The Recreation and Wellness Office offers a variety of programs that promote wellness and enhance lifelong skills including intramural, club sport, and community-based sporting opportunities.
- Intramural sports teams consist of students who play against other students.
- Club Sports consist of NHCC students who compete against other community college teams. NHCC competes in the Metro League and competes against other community colleges in the Twin Cities Metro.
- E-Sports and Online Games & Tournaments, including Football Pick'Ems, Fantasy Football, and More!
- Special Events consist of events like Students vs Employees, Top Golf, Bowling, & more! Check out the NHCC Calendar for events and details!
- NHCC students can also compete with Community-Based sport organizations.
Facility Hours
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Game Room - Closed Until Further Notice
Monday - Thursday
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10am - 6pm
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10am - 2pm
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*All times subject to change. Only open when classes are in session.
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Open Gym - Closed Until Further Notice
Monday - Thursday
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3:30pm - 5 pm
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| *All times subject to change. Only open when classes are in session.
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Weight Room - Closed Until Further Notice
Monday - Thursday
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8am - 6pm
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*All times subject to change. Only open when classes are in session.
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Club Sports
Flag Football
Season kicks off in September! As a member of the team, players are expected travel to road games and participate in practices. Only currently enrolled students are eligible to play and participation is free. Previous football and/or flag football experience is encouraged, but NOT required. Open to all genders.
Flag Football Schedule: Fall Season Canceled
Games are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.
Metro League Flag Football Playoffs and Championship in October (MEA Thursday).
Home Games are played on the field behind the HWC. Admission is free.
NHCC -
'14, '15, '16 Metro Champions!
Hockey
Practices start at the beginning of November and the puck drops for the regular season play in January. As a member of the team, players are expected travel to road games and participate in practices. Only currently enrolled students are eligible to play and participation is free. Previous hockey experience is encouraged, but not required. Open to all genders.
Club Hockey Schedule - Fall Practices Canceled
Open Practices start November - January (every Tuesday & Thursday at 1pm) at Brooklyn Park Activities Center.
Games are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:10 p.m.
Metro League Playoffs and Championship in March.
Home Games are played at the Brooklyn Park Activities Center. Admission is free.
Metro League Hockey Champions - '13, '14, '16, '19, '20
Basketball
Practices start in January and the regular season will tip off in March! As a member of the team, players are expected travel to road games and participate in practices. Only currently enrolled students are eligible to play and participation is free. Previous basketball experience is encouraged, but not required. Open to all genders.
Club Basketball Schedule: Season Canceled
Games are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Metro League Basketball Playoffs and Championship in late April/May.
Home Games are played at the NHCC Health & Wellness Center Gym. Admission is free.
Metro League Champions - '18
Soccer
Club soccer has drop-in soccer times (indoors & outdoors *weather dependent) and organizes games against other colleges and universities. Must be current NHCC student. Previous soccer experience is encouraged, but not required. No cost to participate. Open to all genders.
Club Soccer Schedule: Canceled Until Further Notice
Open/Drop In Soccer is on the Outdoor Fields every Friday 10am - 12pm September - November (*Weather Dependent) and then moves into the HWC Gym for Futsal/Indoor Soccer November until March/April.
Metro League Futsal Season is tentatively scheduled for November - December.
Home Games are played at the NHCC Health & Wellness Center Gym. Admission is free.
Group Fitness Classes
Currently enrolled students and staff can drop in to fitness classes throughout spring semester for free. Classes meet on a regular basis when academic classes are in session.
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Cardio Strength w/Shelly S - Virtual via Zoom
Come and join us during this up-tempo workout combining strength training, cardio and endurance, using a high intensity interval format. We use a variety of methods to build muscle and get our heart rates up, while groovin’ to upbeat music. The class is structured to challenge all fitness levels. Beginners and advanced fitness lovers welcome. Come and join the fun!
Class will be offered most Tuesday and Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45PM live on ZOOM (Please contact Shelly Siegel for zoom link - shelly.siegel@nhcc.edu)
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Drop-In Yoga - Canceled Until Further Notice
Join Geneva in this unintimidating class that is geared toward the yoga beginner. Special emphasis will be placed on basic poses with intermediate options available. Everyone will feel successful, flexible and relaxed at the end of the session. Namaste!
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Policies
Please read the following policies prior to participating in Recreation and Wellness programs:
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Locker Room Use - Closed Until Further Notice
Lockers and locks are available for daily and semester-long use to currently enrolled students. In order to have a lock assigned to you, visit the Recreation and Wellness weight room desk. All lockers must be emptied at the end of each semester. If you have questions or would like to request a locker, contact Nathan Field - Recreation & Wellness Coordinator in CC 101A.
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Dance Studio/Dojo - Closed Until Further Notice
Dance Studio/Dojo is available and free to use for current NHCC students and employees. All reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Individuals may make reoccurring reservations. However, if individuals fail to show up more than twice in a row during reoccurring reservation the remainder of the reservation will be canceled. To reserve the Dance Studio/Dojo, please contact Nathan Field - Recreation & Wellness Coordinator in CC 101A.
- No food or drink allowed, only water.
- Athletic shoes only. No boots, dress shoes etc.
- Do not sit, use or store anything on the Aikido mats
- Individuals must clean up when finished and pull door shut making sure it is locked and secured.
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Using the Facilities
In order to use the facilities, or take part in any Recreation and Wellness activity, you must be a currently enrolled student and present a valid NHCC Student ID to the staff member at the desk.