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Intramurals still open for teams

From disc golf to intense basketball competitions, Liberty’s intramural sports offer a range of athletic activities. Intramural sports are lower-level athletic competitions, which allow for students of varying athletic ability to compete in their chosen sport. Over the course of a semester, students have access to more than 20 intramural sports and competitions.

Men’s, women’s and coed teams exist throughout the intramural spectrum. Non-athletic students need not fear — there is an intramural for everyone, according to the Associate Director of Intramural Sports, Steve Chamberlin. Chamberlin noted broomball as an example.

“That seems to be the most fun sport that kids like to play, regardless of athletic ability,” Chamberlin said. “Anybody can play it, it doesn’t require athletic ability.”

A flag football tournament will be held April 15-16 with both a men and women’s division. The team participation fee is $30 per team, with a six player minimum and a 14 player maximum.

Coed beach volleyball runs from April 1 to April 17, requiring a $50 team payment. At least two females are required per team, with a maximum of six players per team. Games are played on Sunday nights at the Liberty Mountain Intramural Complex.

This semester, the start of intramural softball was delayed due to construction around the intramural athletic fields. However, both men and women’s softball will still take place this semester, with a registration deadline of March 7.

“We are anticipating around 40 softball teams this semester, combining men and women,” Chamberlin said. “By far, our biggest (sports) are usually basketball, coed volleyball, and then soccer.”

Outdoor soccer will run until April 15. There are separate teams for men and women, both with a minimum of eight players and a maximum of 18. The season has already begun, but March 7 is the official registration cut-off.

Both racquetball and disc golf can be played alone or with friends for a $5 player fee. Registration ends March 2 for both sports. The racquetball season runs from March 4 to April 15, and the disc golf season runs from March 7 to April 15.

Intramural tennis offers flexibility with four different teams. Both men and women’s teams have singles and doubles. The season runs from March 7 to April 15, with a registration deadline of March 2.

Contests and competitions are also offered, such as the slam-dunk contest, which will be held on April 13. That same day, a 3-point basketball competition will be held with a division for men and women.

Many intramurals, like basketball and indoor soccer, begin soon after the start of the semester. As the semester goes along, new intramurals may be offered based on student interest. Sports such as “wallyball,” a sport much like indoor volleyball but played in a racquetball court according to walleyball-info.com, which debuted at Liberty in early February, may reappear.

Intramurals are played at different locations across campus. To register for an intramural, visit the Intramural Sports link on the Campus Recreation page. For assistance, visit the Campus Recreation office in Green Hall on the mezzanine level.

For more information about the Campus Recreation office, when to visit and who to contact, go to liberty.edu/campusrecintramuralsports.

MOYER is a feature reporter.

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