Additional HuskiesFit Classes Added!

HuskiesFit Programs is proud to announce the addition of the following classes to our lineup!

  • Ballet Barre –  Experience the rejuvenating world of barre, a fusion of the grace of ballet and the fun energy of cardio fitness.
  • Belly Dance –  Arabic and international music and dance moves combine to create a fun fitness routine that offers a great cardiovascular workout.
  • Foam Roll Restorative Yoga –  Great for athletes and people with tight sore muscles from their job, etc.!
  • Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga –  Power flow linked with breath at a faster pace than traditional vinyasa.
  • Sunrise Flow Yoga –  Having your breath paired with poses, let go of stress as you stay in the moment finding strength, balance, and flexibility.

The above classes are free to SDC access holders (minimum 1 month) and included in the HuskiesFit Ultimate Punch Card. Day passes are also available for $10.

An additional session of Get Your Erg On! has also been added and is open for registration now!

For more information, visit individual class pages.

WIBIT Wednesday at the SDC Pool

It’s WIBIT WEDNESDAY!!!!

MTU Students, SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum 1-month), and WIBIT Wednesday Pass holders, come make a splash with our inflatable pool obstacle course called the WIBIT!

Events will be held this fall for current MTU Students and SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum 1-month).
Test your individual skills on the course or challenge your friend to a race across the obstacles.
The course is set up in the deep water and requires users to be able to pass our swim test.
See the WIBIT rules and swim test content below for more information. 

There are many different pieces of the WIBIT and each event will have a featured combination.
Potential featured pieces include:

  • ”The Step” – This piece allows users to climb up onto the course.
  • ”The Base” – Users must make their way across a horizontal surface. Be careful how fast you move as it can get slippery!
  • ”The Cliff” – Users must navigate either side of a slope using the handles and their balancing skills.
  • ”V-Connect” – Users must use limited footing space to navigate across the horizontal structure.
  • ”The Bridge” – Users must navigate up and over an arched structure without falling through.
  • ”The Slope” – Users must climb up a 6 foot wall that leads to a slide into the pool water below!

Dates/Times:

Wednesday, October 25, 5:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, November 29, 5:00-8:00pm

Featured Combinations:

10/25/23: Step/Bridge/V-Connect/Slope
11/29/23: Step/Bridge/Cliff/Slope

Come visit us at the pool to try out your skills! 

5-Day Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Course January 1-5, 2024

The Outdoor Adventure Program is hosting a 5-Day Hybrid Wilderness First Responder course January 1-5, 2024 at Michigan Tech. Must be 18 or older. Class size is limited.

“Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. The Hybrid 5-day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training and requires 30 hours of pre-course preparation. Students must register at least 3 weeks before the course date. All students must complete all pre-course e-learning prior to arrival on course.

January 1-5, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily

SDC Room 238

Cost $800
Deadline to register: December 8, 2023, 11:59 p.m.

Questions? Contact the OAP at oap@mtu.edu or 906-487-2290.

 

Fall Aquatics Programs Session 2

Registration for Fall Session 2 Youth Aquatics Programs opens tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4 at 8 a.m. EST!

Registration is currently open for Fall Sessions 2 and 3 Adult Aquatics Programs – sign up today!

Questions? Contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, at ambengry@mtu.edu or call (906) 487-2995.

Indoor Range Bullseye Shooting League

Michigan Tech Indoor Range Bullseye Shooting League allows for a great time shooting with friends and family with just a little competition mixed in. Ten sessions will be held on Sundays from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Rules are simple, and you can practice during the range posted Public times. All scoring targets will be shot in one continuous string of fire. You may shoot as an individual, with a 2-man team, or both. Open to MTU students and the general public.

Sundays, 3-5pm

September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 29, November 5, 12, December 3, 10

SDC Shooting Range

Special Requirements

  • Minimum age 10 years old. Adult supervision is required for all range users under the age of 18.
  • You may use any handgun you want with any sighting system.
  • All shooting will start from low ready. NO DRAWING FROM A HOLSTER.
  • Shooters may choose to shoot one or two-handed.
  • Eye and ear protection

Cost

MTU Students – Free

General Public  – Included in the $140 Fall 2023 Semester Range PassNot a separate program registration.

(1) To sign up as an individual or your 2-Man Team, contact Jeff Stroud at jsstroud@mtu.edu.

(2) Payment for the semester range pass can be made online or at SDC Ticket Office. Pick up the semester pass from the Ticket Office before going to the Range. The customer is responsible for holding on to the pass for the remainder of the semester.

Registration opens September 7, 2023, at 8:00 am.

Deadline to register for a semester pass AFTER contacting Jeff for a spot: September 24, 11:59 pm

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PADI Open Water SCUBA Course October 13-15

Registration for the next Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Open Water SCUBA Course opens tomorrow, Wednesday, September 13 at 8 a.m.!

The course is conducted over two weekends and includes:

  • Ten hours of academic instruction (some coursework to be completed independently),
  • Ten hours of confined water training (SDC Pool), and
  • Four certification dives in Lake Superior (Marquette).

Upon registration, students will be given all required reading material and paperwork to complete prior to the start of the course. Students must be 18 years old and be able to swim 200 yards comfortably.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to all class sites, including the SDC and dive location in Marquette.

Course Dates and Times:

  • Friday, October 13 — 5-10 p.m., SDC
  • Saturday, October 14 — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., SDC
  • Sunday, October 15 — 8 a.m. to noon, SDC
  • Saturday and Sunday, October 21-22, or Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29 — Open Dives in Marquette (exact location and time TBA)

Cost is $575 per person (includes all instruction, fees and training materials). The deadline to register is September 28, 11:59pm.

Fall MI Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Courses

Earn your MI Concealed Pistol License (CPL) through this one-day course brought to you by Michigan Tech Recreation, the SDC Shooting Range, and 906 Tactical. This is the course you must take to get your Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL). This is the premier course in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO) course covers what you need to carry a loaded weapon safely in open spaces. Rental equipment is available for an additional fee. Students will receive a copy of the course material on the day of class. No experience is necessary. Class size is limited.

Four dates to choose from. Registration opens January 18, 8:00am.

  • Saturday, September 223 (registration closes September 20, 11:59pm)
  • Saturday, October 14 (registration closes October 11, 11:59pm)
  • Saturday, November 11 (registration closes November 8, 11:59pm)

Location

SDC Shooting Range and SDC Classroom 238

Cost

  • $150/person (with own equipment )
  • $185/person (with rental equipment 9mm pistol)

Special Requirements

  • Minimum age 20 years old
  • Individuals are responsible for supplying their own ammunition (100 rounds).
  • There will be a firearms proficiency test and a written test that students will have to pass to complete the course.
  • Students agree to comply with all commands issued on the range and in the classroom.

Reminder: Register for Fall Session 1 Huskies Aquatics Programs

Registration for Huskies Aquatics Fall Session 1 is currently open. Openings are available in the following programs:

Registration for Adult Session 1 Programs closes Thursday, September 7.

Registration from Youth Session 1 Programs closes Wednesday, September 6.

Sign up today!

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

Fall 2023 Aquatics Programs

Registration for our Fall aquatics programs opens on Wednesday, August 9 at 8 a.m. EST!

Questions? Contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, at ambengry@mtu.edu or (906) 487-2995

Michigan Tech Aquatics
Adult Huskies Swim Training (18 or older)
Adult Huskies Swim Lessons (18 or older)
Huskies Group Swim Lessons Parent & Child Aquatics (ages 6 months - 3 years old)
Huskies Group Swim Lessons Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5 years old)
Huskies Group Swim Lessons Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 (ages 6-17 years old)
Huskies Swim Clinic (ages 6-17 years old)
Registration opens Wednesday, August 9 at 8 a.m.