WMU Recreation to hold 20th annual Poker Walk – Western Herald

The Poker Walk will begin at the Student Recreation Center.

Western Michigan Universitys Recreation Department will host its 20th annual Poker Walk on Wednesday, May 18. The Poker Walk events objective is to celebrate National Employee Health and Fitness Day. This event will be free to all WMU students, faculty, and staff.

The annual Poker Walk event will be held outside at the student recreation center near the tennis courts. The participants will be given a scorecard that includes a QR code, course map and directional information on how to build a solid hand in poker. All event-goers that complete the walk and turn in their completed scorecard will be entered to win one of the winning hand prizes.

Event organizer Beth Northuis explained what lies ahead for the event and the community.

Last year with COVID, we updated our process on how we generated the card hands with QR codes, Norithuis said. Weve reached out to many on and off campus partners that work on promoting wellness efforts including Holtyn & Associates, The National Guard, West Hills Athletic Club, and the Sindecuse Health Center. Were excited to have everyone come out and get their 30 mins of exercise and have a chance to win some prizes.

WMU Recreation provides a Poker Walk map to guide participants through the activity.

Pre-registration for the event is open until May 17th by 5 p.m. Day-of registration will also be open at the indoor tennis courts inside the student recreation center. The winners of the event will be announced on May 20th.

If the event must be canceled due to weather, the event replacement date is May 24th. Find more information online.

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