david
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Yates
Apr 10, 2005 23:53:42 GMT -5
Post by david on Apr 10, 2005 23:53:42 GMT -5
Do students have to pay to use Yates at all?
Also, as was discussed on another thread, does Yates need a facelift?
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TBird41
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Yates
Apr 11, 2005 10:22:33 GMT -5
Post by TBird41 on Apr 11, 2005 10:22:33 GMT -5
It's included in your tuition bill. You have to pay it, but its considered part of the tuition (I think--I'm not sure if financial aid covers it, as I don't get any).
For a workout place, it does its job. It could use a facelift, but it isn't a pressing need (an oncampus arena should definately come first). If you want a place to lift a little, run on a track/treadmill/stationary bike/play some tennis/basketball it's fine. If you are really serious about working out, then I have the feeling it'll seem inadaquite.
It's also a good place to see hot chicks in spandex, which, to be honest, keeps me from noticing the flaws ;D
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Yates
Apr 11, 2005 10:28:59 GMT -5
Post by showcase on Apr 11, 2005 10:28:59 GMT -5
Yates certainly isn't going to impress anyone anymore, which wouldn't be problematic except for the fact that it's basically the only exercise facility available to students.
That said, I think there are innumerable higher priorities when it comes to improvements on campus.
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JimmyHoya
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Yates
Apr 11, 2005 15:28:39 GMT -5
Post by JimmyHoya on Apr 11, 2005 15:28:39 GMT -5
The only thing that needs work is the weightlifting workout area, everything else is real nice. Some newer equipment and machines might be nice, but nothing there holds people back.
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nychoya3
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Yates
Apr 11, 2005 16:22:48 GMT -5
Post by nychoya3 on Apr 11, 2005 16:22:48 GMT -5
The weights area absolutely needs a couple million worth of remodeling. Some of those machines were actually invented as torture devices in the 14th century. No complaints about the basketball courts (4 full length courts and they keep them in relatively good condition) or the tennis courts (again 5/6 courts in good condition). The track is okay, I guess. Basically, Yates isn't especially prepossessing, but it's definitely servicable. The addition of AC, was, to say the least, vital. How anyone thought you could build an unairconditioned building into the side of a hill, so it pretty much acted like a clay over is pretty well beyond me...
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CAHoya07
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Yates
Apr 12, 2005 17:11:30 GMT -5
Post by CAHoya07 on Apr 12, 2005 17:11:30 GMT -5
The track is okay, I guess. Have you ever ran on that thing? The track is awful, it needs to be resurfaced. It's like a thin layer of nothing over some concrete, it's killer on the knees. That and there are annoying air bubbles in places. A lot of people bitch about Yates, it's really not ALL that bad, but it definitely is old and needs improvement. There always seems to be water leaks from the ceiling around. The weights are really old, and they don't even have a free bench press. I hear the pool ain't great either. And the whole atmosphere is pretty dark and dreary, doesn't necessarily get you in the mood for working out. That said, Yates has improved lately, with some new erg machines, the relocation of the weights and cardio machines, a new soft surface and a mirror. Hopefully these improvements continue. And the 4 basketball courts are fine. I agree that Yates needs improving, but there are a lot of other priorities above it at this point. Like a new McDonough. ;D
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Yates
Apr 12, 2005 20:59:20 GMT -5
Post by Nevada Hoya on Apr 12, 2005 20:59:20 GMT -5
Have you ever ran on that thing? The track is awful, it needs to be resurfaced. It's like a thin layer of nothing over some concrete, it's killer on the knees. That and there are annoying air bubbles in places. /quote] Looks as if my surrogate has to take up racewalking like me. Thirty-five years of pounding the pavement have left my knees, joints, and tendons begging for mercy. Racewalking satisfies the need for training (even interval training) and competition without its being so hard on the body.
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david
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Yates
Apr 12, 2005 21:30:04 GMT -5
Post by david on Apr 12, 2005 21:30:04 GMT -5
i am sorry to ask a stupid question, but racewalking has always kind of confused me: can you explain it a little?
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CAHoya07
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Yates
Apr 13, 2005 0:19:07 GMT -5
Post by CAHoya07 on Apr 13, 2005 0:19:07 GMT -5
Looks as if my surrogate has to take up racewalking like me. Thirty-five years of pounding the pavement have left my knees, joints, and tendons begging for mercy. Racewalking satisfies the need for training (even interval training) and competition without its being so hard on the body. Ha, sorry, I'm a runner by heart. I'm running the DC Marine Corps Marathon this fall. As long as I still have knees, I'll be running. ;D
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