Drake Rec Updates

On Friday, August 25^th, Drake Rec Services welcomed first year students into the Bell Center with a fun night of activities to inform them about many of the services provided. Students were greeted at the door with the famous prize wheel, and they were entered into a drawing for a free pair of Airpods as they swiped into the Bell Center. Activities included, Pickleball, Volleyball, Basketball, Cornhole, Kan Jam, and many more fun offerings students could try. Various employment opportunities were available for students to explore and learn more about as well. 

Rec Services hosted a 2v2 Sand Volleyball Tournament on September 4th. 8 teams competed, with matches going to 25 points. Each team had the opportunity to compete for this season's new intramural t-shirts. The tournament was a great success and we look forward to hosting more this fall! 

The Drake Wellness program provides a multitude of fun activities and classes for students, faculty, and staff to enjoy every week. Group X classes and intramurals are great ways to get active and meet new people. We hope to see you there!

Group X classes we offer:

• Barre Fusion- A fun mix of yoga, dancing and pilates!
• Cycle and Stretch- Guided cycling followed by deep stretching.
• Karate- Martial arts instruction on basic strikes, kicks and techniques.
• Muscle Mix- Strength training that can boost your metabolism!
• Pilates- A mat based toning class to improve core strength and stability.
• Yoga- Unite your breath with your body and learn poses accessible to all levels.
• Yoga flow- Relax with a flow of soothing music and yoga to unwind.
• Power Yoga- Fast-paced yoga focused on building strength and flexibility.
• Spin- A mix of rolling hills, intervals, sprints and climbs all set to your fitness level.

Special events to look out for:

• Lifting 101- Learn the proper form and basics of weightlifting
• Yoga 101- Learn the basics of relaxing and stretching with yoga
• Hip-Hop Dance Night- Friday September 29th
• Self Defense Lessons- Monday September 25th

Students can sign up using the Drake Rec App! Email wellness@drake.edu with any questions.

Intramural registration dates:

• Flag Football: September 11th - October 11th, Season starts Thursday, October 19th
• Co-Rec Basketball: September 13th - October 18th, Season starts Monday, October 23rd
• 3v3 Basketball Tournament: September 18th - October 6th, Tournament on October 6th

Please email intramurals@drake.edu with any questions.