Welcome to recreation and intramurals at NSU!
With two fitness centers, a pool, recreation fields and tennis courts right on campus, group exercise classes throughout the school year, and an extensive variety of cardio and weight equipment, Northern provides opportunities for safe, effective, efficient, and enjoyable exercise.
Students and Northern employees must activate NSU ID card access to fitness facilities by completing an Intramurals and Fitness Center waiver online:
Intramurals and Fitness Center Waiver
Or, stop by the Wellness Center desk or contact Intramurals.
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Bob Olson Strength and Conditioning Center
This 10,000 square foot center, on the second floor of the Barnett Center, offers students, faculty, and staff a full-service workout environment. The facility features 18 full power lifting racks with rubber platforms, 13 strength machines, 10 treadmills, seven elliptical machines, four stationary bikes, three recumbent bikes, and two sets of dumbbells ranging from 5 to 150 pounds. All racks are fitted with Olympic lifting platforms. Other amenities include restrooms, a drinking fountain, elevator access near the main entrance, and a large open space for stretching, warmups, and other activities. Storage cabinets are available to wellness center users. Take a virtual tour!
Students and employees are asked to check in at the main desk with their NSU ID card upon arrival.
Athletic and Recreation Fields
The NSU Athletic and Recreation Fields offer a variety of recreational options to students and Northern employees, including football, soccer, and futsol fields. All playing surfaces feature state-of-the-art turf that drains quickly and provides a level, sure-footed experience. The soccer field also has full stadium lights for a safe playing environment after sundown. Bring your NSU ID card for swipe access at the southwest corner gate. Take a virtual tour!
The Pavilion, located in between the soccer and football fields, features two press boxes, a conference/event room, elevator, locker rooms, bathrooms, offices and more. To reserve the conference room, call 605-626-3336.
Check Out and Play
Students and employees can borrow equipment such as spike-ball, beanbag boards, footballs, soccer balls and many other items.
Open Rec Hours
During open hours, facilities are available to all students and employees to create their own recreational activities. Fields are closed during athletic events and practices.
People can change in the restrooms located inside or near the strength and conditioning center in the Barnett Center. Dacotah Hall's locker rooms offer restroom facilities, lockers (bring your own lock) and showers.
The strength and conditioning center has open storage cabinets just inside the entrance. Dacotah Gym has lockers - just bring your own lock.
Facilities are only available to current students, staff and faculty.
Dacotah Gym and the Barnett Center track are available for employee and student exercise walkers when athletic activities, exercise classes or other events are not taking place. Please visit the gym or track to determine availability. Note to Barnett Center walkers: Please be mindful of any athletes using the track and allow them space to conduct practice or conditioning.
Busy hours for the Strength and Conditioning Center are usually from 6-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.