Campus Rec hosting Halloween-themed fitness events
51社区 students have three opportunities to channel their inner goblins and ghouls with the Department of Campus Recreation鈥檚 three upcoming Halloween-themed fitness events. Students can get fit and spooky for free at two of the activities, and can pay a small fee to compete in a creepy, crawly climbing competition.
鈥淲e recognize that Halloween is a very popular holiday for 51社区 students, and we want to provide fun, positive activities for students to participate in,鈥� Joe Schillero, assistant director of fitness, said.
Campus Rec kicks off its Halloween festivities at 5 pm. Friday, Oct. 27, with its annual Halloween Climbing Competition. The event will be held at Outdoor Pursuits鈥� indoor climbing wall at the Ping Recreation Center and will include three divisions of competition 鈥� beginner, intermediate and advanced. Participants are encourage to wear their Halloween costume as the event will include a costume contest completed with prizes.
Judd Walker, assistant director for Outdoor Pursuits, said the Halloween Climbing Competition is a good way to build Athens鈥� climbing community. 鈥淭his is also an engaging event for out-of-town visitors for the weekend,鈥� he added.
Early registration for the Halloween Climbing Competition costs $15 while day-of registration will be $30. Food will be provided. For more information or to register, .
Campus Rec is also offering two free Halloween-themed fitness events 鈥� Club Cycle Halloween Edition and Zombie Zumbathon.
Club Cycle Halloween Edition is scheduled for 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in the Ping Center鈥檚 Group Fitness Room. Participants will cycle to club music at this Halloween-themed party. For more information, .
Zombie Zumbathon will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, in Ping Center Area A. This Zombie-inspired Zumba class will feature Halloween music, and participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes appropriate for a Zumba class. For more information, .
鈥淗alloween can be a really fun holiday, and free activities that leave you feeling positive and de-stressed are a great way to enjoy it,鈥� said Schillero. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also a great opportunity to try out Group Fitness if you haven鈥檛 before.鈥�
For more information on these events and all of Campus Rec鈥檚 facilities and fitness programs, click here.