Athletics & Recreation
Could the 2026 Winter Olympics be in Utah’s future? Westminster students, faculty react to the proposal
Officials in Utah and Colorado may bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to five anonymous sources as reported by the Associated Press — a proposal that has garnered mixed responses from the...Read More
Intramural sports offer unique competitive experience between students, faculty and staff
For some students at Westminster College, intramural sports aren’t just a way to have fun and develop new skills — they’re also a chance to build relationships with faculty and staff outside the class...Read More
Looking to change gears? Get pumped for Salt Lake City’s 999 ride.
Nearly every Thursday at 9 p.m. on the corner of 900 South and 900 East, something unusual happens: hundreds of people gather informally on their bikes for a weekly ride around Salt Lake City.It start...Read More
Student mountain bikers say e-bikes should be allowed on non-motorized trails
E-bikes are one of the newest sources of controversy in the mountain bike community today because some people see them as motorcycles and others say they’re still bikes. But students at Westminster Co...Read More
The Forum’s guide to taking your education outside
Ever dream of spending the day outside, breathing fresh air and getting school credit at the same time? If so, Westminster College’s Outdoor Education and Leadership major and minor have skills classe...Read More
Students get pumped for cycle fusion
Cycle Fusion is the second-most popular group exercise class at Westminster College, behind yoga. Though it’s a high-intensity workout, students said the personalization, environment and community of ...Read More
Cracks dividing climbing culture
Some students at Westminster College said Bishop’s Wall, located in the Health, Wellness and Athletics Center, can be an intimidating place to begin climbing.Newcomers said the wall is often full of b...Read More
Packrafting eases access to remote locations for Westminster students
In 2011, Westminster College became the first college or university in the lower 48 states to have a fleet of packrafts — a way to maximize space in the Outdoor Program’s small, 35 foot long, 8 foot h...Read More
Students say price isn’t their biggest consideration when purchasing a ski pass
With six acclaimed mountains less than 30 miles away from Westminster College’s campus, the big back-to-school question on many students’ minds is where to buy their ski or snowboarding pass for the u...Read More
Westminster College on track to compete in NCAA Division II next academic school year
For the last three years, athletes at Westminster College haven't received awards, insurance for severe injuries and grants, or qualified for championships. However, this could change during the 2018-...Read More