2008 Woodie Awards
Getting out, about
Intramurals give students fun and relaxation
Kari Soule
Issue date: 12/8/05 Section: Sports
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Simply living in the dorms isn't enough to feed every collegian's social appetite. Some students join an intramural sports team instead of heading to a dark, crowded bar on Pine Street.
Not only do intramurals provide camaraderie and a way to meet new people, they also help keep that ever-insistent "Freshman 15" at bay, which the bars insist everyone gain.
Watching intramural volleyball is nothing like a Jennies' game, but what can you expect? These students aren't here on scholarships, so does it really matter how many times the ball hits the floor? Does it matter if a soccer team goes the whole season without scoring a single goal? Not to the recreational teams. They're here to have fun, and win, if it works out for them.
Most of the time, the stands are barely sprinkled with spectators. Teams don't usually play for star appeal, but rather for the pure enjoyment of sport and socialization. The games are somewhat disorganized, with the recreational leagues, but take on a completely different appearance in the competitive leagues, which can resemble "real" games. Most of the time, teammates are chosen on the basis of who is available.
Alex Workman, who plays co-ed volleyball for the Delta Sigma Pi team, sees intramurals as a way to gain friends.
"It's a great way to spend time with friends and my fraternity brothers and to get off my lazy butt," Workman said.
"Intramurals provide organizations and groups the chance to bond and enjoy themselves," Workman said. "Time spent not in class or doing homework is important."
Jena Brooks, a senior Sigma Kappa, really enjoys the time she gets to spend playing flag football and soccer for her sorority.
"I like the sisterhood time I get with these girls," Brooks said. "It keeps me involved."
Intramurals also provide a chance for non-varsity athletes to participate in sports they may have played in high school.
"None of us could be on the school (Central) team, so it gives us a chance to play," Brooks said.
Not only do intramurals provide camaraderie and a way to meet new people, they also help keep that ever-insistent "Freshman 15" at bay, which the bars insist everyone gain.
Watching intramural volleyball is nothing like a Jennies' game, but what can you expect? These students aren't here on scholarships, so does it really matter how many times the ball hits the floor? Does it matter if a soccer team goes the whole season without scoring a single goal? Not to the recreational teams. They're here to have fun, and win, if it works out for them.
Most of the time, the stands are barely sprinkled with spectators. Teams don't usually play for star appeal, but rather for the pure enjoyment of sport and socialization. The games are somewhat disorganized, with the recreational leagues, but take on a completely different appearance in the competitive leagues, which can resemble "real" games. Most of the time, teammates are chosen on the basis of who is available.
Alex Workman, who plays co-ed volleyball for the Delta Sigma Pi team, sees intramurals as a way to gain friends.
"It's a great way to spend time with friends and my fraternity brothers and to get off my lazy butt," Workman said.
"Intramurals provide organizations and groups the chance to bond and enjoy themselves," Workman said. "Time spent not in class or doing homework is important."
Jena Brooks, a senior Sigma Kappa, really enjoys the time she gets to spend playing flag football and soccer for her sorority.
"I like the sisterhood time I get with these girls," Brooks said. "It keeps me involved."
Intramurals also provide a chance for non-varsity athletes to participate in sports they may have played in high school.
"None of us could be on the school (Central) team, so it gives us a chance to play," Brooks said.