With the glistening sun upon us and snow becoming scant, you can feel the aura of excitement as people slowly migrate toward听the outdoors for exercise. This great time of year presents many opportunities to participate in sports that aren鈥檛 abundant year-round.
The 抖阴旅行射 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听one of the best ways on campus to get back or stay in shape鈥攂ut act now; registration for听Intramural Spring Session II ends tomorrow, March 7.听
Registration is now open听and听ends at 11:55 p.m. tomorrow, March 7. Following registration, you will begin a season that lasts from March 11听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!听Please note:听A听sports pass does not guarantee a spot in the league.
Here are just a few more reasons听outdoor intramurals are so awesome:
Teamwork, teamwork and teamwork
Getting outside and working toward听a goal of winning the game or making a nice play听not only promote听a healthy lifestyle听but also activate听a handful of endorphins that make you feel good. Communication and interaction combined with the beautiful Boulder听weather make听for good camaraderie and help听spawn new friendships.
Competition
When everything is right, such as the weather, your teammates鈥� attitudes and school, it鈥檚 only right to have a little healthy competition. Outdoor intramurals will 100 percent听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鈥檙e 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.
