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award. The Southwest Softball Complex was built as part of the complex and
opened in 1995.
In 1998, the Southwest Fields and UVS Fields opened. Money from these projects
paid for the renovations of the Cypress Lodge at Lake Wauburg and related
water and sewage upgrades.
In 2001, the Southwest Rec Center expansion opened with the addition of
a weight room and a multi-activity gym. The construction process for the
expansion ensured that access and activity in the rest of the facility continued
for student use.
2001 a n d B e yo n d: B eco m i n g a S t u d e n t A f fa i r s
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In 2003, David Bowles was promoted to Director. Bowles is the first non-faculty
director. Broward Outdoor Recreation Complex opened in 2003 and earned a
National Intramural Recreation Sports Administration (NIRSA) Outstanding
Sports Facility award. Phase II of the Broward project included the addition of a
gatehouse, restrooms, and storage. Two pavilions were added shortly thereafter.
Recreational Sports moved from the College of Health and Human Performance
to the Division of Student Affairs in 2004. Also in 2004, Recreational Sports
staff and the Board of Directors worked with student government to create a
definition for Sport Clubs that was more competitive in nature.
In 2008, new membership categories were created. Non-registered students
were charged for summer access; Previously Enrolled Student was a new
membership category; and Faculty/Staff memberships were changed to
Faculty/Staff/Affiliate memberships. Also in 2008, final approval was received
for the $16.3 million expansion of the Southwest Recreation Center.
Southwest Fields 5 & 6 were transferred from the University Athletic Association
to Recreational Sports in 2009. The RecSports In Motion Staff Development and
Training Program was created.
In 2010, the Southwest Recreation Center underwent a major expansion and
renovation. The project dramatically increased and improved the programming
space for students; created new student development opportunities; and added
more work space for full-time staff members. A Grand Opening ceremony with
200 in attendance was held in the lobby area August 2010. The Southwest

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