The University of Mississippi Department of Campus Recreation has converted what is normally an outdoor sport –– kayaking –– into an action-packed indoor activity for students.
Rather than kayaking on a lake or river, on Kayak Thursday, participants paddle in the 65-meter heated pool at the Turner Center Natatorium.
Freshman political science major Rory O’Connor looked forward to participating in the activity.
“I saw this event on the Ole Miss calendar, and thought I would give it a try,” O’Connor said. “I have tons of experience kayaking from Boy Scouts and from doing it with my friends. I am pumped.”
Laura Counts is a Campus Rec staff member and instructor for Kayak Thursday, which is sponsored weekly by the recreation department. Though she only recently started running the program, she has plenty of experience.
“I was a lifeguard and kayak instructor at the summer camp I worked at,” Counts, a junior theater arts major, said. “Sometimes teaching college students how to kayak is the same as teaching campers.”
It was good fun. I would definitely do it again.” O’Connor said. “It would be great to get even more people out here next time. The more people, the more fun.”
With its mix of competition and camaraderie, Kayak Thursday is a must-try event on campus. Campus Rec hosts Kayak Thursday every Thursday from 7-8 p.m in the Turner Center Natatorium. There are only 12 spots available per week.
For more information about Ole Miss Campus Rec Aquatics programs, services, event schedules and registration, visit the Campus Rec
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