This spring there are no excuses. It’s time to get up, get outside and get active. With spring term on the horizon, the time for blaming winter weather for a lack of activity is past.
The University presents several different intramural sports that students can get involved in for spring. Intramural leagues offered include softball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and four-on-four grass volleyball.
Each sport will be divided into three skill levels, with leagues for co-ed, women’s and men’s teams. Each team will play three league games and take part in a single-elimination tournament to determine a league champion.
Win or lose, being part of a team can be very beneficial for students, according to student employees at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center.”Intramurals offer a positive way of socializing with friends without getting into trouble. Becoming part of a team is a good way to make friends, and it’s fun,” said Faith Mikita, a science major and recreation center employee.
The league organizers who set up the intramural activities said getting involved in intramural sports is extremely valuable for students.
Brent Boothby, a law student and league organizer, said he believes students can benefit from intramurals in many ways. “Students can do it for the competition, and it is also a way to relieve the stress of schoolwork while getting outside and enjoying spring weather. It also serves as another opportunity for students to play sports after high school.”
Katy Chenoweth, a volunteer at the recreational sports office, agreed. “It’s only as competitive as you want it to be, and it is something fun to do with friends.”
Intramural sports are open to all University students, faculty, and staff, as well as Northwest Christian College students.
For more information on intramural leagues, call the Recreational Sports office at 346-4113, or visit 102 Esslinger from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.