Get your kicks: Intramurals

Posted on 11. Oct, 2009 by Darin West in Sports

Drive past the football field in late October, and you’re bound to see a row of poorly parked cars lining the asphalt. No college campus would be complete without recreational sports, and PUC is no different. After all it has been said that intramurals and Adventism go together like hockey and Canadianism.

While intramurals may not be an official club, if it were it would easily have the highest membership. Last year, 800 games were played and it is estimated that 50% of students participate. It is easy to see the appeal of intramurals. Students who may not have time for an official PUC team can show up with a group of friends or strangers and play in a relatively stress-free environment. The cost is $5 per person, plus a $20 forfeit deposit per team; however, the deposit is refundable if the team plays every game. Different sports are played each quarter, and students can sign up in the first week, so having a team organized beforehand is a good idea.

A vital part of the intramural strategy is choosing a name that will strike fear into the enemy. A name that says we are more than just a group people who sorta know each other. Buttercups & Mystical Fairies, 2Flags 2Furious and Bro Montana are only a few examples of names that strike fear into their opponents. Attire is another component of the wining intramural team. It’s important that uniforms hide a team’s lack of confidence. Sure, they will likely be covered up by red jerseys, but that’s beside the point.

The sports change every quarter and range from mainstream football to obscure pickleball. Frisbee golf went through a trial period with a course that wound through campus, but it turns out blind corners and frisbees don’t get along so well. While there may be no frisbee golf, there is a series of co-ed sports including volleyball, badminton and ultimate frisbee. The department is always looking for new sports, so if you feel like unleashing your inner curling champ, then suggest it.

Recradio.org offers students information on everything intramurals. Updated frequently, the site includes schedules, pictures and links to the podcast. Hardcore intramural fans will be happy to learn Recradio is expanding to Twitter. Signing up at twitter.com/recradio will give students scores and other information about the day’s games.

It may be too late to get on a flag football team, but there is still plenty of time to organize a team for winter quarter.