Recreation and Wellness

Would you be interested in starting a new activity?
How can Recreation & Wellness support your club, class, or program? Have an idea for a program or event? 

We Want Your Input! Let's team up and bring energy to your ideas.

Use the QR code to let us know—we're building this together.

R.E.C. = Recreate. Engage. Challenge.

Student Employment (Work Study)
We're hiring! 

Flexible hours, fun team, and fundamental skills. Rec & Wellness jobs are designed around the NACE Career Competencies, so you're gaining experience that matters—for your next job, internship, or whatever comes next. Email Nick Donahue at Nicholas.Donahue@nhcc.edu with questions or send in a resume and availability.

Noon Pickleball – Tuesdays, 12–1 PM

Open play in the gym—no experience needed, show up, bring water, and play! Students and Employees are all welcome!

NFL Pigskin Pick' Em

Pick the winners each week—no football knowledge required! Weekly prizes are up for grabs. (Check out the flyer for details.)

• Special Events consist of events like Students vs Employees, Top Golf, Bowling, & more!  Check out the NHCC Calendar for events and details!

Intramurals & Club Sports

All who are interested in a joining a club sport, or even testing it out, please contact Nick Donahue or call 763-488-0195.

Basketball

Basketball Metro League Hockey Champions - '13, '14, '16, '19, '20, '24.

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. 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.

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.

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 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 Nick Donahue 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 reoccurring reservation the remainder of the reservation will be canceled. Dance Studio/Dojo reservation request online or contact Nick Donahue 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).