Author: Seth Topel

Shocker Rowing is excited to report the success of the recent annual Shocker Sprints event that was held on Feb. 11. The event had an outstanding turnout with participants from 15 different clubs as well as 125 individual competitors.

The Shocker Sprints event is an annual indoor rowing competition that brings together some of the most talented and dedicated athletes from across the region. It is an excellent opportunity for these athletes to showcase their skills and compete against some of the best rowers in the area.

This year’s results are now available to view. The website gives access to all of the information about the event, including the final results, as well as details about the individual competitors and the clubs they represented.

Shocker Rowing congratulates all of the participants in this year’s Shocker Sprints event for their hard work and dedication. It hopes that everyone who attended the event had an enjoyable and rewarding experience, and it looks forward to seeing everyone again next year.

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that is often practiced as a gentle form of exercise to improve flexibility, balance and strength. The class, instructed by Matthew Moors, is designed to help participants slow down, clear their minds and challenge their coordination as they learn some new moves.

The class will be held from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 in 141 Heskett Center.

Registration is through the WSU Campus Recreation app:

• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imleagues.android.wichita&hl=en_US&gl=US
• IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wsu-campus-rec/id1574862459

The Shocker Rowing team recently had their biggest rowing event of the fall semester competing with fifty total teams and more than 1,500 individual athletes (31 were from Wichita State) competing in the Oklahoma City on Oct. 1 and 2.

During the race, Wichita State’s Shocker Rowing team placed third in the Men’s Open 1x, the Men’s Open Novice 1x and the Women’s Open 4x. while taking second place in the Men’s Collegiate Novice 4+, and the Men’s Collegiate 8+ events.

Volunteers are requested for Pumpkin Run 2022 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Oct. 22 at the main Wichita State campus.

Jobs available

• Water station
• Cheer squad
• Corse directions
• Finish line
• Results table
• Pumpkin face painting

To volunteer, sign up at the link below.

The F45 program is going to start a new fitness routine for all Friday classes. The routine, “BRIXTON,” is a boxing and combat style workout that integrates elements of mixed martial arts, boxing, and self-defense. The class is open to all skill levels.

Shocker Rowing is restarting its recreational rowing program every Wednesday beginning Sept. 7 through Nov. 17. During this time any student with a valid ID can sign up and take part in recreational rowing time.

The signup fee for recreational rowing is $10 for a session. Sign up and recreation will take place at the Shocker Rowing Boathouse (150 N. McLean Blvd B2, Wichita, KS, 67203.)

For more information, contact rachael.tuck@wichita.edu.

Wichita State’s Shocker Rowing team is hosting its fall semester rowing interest meeting for new and returning students at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2 at the WSU Boathouse (150 N. Mclean, B2, Wichita, KS). The goal of the meeting is to inform students interested in Shocker Rowing about club activities, responsibilities and future events. 

For more information visit the rowing offices located at 119 Heskett Center, contact head coach Calvin Cupp at Calvin.Cupp@Wichita.edu, or assistant rowing coach Rachel Tuck at Rachel.tuck@wichita.edu.

The Heskett Center has finally hired a new massage therapist, Taysha Cay. Starting April 4 anyone can schedule a massage at the Heskett Center’s front desk.

Recreational Rowing will be open every Monday beginning April 4. Students can participate by bringing their student ID and paying a $10 fee at the Shocker Rowing Boathouse located at 150 N. McLean Blvd.

For more information, contact the Rec Rowing advisor at rachel.tuck@wichita.edu or 316-973-868-1961.

Glide Fit is coming back to the Heskett Center for the spring 2022 semester. Glide Fit is a great way to test your balance, core strength, coordination and more. This 45-minute class welcomes all fitness levels.

Students can sign up through the WSU Campus Recreation App.