GVSU Recreation - Get Involved, Be Active, Live Healthy

WHAT'S NEW?

We're HIRING for Spring & Summer!

Applications are due March 31 for:

Submit your application on our WEBSITE today!

STUDENTS: What are your favorite giveaways?

We aren't mind readers, so the only way we'll know what you like is by telling us! Whether during our programs, at our events, or via social media campaigns, this is your opportunity to let us know what promotional items, apparel, or fitness and wellness accessories you wish you had! Take the poll by April 13.

TAKE THE POLL!

Program Area Updates

FITNESS & WELLNESS

GVSU received silver status for Exercise is Medicine on Campus by engaging students, faculty, and staff and promoting physical activity education initiatives.
Welcome to Pete Overvoorde, our new Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness and Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation!
Exam Cram is April 16-26! Check the website for updates in the coming weeks.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Mark your calendar for the next Coffee & Climb on March 28!
The Bike Shop is moving to the Ravines for the summer!

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Student supervisors, Collin Howell and Zach McMahon, traveled to the University of Dayton and the University of Illinois, respectively, to officiate NIRSA regional basketball tournaments.

CLUB SPORTS

Roller Hockey Club won regionals and received a bid to the NCRHA National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota in April.
Quidditch Club received a bid for the US Quidditch Cup in Texas in April to compete against teams from all over the country.
Our D3 Club Hockey team had six members selected to compete in the ACHA All-Star Challenge in Philadelphia next month!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Grand Finale 5K

Saturday, April 14 at 9am
Open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. Partnering with a variety of student clubs & organizations, this event provides the opportunity to support participating student organizations. Run in a cap & gown to win prizes!
Register by April 1 for the lowest price and to receive a race T-shirt! For more info and registration, visit: gvsu.edu/rec/grandfinale5k

Pathfinder Top-Rope Climbing Competition

Saturday, April 14 at 9am
Outdoor Adventures is hosting their 20th annual top-rope competition. Participants may compete in one of 4 categories (youth, recreational, intermediate, advanced) with both male & female divisions. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each category.
Register by April 13! For more info and registration, visit: gvsu.edu/rec

Fittest Lakers Competition

Sunday, April 15 at 10:15am
Join as a team of 4 to participate in fun physical fitness challenges. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged!
FREE Blender Bottle to first 30 people who register!
Register by March 31 for the lowest price! For more info and registration, visit: gvsu.edu/rec/fittestlakers

GET INVOLVED

Why do you REC?

It's widely known that recreation has its benefits and is important to overall student success, and we'd love to know what that means to you. We want to promote, encourage, and motivate you to keep moving through participant testimonials and stories about why Campus Recreation has impacted you and how it has made a lasting impression. What is your REC story?

SHARE YOUR STORY!

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D135 Recreation Center
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