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SDC Gym Floor Resurfacing, Lot 22 & Service Drive Construction, Upcoming Closure Dates

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Here are a few important updates regarding planned maintenance and general projects in and outside the SDC, and upcoming building closure dates.

Annual Floor Resurfacing:

Varsity Gym

  • May 18/19 sanding and resurfacing then closed until May 23 (opens the morning of May 24)

Multipurpose Room

  • May 25/26 sanding and resurfacing then closed until May 30 (opens the morning of May 31)
    • The Climbing Wall will remain open for regular hours May 28-30.

Parking Lot Construction:

Lot 22 & the SDC service drive (between the SDC and Lot 22) will be closed from Tuesday, May 28 to Monday, June 3, for demo/grading, paving, and painting. Here is the individual schedule for those interested:

Demo/Grading – Tuesday/Wednesday 5/28-5/29

Paving – Thursday and Friday 5/30-5/31

Line Painting – Saturday 6/01 and Monday 6/03

Parking Lot Open – Tuesday 6/04 (SDC closed)

Staff and patrons who normally park in Lot 22 please park in Lots 23, 24, or 29 during the project. The SDC main entrance will remain open so building users and patrons can access it.

As a reminder, the SDC and Gates Tennis Center will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The SDC will also be closed on Tuesday, June 4, for mock disaster training.

We appreciate your patience as we work through our list of projects.

Regards,
Michigan Tech Athletics & Recreation

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Michigan Tech Recreation Indoor Triathlon

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Michigan Tech Rec 2024 Indoor Triathlon April 3, 2024 Swim Cycle Run All you got to do is Tri! Will you run away with the competition? MTU Student Development Complex Info & Registration Email: imsports@mtu.edu www.imleagues.com/mtu

Don’t forget to register!

You don’t have to win, you just have to TRI! Michigan Tech Recreation is hosting an indoor triathlon for MTU students and SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum one-month). Unlike a traditional triathlon, which covers fixed distances of swimming, biking, and running, indoor triathlons challenge competitors to race the greatest distance within a fixed time frame. Beginners and seasoned athletes are welcome to participate in the 10-minute swim, 15-minute bike, and 10-minute run! Transition time is provided between events. Event capacity is limited.

The indoor triathlon will take place on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at the SDC. Open to MTU students and SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum one-month) with a valid MTU student ID or SDC Access Pass. Must be 16 years of age or older to participate.

Registration Details:

  • Cost: It’s free! (But you must register to participate!)
  • Registration is now open!
  • Registration Closes: Tuesday, March 26, at 11:59 p.m.
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2024 Doghouse Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

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The Doghouse Classic is an original Michigan Tech event that saw its beginnings over 30 years ago under the direction of Kevin Borseth, head women’s basketball coach at the time. The Doghouse Classic was a long-standing tradition in the Houghton and Hancock area up until the last tournament took place in 2007. In 2016, the tradition was reestablished. Michigan Tech Recreation is excited about the opportunity to host the tournament and bring the Doghouse back to its former glory!

The tournament will take place in the SDC Multipurpose Room on six competition courts. The number of teams registered will determine the number of divisions and the tournament format for each division. The preferred format will be a double-elimination bracket. Tournament brackets will not be available until the day of the tournament.

Divisions – Boys and girls divisions for grade levels 4-8, JV, Varsity, and Men’s and Women’s Opens.

Cost – $120/team (4 players/team)
Registration closes April 8, 11:59pm.

This tournament is an excellent opportunity to have some fun playing 3-on-3 basketball in a friendly yet competitive environment. Prizes for division champs and event swag for all participants!

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

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Outdoor Adventure Program 5-Day Wilderness First Responder Certification January 1-5, 2024 Photo of first responders helping injured person in woods.

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.

 

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Michigan Tech Rec Indoor Triathlon

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Michigan Tech Recreation Indoor Triathlon April 5, 2023

You don’t have to win, you just have to TRI! Michigan Tech Recreation is hosting an indoor triathlon for MTU students and SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum 1-month)! Unlike a traditional triathlon, which covers fixed distances of swimming, biking, and running, indoor triathlons challenge competitors to race the greatest distance within a fixed time frame. Beginners and seasoned athletes are welcome to participate in the 10-minute swim, 15-minute bike, and 10-minute run! Transition time is provided between events. Event capacity is limited.

Date/time

Wednesday, April 5, 7:00pm

Location

SDC Pool and Multipurpose Room

Requirements

Open to MTU students and SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum 1-month) with a valid MTU student ID or SDC Access Pass. Must be 16 years of age or older to participate.

No cost to participate, but you must register!

Registration opens: March 16, 2023 at 8:00am EST

Registration closes: March 30, 2023, 11:59pm EST

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This Week in Michigan Tech Recreation

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Michigan Tech Recreation News

The Skate Rental Center will be opening Monday, November 15, at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena. Located on the ice level, the Skate Rental Center has a full inventory of skates and helmets in youth and adult sizes and also provides skate sharpening services. 

Family Fun Day will be this Saturday, November 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! Family Fun Day is a day of FREE access to campus amenities for Michigan Tech employees and their families. Join us for a free lunch, a scavenger hunt, ice skating, and much more! To learn more, visit Family Fun Day. 

The SDC building schedule for Thanksgiving Break (November 19-28) has been announced. For more information, visit SDC Thanksgiving Break Schedule.

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SDC & Gates Tennis Center Adjust Facility Guidelines

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SDC & Gates Tennis Center Adjust Facility Guidelines

In keeping with recently updated university guidelines, the Michigan Tech Student Development Complex (SDC) and Gates Tennis Center are adjusting facility guidelines. Michigan Tech announced a move to Health and Safety Level Two effective Saturday, Sept 18, 2021.

At Health and Safety Level Two:

  • Face coverings will be encouraged but not required in the Student Development Complex, MacInnes Student Ice Arena, Gates Tennis Center, Nordic Ski Wax Center, and other Athletic and Recreation facilities.
  • Face coverings will still be required in SDC classrooms and laboratories during classes and lab courses.
  • Face coverings may also be required during faculty office hours at the discretion of the individual faculty member.
  • Face covering requirements for fully vaccinated close contacts, as listed in Tech’s Quarantine Guidelines, will remain in place. 

Please reference and adhere to all posted signage in Athletic and Recreation facilities. The MTU Flex plan is structured to be responsive to fluctuations in case count and other factors related to COVID-19.

We encourage all fans to please continue frequent handwashing (especially before and after meals), hand sanitization, monitor symptoms and receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

The SDC is open to Michigan Tech students, members, and action pass holders. General membership sales resumed on July 1, but day passes and action passes are not being sold at this time. Details regarding membership rates, open recreation schedules, facility rules, and requirements for entry can be found at MichiganTechRecreation.com. Fall semester building hours begin August 30 and go through December 16, with reduced hours during Thanksgiving break.

A variety of recreation programs and events will be open to the community and offered throughout the Fall semester. Schedules and registration details are continually being updated at MichiganTechRecreation.com. Options include, but are not limited to, Aquatics, HuskiesFit Group Fitness Classes, Sports Clinics and Lessons, the Outdoor Adventure Program, and the Shooting Range.

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