| Intramural activities relieves some academic monotony |
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| Written by Caroline Basile, The Shorthorn staff | ||||
| Wednesday, 12 August 2009 02:01 PM | ||||
 Architecture freshman Eduardo Reyes attempts to block a shot while playing soccer March 5 on the west lawn behind the Maverick Activities Center. Reyes said this was the first time he has played outside since the MAC put up the goals. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley) Intramural sports provide such breaks for students and are available through the Maverick Activities Center. Sports vary from indoor soccer and volleyball to flag football and fantasy football. The available sports vary each semester but get off to a quick start, said Drew Barfield, Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs assistant director. He said the fall 2009 activities begin as soon as classes start, with registration open for seven-on-seven flag football. The cost is $20 per team. Barfield said that for any MAC intramural contest registration will be open two weeks prior to the start of the season and those signing up must attend a manager’s meeting to secure a time to play. “The earlier you pay, you have the higher priority to pick which time to play,” he said. In addition to flag football, the fall semester is offering softball, volleyball, indoor soccer, three-on-three basketball, plus video game tournaments and individual match ups, including Yahoo.com fantasy basketball and football, racquetball, poker, foosball, table tennis and badminton. Exercise science senior Chance Bibbs said the intramural program provides an outlet for students to be active. InformationMore information can be found by visiting the Maverick Activities CenterPhone: 817-272-3277 Web site: http://www.uta.edu/campusrec/ A bowling league will be open during the fall semester also. Barfield said the league, which will have a 10-week season, consists of three-person teams that play every Tuesday for $6 a week. “It’s a good deal for bowling,” he said. “For $6 you get three games, shoes and a box of pizza. Not a bad deal at all.” Barfield said most activities, unless noted, last five weeks during competition and then a two-week playoff period. Barfield said players on intramural teams reflect the university’s diversity. “They’re fun,” he said. “It’s a good way to escape your everyday routine. A fun environment and opportunity to be involved with other students.” Views: 1100 | E-mail
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