With the glistening sun upon us and snow becoming scant, you can feel the aura of excitement as people slowly migrate toward the outdoors for exercise. This great time of year presents many opportunities to participate in sports that aren’t abundant year-round.
The CU Rec Center has taken away the hassle of trying to get involved with activities such as outdoor flag football, whiffleball, outdoor soccer and ultimate frisbee. Intramural sports are one of the best ways on campus to get back or stay in shape—but act now; registration for Intramural Spring Session II ends tomorrow, March 7.
Registration is now open and ends at 11:55 p.m. tomorrow, March 7. Following registration, you will begin a season that lasts from March 11 to April 15.
To join an intramural team, first you'll need to purchase a sports pass. The pass is only $16.50 and gives you the opportunity to play as many sports as you want! Please note: A sports pass does not guarantee a spot in the league.
Here are just a few more reasons outdoor intramurals are so awesome:
Teamwork, teamwork and teamwork
Getting outside and working toward a goal of winning the game or making a nice play not only promote a healthy lifestyle but also activate a handful of endorphins that make you feel good. Communication and interaction combined with the beautiful Boulder weather make for good camaraderie and help spawn new friendships.
Competition
When everything is right, such as the weather, your teammates’ attitudes and school, it’s only right to have a little healthy competition. Outdoor intramurals will 100 percent provide that for you. With a plethora of different divisions in each sport, you have the option to choose how intense you want to get and how much adrenaline you want to get going in the outdoors.
Healthy lifestyle
When you’re outside soaking up the sun and breathing in fresh air, your body is at its best. Nothing is wrong with getting a good workout inside the gym, but working out outside gives you the chance to get a little extra vitamin D and and energy, which is a great start to a healthy lifestyle.
