The SDC will observe reduced hours over winter break beginning Saturday, December 19 and ending Sunday, January 10. Regular building hours will resume Monday, January 11.
The fitness center, multi, racquetball courts and pool (lap swim only) are currently open to MTU students, members & action pass holders. No new day passes, action passes or memberships are being sold at this time.
Gates Tennis Center is open to MTU students & Gates members. Daily court fees are also available.
The SDC has updated hours December 4-18. The fitness center, multi, & pool (lap swim only) are currently open to MTU students & faculty/staff SDC members. Gates Tennis Center is open to MTU students & Gates members. Daily court fees are also available.
Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification in this 3-day intensive training course located at the Michigan Tech SDC Pool. The certification includes Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications and all training materials. All participants must be 15 years of age or older by the first date of the course (documentation required). Required water skills include the ability to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and complete a timed event in which participants retrieve a 10 pound brick from a depth of 7-10 feet and swim 20 yards with the object. Online training prerequisite must be completed by the first day of classroom instruction. Instructor will contact class participants with online course information and directions. Class size is limited to 10 participants.
Days/Times: December 4 – 4-8pm, December 5 – 8am-6pm, December 6 – 8am-5pm
Cost: $110 per participant
Deadline to register: November 27, 2020, 11:59pm
Need to get re-certified? Sign up now for the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Renewal Course. This course includes Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED re-certification. The instructor will contact the class with additional course information and directions. Participants must have a Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification that has expired no more than 30 days prior to the final day of the course. Class size is limited to 10 participants. CPR mask and whistle not included. Supply purchase is available through the ticket office.
Days/Times: December 12 – 8am-12pm, 2-8pm
Cost: $55 per participant
Deadline to register: December 5, 2020, 11:59pm
The COVID-19 Visitor Symptom Tracking Form is required to be completed by all participants before every class session. Masks are required on the pool deck but not permitted in the water while swimming. Masks are also required in the locker room except for showering. Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Class size is limited.
Sign up now for Adult Huskies Swim Clinic Session 2!
October 27 – November 12Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7-7:50pmSDC Pool
Registration closes this Sunday, October 25!
Huskies Group Swim Lessons are now open for registration! American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-4 are being offered at the SDC Pool on Saturday mornings beginning October 17. Social distancing will be maintained during classes and instructors will remain on the pool deck. A parent is required to be in the water with participants in levels 1 and 2.
Days/Times
Saturday’s: October 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th (REVISED – Due to the fluidity of the situation, we will be issuing refunds closer to the session start date.)
Cost $60 per participant (discount available for current SDC members!)
Deadline to register: October 14, 2020, at 11:59pm
Junior Huskies Swim Clinic provides additional attention and competitive guidance to proficient swimmers ages 6-17 who are looking to improve their swimming skills and fitness levels. Participants must be able to swim unassisted for at least 25 yards, tread water for at least 1 minute and have swimming knowledge and ability equivalent to Level 5 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or higher.
Days/Times
Saturdays, 9-9:40am: October 17th, 24th,31st, November 7th, 14th (REVISED – Due to the fluidity of the situation, we will be issuing refunds closer to the session start date.)
Cost $60 per participant (discount available for current SDC members!)
Deadline to register: October 14, 2020, at 11:59pm
Adult Huskies Swim Clinic provides additional attention and competitive guidance to swimmers ages 18 and up who are looking to improve their swimming skills and fitness levels in a group setting. Each session is programmed with warm-up, skill work, and variations of a workout for the beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmer. Participants will be provided coaching and guidance to meet their individual swimming goals!
Days/Times
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-7:50pm
Session 1: October 13th, 15th,20th, 22nd (REVISED – Due to the fluidity of the situation, we will be issuing refunds closer to the session start date.)
Session 2: October 27th, 29th, November3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th
Cost $60 per participant (discount available for current SDC members!)
Deadline to register: October 11, 2020, at 11:59pm
The COVID-19 Visitor Symptom Tracking Form is required to be completed by all participants and guardians before every class session. Participants are asked to arrive at the pool already changed into their bathing suits. Locker rooms will only be available after class sessions. Masks are required on the pool deck but not permitted in the water while swimming. Masks are also required in the locker room except for showering. Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Class size is limited and based off of social distancing.
The Michigan Tech Gates Tennis Center will open to current students and Gates members on Monday, August 31. The facility is implementing an enhanced cleaning schedule based on guidelines from the CDC and recreation facility standards.
To ensure the health and safety of users the facility is moving to a block schedule. The new schedule will run for the entirety of the fall semester (Aug. 31–Dec. 20). Users can make reservations online or by calling the front desk at 906-487-2774. To request access to the online reservation system for booking court times on your own, please email gates@mtu.edu.
Gates Tennis Center Health and Safety Measures
After much research on the best practices for reopening tennis facilities, the below are some, but not limited to, health and safety measures and guidelines that are taking place at the Gates Tennis Center:
Please email gates@mtu.edu or call 906-487-2774 with any questions.
Michigan Tech’s Student Development Complex (SDC) will expand its hours in the Fitness Center and Lap Pool to faculty/staff members as well as current students on Monday, August 31. The facility is implementing an enhanced cleaning schedule based on guidelines from the CDC and recreation facility standards.
Future phases include opening up additional facilities (racquetball courts, multipurpose room, and climbing wall), welcoming back community members, and the reopening of HuskiesFit classes and Youth Programs. All questions can be sent to recreation@mtu.edu.
Continued Requirements for Entry from August 31-September 13:
Hours of Operation Beginning August 31 (subject to change without notice)
Capacity Limits and Patron Expectations
Posted: August 12, 2020
HOUGHTON, Mich. – Michigan Tech’s Student Development Complex (SDC) will reopen to faculty/staff members as well as current students on Monday, August 17. A team of staff from Recreation has continually updated its reopening plan since the July 13 soft opening to students. The facility is implementing an enhanced cleaning schedule based on guidelines from the CDC and recreation facility standards.
Requirements for Entry from August 17-30:
Hours of Operation (subject to change without notice)
Capacity Limits and Patron Expectations
Future phases include expanded hours and access for Michigan Tech students, faculty, and staff, welcoming back community members and the reopening of HuskiesFit classes and Youth Programs. All questions can be sent to recreation@mtu.edu.
Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification in this 3-day intensive training course located at the Michigan Tech SDC Pool. The certification includes Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications and all training materials. All participants must be 15 years of age or older by the first date of the course (documentation required). Required water skills include the ability to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and complete a timed event in which participants retrieve a 10 pound brick from a depth of 7-10 feet and swim 20 yards with the object. Online training prerequisite must be completed by the first day of classroom instruction. Instructor will contact class participants with online course information and directions. Class size is limited to 10 participants.
Days/Times: August 7 – 2pm-6pm, August 8 – 8am-6pm, August 9 – 8am-5pm
Cost: $110 per participant
Deadline to register: August 1, 2020, 11:59pm
Need to get re-certified? Sign up now for the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Renewal Course. This 2-day course includes Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED re-certification. The instructor will contact the class with additional course information and directions. Participants must have a Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification that has expired no more than 30 days prior to the final day of the course. Class size is limited to 10 participants. CPR mask and whistle not included. Supply purchase is available through the ticket office.
Days/Times: August 13 – 8am-1pm, August 14 – 8am-1pm
Cost: $55 per participant
Deadline to register: August 7, 2020, 11:59pm
Michigan Tech’s Student Development Complex (SDC) will reopen to current students on Monday, July 13. A team of staff from Recreation has developed a reopening plan to ensure the building is utilized safely and is implementing an enhanced cleaning schedule based on guidelines from the CDC and recreation facility standards.