A Healthier U, Human Resources and Recreational Athletics will host the Employee Olympics on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 2 p.m. to approximately 5 p.m. Benefits-eligible faculty and professional staff can compete for Drexel University glory. Gold medals will be awarded to the winning teams, and "Torch Bearer" awards will be given to individuals displaying teamwork, sportsmanship and enthusiasm!

Register Monday, May 20-Friday, June 14

For any registration or eligibility issues in the registration portal, please contact Louis Monroe at ldm78@drexel.edu for assistance.

T-Shirt Pick-up & Opening Ceremony

T-shirt pick-up at the Recreation Center Welcome Desk (33rd Street entrance on Market) to be announced

Summer Olympics Offerings

Choose one of the four events available. Please note that you can only register for ONE of the below sports. New to this year, you can now register for one of the below sports and participate in the Fun Walk.

*Beach Volleyball is an outdoor event. In the event of rain or inclement weather, Beach Volleyball will be canceled, and Beach Volleyball participants will be encouraged to participate in the Fun Walk instead.

New This Year: Two-minute Basketball Challenge

The “Take Your Best Shot” Two-minute Basketball Challenge will be held from 3-5 p.m. concurrent with the above sports. Individuals can test their skills in this fun non-competitive challenge. Registration for “Take Your Best Shot” is encouraged. but walk-ups will be allowed, space-permitting.

Also Join the Fun Walk

New for this year, you can now participate in both the in-person Fun Walk and the sport of your choice! You can contribute to your health and well-being by participating in our non-competitive Fun Walk, either virtually or on-campus. You can earn Wellness Incentive Program points by walking at home or in-person. When you register for this event, please indicate if you would like to participate in the Fun Walk virtually or on campus. Please note that the Fun Walk is an outdoor event, rain or shine, so dress appropriately to walk outside.

Earn Wellness Points & Fun Giveaways

Earn 25 wellness incentive program points for participating in the sport of your choice or the virtual or in-person Fun Walk during the Employee Olympics. Points will be awarded within six weeks of the event. Enjoy the Olympics and earn wellness points. Get paid to play!

Everyone who participates on campus in the sport of their choice or the in-person Fun Walk will receive an Employee Olympics T-shirt.

Destress With Drexel's Therapy Dogs

Our unofficial mascots for this year's Olympics will be Chai and Espresso, Drexel Recreational Athletics' therapy dogs. Chai and Espresso will be popping in and out of the Olympics. Feel free to pet this friendly pair!

Eligibility

All participants must be benefits-eligible faculty or professional staff of Drexel University, Drexel University College of Medicine, Drexel University Online or the Academy of Natural Sciences at the time of participation. Student employees are not eligible to participate.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols

If you are feeling sick or unwell, please remain home and do not participate as either a competitor or a spectator.

Information concerning acceptable masks on campus may be found on the CDC website.

Questions? please contact Intramurals Coordinator Louis Monroe at ldm78@drexel.edu.