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How much does it cost
to join the Fitness Center or the Sports Program? |
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The RIC Helen M. Galvin
Center for Health and Fitness required an initiation fee to join the
program. The member will receive an evaluation appointment to determine
the correct exercise prescription and a second appointment that will
be a one on one in the fitness center with one of our professional
staff. The fee must accompany the medical form for it to be processed.
The initiation fee is as follows:
RIC patient referral (medical form completed by a RIC physician)
- $10
Non RIC patient referral (medical form completed by a non-RIC physician)
- $25
There is still no monthly charge for the fitness facility. However,
there is a yearly maintenance fee of $20. This fee helps us with maintaining
the equipment and facility. The maintenance fee is due on September
1st of each year. |
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How are you able to offer
programs for free when most local Special Recreation Associations
charge fees to participate in their programs? |
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We are very fortunate to
be supported by a number of generous organizations including: Chicago
Blackhawk Charities, Cubs
Care and Bears
Care (all funds of the McCormick
Tribune Foundation). In addition, the Women's Board of RIC and
RIC's Associate Board
hold various fundraising events each year that partially support our
programs. |
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Do I need to be an RIC
outpatient or a former RIC patient to join the program? |
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No. Any individual with
a physical disability is eligible to participate in any of our 18
different programs. Participants must submit a completed RIC Center
for Health and Fitness Medical Form signed by a doctor before participation.
Note: the definition of physical disability relates to those served
by RIC. |
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If I practice with one
of your sports teams, will I get to travel to national and international
competitions? |
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Yes and No.
If you are a regular participant with
one of our sports teams, you may be eligible to participate on that
team's travel squad. Not all participants travel to all competitions.
Travel rosters for each competition are decided by the team's head
coach and is based on a number of factors including but not limited
to: funding, type of competition, and a player's performance in
practice. |
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| 5. |
If I am recruited for
a research study and for one reason or another, I am found ineligible
for the study, am I still able to participate in your programs? |
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Yes, although participants
for research studies are screened very closely because of the extreme
physical exertion needed for the fitness testing, individuals found
ineligible for research studies are invited to participate in any
of our other programs. |
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Do you provide transportation? |
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Yes and No.
We DO NOT provide transportation
to and from the Fitness Center or any of our regular scheduled practices
or programs. Participants must arrange their own transportation.
Yes, if you are traveling with an RIC
Team to and from an out-of-town competition, we usually provide
transportation. |
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| 7. |
Where is the Center for
Health and Fitness? |
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On
the 3rd Floor of Abbott Hall - 710 North Lakeshore Drive, Chicago,
IL (click for map) |
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| 8. |
How many times a week
should I exercise in order to lose weight or get rid of excess body
fat? |
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This depends upon several
factors including an individual's overall activity level, initial
fitness level, and health history. Generally, working out two times
per week is sufficient for a beginner to receive both cardiovascular
and weight loss benefits. |
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| 9. |
How can I make a contribution
to the RIC Health and Fitness Center and the Wirtz Sports Program? |
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Thank you for considering contributing
to the Health and Fitness Center. You can make a donation to the
RIC Health and Fitness Center and Wirtz Sports Program in any denomination
by visiting the RIC
Online Giving page. When giving online, please be sure to indicate
that you are supporting the sports program at RIC. You can also
become an RIC athlete or RIC Team Sponsor. Click here
for more information on sponsorship. Additionally, you can send
a check or money order payable to RIC Sports to:
The Helen M. Galvin
Health and Fitness Center
710 N. Lake Shore Drive - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60611 |
