Author: Paula Olson

Step It Up with Step Boxing!

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It’s time to step it up with Step Boxing! A 3-week series begins this Sunday, April 12. Step boxing combines kickboxing and step aerobics to create a really fun, intense workout.

Class meets Sunday, 5:00-5:50 p.m. in the SDC Studio. Cost to attend is $15/community member for the series, $12/Michigan Tech student for the series or $7 daily.

For more information or to register, visit Step Boxing.

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Reminder: Bounce-O-Rama! This Sunday, April 12

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Bounce, jump, run & play with the Michigan Tech Huskies at Bounce-O-Rama!

This Make-A-Wish fundraiser event, hosted by the Michigan Tech Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, will take place Sunday, April 12, from 12:00-5:00 pm in the SDC Gym.

Pre-sale tickets are available until April 11 for $8 at the SDC Ticket Office. $10 at the door.

For more information, visit Bounce-O-Rama.

Athletic Trainers Holding a Clinic on April 18

 Mar 31, 2015

HOUGHTON, Mich. – The Michigan Tech athletic training staff is holding an Athletic Training Clinic on Saturday, April 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The clinic will teach kids grades 9-12 the athletic training profession. Preregistration is required by April 17 and cost is $35.

The clinic will include educational sessions on what an athletic trainer does as far as injury assessment, injury treatment, taping, stretching and sports medicine. There will also be a question and answer session with current Tech student-athletes and athletic training students.

The annual spring football game is scheduled for that day as well with an opportunity for participants to work alongside current athletic trainers during the game.

The clinic includes lunch, an athletic training kit and prizes. Register online at MichiganTechRecreation.com or by calling 906-487-2073. Full payment and a signed waiver release is required. For more information call 906-483-1847 or email mogino@mtu.edu.

Spin into Spring with Evening Power Pedal & Spin Express

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Spin into Spring with Evening Power Pedal & Spin Express!

Evening Power Pedal – Leave the stresses of the day at the door and burn off steam with some serious spinning!
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:15-6:05 p.m. in the SDC Studio.

Spin Express – Rev it up and burn calories fast in this 40-minute power spin class!
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 12:10-12:50 p.m., & Saturdays, 8:00-8:50 a.m. in the SDC Studio.

For more information or to register, visit Spin Programs.

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Yoga Arm Balances & Inversions Workshop

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Turn your world topsy turvy with the Yoga Arm Balances & Inversions Workshop!

Cultivate courage for including arm balances and inversions in your home practice. Instruction, demonstration and assistance throughout each posture will be provided. Open to those who have a comfortable yoga practice, healthy shoulders, neck and back, and a spirit of curiosity!

Date/Time: Sunday, March 29, 4:00-5:50 p.m.

Location: SDC Studio

Cost: $15/community member, $13/Michigan Tech student

For more information or to register, visit Arm Balances & Inversions.

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Unique Community Programs Classes on the Horizon!

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Michigan Tech Community Programs is proud to bring you more ways to commit to be “HuskiesFit” in 2015!

Celebrate Spring at the Yoga Equinox Gathering Saturday, March 21, or work on body awareness and relaxation with Mindful Hatha Yoga beginning Friday, March 20.

Looking to shake up your fitness routine? How about Belly Dance for Fitness! Learn to shake, shimmy and roll in this energetic cabaret-style belly dance class. Part brain-teaser, part isolation workout –  you’ll still be able to smile while learning demanding techniques and moves. Class begins Saturday, March 21.

Learn to fly in Intro to Aerial Silks! Get fit and have fun doing things you never thought you could do! Come see for yourself what this amazing way to train is all about. A challenging workout focused on the upper body, core strength and flexibility. Learn new and diverse techniques for climbing and moving the body on the silks. Class begins Saturday, March 21.

Register now and take advantage of available savings options such as SDC member discounts and TechFit.

For more information on these adult programs and more, visit www.michigantechrecreation.com.

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CCSA Spring Ice Show – “Skating through the Decades”

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The Copper Country Skating Academy announces its Spring Ice Show, “Skating through the Decades”! See youth & adult local figure skaters, guests from Michigan Tech Learn to Skate & Michigan Tech Figure Skating Club perform.

Show Dates: Saturday, March 21, 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, March 22, 2:00 p.m.

Location: John MacInnes Student Ice Arena

Tickets: Adults $10, Youth $5. Available at the SDC Ticket Office on the day of the event.

For more information, visit Skating through the Decades.