Laughter, Tears, and T-Shirts: The rollercoaster of UTM intramurals
Deadlines to register for fall intramurals are quickly approaching!
We all have those things in our life that remind us of something we wish to forget. For a soccer player, it might be the pair of cleats they wore when they skied the game-winning penalty over the crossbar (sorry team). For some students, it could be the dust-covered chemistry textbook from their first year class that caused them to drop out of their program (sorry mom and dad). But for me, there’s one thing that haunts me every time I see it…
My sister’s volleyball intramural championship t-shirt.
In four years of UTM studies, I never once won any of the intramural leagues I played in. Soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton—you name it, I’ve lost it. But despite the years of immense pain and keep-you-up-at-night flashbacks, I wouldn’t change a thing.
UTM intramurals are THE best way to add some excitement into your life on campus. There’s nothing like rushing out of class to catch a game, then rushing to your next one as soon as it’s done. Intramurals break up the monotony of lectures and papers, and, as I always say when I’m trying to convince a friend to hit the gym between classes, a quick exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills (even if it means you’ll be a bit sweaty in class).
Intramurals aren’t only for seasoned athletes looking for intense competition, but are also designed to offer students a place to casually try new sports and meet new people. With tiered divisions, you never have to worry about battling it out with someone far above your skill level. Instead, you can choose to play in a league that best suits your experience.
Endless Options
While soccer, volleyball, and basketball are the most popular intramural programs, UTM offers a plethora of opportunities to get students involved. Cricket, table tennis, regular tennis, badminton, and flag football are some of the other weekly team sports offered this fall. Female students also have the opportunity to register for the “Women in Sport” League, which focuses on a different sport each week.
If you can’t commit to a full season of weekly sports, UTM also offers a number of special one-day events and tournaments. This year, UTM will host a 5v5 Futsal tournament, Swim Meets, Dodgeball, Spikeball, and even Beach Volleyball tournaments (and many more), all here on our campus.
The deadlines to sign-up for most of the fall intramural programs are between September 17-24. Head over to the UTM Intramurals on IMLeagues to register and see the full list of programs offered this season, and check out the RAWC’s intramural page on UTM’s website for more information.
Sports & Health Editor (Volume 51) — Joseph is a recent graduate from UTM, having double-majored in Professional Writing & Communication and Political Science. During his time at UTM, he played on the men’s hockey and soccer teams and was actively involved in the campus’ sports community. Joseph is a strong advocate for a healthy lifestyle, and hopes that as Sports & Health Editor he can encourage students to get involved in campus sports and activities.
Good stuff Joseph! Intro made me laugh. Glad to see the sports section still shining!