990, there have been 7,093,021 participants in the Uni-
versity Aquatic Programs and Facilities. e University of Minnesota Aquatic Center staand participants are celebrating nineteen years of success and are looking forward continuingits tradition of excellence.
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50 m competition pool
751 X 169 70 to 7 10 water depthOne movable bulk head 50 X 751, 8 tonsFully recessed stainless steel gutter systemOne underwater viewing window713,000 Gallons, 5,959,198.9 lbs, and 2,975.1tons of water2,200 gallons/minute circulationCeramic tile nishes on walls and bottom
White bottom/walls with black lines21 deck both sidesBelow deck lane line storageOne 8 lane 50 meter competition course
Two 8 lane 25 yard competition coursesEighteen 25 yard training lanes
separate diving well550 X 75110 meter, 7.5 meter, 5 meter, and 1 meter platforms1 meter and 3 meter spring boards493,000 gallons, 4,114,232.9 lbs., and 2,057.12tons of water1,500 gallons/minute circulationOne underwater viewing windowDark blue bottom/walls with white linesBubblers under platforms and one 3 meter boardAutomatic agitation system/hose bibSix lane swimming short course with startingblocks and timing system
Wall mounted space heatersDry land training: Port-A-Pit & trampoline
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technical information
Architect: e Stageberg PartnersGeneral Contractor: Sheehy Construction
Building Area: 73, 500 G.S.F.Seating: 1,350 permanent seats
1, 200 deck seats24 handicap spaces1,000 standing room3,574 total capacity
Air Circulation: DectronChemical Controllers: Stantrol
Disinfection: UV Light/Gas ChlorineCirculation Pumps: Peerless PumpsFilters: Recreonics Vertical High Rate SandGutters: RecronicsHeaters: Bryan SteamLane Lines: Competitor Swim ProductsPool Vacuum: Aqua King CommanderStarting Blocks: Recreonics
Timing System: Colorado Time Systems 6
Meet Management System: Hytek, Inc.Scoreboard: Colorado Display System,Full ColorUnderwater Speakers: LudellAmplier: TOA 900 SeriesDry Land Training: Port-A-PitDiving Boards/Stands: Durarm,Maxiex Model B
Disability Lift: Swim Lift
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cooke hall pools
Cooke Hall Pools 10 and 15 were built in 1934 and more than 70 years later stillserve the University Aquatic Programs on a daily basis. Cooke Pool 15 is a 6 lane,25-yard pool and has two 1-meter springboards. e water depth ranges from 7to 10 feet. Cooke Pool 10 was remodeled during the 1997-1998 academic year,raising the pool to its current depth of 3.5 to 5 feet. A stairwell was also added toimprove access to the pool. e Cooke Hall Pools are connected to the AquaticCenter through a tunnel under the University Recreation Center.
From 1934 to 1990, the Cooke Hall Pools served as the main Aquatic Program fa-cilities, and today, the two pools still meet the needs of recreational lap swimmers.Cooke 10 is also ideal for youth and community programming, aquatic therapy,
water aerobics, and Learn to Swim classes.
cooke hall 10 cooke hall 15
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st. paul pool
e Universitys newest and most versatile pool is located
at the St. Paul Gymnasium, a facility that in 2002 won theNational Intramural and Recreational Sports Association(NIRSA) Outstanding Sports Facility Award. e St. PaulPool was renovated in 1998, and is an 8 lane, 25-yard pool,ranging in depth from 3.5 to 5 feet. Extra wide deck spaceand large exterior windows help the pool maintain a com-fortable and open deck feel.
Since its opening, the facility has grown in popularity withstudents, sta, faculty, and community members. e pool isused daily for lap swimming and a diverse range of aquaticprogramming such as water aerobics, Learn to Swim classesand birthday parties. e St. Paul Pool also boasts a new in-centive program called the Land of Lakes Challenge. isprogram helps to promote tness by oering swimmers priz-es after completing various amounts of laps.
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The University of Minnesota Aquatic Center continues to host exciting events every year. Inthe 2009-2010 season alone, the Aquatic Center will host the Mens and Womens NCAADivision III Championships, two Speedo Championship Series meets, and the MinnesotaGrand Prix. Along with these exciting national events, the Aquatic Center will also host manyregional and state championships such as the 2009 Minnesota Boys and Girls State, 2010 Wis-consin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championships, and the 2010 MinnesotaIntercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Championships.
In 2001, the Aquatic Center was honored by Aquatic International for having the best SpecialEvent Programming in the United States. Most recently, the University Aquatic Center receivedthe 2009 Excellence in Aquatics Award by the National Recreational and Parks Association(NRPA). Indeed, attending an event at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center is always aunique and entertaining experience. With thrilling opening ceremonies, electrifying races, and
world-renowned athletes, events are nothing short of amazing. Spectators have been witness toworld, national, NCAA, Big Ten, and state records. e Aquatic Center will continue to buildupon this tradition in the upcoming year with more exciting events.
While the University Aquatic Center is well known for its World-Class meets, these eventsrepresent a very small portion of the total pool use. Rentals are exible and include many dif-
ferent options to choose from. Swimming teams can rent by lanes or pool for practice time.e Aquatic Center Diving Well is also a popular location for smaller events such as birthdayparties, clinics and class outings. Meet directors can rent just the racing pool, the entire facilityincluding concessions, or any other variation in between. Prices are oered by the hour and arenegotiable depending on the event, with repeat or frequent renters obtaining special discounts.Further discounts will be given to teams that host meets to which the Twin Cities Swim Clubis invited.
events
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past events
1 US Olympic Festival38 Girls and Boys High School State Swimming &Diving Championships
16 High School State SynchronizedSwimming Championships11 Womens Big Ten Championships10 Mens Big Ten Championships8 Mens and Womens NCAA Division I Championships3 Mens and Womens NCAA Division III Championships1 US Open Synchronized Swimming Championship4 Phillips 66 National Swimming Championships7 Speedo Champions Series Meets2008 USA Diving Spring Nationals2 USA Swimming Grand Prix Meets2 Underwater Hockey National Championships1 Paralympic Swimming Trials3 US Open Swimming Championships1 Speedo Junior National Championship
upcoming events2009-2010 Speedo Championship Series2009-2012 Minnesota Swimming Grand Prix2009-2012 Minnesota State High School
Swimming & Diving Girls State2010 Speedo Championship Series(Spring & Summer)2010-2013 Minnesota State High SchoolSwimming & Diving Boys State2010 Mens and Womens NCAADivision III Championships2011 Paralympic National Championships2011 USA Swimming Short Course Junior
National Championships2012 Mens Big Ten Championships2013 Womens Big Ten Championships
Athletes to Date*: 418,344Spectators to Date*: 1,627,225Splashes to Date*: 2,410,755
Total Participants to Date*: 7,093,021
*As of January 1, 2009
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aquatic programs
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he Aquatic Program oers a variety of aquatic-based activities for its members. e purposeis to provide high-quality experiences that meet the educational, recreational and competi-
tive goals of University students, faculty, sta, and the general public. In addition to regularlyscheduled open lap swim, Aquatics oers a wide variety of activities for members ranging fromswimming and diving lessons through the Learn to Swim Program to competitive swimmingprograms such as the Twin Cities Swim Team.
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learn to swime Learn to Swim program serves families of the University andTwin Cities Communities by oering group and private lessonsto participants of all ability levels and ages six months to adults.All instructors are certied in CPR and AED through the RedCross, and teach the current American Red Cross curriculum. A
variety of specialized classes are oered such as diving, competi-tive swimming, and parent/child lessons.
Learn to Swim oers classes six days a week year round at theUniversity Aquatic Center and St. Paul Gymnasium and is oneof the most popular and successful programs within the Depart-ment of Recreational Sports. It serves approximately 400 partici-pants each session, amounting to over 2,000 each year.
No membership or University aliation is required for participa-tion which provides for a great way to introduce the people to theUniversity and its diverse programming. Participants come fromthroughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area, making Learn toSwim one of the most diverse programs in the Department ofRecreational Sports. Additionally, many participants that com-plete Learn to Swim continue with the Aquatic program by join-ing the Twin Cities Swim Team.
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mens & womens swimming and divinge Mens and Womens Swimming and Diving Teams continue to succeed each year. Inthe summer of 2008, the Golden Gophers sent 34 athletes to the Olympic Trials, but the
achievements do not stop there!
womens swimming and divingLed by co-head Coaches Kelley Kremer and Terry Nieszner, the Gophers held a remarkable7-1 dual meet record, including a 3-0 conference record. On top of this success, they swamto a rst place nish at the 2008 Womens Big Ten Championships, where the team broke
14 school records and won ve events. e team sent 12 competitors to the NCAA Cham-pionships, leaving with an overall 13th place nish. Freshman Jillian Tyler won team MVPand Big Ten Freshman of the Year after setting new Big Ten and University of Minnesotarecords in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke. Tyler also set records for the 200 and 400 MedleyRelays at the Big Ten Championships. e team came home with a rst place nish againstNorth Carolina. In the Quad Duals Series at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Centerthey nished rst place against Wisconsin, Purdue, and Illinois. e women left the 2008Big Ten Championships with an impressive rst place Conference title, and won 2nd at the
2009 Big Ten Championships. e team has had success out of the pool as well, demon-strated when senior Jenny Shaughnessy received the Top Five Award for having one of theve highest Grade Point Averages (GPAs) among Minnesota athletes.
Jacqueline Schroeder was named Big Ten Diver of the week after her performance at theMinnesota Invite. Schroeder had the Gophers top scores on all three boards, and nished11th in the 3-meter and the platform at the 2008 NCAA Diving Zones. Hilary Provo hada great season, scoring on the platform at the 2008 Big Ten Championships with an 11thplace nish overall. e Womens Swimming and Diving Team anticipates success both in
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mens swimming and divinge Mens Swimming and Diving team is no exception to thesuccess stories at the University of Minnesota. Led by headcoach Dennis Dale and assistant coach Bill Tramel, the Go-pher Men had an incredibly strong 2008 season. Finishing witha 6-1 dual meet record, they have not lost a conference dualmeet since fal ling to Iowa in 1997; a total of 38 meets. e mennished third at the 2008 Big Ten Championships, scoring atotal of 682.5 points. e team sent 13 athletes to the NCAAChampionship meet in Federal Way, Washington, where theteam nished 11th. e Gophers would not have been com-plete without its seniors David Plummer, Tyler Schmidt, Mike
Woodson, Jason Timmer, and Russ Payne who nished with atotal of 34 All-American awards. e men earned a rst placenish against the Tar Heels at North Carolina, and nishedahead of Wisconsin and Purdue at the Quad Duals Series in
the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. e men returnedfrom the 2009 Big Ten Championships placing third, round-ing out with the season 20 top three nishes in a row.
Diver Cole Yong became Minnesotas rst Big Ten Diver ofthe Week since 2003, following the Minnesota Diving Invita-tional. Young, with diving partner Drew Brown, won 2nd in10 meter synchronized diving, and 3rd in 3 meter synchronizeddiving at the 2008 USA Diving National Championships. eyparticipated at the 2009 World Championship Team SelectionCamp which invited the top 32 male American divers. eyalso scored in all of their events at the 2009 Big Ten Champi-onships. On top of this accomplishment, Young accompaniedShaughnessy of the womens team in obtaining one of the TopFive Awards for the highest GPAs among Minnesota Athletes.
With talented prospective athletes, the Mens Swimming andDiving Team looks to accomplish even more in the future.
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twin cities swim teame Twin Cities Swim Team (TWIN), a Department of RecreationalSports program and USA Swimming aliated team, has consistently
trained some of Minnesotas most successful swimmers. Head CoachJim Andersen and his talented assistant coaches use this experienceto promote values such as fairness, excellence, potential, and growth.
TWIN athletes not only train to excel in swimming but also learntime management, dedication, hard work, and team building skills.
TWIN aims to provide a comprehensive swim program that teachesthe basic skills and training techniques of competitive swimming
from the novice through Olympic level. In fact, in 2008, TWINs very own Anna Eames won a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Teamand traveled to Beijing in August where she won a gold medal in the100m Buttery and bronze medal in 100m Freestyle.
More than 150 swimmers practice and compete with TWIN each year. Many start as Novice or Developmental swimmers and worktheir way through age groups to the Junior and Senior teams. eteam also has a Masters group, which has proven to be popular with
University students, faculty, sta and community members providingall levels with opportunities to compete at some of the most competi-tive meets in the country.
diving program
e University of Minnesota Aquatic Centers diving club is a yearround program and a member of United States Diving. e clubsphilosophy and goal is to provide a positive, safe, and fun environ-ment for all levels of springboard and platform diving.
e diving program helps divers achieve their goals and advancethrough the dierent levels of diving - from beginner to national levelcompetitor - at ones own pace. e program also provides an oppor-
tunity for competitive divers to train in a world-class facility.
Averaging more than 50 active members, the Aquatic Centers div-ing program stands as the state of Minnesotas premier diving club,and members are consistently competitive in state, and regional, andnational competitions. e club features its own Learn to Dive pro-gram, summer diving camps, Junior and Senior Olympic teams, anda Masters team. Practices are held at the University Aquatic Centerthroughout the week.
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water aerobicse AquaFit Water Aerobics program oers a great workoutfor swimmers and non-swimmers alike, catering to a diverseclientele. AquaFit classes utilize water resistance to provideno-to-low impact exercise, making them a good option for peopleof various tness and cardiovascular levels.
e AquaFit program oers classes four to ve days a weekat various times throughout the day and are held at both theMinneapolis and St. Paul aquatic facilities in shallow waterpools. Classes are open to community members and Recre-ational Sports members for a reduced rate.
water poloe University of Minnesota Water Polo Sport Club maintainsboth a mens and womens team. With an average of 30 partici-pants, the majority of the club consists of undergraduate andgraduate students, with a few alumni members. ey practicethree evenings a week and are always looking for new mem-bers. No water polo experience is necessary to join.
e club competes in and hosts several tournaments throughoutthe year. From 2006-2008, the team was undefeated in leagueplay (36-0) and advanced to the national tournament each year
placing as high as 12th in the nation. e team has establisheditself as one of the dominant club teams in the Midwest. e
Water Polo Club looks to continue this winning streak in theyears to come and advance to more national tournaments.
synchronized swimming
e University of Minnesota Synchronized Swimming Clubis a competitive club that has traditionally been one of the topclub programs in the country. e club hosts meets and runs
youth clinics throughout the year. e club practices two tothree times per week during the fall and winter and competesthree to four times each season prior to its National Champi-onship Meet.
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department of recreational sports aquatic sta
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aquatic personnel
The University of Minnesota Aquatic program employs ve professional sta to man-age the daily operations of the aquatic facilities, events, programs and risk manage-ment. Additionally, over 100 of the 500+ Recreational Sports student employees workfor various programs oered through Aquatics such as swimming and diving instruction,
water aerobics, event management, lifeguarding and water safety instruction.
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aquatic program professional staDuane Proell | Associate Department Director, Aquatics, Risk Manage-ment and Special EventsDuane began his career at the University of Minnesota in August of 1989
when he was the rst person ever hired for the position of Aquatic Direc-tor. He has received several prestigious awards for aquatic excellence, in-cluding the Outstanding Aquatic Achievement Award from the NationalSpa and Pool Institute Association and the Copper Top Award given bythe Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association. He alsoreceived the Adaptive Swimming Service Award from the United StatesSwimming in 2004.
Jim Andersen | Assistant Department Director, Twin Cities Swim TeamJim is the Head Coach of the Twin Cities Swim Team (TWIN) and hascoached swimmers successfully from entry level to world class. He is a level5 United States Swimming Coach and he was honored as the MinnesotaSenior Coach of the Year in 2005. Jim supervises the entire TWIN coach-ing sta and business manager.
Stephanie Fix| Aquatic Events and Programs DirectorStephanie began working professionally with the Aquatic program inApril of 2008. Prior to becoming the Aquatic Events and Programs Di-rector, she also worked as a student employee with the Recreational SportsAquatic program and as Assistant Director of Aquatics at the Water Parkof America. Stephanie manages all of the departments aquatic events,rentals, and pool schedules.
Chris Whipple | Aquatic Program Coordinator for Risk Management,Equipment Technician, Assistant Event Manager
Chris came to the U of M in July of 2008 after working in aquatics atthe Pennsylvania State University for 5 years. He is currently certiedas an Aquatic Facility Operator, Emergency Medical Technician and anAmerican Red Cross instructor for Lifeguarding and Water Safety. Chrisoversees the Risk Management program for the department. Within theAquatic program, he manages the equipment technicians and ensures thesuccess of all events hosted at the Aquatic Center
Megan Brandes | Aquatic Program ManagerMegan returned to the University of Minnesota in 2009 to take over themanagement of the Learn to Swim program. Prior to working profession-ally at the U of M, she worked for three years at Recreational Sports asthe Head Lifeguard for the Aquatic Center. Her main job responsibilitiesinclude managing the Minneapolis and St. Paul lifeguard sta and over-seeing the Learn to Swim program.
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University of Minnesota Aquatics Sta (pictured from left to right): Duane Proell, Chris Whipple,Jim Andersen, Stephanie Fix, Megan Brandes
student employment
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student employmente success of the Aquatic Programs over the years can be directlyattributed to the hard work of the University of Minnesota studentemployees. e University Aquatic Center and St. Paul Gymna-
sium employ over 100 students every year in a variety of positions.Student employees are regularly involved in daily operations, eventplanning and management, and programming decisions.
Between the ve pools on campus, student lifeguards are respon-sible for guarding an average of 200 hours per week, in additionto guarding for Special Events. Each lifeguard is required to holdAmerican Red Cross certications in Lifeguard Training, FirstAid, CPR, and AED, and pass a number of additional skills teststo be hired.
e Universitys Learn to Swim and AquaFit classes are taughtby student instructors, who plan, prepare, organize, and conductswimming lessons and workouts. Learn to Swim Student Coor-dinators and Senior Instructors, register participants, and provideon-deck supervision during classes.
Equipment Technicians are responsible setting up and maintainingall computer and electronic equipment. ey are the heart of anyevent at the Aquatic Center and work hard to guarantee awlessresults.
e Aquatic Center also employs students as Oce Assistants whohandle all administrative duties, and Event Support Sta, who as-sist at every stage of event planning from securing sponsorship,organizing athletes, and operating the event timing systems. Stu-dents employed in the Aquatics Program are granted a number ofgreat opportunities including hands-on experience at a world-classfacility, a fun and exciting work environment, and opportunities foradvancement and leadership.
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general contact information
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general contact informationUniversity of Minnesota Aquatic Center1900 University Avenue SE, 108 Cooke HallMinneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612.626.1352Email: [email protected]
aquatic program professional staDuane Proell
Associate Department Director, Aquatics, Risk Manage-ment, and Special EventsPhone: 612.624.6349Email: [email protected]
Jim AndersenAssistant Department Director, Twin Cities Swim TeamHead Coach
Phone: 612.625.1026Email: [email protected]
Stephanie FixAquatic Events and Programs DirectorPhone: 612.625.5339Email: [email protected]
Chris Whipple
Aquatic Coordinator, Risk Management and EventsPhone: 612.624.6812Email: [email protected]
Megan BrandesAquatic Program ManagerPhone: 612.625.3794Email: [email protected]
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visitor information
Whether it be in Minneapolis or St. Paul, visitors of the Twin Cities will surely have a greattime. Take advantage of the many outdoor activities oered in the area such as canoe-ing through the Chain of Lakes, biking along the Grand Rounds Byway, or ice skating in the
winter wonderland of Rice Park. For sports enthusiasts, the Twin Cities boast ve professionalsports teams, but if professional sports arent enough, the Minnesota Golden Gophers never failto pack arenas year-round. ese are just a few of the many opportunities available to visitors ofthe Twin Cities of Minnesota, so stop by and create your own adventure!
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university of minnesotae University of Minnesota Twin Cities is one of the most comprehensive universities in the UnitedStates. Nearly 70,000 students, faculty, and sta from all 50 states and numerous foreign countries at-tend the University of Minnesota. Students choose from more than 370 elds of study, including several
programs that are ranked among the top 10 in the nation.
Students can take advantage of a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities at the U. ere are over400 registered student groups on campus and many opportunities to indulge in arts and culture at placessuch as Northrup Memorial Auditorium, the Bell Museum of Natural History, the Weisman Art Mu-seum, and the Larson Gallery. ey can also take part in many recreational activities oered through theDepartment of Recreational Sports. Eight programs are available to the university community throughRecreational Sports including aquatics, tness, outdoor adventures, golf, intramural and court sports,sport clubs, youth and community programs, and general wellness. For those interested in catching some
Gopher sporting events, the U boasts 22 mens and womens varsity sports including the back-to-backnational title-winning mens hockey team. New to campus in 2009 is TCF Bank Stadium, the new hometo the Minnesota Gopher football team.
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twin citiesIn October 2003, Minneapolis was names the Most Funominally Fun City in the country by aMoney Magazine survey. Indeed, the citys visitors and residents are never at a loss for somethingto do. Every house in Minneapolis is within 6 blocks of a city park, and many are in walkingdistance of one of the citys 22 lakes. As Minnesotans are known to be avid outdoor-recreationenthusiasts, its no surprise that bikers and runners take advantage of the Grand Rounds Na-tional Scenic Byway, 45 miles of paved paths surrounding the citys lakes. ere are more golfcourses in Minneapolis than any other city in the country. e Twin Cities area boasts dozens ofgolf courses and regularly hosts PGA and LPGA national tournaments.
People in search of entertainment can visit the countrys largest shopping center, the Mall ofAmerica which is located just south of the Twin Cities in Bloomington. e Twin Cities alsohave a strong visual and musical arts tradition, featuring the Walker Art Center, the St. PaulChamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Symphony, and more than 30 live theatres. Kids and adultsalike enjoy Minnesota Childrens Museum and Science Museum of Minnesota, and sports fansare delighted that ve professional sports teams call the Twin Cities their home.
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Rosedale MallW. Highway 36 & Fairview Ave.Roseville651-633-0872
From the Aquatic CenterTake Oak St. north. Head left on 4th for severalblocks. Turn onto 35W North. Exit on highway36. Take the fairview exit. At the stop light,turn right on Fairview St.
Estimated Travel Time15-20 minutes non-rush hour20-25 minutes rush hour
City Center40 South 7th St.Downtown Minneapois612-372-1200
From the Aquatic CenterBegin on Washington Ave. SE heading west(towards downtown). Turn left on 2nd Ave.
Turn right on 7th St.
Estimated Travel Time5-10 minutes non-rush hour20-25 minutes rush hour
shoppingSouthdale Mall6601 France Ave. S.Edina952-925-7885
From the Aquatic CenterTake Oak St. north. Head left on 4th St. Pro-ceed west on 4th for several blocks. Turn onto35W South. Proceed several miles on 35W.Exit onto 62 West. Exit France Ave. At lightgo left onto France Ave.
Estimated Travel Time15-20 minutes non-rush hout30-40 minutes rush hour
Mall of America60 East BroadwayBloomington
952-883-8800
From Aquatic Center Take Washington Ave. west towards down-town. Turn onto 35W South. Exit onto 62East (left exit). Merge onto Hwy. 77 South.Exit on Killebrew Dr.
Estimated Travel Time
20-25 minutes non-rush hour25-45 minutes rush hour
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stadium village Noodles and Company618 Washington Ave SE
Burrito Loco1316 4th St SE
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Applebees Bar & Grill615 Washington Ave. SE612-378-3740
Arbys1016 Washington Ave. SE612-331-2757
Big 10606 Washington Ave. SE612-378-0467
Bona Vietnamese815 Washington Ave. SE612-331-5011
Brueggers Bagels720 Washington Ave. SE612-378-2145
Burger King925 Washington Ave. SE612-379-7708
Chipotle800 Washington Ave. SE612-378-7078
Dairy Queen/Orange Julius
716 Washington Ave. SE612-331-3093
Erberts and Gerbert s720 Washington Ave. SE612-623-9485
Hong Kong Noodle
901 Washington Ave. SE612-379-9472
618 Washington Ave. SE612-617-0002
Paninos921 Washington Ave. SE
612-331-4647
Raising Canes825 Washington Ave. SE612-378-3243
Sallys Saloon & Eatery712 Washington Ave. SE
612-378-3740
Stub and Herbs227 Oak St. SE612-379-1880
Village Wok610 Washington Ave. SE612-331-9041
dinkytown
Als Breakfast 413 14th Ave. SE612-331-9991
Annies Parlour315 14th Ave. SE612-379-9744
Blarney Pub and Grill412 14th Ave. SE612-331-1527
1316 4th St. SE612-746-5626
Camdis Vietnamese1325 4th St. SE
612-331-4194
China Express409 14th Ave. SE612-379-6374
Dinkytowner Caf412 14th Ave. SE
612-362-0437
Downtime Bar and Grill1501 University Ave. SE612-379-1224
Jimmy Johns413 14th Ave. SE612-331-8000
Kafe 421421 14th Ave. SE612-623-4900
Library Bar and Grill1301 4th St. SE612-604-1900
Loring Pasta Bar327 14th Ave. SE612-378-4849
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dinkytown (contd.) Hells Kitchen80 South 9th Street
Old Spaghetti Factory233 Park Ave
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McDonalds407 15th Ave. SE612-331-9991
Pagoda1417 4th St. SE612-378-4710
Potbelly326 14th Ave. SE612-331-0191
Qdoba324 14th Ave. SE612-379-3100
Steak Knife1327 4th St. SE612-378-4730
Subway1412 5th St. SE612-331-6716
Vescios406 14th Ave. SE612-378-1747
downtownBrits Pub and Eatery1110 Nicollet Mall612-332-3908
Bucca Di Beppo11 S. 12th St.
612-638-2225
80 South 9th Street612-332-4700
Joes Garage1610 Harmon Place
612-904-1163
Keys Bar and Grill114 South 9th St612-339-6399
Kierans Irish Pub330 2nd Ave. S.
612-339-4499
Lyons Pub on Sixth16 South 6th Street612-333-6612
Matty Bs Urban501 Washington Ave S612-338-7878
McCormick and Schmicks800 Nicollet Mall612-338-3300
Monte Carlo Bar and Caf219 3rd Av North612-333-5900
Murrays26 South 6th Street612-339-0909
NBA City600 1st Ave N612-767-2960
233 Park Ave.612-341-0949
Palomino825 Hennepin Avenue
612-339-3800
Pizza Luce119 North 4th Street612-333-1328
Pracna on MainRiverplace, 117 Main St SE
612-379-3200
Rock Bottom Brewery800 LaSalle Plaza612-332-2739
Te Local913 Nicollet Mall612-904-1000
uggs River Saloon219 Main St.
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Radisson University Hotel615 Washington Ave. SoutheastMinneapolis, MN 55414(612) 379-88881-800-822-MPLSEstimated Travel Time:2 minutes walking
Holiday Inn Metrodome1500 Washington Ave. SouthMinneapolis, MN 55454(612) 333-4646
Fax: (612) 333-7910Estimated Travel Time:5-10 minutes driving20 minutes walking
Ramada Plaza Minneapolis1330 Industrial Blvd.Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 331-1900Fax: (612) 331-6827Estimated Travel Time:5-10 minutes driving
Days Hotel on University2407 University Ave. SoutheastMinneapolis, MN 55414(612) 623-9303
Fax: (612) 331-2152Estimated Travel Time:5 minutes driving10 minutes walking
Te Depot225 South 3rd AveMinneapolis, MN 55401(612) 375-1700Fax: (612) 375-1300Estimated Travel Time:5-10 minutes driving
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis1300 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55403(612) 370-1234
Estimated Travel Time:15-20 minutes driving
Millennium Hotel Minneapolis1313 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55403(612) 332-6000Estimated Travel Time:
15-20 minutes driving
Quality Inn and Suites Downtown41 North 10th St.Minneapolis, MN 55403(612) 339-9311Estimated Travel Time:5-10 minutes driving
Embassy Suites425 South 7th St.Minneapolis, MN 55415(612) 333-3111Estimated Travel Time:10-15 minutes driving
Sheraton Inn Midway400 North Hamline Ave.St. Paul, MN 55104(651) 642-1234Estimated Travel Time:10 minutes driving
Days Inn Roseville2550 Cleveland Ave. NorthRoseville, MN 55113(651) 636-6730Estimated Travel Time:
10-20 minutes driving
Faireld Inn3045 Center Point Dr. NorthRoseville, MN 55113(651) 636-7869Estimated Travel Time:10-20 minutes driving
Comfort Inn2715 Long Lake Rd.Roseville, MN 55113(651) 636-5800Estimated Travel Time:10-20 minutes driving
Crowne Plaza St. Paul
11 Kellogg Blvd. EastSt. Paul, MN 55101(651) 605-6950Contact Molly BoyneEstimated Travel Time:10-20 minutes driving
odging
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Radisson Hotel Roseville2540 Cleveland Ave. NorthRoseville, MN 55113(651) 636-4567Estimated Travel Time:
7 minutes drivingComplimentary Shuttle
Best Western Inn161 Saint Anthony Ave.St. Paul, MN 55101(651) 227-8711Estimated Travel Time:10-15 minutes driving
Embassy Suites Hotel175 10th St. EastSt. Paul, MN 55101(651) 224-5400Estimated Travel Time:10-15 minutes driving
bloomington/airport
Country Inn and SuitesBloomington West5120 American Blvd. WestBloomington, MN 55425(952) 8531-9595
Estimated Travel Time:20-45 minutes driving
Crowne Plaza Bloomington5401 Green Valley Dr.Bloomington, MN 55437(952) 831-8000Contact: Nikki Sandstrom
Estimated Travel Time:20-45 minutes driving
Embassy Suites2800 American Blvd. WestBloomington, MN 55425(952) 884-4811Contact: Laura Zimmer952-967-8708Estimated Travel Time:20-45 minutes driving
Faireld Inn of Bloomington2401 American Blvd. EastBloomington, MN 55425(952) 858-8475Contact: Duane Palmer
Estimated Travel Time:20-45 minutes driving
Mpls.- St. Paul Airport Hilton3800 American Blvd. EastBloomington, MN 55425(952) 854-2100Estimated Travel Time:
20-45 minutes driving
Holiday Inn Bloomington1201 West 94th St.Bloomington, MN 55431(952) 884-8211Contact: Evie WaltersEstimated Travel Time:20-45 minutes driving
Park Plaza4460 W. 78th St. Cir.Bloomington, MN 55435(952) 831-3131Contact: Scott Gra 952-960-0011Estimated Travel Time:20-45 minutes driving
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