GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Jaeger Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness will be closed during the required campus-wide quarantine during the first week of the semester (Feb. 1-7), but there will be plenty of virtual activities to keep students engaged and active outside of class time.
 
Facility Hours
The Ortenzio Fitness Room and Bullets Pool will remain closed during the opening week of the semester as returning students get tested for Covid-19. The Jaeger Center will open for current students and staff with a valid Gettysburg College ID on Feb. 8. Dependents, alums, guests, and retirees will not be allowed inside the facility until Covid restrictions are lifted. All patrons are reminded masks must be worn at all times except when in the water. Locker rooms are currently unavailable.
 
From Monday, Feb. 8, to Sunday, Feb. 21, the Jaeger Center will maintain the following hours of operation:
 
Ortenzio Fitness Room
M-W-F:            6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m./3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
T-TH:               6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m./3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sat.-Sun.:         3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Bullets Pool
M-W-F:            10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
T-TH:               7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m./6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday          Closed
Sunday:            3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 
Regular hours will begin Monday, Feb. 22.
 
Check out the safety updates in the Jaeger Center!
 
Fitness Classes
Throughout the opening week of the semester, a variety of fitness classes will be conducted virtually. These 45-minute classes will be conducted by student instructors and are designed to be done with what is available in your room.
 
Please make sure you sign-up for all classes on IMLeagues!
 
Instructors: Peter McQuade '21, David Medina '21, Claire Nagel '21, Fiona Aromando '22, Liv Duffy '22, Miranda Zamora '23, Katie Troy '21, Kat Wilt '23, Callie Pidoriano '24
 

 
Campus Recreation and Intramurals
Campus Recreation and Intramurals will be hosting several virtual competitions throughout the week, including an E-Sports Tournament featuring FIFA 21 and NBA 2K21 and a chance to guess if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow.
 
Please make sure you sign-up for all events on IMLeagues!
 
Groundhog Day Competition (ends 2/2 at 12:00 a.m.)
Take a guess as to whether or not Pennsylvania's favorite groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, will see his shadow on Feb. 2! Each entrant will be entered into a raffle for prizes!

February 2 (Start) - E-Sports Tournament – FIFA 21 & NBA 2K21
 
Student Activities
The Office of Student Activities will conduct several virtual games for evening entertainment, including a collaborative effort with athletics and campus recreation for a night of sports trivia! Prizes will be given out to the winners!
 
Sunday, Jan. 31 - Welcome Back Bingo – 8:00 p.m.
 
Tuesday, Feb. 2 - Escape Room Challenge – 5:00 p.m.
 
Thursday, Feb. 4 - Sports Trivia Night – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a night of sports trivia hosted by Director of Alumni Relations Joe Lynch '85 and Director of Athletic communications Corey Jewart. Test your knowledge of Gettysburg athletics and the upcoming Super Bowl against your peers! The top three scorers will receive gift cards and some sweet Gettysburg sunglasses.
 
Make sure you check out the campus calendar for all campus activities.