DFC Rundown

Posted by Jen Hanson in Driscoll Fitness Center

The Driscoll Fitness Center on campus has many activities and events this semester. Ron Nunnelly, current manager of the DFC, gives Jackalope the rundown.

Classes

Sisters Olivia and Celeste Camfield are dancers from the MODAS dance training program, and have residential membership at the DFC.
Photo by Rebeca Gonzalez

There are four classes available this semester:

1. Yoga with instructor Maya Alapin

Mon. from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. & Fri. 12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

2. Zumba with instructor Robert Leyba

Tues. 7 p.m. – 8 p.m & Fri. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

3. Belly Dancing with instructor Dana Simmons

Wed. 7 p.m. – 8 p.m

4. Pilates with instructor Chantall Brachmann

Thurs. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Intramural Sports

“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.” 

 -Patches O’Houlihan (Dodgeball)

Nunnelly says, “Dodgeball is one of our popular activities.” Indeed, dozens of students show up on any given Dodgeball night to play a little and laugh a lot. All students are welcome with open arms, and blocking arms, in the gym for Dodgeball. David Roth, a Film major, says “What I like most [about Dodgeball] is how much fun I have each week playing it. It’s a good stress reliever… We get about 40 [players] each week.”

Join the game weekly on: Wed. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Other sports at the DFC include: basketball (Mon. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.), soccer (Tues. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m), ultimate frisbee (Thurs. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.), and volleyball (Fri. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.).

Tips on Working Out

Getting to the gym can be incredibly intimidating if it’s been awhile or if being out of shape is an understatement, but the key to getting back into a groove is, as Nunnelly suggests, “have a routine, be consistent, don’t overextend yourself and have a partner to work out with.” Although there aren’t currently any official work out groups, one would be easy to put together. If you are looking for someone to work out with, go talk to Nunnelly, or any of the 10 DFC work-study students. They can assist you in finding others to work out with, and if all else fails, you can always ask around on the Student Life Facebook page. Many of us find it difficult to get back in the saddle and stay there, so having a partner or partners, can really provide that extra push.

Manuel Vieras comes in six days a week to get his work out on.
Photo by Rebeca Gonzalez

DFC Schedule

Mon-Fri    March 14-18    Spring Break       9am-4pm

Mon-Fri    May 9-13          Final Week          9am-4pm

Monday    May 30              Memorial day     Closed

Contact Info

Phone: 505.473.6370

General E-mail: dfc@santafeuniversity.edu

Ron Nunnelly: ron.nunnelly@santafeuniversity.edu