Payne Center Q and A

The Payne Center is the name of the facility. We are the department ofRecreational Sports, which is house under the division of Student Affairs.Recreational Sports is located on the first floor of the Payne Center. Ifyou need any brochures, handouts, etc. just let me know and I will have itready for you.

1. What kind of plans does the future hold for the Payne Center?Master Campus Facilities Plan includes the expansion of the Payne Center.http://projects.sasaki.com/usm/worktodate.html

2. Is first aid available at the Payne Center?All employees of the Payne Center and Recreational Sports are certified infirst aid, while many are certified also in CPR and AED.

3. What is the fee of a personal trainer? Rec Card Holder Student 3 sessions $ 75 $ 60 5 sessions $120 $ 95 8 sessions $190 $14812 sessions $282 $21616 sessions $360 $272 http://www.usm.edu/recsports/FITfac.html

4. What types of workout classes are offered?Xcetera, PiYoTone, Pilates, Yoga, Back2Abs, Total Body Toning, CircuitTraining, Circuit Challenge, Step n Strength, Rip n Rop, Kukuwa, Stretch,Upper Body Blast, Zumba, Carbioboxing, BOSU, Boot Camp, Lower Body Blast,Morning Madness, Aquacisehttp://www.usm.edu/recsports/FITgroupex.html

5. How often does new equipment come in?Equipment is ordered on an as need basis.

6. Are there different sporting tournaments at the Payne Center?Tennis, Fall Ball Softball, Air Hockey, Racquetball, Billiards, Badminton,Table Tennis, Flag FootballFlag Football is the largest - We host the Regional Flag Football Tournamentduring the fall semester each yearhttp://www.usm.edu/recsports/IMmeetings.html

7. What type of security has been established?We are equipped with fire alarms, emergency exits, and a security system.They professional and student staff attend meeting to review our riskmanagement and emergency action plan. The staff often takes part in drillthat insures the information is retained.

8. How much does it cost for non-students to work out there?We have a variety of options. The following information is for the primaryuser and the annual rate. See the website for additional info.Faculty Staff - $180, Retiree - $150, Recent Graduate - $135. Alumni - $300,Honor Club/Eagle Club - $335http://www.usm.edu/recsports/FACfees.html

9. In what ways do you believe the Payne Center benefits students?Recreational Sports and the Payne Center gives each student an opportunityto cultivate new friendships, development sportsmanship conduct and relievethe daily stress that comes with the class load. At Recreational Sports,students can vent their frustrations or stress by working out, playingintramurals or just shooting some hoops.

10. What is your favorite aspect of the Payne Center?Watching our student staff grow in their leadership skills and thenattending conferences such as Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders (ERSL)and the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) nationalconference. These are the students who will later become the professionalstaff at recreational facilities at other universities. If you need anymore information, please let me know. Good luck with yourpaper.Stephanie P. PattersonMarketing/PR Coordinator, Recreational SportsThe University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, Mississippiwww.usm.edu <http://www.usm.edu/> stephanie.p.patterson@usm.edu