How long is winter in Syracuse you might ask? Well, let’s not even go there. But just because winter seemingly never ends, that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun along the way.
Here are the top three things you can do to keep your winter interesting:
Learn how to cross country ski or snowshoe.
The new Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center at Drumlins is FREE for all SU and ESF students. Don’t know how to ski or snowshoe? That’s no problem. You can take lessons! Lessons are available Friday through Sunday at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Don’t think you need lessons? That’s great, too. You should take on the Mileage Challenge to earn prizes! Either way, take advantage of the snow we get and try something fun!
Visit Tennity Ice Pavillion for more than just ice skating.
You probably already knew that Tennity Ice Pavillion on South Campus is open daily and offers cheap skate rentals for students who want to ice skate. But did you know Tennity offers more things to try? There’s open hockey, curling and Late Night at the Rink. Open hockey is free for all students and happens Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can drop in with a team, play sled hockey or just skate and shoot! You can also try curling, the popular Winter Olympic Sport, on select Fridays and Saturdays this winter. And as always, Late Night at the Rink is a chance for friends to get together for themed late night skate nights! Themes this semester include Valentines Day, Glow Skate and Beat Duke. With all the programs at Tennity, there’s no excuse to be bored this winter!
Register for Recreation Services’ Lake Placid Trip.
Recreation Services offers multiple outdoor trips throughout the semester. You still have time to register for their Lake Placid Trip! For $50, you get round trip transportation, one ride on both the Olympic bobsled and skeleton, a ride on the Cloudsplitter Gondola to the top of Whiteface Mountain, access to and tours of various Olympic venues, and food. So basically, you’re getting a $200 plus trip for a fraction of the price. Trust us, it’s worth it.
Not about the snow at all?
That’s perfectly fine. There’s still plenty for you to do. Try Open Basketball at the Melo Center Tuesday and Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Just make sure to bring sneakers to change into! You can also check out Recreation Services’ Intramural Sports schedule. The next registration is for dodgeball!