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Triathlon Training Club:
Beginners & experienced participants are welcome! If you are interested in training for your 1st, 2nd or 20th triathlon with other enthusiastic people, join us. For more information, please contact Beatrice Giometto with Outdoor Recreation at 634-7453.


Outdoor Recreation
(+39) 0444-717453, DSN 314-634-7453
odr@vicenzamwr.com
Located in Bldg. 249 across from the Shoppette
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Winter Hours (December to March)
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday: CLOSED
Saturday: 3-7 p.m. | Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Summer Hours (March to November)
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday: CLOSED
Sat/Sun: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Welcome
The Vicenza Outdoor Recreation (ODR) program provides structured and self-directed recreation activities and instruction. It offers a diverse and comprehensive outdoor recreation program while teaching patrons life-long leisure skills and showing them how to make the most of their time in Italy.

The Outdoor Recreation staff organizes and conducts programs and educational, safety, and instructional classes, organizes specialized tours, and provides maintenance services for a variety of equipment.

Cultural Trips
Outdoor Recreation offers a large variety of cultural trips designed to expose community members to the many cultural sites present in Italy and the surrounding area. These trips include museum tours, shopping excursions, city tours, and trips to international festivals and events. Some of the most frequently visited cities include Venice, Verona, Milan, Florence, and Rome. Cultural trips are programmed year-round and are a fantastic way to learn about Italy and its culture.

High Adventure
High priority is placed on challenge-type activities that contribute to physical fitness, military skills, and safe practice of outdoor pursuits. These trips include wakeboarding, hydrospeed, and whitewater rafting. Outdoor Recreation prides itself on giving its customers the adrenaline rush they desire.

Instructional Classes
Classes make up a large part of the program schedule at Vicenza Outdoor Recreation. Classes include bike and ski equipment maintenance, SCUBA Diving, and Skiing and Snowboarding. Participants have the opportunity to become certified in SCUBA diving and have the added option of continuing their training from advanced classes to leadership level and instructor classes. Cycling enthusiast can not only take advantage of regularly scheduled trips but can also learn how to conduct routine and advanced maintenance on their own bicycles. Similar opportunities are offered to ski and snowboard enthusiasts in the form of FREE beginning ski and snowboarding lessons and equipment maintenance classes.

Private Trips
Special interest groups and private trips are another benefit to the community offered by Vicenza ODR. The development of specialized private trips is offered for every type of activity from fishing, and skiing to cultural trips and private dinners.

Equipment Check-Out
Vicenza Outdoor Recreation operates a full service equipment check out center. Equipment available for checkout ranges from backpacks and snowboards to tents and SCUBA equipment. Community members are able to participate in many outdoor sports without having to invest in costly personal equipment.

 

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