Tag Archive: Bridget Durocher

February 5, 2018

Finlandia ski outing scheduled for February 17

Make the decision to make your Valentine’s Day Weekend one that fills your mind, body and soul with the health it deserves by joining Finlandia employees, students and families at Mont Ripley on Saturday, February 17 for a day of winter fun.

The event, titled Sweet Deals for Healthy Hearts and Souls, includes a discounted rate for all employees and students with a valid Finlandia University ID card.

Discounted Prices with FinnU ID Card $15 lift tickets $15 equipment rentals $10 tubing $5 [...]

September 22, 2017

Finlandia Community Wellness Class schedule finalized for fall

Zumba, women’s strength training, KidFit and running group on slate

Finlandia Community Wellness is proud to announce the fall slate of community wellness classes, which includes Zumba, a strength training group for women, KidFit and a running group.

Zumba with Olivia When: Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Where: Jutila Center Community Room (Room 323) Cost: $5 for general public and $3 for Finlandia students Women’s Strength Training When: Saturday from 10:15-11 a.m. Dates: September 23 – October 28 Where: Paavo Nurmi Strength and Conditioning Center Cost: $50 for [...]

April 10, 2017

Expert ultra-endurance athlete coming to Keweenaw

Finlandia University Community Wellness, Michigan Tech Wellness and the Outdoor Adventure Program at Michigan Tech have teamed up to bring ultra-endurance athlete Heather Anderson to town for a Trail Tune-Up event on Saturday, April 15. Anderson is a Michigan native that has held the record for FKT (fastest known time) on the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails.

The day will begin with an afternoon trail run led by FinnU Cross Country coach Bridget Durocher and the Cross Country team. The runners will [...]

March 26, 2017

Boot hockey tournament moved to April 22

Give Drugs the Boot – April 22 – Finlandia Hall

Give Drugs the Boot has been moved to Saturday, April 22 at 12 p.m. near Finlandia Hall on the campus of Finlandia University. The event, which is hosted by Calumet High School’s S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Chapter, was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 1.

“Due to the huge increase in public interested for Give Drugs the Boot, we are moving the date back,” said Bridget Durocher, one [...]

March 17, 2017

Bridget Durocher runs through Finlandia fitness

Finlandia Fridays gets fit this week with Bridget Durocher, Finlandia’s cross country coach, senior women administrator in athletics, and strength and conditioning center coordinator.

Durocher joined Finlandia University nearly one year ago and has never looked back. “It’s phenomenal, it is a place of opportunity where if you put forth the effort, you are going to be given ample opportunities,” said Durocher. Starting off as Finlandia’s head cross country coach, she immediately found success and started to build her team. [...]

February 16, 2017

Finlandia Community Wellness Open House at Paavo Nurmi Center set for Feb. 20

Tour facility, meet staff and enjoy NCAA Division III basketball for free on Monday, February 20

Finlandia Community Wellness welcomes the public to an open house at the Paavo Nurmi Center on Monday, February 20 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for the community to explore the facility, learn about the programs offered and interact with the staff.

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On-site fitness professionals will include Bridget Durocher, Joan Kero, Beth Ryynanen and [...]

February 1, 2017

Durocher named Senior Woman Administrator and Strength and Conditioning Center Coordinator

Finlandia University has named Bridget Durocher as the Senior Woman Administrator and Strength and Conditioning Center Coordinator. She has been working at her current positions since early January. Since August 3, 2016, Durocher has been the head coach for men’s and women’s cross country at Finlandia.

“I’m excited to announce that Bridget will take on the Strength and Conditioning Center Coordinator duties as well as Senior Woman Administrator,” said Athletic Director Curtis Wittenberg. “Bridget’s expertise and community contacts will [...]