STUDENT LIFE T in gymnastics, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball, along with hosting basketball games in the National Invitational Tournament. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field (the football stadium) serves as a hub for the athletic complex. With the crowning jewel of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field the north endzone expansion project completed just prior to the 1991 season, capacity now stands at 83,000, making Florida Field one of the eight largest on-campus football stadiums in the nation. With the addition of the 10,000 seats, the 1991 season saw UF draw the top six crowds in school history and the No. 1 football crowd in state history, college or professional (85,461 Nov. 30, 1991 vs. Florida State). For the North End Zone Expansion, the University Athletic Association was honored with a first place award by the City of Gainesville Beautification. Another sign of Florida's commitment to excellence within its athletic complex is the 12,000-seat Stephen C. O'Connell Center an air-inflated dome which houses Gator basket- ball and also transforms into an indoor track facility while also being home to national pow- erhouse swimming and gymnastics teams. Gators just love their sports, as there are 70 courts and outdoor playing fields on the Uni- versity of Florida campus and the O'Connell Center and Florida Gymnasium are available for indoor sports. In all, Florida offers more than 60 intramural and clubs sports and the campus is located near many recreational lakes and rivers. The beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean are just a short drive away, as well as many of the attractions which Florida has to offer. Intramural-Recreational Sports The Recreational Sports Program is a signifi- cant part of the total educational community at the University of Florida. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate voluntari- ly in the program which has become an impor- tant phase of extracurricular activities on the campus and offers opportunity for exercise, recre- ation, social contacts, and friendly competition. Student administration is a tradition in the Recreation Program at the university. Students officiate the games, manage the leagues, and act as student directors in the Recreational Sports Office. The checkout of equipment and the use of all facilities are free to enrolled students, faculty and staff, and competition between groups and clubs is encouraged. Friendship, new games, skills, and good times are guaranteed. For more information contact the Recreational Sports Office, 214 Florida Gym, at 392-0581. INTRAMURAL LEAGUES For structured competitive play, Intramural Leagues and Tournaments are scheduled for traditional as well as non-traditional activities. Specific leagues available for the sports of flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, and soft- ball are Women's Independent, Co-Recreational, Men's Independent, A, B, & C, Graduate, Resi- dence Hall A&B, and Sorority. Individuals may also compete in activities, such as swimming, track, tennis, racketball, squash and wallyball. T- shirts are awarded to winners in each division. SPORTS CLUBS The Sports Club program provides struc- tured, competitive athletic opportunities between different institutions in nonvarsity sports. The program offers instruction, recre- ation, and competition in approximately 35 dif- ferent clubs. Individual sports clubs who represent the University of Florida will be assisted by the Sports Club coordinator in becoming organized, utilizing facilities, check- ing out equipment, and general resources for participation purposes. LAKE WAUBURG The Lake Wauburg Recreational Areas are located eight miles south of the university on U.S. 441, and are available for use by students, faculty, staff and their guests. The specific activ- ities and facilities available at Lake Wauburg North include sailing, boardsailing, canoeing, crewing, fishing boats, sunbathing, picnic facili- ties such as tables and grills, and sporting equipment and swimming. The south end of the lake, located one mile farther south on 441, offers 60 acres of land in its natural state. For your relaxation, there are sun- bathing decks overlooking the lake and a play- ing field which can accommodate every field sport imaginable. A frisbee golf course encom- passes the park for your playing pleasure. In addition, three areas are available for reservation to university groups. The lodge and pavilions can house approximately 100 persons each, and each of these areas is provided with barbecue grills and tables to accommodate park guests. Call (904) 466-4112 for reservations. All activities are free and open year-round from noon to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Both facilities are closed on Mondays. Student Recreation & Fitness Center The Student Recreation & Fitness Center is located behind Florida Gym, off FletcherDrive. The center includes facilities for racquetball, squash, aerobics, weightlifting and other fitness activities. A multi-purpose area accommodates volleyball, basketball and martial arts activities. The Recreational Sports office is located on the second floor of the center. Lifestyle and fitness assessment programs are offered in the facility's Lifestyle Appraisal Center. Ongoing wellness programs, as well as special health and fitness promotion activities are available to University of Florida students in this new facility. The UF I.D. card is required to participate in any activities, or use any S.R.F.C. facilities. A towel is also required of each individual using the strength & conditioning room or participat- ing in aerobics. Racquet courts can be reserved one day in advance by calling 392-4110. For further infor- mation call the Fitness Center office at 392-3461. Automobile and Traffic Regulations Any student of the University of Florida is eligible to register and operate a vehicle on cam- pus. Parking eligibility is determined by the stu- dent's local address and academic classification. Students desiring to register a vehicle on campus must be registered for class and present their vehicle registration to the Parking Admin- istrative Services Decal Office. Rules and regula- tions are available at the time of the vehicle registration, and all registrants should thor- oughly familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations before operating or parking a motorized vehicle on campus. Illegally operated or parked vehicles will be issued a citation. Failure to respond to a citation within the prescribed time will result in addi- tional costs, failure to receive transcripts, failure to register for classes, and the towing of the vehicle. Any questions regarding the use of vehicles on campus should be directed to the Parking Administrative Services Decal Office (392-2241).