Competitive Spirit Shines at First Ever SBCCD Employee Olympics

Publish Date: Oct. 11, 2024

The San Bernardino Community College District Employee Olympics brought the competitive spirit to Crafton Hills College on September 27, as employee athletes from both district colleges and the District Office gathered at the Aquatic Center for an afternoon of fun-filled competition. The events featured cornhole toss and inflatable raft races, drawing a large crowd of supporters to cheer on their favorite teams.

Colleagues packed the stands, waving blue and white San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) or green and gold for CHC. Foam fingers and signs proclaiming their team as #1 were everywhere. The crowd’s energy was palpable, with cheers, foot stomping, and chants of encouragement echoing around the pool as a drone captured the excitement from above.

The cornhole toss brought out fierce competition, with the District Office team ultimately claiming the gold. Meanwhile, the inflatable raft races were a spectacle to behold, with rowers battling to keep their crafts steady. Some teams capsized, much to the amusement of the crowd, as participants transformed into swimmers, pushing their rafts to the finish line. The CHC Roadrunner team emerged victorious, taking gold in the raft race.

The Olympic excitement continued at SBVC on October 11, where athletes took part in more thrilling events, including a free-throw contest, a three-point shootout, and a cart race. The cart race, in particular, was a crowd favorite, with teams zooming around the course, navigating tight turns and thrilling the spectators. The games further ignited the competitive spirit between CHC, SBVC, and the District Office.

With each event bringing laughter, camaraderie, and a healthy dose of competition, the Employee Olympics have proven to be a fun and engaging way to foster teamwork and community spirit across the district. To view more pictures from the events visit: craftonhills.edu/features/roadrunner-scrapbook/2024-fall-slideshows