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Ready, Set… Summer!

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Ready, Set, Summer! With fun music and traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba is your go-to summer workout. COMMIT TO BE FIT with Michigan Tech Recreation.

Love Zumba? Love the water? Blend it all together into a workout that’s mixed with cardio, body toning, and is most of all exhilarating. Aqua Zumba classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15pm in the SDC Pool.

Did you know? Michigan Tech employees who are TechFit benefit eligible can use some of their $150 (and $100 for dependents) TechFit dollars for Summer programming. Join anytime and COMMIT TO BE FIT with an 8-punch class card OR try us out for a single session for only $6!

For awesome deals, event announcements and more, connect with Michigan Tech Recreation on Facebook and michigantechrecreation.com.
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Summer Hockey League – Registration Deadline June 20

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July 12 – August 31

(8 weeks, 1 game/weekend)

Game Times (team schedules will be announced at start of league)

Saturdays, 10:30-11:20am & 11:30am-12:20pm
Sundays, 11:30am-12:20pm

Open to Grades 9-12 (as of Fall 2014)

New League Format

  • Players register individually, but teams will be organized by the high school they attend.
  • Teams will have a minimum of 12 players and a max of 17.
  • Minimum of 4 teams required to run the league
  • A league champ will be named based on points earned & the winning team will get individual prizes.

Games will consist of (2) 20-minute periods with a 5 minute warm-up. Players have the opportunity to continue working on theirhockey skills on a year-round basis while having fun. Our summer hockey league provides the extra time needed to improve those skills. Unsportsmanlike conduct and unnecessary rough play are prohibited. No checking. Each player receives a team jersey to keep. Each team will have a coach on the bench for all games. Referees and scorekeepers will be present at each scrimmage.

Registration Deadline: June 20

Register online or call the SDC Ticket Office at 487-2073. Payment must accompany registration. Registration is not complete until a release waiver is signed by a parent/guardian and turned into the Ticket Office.

Cost (includes jersey & league champion prizes)

$100/player
$100/goalie

Special Requirements

All protective equipment must be worn. Locker rooms will be available. Michigan Tech is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

For more information and questions, contact Tony Stromer, league coordinator, at 906-487-2975 or adstrome@mtu.edu.

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Gain Strength & Develop Skills @ the Michigan Tech High School Football Clinic

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JUST ANNOUNCED!

This clinic will ensure development of general strength as well as progression into football position exercises – strengthen cutting and jumping ability. Sessions will cover all muscle groups and safe techniques while at the same time pushing you to get ready for your fall season. Clinic held on Sherman Field and the Varsity Weight room at the SDC.

7-week session, June 16 – August 1, 6:00-8:00pm, three-four times per week. $250/person. Register today at the SDC Ticket Office or 487-2073.
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School’s Out for Summer – Join Us @ Michigan Tech Rec

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In the Studio, Pool and Ice Arena, we have it all to keep your little husky active, engaged and having fun all summer!

Hockey Power Skating – Session begins June 30

Hockey Skills & Scrimmage – Session begins June 30

Learn to Skate – Session 1 begins July 1, Session 2 begins July 29

Group Swimming Lessons – Session 2 begins July 7, Session 3 begins July 21

Learn Martial Arts through Aikido – Summer Session 2 begins July 11

More Summer Recreation Activities @ the SDC!
Open Skating – Thursdays, 5-5:50pm, July 3 – August 28 (no 8/7). $2/day.
Open Swimming & Multipurpose Room Use  – see here for summer schedule. $6/day.

For awesome deals, event announcements and more, connect with Michigan Tech Recreation on Facebook.

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Indoor Training for your Outdoor Activities

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Indoor Training for your Outdoor Activities!

Spin through warm-ups, sprints, climbs, cool-downs, and more, with plenty of encouragement and upbeat music. You control your bike’s resistance, so pedaling is as easy or difficult as you choose.

Schedule Variety and Intensity Options.

Rev it up and burn some calories fast in the 40 minute Spin Express on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12noon. Evening Power Pedal is held on Tuesdays @ 6:15pm or join us on Saturdays at 8am for Rise and Spin.

Did you know?

Michigan Tech employees who are TechFit benefit eligible can use some of their $150 (and $100 for dependents) for Summer programming. Join anytime and COMMIT TO BE FIT with an 8-punch class card OR try us out for a single session for only $6.

For awesome deals, event announcements and more, connect with Michigan Tech Recreation on Facebook and michigantechrecreation.com.

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Reminder: Water Safety Instructor Training June 15, 28 & 29

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​A 3-day Water Safety Instructor Training course is now being offered through Michigan Tech Community Programs on June 15, 28 & 29. The comprehensive Red Cross WSI program trains instructors in water safety and drowning prevention and provides information needed to plan and conduct courses in the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program. Cost to register is $260. Deadline to register is May 30.

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Check.It.Out. – Summer Hockey Programming @ Michigan Tech Rec

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Information and registration now available online for all summer hockey programs.
July 12 – August 31
$100/player
Open to Grades 9-12 (as of Fall 2014)
June 30 – August 28
$80/player
Developing Mites (DOB 2008/09) through PeeWees (DOB 2002/03)
June 30 – August 27
$90/player
Mites (DOB 2006/07) through Bantam/High School (DOB 1996-2001)

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