Membership Highlights

National Recreational Sports &
Fitness Day 2005 Events

The University of New Hampshire shows us how it's done

Movin' Groovin' Hip Hop class at the University of New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of Daniel Chaney

The University of New Hampshire presented its students with a day of fun physical fitness activities on National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day, February 22, 2005. George Moore (UNH alumni and ex-New England Patriot), taught a Funky Movin' Groovin' Cardio/Hip Hop group fitness lesson to over seventy five participants. A Fitness Obstacle Course pitted pairs of students against each other for the fastest time during each turn. Some of the skills were dribble and shoot (soccer), dizzy bat, rope jumping, and doing the "Icky Shuffle" on the agility ladder. Students who attempted a lay-up after doing dizzy bat provided great hilarity. The next event, a Pick up Dodge Ball game, provided all participants with a free for all of fun. The game lasted until 9:00 p.m. with more than forty players. According to Daniel Chaney, a UNH Fitness/Wellness Graduate Assistant, "NIRSA Fitness Day 2005 was a success at UNH!"

The University of Arkansas Little Rock celebrates too!

University of Arkansas Little Rock Stages First NRS&F Day Fitness Walk. Photo courtesy of Rodolfo Morales

More than seventy walkers participated in the first National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day celebration at University of Arkansas Little Rock. The 1.25 mile walk/run was open for all students, faculty, and staff, and was greeted with such enthusiasm that, according to Rodolfo Morales, Intramural Coordinator, the event will become an annual tradition.

Thanks to all of the members who sent photos and stories of their founding date celebrations! Your energy is greatly appreciated!