Intramural summer season coming to an end

After several weeks of flag football, water volleyball, basketball and dodgeball, the incoming freshmen with the Groups program only have one more week of intramurals before the summer season is officially finished.\nLast week, participants finished up both water volleyball, which took place at the IU Outdoor Pool, and flag football. Team Aviators claimed the championship title in water volleyball, while Killa Squad dominated the competition in flag football. \nThis week saw the start of intramural basketball at the SRSC. With the majority of the 300 Groups members participating or watching, the atmosphere at the games was intense and competitive. People who were not participating sat against the wall around the court, encouraging their friends and offering words of encouragement to the few participants on the floor who weren’t exceptionally experienced in basketball. The championship rounds began Tuesday and concluded Wednesday. A winner had not yet been determined by press time. \nOn Thursday, intramurals and Groups will shake things up by hosting student-versus-resident assistant games. There will be both male and female games. Next week, softball and outdoor kickball will conclude the summer season.\nCedric Harris, the residence manager of Teter Quad, said the students are enjoying themselves, and that this experience has helped them get acclimated to the campus. He thinks this summer’s intramural program has gone well.\n“My goal was for every one of them to participate in at least one thing,” Harris said. “I’m hoping when they do that, they’re getting a chance to relieve stress, getting a chance to meet people, get connected to the university and have fun – that’s really what it’s all about.”\nThe students weren’t the only ones who enjoyed this summer’s activities. Senior Chris Marcum is one of the head officials for the various games. \n“This summer’s intramurals have been very laid back,” Marcum said. “With lower participation numbers there isn’t nearly a fourth of what is going on during the school year. It’s still fun nonetheless.