Esports, Intramurals, & Wellness

The Office of Student Life & Engagement offers the Laurel Ridge Recreation Program in lieu of athletics. This programming includes Intramural Sports, Wellness & Recreation Activities, and more. Contact Angie Schroeder at [email protected] with questions.

Esports

The Office of Student Life & Engagement is developing a competitive esports program!

Opening Fall of 2023!

The new esports arena is in the Student Union Building and houses 10 gaming PCs, Nintendo Switches, and a broadcasting/ streaming station. Games such as Rocket League, Overwatch, and League of Legends will be offered. If you would like to be a part of the start-up process, join the Esports Club. The Grand Opening will be in September!

For more information, or to expand esports to the Fauquier Campus, join the Discord or contact Angie Schroeder at [email protected].

Recreation

All sports are recreational and vary in format. Students are encouraged to start a club sport for any interest that is not represented by the Office of Student Life and Engagement. You can learn about starting a club here.

Intramural sports programs are on hold until there is enough interest to support a program. If you wish to start a program, contact Angie at [email protected]. All participants must have a signed liability waiver before engaging in intramural sports. You may bring the waiver to the activity.

Intramural Sports Program Policy

 

Middletown Campus

6V6 Dodgeball

*Dodgeball has been postponed due to low attendence. If you are interested in starting a club league, please email [email protected].

Games are rain or shine.

Teams will have 6-8 players including 1 Captain. Participants must read the Intramural Sports Program Policy, sign the waiver and read the game rules.

How to play Dodgeball

Contact Angie Schroeder at [email protected] with questions.

Glow-in-the-Dark Kickball

Kickball is available to students interested in starting a club or coordinating a one-off event. Ask the Office of Student Life & Engagement for details.

Kickball Rules

How to Play Kickball Video

 

Contact Angie Schroeder at [email protected] with questions.

Billiards

A billiard table is available for independent use in the Student Union Building.

8-Ball Rules

How to play 8-Ball Video

 

Games

Come check out our selection of table games and video games down at the Student Union Building. We have a Wii with Just Dance 3 and Mario Kart, as well as Switch Sports available to borrow. There are billiards, table tennis, and basketball too!

Cornhole

There is a cornhole tournament planned for November 16 from 4-6pm by the firepit on the SUB lawn. More detailes to come!

Fauquier Campus

4square Volleyball

4square Volleyball will be available as a recrational game and is located near The Barn.

4sqaure Volleyball Rules

4square Volleyball Video

 

Contact Angie Schroeder at [email protected] with questions.

Disc Golf

Disc Golf is unavailable until further notice.

Disc Golf Rules

How to Play Disc Golf Video

Printable Score Card

Disc Golf Course Map

 

Contact Angie Schroeder at [email protected] with questions.

Table Tennis

Table tennis is available for indipendent use in the Rose Loeb Center, Wolk Hall.

Student Life and Engagement will hold two tournaments this semester:

  • October 3 at 5:30-7pm
  • November 28 at 5:30-7pm

Winners will take home a $100 Visa Gift Card, with 2nd place taking home a $50 Visa Gift Card. Let’s play!

Table Tennis Rules

How to Play Video

Games

Come by room 108 to check out a game from our collection.

Wellness

Middletown

Therapy Dogs

Therapy dogs will grace our Middletown Campus every other Thursday @ 12pm starting Sept 7. Check the event calendar for details!

World Mental Health Day

October 10 is World Mental Health Day and there will be activities and resources available in Cornerstone Hall from 10am-2pm. Come by and check it out!

World Mental Health Day Flyer

Drop-In Yoga for Everybody

Join us every Monday in SUB room 217 for free beginner/intermediate yoga practice at 5:30pm. Bring your mat if you have one and be on time.

This class is designed for a broad spectrum of students from beginning to intermediate, and some more advanced level. Each class incorporates asana (postures), pranayama (breathing practice) Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), and meditation. It can be adapted, adjusted and accommodated based on the student’s physical condition using available props. The class will help you maintain your natural condition: a body of optimum health, strength and flexibility, senses under total control, a well-disciplined, clear and clam mind, and a life filled with peace and joy. Om shanti, shanti, shanti. 🙏

Drop-In Yoga Flyer

safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training

safeTALK is a half-day training in suicide alertness. It helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources who can help them in choosing to live. Participants don’t need any formal preparation to attend the training—anyone age 15 or older who wants to make a difference can learn the safeTALK steps.

Taking Place in Middletown on:

Monday Sept 25, 10am-2pm

Friday Nov 10, 10am-2pm

Lunch provided.

Sign up here.

Vaccine Clinic

Vaccine Clinic Flyer

 

Fauquier

Mindfulness Meditation

Join Janet most Tuesdays for Mindfulness Meditation from 2-2:30 pm. These sessions are hosted in-person at the Fauquier Campus in Hazel Hall room 210 starting on 9/22 and running through 11/14.

No meeting on 9/12, 9/26 and 10/3.

You may access a recording of a past session in the “Virtual” drop-down.

Mindful Meditation Flyer

 

Animal Assisted Therapy

We have Duncan the Therapy Dog and Lola the Mini-horse on campus regularly for snuggle sessions. Check out our Student Event Calendar for upcoming dates!

Therapy Animals Flyer

Stamp Out Stigma

Laurel Ridge Community College is a proud sponsor of the Stamping Out Suicide event and Stand Up for Mental Health Comedy Show taking place at the Fauquier Campus on Friday, Sept. 8.  This event is hosted by Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services.

Flyer.Stamping Out Suicide and Stand Up For Mental Health.09 08 2023

safeTALK

safeTALK will be offered during the spring semester. Details coming soon!

Flu Shot Clinic

Flu Shot Clinic

Virtual

Mindfulness Meditation

Meditation is streamed via Zoom almost every Tuesday from the Fauquier Campus. Join Janet from 2-2:30pm at laurelridge.edu/meditation.

Meditation will not be live on these dates:

9/12

9/26

10/3

11/7

You can access this past recording anytime.

 

Yoga

Here are some recordings from the pandemic. Enjoy!

 

Mental Telehealth Services

TimelyCare offers 24/7 access to virtual care, self-care, and well-being tools.

Sign up here.

The Office of Student Life & Engagement strives to ensure opportunities for all Laurel Ridge students. We do not discriminate based on age, ability, national origin, race, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender, or veteran statusIf accommodations are needed, please contact [email protected] at least one week prior to the event date.