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West Chester University Campus Recreation Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 048
This collection is divided into four series: Handbooks, Departmental Correspondence and Newsletters, Promotional Materials, and Intramural Teams and Sports Clubs.

Series 1 Handbooks contains the department's handbooks from 1973-1990, which introduce the department's purpose, operations, and services. They also provide information about the sports clubs and intramural teams that use the department's facilities.

Series 2 Departmental Correspondence and Newsletters includes correspondence between the department and the campus community as well as newsletters about recreation classes, special programs, and opportunities.

Series 3 Promotional Materials features brochures and flyers for events and programs being held by the department, as well as calendars of events.

Series 4 Intramural Teams and Sports Clubs includes schedules and official handbooks that introduce various intramural sports teams and clubs on campus and their rules.

Dates

  • 1973 - 1991
  • Majority of material found within 1973 - 1991

Language of Materials

eng

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

2 Boxes (1 small pamphlet box and 1 half-size document box)

0.54 Linear Feet

Overview

West Chester University Campus Recreation provides co-curricular activities and programs related to health and wellness for the campus community. This collection includes departmental handbooks, correspondence, newsletters, promotional materials, and information on intramural teams and sports clubs.

Biographical / Historical

West Chester University Recreation Services, formerly known as Recreational Services, mission is to engage "the West Chester University community through co-curricular experiences by providing diverse programs to inspire lifelong health and wellness."

Campus Recreation programs include fitness, leisure, recreational, and competitive programs and services in a variety of indoor and outdoor facilities. Fitness, leisure, and recreational opportunities include self-directed exercise, group classes, a climbing wall, and more. Competitive programs include an array of Sports Club teams and intramural teams.

Campus Recreations has an Outdoor Adventure Pursuits Program that provides gear rentals for outing enthusiasts. They also offer outdoor educational opportunities, such as trips, a variety of outing excursions, and related certifications.

Arrangement

Materials in this collection have been arranged into series by topic and chronological order.
Title
West Chester University Campus Recreation Collection
Status
completed
Author
Jenna (Bossert) Falkenberg
Date
2022-01-06; 2024-11-06
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
eng
Edition statement
2024-11-06: collection organization added.

Repository Details

Part of the West Chester University Archives Repository

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