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NGU intramurals offer competition and variety for students
By: Stephanie Tyrpak
Issue date: 2/7/07 Section: Sports
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Stephanie Tyrpak
Staff Writer
Intramural sports are a growing trend at North Greenville University. Some students participate in intramural sports just for the chance to compete against friends or other athletes. Some students participate in intramural sports to stay in shape or have fun. The Intramural Sports department, directed by Jon Phillips, works each semester to provide organized intramural competitions.
This semester's intramural sports include indoor soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee and tennis. Indoor soccer is the first intramural to start this semester. Indoor soccer is being divided into a competition and a recreational league. Registration has already ended for indoor soccer and match play began Jan. 29.
A variety of students participate in intramural sports for a variety of reasons.
"It's a great time to glorify Christ through athletics and I love the competition because I am a very competitive person," said Kevin Nunnery, senior youth ministry.
"I don't have time to play with the school team due to work and school, so intramural soccer is a way for me to enjoy the sport. And it's much more fast-paced being 6 vs. 6 and indoor so it can be even more physically demanding. I like to test my body," said Tommy Chambers, sophomore sport management.
Amanda Bouchillon, sophomore Christian studies, likes "the competition and making new friends."
Dana Blackwell, sophomore Christian studies, and Stephen Edworthy, senior business administration, both enjoy the "competitive atmosphere" of intramural sports.
While there are no new intramural sports this semester, work is being done to expand on the sports already available.
"My first objective is to enhance the sports currently offered, similar to what is happening with indoor soccer. Last spring, there was one league with eight teams. Now we have two leagues totaling thirteen teams which better caters to skill level. Also, I would like to ensure men's, women's, and coed leagues are available for most sports, but participation dictates this," said Phillips.
Staff Writer
Intramural sports are a growing trend at North Greenville University. Some students participate in intramural sports just for the chance to compete against friends or other athletes. Some students participate in intramural sports to stay in shape or have fun. The Intramural Sports department, directed by Jon Phillips, works each semester to provide organized intramural competitions.
This semester's intramural sports include indoor soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee and tennis. Indoor soccer is the first intramural to start this semester. Indoor soccer is being divided into a competition and a recreational league. Registration has already ended for indoor soccer and match play began Jan. 29.
A variety of students participate in intramural sports for a variety of reasons.
"It's a great time to glorify Christ through athletics and I love the competition because I am a very competitive person," said Kevin Nunnery, senior youth ministry.
"I don't have time to play with the school team due to work and school, so intramural soccer is a way for me to enjoy the sport. And it's much more fast-paced being 6 vs. 6 and indoor so it can be even more physically demanding. I like to test my body," said Tommy Chambers, sophomore sport management.
Amanda Bouchillon, sophomore Christian studies, likes "the competition and making new friends."
Dana Blackwell, sophomore Christian studies, and Stephen Edworthy, senior business administration, both enjoy the "competitive atmosphere" of intramural sports.
While there are no new intramural sports this semester, work is being done to expand on the sports already available.
"My first objective is to enhance the sports currently offered, similar to what is happening with indoor soccer. Last spring, there was one league with eight teams. Now we have two leagues totaling thirteen teams which better caters to skill level. Also, I would like to ensure men's, women's, and coed leagues are available for most sports, but participation dictates this," said Phillips.
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