Athletics & Recreation
Westminster Ski Team members reflect on competing in their first NCAA skiing championship
In their first year of eligibility, Westminster College’s Ski Team qualified for and competed in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) skiing championship. After the 2019 season, Westmin...Read More
Spring brings different energy, outdoor opportunities to Utah according to community
Although Utah is known for its winter weather and activities, as spring arrives, students at Westminster College said the warmer season opens up more opportunities to get outside. Salt Lake City is ho...Read More
Making History: Women’s Basketball seniors reflect on their journey to NCAA tournament
The Westminster College’s Women’s Basketball team’s journey to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II tournament started out with a grueling and unexpected 24-hour travel peri...Read More
Interlodges keep skiers indoors while resort staff address avalanche dangers
The 4 a.m. alarm rings. You jump out of bed, grab your gear, and drive a four-wheel-drive car up Little Cottonwood Canyon in hopes of beating the 5:30 a.m. road closure. Your car wipers can’t mo...Read More
Women’s basketball plays for their first conference title with active NCAA status
Westminster College’s women’s basketball team is to compete in the conference championship tournament for the first time since receiving National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division...Read More
Ladies lacking at HWAC’s Ladies’ Climbing Hour
Attendance of women at Ladies’ Climbing Hour at Westminster College’s Health, Wellness and Athletic Center (HWAC) has remained low, according to climbing wall staff. Women’s Climbing Hour takes place ...Read More
Outdoor Program provides students with affordable outdoor experiences
The Outdoor Program provides students with a community to grow, learn and get outside at an affordable rate on student lead trips or by renting affordable equipment, according to Outdoor Program staff...Read More
Student track, cross country athletes say lack of funding hinders their performance
Westminster’s track and cross country athletics said they need a bigger budget or at least a pair of decent running shoes. Not only are they forced to train off-campus but, according to track and cros...Read More
Transfer student athletes struggle receiving credits for past courses
Olivia Ellis, a junior public health major, transferred to Westminster College from Salt Lake Community College to play for the women’s basketball team in 2017. She said she planned to play in the 201...Read More
Track, cross country athletes train at high school, desire upgraded facilities
While Westminster College has taken steps to improve its track and field training facility, athletes are still forced to train off campus. Westminster cross country team and track and field team still...Read More