Applications are available in early March, and tryouts are held in the first part of April. More information is available from the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in the Casanova Athletic Center. The Outdoor Program allows students to explore the wilderness areas of Oregon, participate in outdoor adventures, learn about the environment and ecology, and meet new people. Activities include bicycle touring, camping, hiking, kayaking, mountaineering, river rafting, ski touring, and wind surfing. The flexible program structure enables students to participate when and where they want.
Trips are low cost, cooperative, and include all skill levels.
More than 130 instruction courses are offered each term in a variety of activity areas aerobics, aqua aerobics, golf, gymnastics, juggling, golf, ice skating, martial arts, outdoor pursuits, racquet sports, running, team sports, tai chi, trampoline, and yoga. Classes meet two or three times per week and can be repeated throughout your college career. Students may join men's, women's, or coed intramural teams, compete in special events tournaments, or be a part of a mini-league. Some of the most popular RIM activities are badminton, basketball, bowling, cross-country, flag football, fun runs, golf, racquetball, softball, soccer, swimming, tennis, and wrestling. RIM also offers workout classes in aerobics, weight training, and dance.