Rock the Bradshaw CAMPUS REC IS NOT JUST FOR JOCKS
A NEWLY INSTALLED ROCK-CLIMBING WALL is proving to be a “lightening rod for activity” at HBU’s Bradshaw Fitness Center, according to Campus Recreation Director Josh Dunn. Even people who aren’t quite ready to strap in and climb the 28-foot-high wall stop to ask questions about it, he said.
The climbing wall is just one of many options offered by Campus Recreation to enhance campus life and encourage students to develop healthy lifestyle habits. Dunn aims to offer recreational activities that appeal to as many students as possible, even those who might not be inclined to use the fitness center’s state-of-the-art workout equipment, or play one of the numerous intramural or club-level team sports available to students. That’s why Dunn designed the Epic Adventures program to attract students who may not consider themselves athletes. For example, the new academic year kicked off with HBU’s version of the popular Hunger Games book and movie
“WE’RE REACHING OUT TO AS MANY STUDENTS AS POSSIBLE TO CREATE A CULTURE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS.”
series. Just before classes started, 24 incoming freshman and upper classmen enjoyed a two-day outing filled with hiking, canoeing, camping, paintball and volleyball. In keeping with the themes of the Hunger Games storyline, they also competed for prizes. Devotional times helped set the tone for the spiritual focus that is an integral part of the HBU student experience. The outing is a lot of fun, said Dunn, but the greater purpose is to give incoming freshman a chance to begin forming HBU memories and friendships even before classes begin.
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Other activities planned under the Epic Adventure umbrella include the 5K Husky Hustle run, the Dragon Boat Regatta, black-light dodge ball, and a bike tour through a local farmers’ market. “We’re reaching out to as many students as possible to create a culture of health and wellness,” said Dunn.
Fo r t h e z g e e wh i f ile
28 feet high and 16 feet wide 108 hand and foot holds
Before you try to take on this beast, we've got the facts you need to at least sound like this isn't your first rodeo.
The rope can hold the weight of an average car A 20-year veteran of competitive outdoor rock climbing set the climbing routes
Each belayer receives 16 hours of instruction to ensure climber safety
(Belayers are the folks who stand below and use a rope to hold the climber’s weight.)
Climbing is free for students and other Bradshaw Fitness Center members