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Katie Keiger Staff Writer 924212379@gsc.edu
every Monday and Wednesday until Nov. 3. All games are held at There are plenty of noon with differclubs and organizations ent teams playing to join around Gainesevery week at one ville, but a lot of campus of the two football activities go unnoticed fields. by many students. Soccer is anothIntramurals is one of er rather popular these. sport in intramuFor people who have rals being played extra time on their every Tuesday and hands, there are plenty Thursday until the of sporting opportunipost season finalist ties available. Flag footon Nov. 2. Games ball, soccer, volleyball, will be held on eiNick DeAngelo tennis, golf, power liftther Soccer field 1 Students battle on the field during an intense flag football game ing, bowling to name a or Soccer field 2. on campus. few. Volleyball is good game. There are some misalso available this “There are no set positions in volley- season on Mondays and Wednesdays at conceptions about intramurals like who can participate, if there is a fee to play, ball,” Andie Sweat, a volleyball player noon on either Volleyball Court 1 or 2. said. and how to get involved. The finalists’ teams will compete on the For this sport it makes things easier Nov. 15. All these sports have a variety Anyone who is a Gainesville State College student, faculty, staff or a Laker and more flexible for new and veteran of teams to choose from within each players. Society Member may join a team. sport. Also, time is a real problem that There is no cost to become part of a Upcoming events in the world of inteam and registration is done through many people face when it comes to in- tramurals include Bowling and Powerthe internet on the GSC website. A tramurals. For those who can be avail- lifting. able it is well worth the effort. helpful FAQ is available there as well. Bowling is having a tournament on “It is going really well. In spring, Oct. 29th at 3 p.m. Four players will be The main issue that intramural teams are facing is simply a lack of players be- we’ll have basketball and flag football,” on each team and all the lanes are paid Lisa Watson, an assistant to Ken Har- for by the school. cause of the miscommunication. Some students on campus do not rison who is in charge of intramurals, The Power-lifting tournament is Noeven hear about intramurals. Some said. vember 15-19. Power lifting is a variety The intramurals being offered now of three techniques used to lift weights; know about the programs, but do not to those who meet the requirements are squats, bench, and power clean. feel they have the skills because they flag football, volleyball, and soccer. Flag have not played in a while. To find out more go to: www.gsc. However, there are some members of football is the most popular of these this edu/campuslife/intramuralsfitness/ teams who are retired and still enjoy a season, with games still going on almost pages/gainesvillecampus.aspx
Whitney George from the Flying V trys to run throgh the defensive line of the Oakwood Tropix.
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On Saturday October 30th, the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) will be hosting a six hour mountain bike race at Gainesville State College. The race will start at 10 a.m. and will feature awards, swag and live music. Racers will either be allowed to compete solo or on teams up to three members. There will be contests for those who decorate their bike, their pit and/ or themselves. All proceeds will benefit Trips-For-Kids, GSC SORBA and Gainesville SORBA. To register for this event, visit Active.com Electronic timing is provided by Dirty Spokes. Chris Graf, Staff Writer
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