 RUNNING
CLUB
Starting May 7th at 6:00 PM the Ephrata Rec Running Club will begin
meeting weekly to start training for the Ephrata Fire Cracker 5-Mile Run and
other local races, it is also a great opportunity to meet and get together
to run with fellow runners. A day time run is also being offered on
Wednesday’s at 11 AM. For more
information, contact Anne Hess at 738-1167.
BIKING CLUB
Goal: to form a club that provides riding opportunities for
cyclist of all levels.
• Develop cue sheets for lots of rides of all distances leading from and
finishing at the Rec. A great resource is www.mapmyride.com
Club Policies
- All riders must wear a certified bike helmet at each ride
- All cyclist must follow traffic rules.
- For group rides the pace is set by the leader and the leader is
responsible for maintaining the pace for that group.
- Follow “No Biker Left Behind Rule”.
- All riders must check their tires and bikes for safety before each
ride.
- Ride at your own risk.
- A parent or guardian must accompany children under 16 years of age.
Club Ride Meeting Days and Times
Evening Rides: Tuesday’s at 5:45 PM (leaving from the Rec)
Ride Leader is Michelle Mellinger (stamper@ptd.net)
Daytime Rides: Thursday’s at 11:30 AM (leaving from the Rec)
Ride Leader is Anne Hess (ahess@ephratarec.com)
All interested riders should fill out the Biking Club waiver, and then will
be included on the e-mail distribution list. Any new scheduled group rides
will be sent out via e-mail to the group.
If you have any questions please contact Anne Hess at 738-1167 X110.
TRIATHLON TRAINING CLUB
After a successful 2007 campaign, the Rec's triathlon club is reforming
for beginner and veteran competitors. First order of business is getting
ready for the Mt. Gretna mini-triathlon on May 24. For more information,
contact Anne Hess at 738-1167. Club costs are $49 or $39 for Rec Members.
HIKING CLUB
Below you will find
important information regarding the Ephrata Rec. Hiking Club.
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If you
are new to the club and did not make our first meeting please be sure to
fill out the club registration form/waiver. They are located at the front
desk or at the fitness room desk. Or download it
here.
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The
organizers of the Ephrata Rec Hiking Club are Anne Hess
738-1167
x 110 and Stephanie Shirker 314-2040.
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The
hiking club is now 2 X a month; alternating Saturday's and Sundays.
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The
Saturday hikes will take place at 9:00 AM.
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The
Sunday hikes will take place at 1:00 PM.
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Each
hike will have a facilitator/leader that will send out directions to the
hike and parking information.
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You will
receive an e-mail from the Hike Leaders prior to each hike to serve as a
reminder and to provide you with driving and parking directions.
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Information on the hikes will also be posted via e-mail to the hiking club
distribution list. To be included in that mailing please stop by the
front desk to fill out the waiver. Hikes will also be posted on the
Ephrata Rec. website.
If you have any other
questions, please feel free to call Anne Hess or Stephanie at the above
phone numbers. We look forward to seeing you on the trails.
All interested hikers, are asked to fill out the club registration
form/waiver. This waiver form is located at the Rec front desk and is
also available for download online by clicking below.
Hiking Waiver
2008 Hike Schedule (coming soon):
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Hike Date |
Location |
Time |
Contact/Hike Leader |
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Ephrata
Recreation Center
130 S. Academy Dr.
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-1167 Fax: (717) 738-1462
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