Prior Lake, MN - For fifteen years, Dakotah! Sport and Fitness has served its members well. DSF opened on November 14, 1994, offering memberships to the general public, and featuring an indoor track, aquatic center, ice arena, double gymnasium, and many more amenities dedicated to improving the health and fitness of area residents. Although renovations and upgrades have been common since opening, recent changes have been substantial, adding amenities and services to meet the changing needs of its members.

“We are happy that Dakotah! Sport and Fitness continues to serve the public as the premier health club in the area. We continue to look for ways to improve our facility and meet the needs of our DSF members,” said SMSC Chairman Stanley R. Crooks.

Dakotah! Ice Center with its second sheet of ice opened in late 2008. Dakotah! Lanes on the lower level opened in 2009 with an arcade and interactive game area. Renovations to the batting cage system, a new cycling studio, a Dakotah! Deli seating area, a main floor conference room, and other upgrades have also occurred over the years.

Charter Members Thoughts on Dakotah!

“My family over the years has utilized almost every aspect of DSF.  The facility is one of the most convenient, clean, user friendly health clubs that a person could ask for.  The staff has always been informative, friendly, and helpful.  The welcome at the front desk starts your workout on a positive note. We will continue to utilize this great facility to help us achieve a healthier life style,” said Aprille Schunk, a charter member of DSF since August 1994, along with her husband and two children.

A charter member since March 1995, Paul Perez particularly enjoys DSF’s racquetball courts and its convenient location. He said, “I have taken full advantage of the racquetball courts over the last 15 years.  It is so convenient to be able to get over there for a quick game during lunch.  And my family has enjoyed using the pool over the years.”

Anniversary Celebration

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will celebrate Dakotah! Sport and Fitness' 15th year anniversary with two events in November.

The first is a free Health Fair for Dakotah! members, SMSC employees, and the general public on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fair will include SMSC enterprises and services, approximately 25 area vendors, and health screenings by the SMSC Health Department, Mdewakanton Emergency Services, and Dakotah! Sport and Fitness. Screenings available include cholesterol, oral cancer, carotid artery, glucose, body composition, and blood pressure.

The second event is DSF’s annual Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November 21, 2009. The 3.1 mile event will start at Dakotah! and wind through The Meadows at Mystic Lake, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community golf course. Hosting the event on the golf course provides beautiful scenery and a challenging race venue. The Turkey Trot 5K is open to the public.

About Dakotah!

The area’s premier fitness facility, Dakotah! Sport and Fitness offers a vast array of amenities with in their 305,331 square foot facility. A four-lane indoor track circles over a double gymnasium where members play basketball and volleyball and where youngsters learn gymnastics. Racquetball and squash courts, a dance studio, and a batting cage line the gym.

The Aquatic Center has two water slides, zero depth entry, a shallow end for children, water aerobics classes, and a whirlpool. Lap swimming, Scuba lessons, and swimming lessons are available in the Aquatic Center as is rock climbing on Dakotah!’s 3,500 square foot climbing wall, filled with crevices and cliffs, challenging the novice and the experienced climber.

Dakotah! features more than 10,000 pounds of free weights, along with a full line of circuit equipment to maximize results. A free orientation is available for all new members. Cardio Studio, Cycling Studio and strength training equipment are all available to its’ members.

Dakotah!’s professional staff offer a variety of classes, including dance, children’s, weight, and specialty classes. Dakotah! instructors lead day and evening classes in a variety of Group Fitness styles – like Zumba and Kettlebells – for all ages and fitness levels. Personal trainers are available for more personalized instruction.

Dakotah! Ice Center with its two sheets of ice combines the spirit of competition with the fun of family skating. Open recreational and hockey skating, private figure and hockey skating lessons, hockey camps, and skate rental and sharpening are all available.

For more information or to view a new virtual tour highlighting all of the amenities visit our website at www.dakotahsport.com or call 952-445-9400.