Athletics & Recreation
Prepare for pre-season activities with backcountry safety reminders
As early-season storms drop enough snow to ski on—but not quite enough to deter the standard pre-season core shots—students are already getting after it in the mountains.Resorts are expected to open b...Read More
Injured lacrosse player returns to the turf
It was the second lacrosse game of the season, and Dominic Conti heard a loud pop.He tried to jog slowly to the sideline, but his left leg “noodled” on his first step. He said he immediately realized ...Read More
Winter club has new leading faces
The Westminster Ski and Snowboard Club has new leading faces hoping to fill this season with events and opportunities for all to join.Unlike other local colleges, Westminster’s winter-geared club is o...Read More
Professional skier finds inspiration in mountain culture
Seconds from campus—at home, locked in his room late at night—Andrew Pollard is often sketching away at another fabled mountainscape.Whether it’s with watercolor or pen, the vast landscapes are quickl...Read More
Get physical with Westminster’s personal trainers
Griffins who are looking to stay fit this winter have more options than just hitting the slopes. Westminster offers personal training at competitive prices in the Dolores Eccles Health, Wellness and A...Read More
Students take on the wall at Learn to Rock Climb Day
For many novice climbers, the thought of rock climbing conjures up images of quivering arms, death-defying heights and intimidating gear—fears the Outdoor Recreation Program is working to help new cli...Read More
Griffins or Spartans? A look into Westminster women’s soccer
Westminster’s women’s soccer team begin their warm up in the locker room with a dance party, followed by the song “We Ready” and chant, “We must protect this ‘bous’ house.” After, they become serious,...Read More
Experience the outdoors in November
Just because the Fall Break trip with the Outdoor Recreation Program is full doesn’t mean other trips aren’t available for students to jump in on.During the month of November, the Outdoor Recreation P...Read More
Westminster athletics’ #1 fan
Emilio Giokas has carried a large cooler of Otter Pops, thrown out T-shirts at the job fair and dressed up as an ESPN reporter, all to increase student interest in athletic events. Giokas is president...Read More
Season pass deadlines, where to go this winter
With the first dusting of snow appearing on the Wasatch Front on the evening of Sept. 15, winter is upon the Salt Lake Valley in a few short months. It’s time for skiers and snowboarders to consider w...Read More