January 2023

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

New Year Membership Flash Sale

January 17 – 28, our Membership Office is waiving the $100 registration fee for new members! Membership includes facility access, group exercise classes, personal training, and discounts on various services. To take advantage of this offer, you must register in person at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion Membership Office during regular hours.

Winter Quarter Hours of Operation

The Henry Crown Sports Pavilion and Norris Aquatics Center have shifted to winter quarter hours. Additionally, Blomquist Recreation Center has reopened for the quarter. These schedules and hours will continue through Wednesday, March 15.

*Please note that hours are subject to change.

Martin Luther King Day Closure | January 16

Monday, January 16, all recreation facilities are closed, and classes are canceled in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular hours and schedules will resume Tuesday, January 17.

SAILING CENTER

Set Sail this Summer | Youth Sailing & Windsurfing Camps

Northwestern Sailing Center’s youth summer camps give each camper a solid foundation to begin a lifetime of sailing and windsurfing adventures. Our professional instructors offer your camper a well-rounded experience emphasizing safety, fun, and a love of Lake Michigan! General enrollment begins January 17 at noon.

Learn the Fundamentals of Sailing & Windsurfing

Whether you’re a new sailor or need a refresher, our adult sailing and windsurfing classes will provide you with a solid foundation in a safe and supportive learning environment. Each participant will acquire basic sailing and windsurfing skills, learn safety protocols, and much more! Registration for classes begins on January 24 at 10 a.m. Private lessons are also available.

Building Strength 101

This small group training program is designed to empower you to feel comfortable lifting weights and building strength! Our nationally-certified trainers will lead you through the fundamentals of weight-lifting workouts, including squats, deadlifts, and more.

Building Strength 101 is exclusively available to Northwestern students and is centered around women and non-binary individuals, but all are welcome to enroll.

New Year, New Savings!

Ring in the new year with a rejuvenating massage from Northwestern Massage Services. Purchase in-person or by phone before January 31 and save with our New Year's discounts. Appointments are available and open to students, members, and non-members.

Find Your Fit with Group Exercise

Make staying healthy and physically active a group thing in the new year! With over 30 classes offered each week for all fitness levels, there’s a class for everyone. Classes are first-come, first-served; no pre-registration is required.

Can’t make it to class? Check out our selection of on-demand classes. Access these classes anytime, anywhere on your schedule. Offerings include sunrise yoga, H.I.I.T., cardio kickboxing, Zumba®, Pilates, and more!

WILDCAT SPORTS CAMP

Spend the Summer with Northwestern Recreation!

Registration for Wildcat Sports Camp 2023 is just around the corner! Your camper will spend a fun and exciting summer learning and growing through physical activity while being introduced to various sports, games, and activities. Returning camper registration period runs January 16 – 22, and open enrollment begins on January 23.

GET INVOLVED

Purple Pride Blood Drive | January 12

Support Northwestern and Versiti Blood Center of Illinois by donating at the Purple Pride Blood Drive. This drive will help local hospital patients recover and thrive –like accident survivors; cancer warriors; or the most vulnerable of all, NICU babies.

The next blood drive takes place today, Thursday, January 12, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Norris Center Louis Room. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ups are welcome.