At the University of Tampa there are many student organizations to get involved in. One popular organization that many UT students take part in every semester is, intramural sports. It is an organization that not only students take part in but faculty and staff as well. The intramural sports at UT allows those who are not part of a varsity team a chance to participate in structured leagues and tournaments throughout the whole school year.
Kaitlin Hall a junior who transferred to UT her freshman year, explained how she played varsity lacrosse at her previous school and did not want to give up lacrosse when coming here. Hall said “being a part of a varsity sport in college is hard to juggle at times with academics and other organizations on campus.” Hall explained that when she decided to transfer here “I wanted to continue to play but not as competitively, which is why I was thrilled when I found out UT provided its students with a variety of intramural sports that are not as demanding as varsity sports.”
Intramural sports not only provides entertainment for its players but a job for its faculty and staff as well. UT senior Jared Bilsland plays for Tampa’s JV baseball team, and explained how working as an official for the different intramural sports is a great way to make some extra money. Bilsland said “It only takes up an hour of my day a few times a week, and it’s right here on campus, it’s the ideal job for me.”
The fall intramural sports season has already begun with flag football, sand volley ball, and indoor soccer. The upcoming sports leagues that students will be able to fill out entry forms beginning September 28th are located at the McNiff Fitness Center. The following sports available this fall for sign up include 3 on 3 basketball, co-ed softball, and ultimate frisbee. Sign-ups will be going on until October 5th for those who are interested in joining a team. UT Senior John Lisachi who works at McNiff and who is also an official explained how, “He keeps telling those interested in playing a fall sport not to wait till the last minute to fill out an entry form.” Lisachi expressed that, “The teams always fill up fast, so I encourage everyone to stop by McNiff and pick up a form.” Intramural sports are a great way to stay active and be involved on campus.
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I played a varsity sport when I first came to UT and it was rough- killed the fun that I had when I excelled in High School, intramurals keep me active and competitive. Good article
ReplyDeleteIntramural sports sounds like a good way people can still play sports in college without the crazy schedule of being on a varsity team. SwEeT StOrY!!!1
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