NHCC Recreation & Wellness is here to help you recreate, engage, and challenge yourself! We offer a variety of programs that promote wellness and enhance lifelong skills—whether you're looking to break a sweat, take a break, or build something new.
We Want Your Input
- Interested in starting a new activity?
- Questions on how Recreation and Wellness can support your club, class, or program?
- Have an idea for a program or event?
Let us know! Let's team up and bring energy to your ideas.
Send us your questions or feedback
Have you signed the waiver yet?
Please take 2-5 minutes to complete this waiver once each year.
Review the Rules
Facility Hours
HWC Hours for Fall 2026
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours are subject to change due to staffing, weather, and maintenance. Areas may be unavailable due to classes, rentals or special events.
Be sure to check in with your StarID (and/or physical Student ID) at the HWC Office Desk prior to entering.
Game Room - Location: Campus Center 206
Monday - Thursday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Swing by to relax, game, or hang out between classes.
*Hours subject to change
Open Gym - Location: HWC 123
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours are subject to change due to staffing, weather, and maintenance. Areas may be unavailable due to classes, rentals or special events.
Be sure to check in with your StarID (and/or physical Student ID) at the HWC Office Desk prior to entering.
Weight Room + Dance Studio
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours are subject to change due to staffing, weather, and maintenance. Areas may be unavailable due to classes, rentals or special events.
Be sure to check in with your StarID (and/or physical Student ID) at the HWC Office Desk prior to entering.
Fall 2026 Activities
- Whack a Birdie (badminton) Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 -1 in the HWC Gym
- NFL Pick 'Em
- Club Sports
Special Events consist of events like Students vs Employees, Top Golf, Bowling, & more! Check out the NHCC Calendar for events and details!
Flag football photos
NHCC - '14, '15, '16 Metro Champions!
August 26, 2026
2026-2027 Basketball
Intramurals & Club Sports
All who are interested in joining a club sport, or even testing it out, please complete the interest form below for the corresponding sport. Or you may contact Recreation and Wellness by email or phone 763-488-0195.
- Club Flag Football
- Club Basketball
- Club Volleyball
- Club Soccer
Flag Football
Season kicks off in September!
As a member of the team, players are expected to 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. Free to participate.
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 Basketball
Basketball Metro League Hockey Champions - '13, '14, '16, '19, '20, '24
Fitness on Demand (Flexible virtual instruction)
On-demand virtual workouts — anytime, anywhere
Access: Fitness on Demand
- Email Recreation & Wellness for the password
- Available only to NHCC students, faculty, and staff
Locker Rooms and Lockers
Lockers with combo locks are available for semester-long use to currently enrolled students and employees in the Men's and Women's Locker Rooms. Lockers in the HWC Hallway outside the gymnasium are available as well. All student lockers must be emptied at the end of each semester. Request a locker online or visit the Recreation and Wellness Desk (HWC) during open hours. If you have questions or are having issues accessing a locker, contact Recreation & Wellness or call 763-488-0195.
Dance Studio/Dojo
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 a reoccurring reservation, the remainder of the reservations will be canceled. Dance Studio/Dojo reservation request online or contact Recreation & Wellness or call 763-488-0195.
- Reserve in advance or available on first-come basis.
- 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.
Disciplinary Policy
All students are expected to follow standards of behavior as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct (Chapter 3).