The Pendulum
SPORTS
L O C
E G LE
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 / Page 23
JV Sports for everyone Compiled by Michelle Longo, Sports Editor
Club Sports if intramurals do not satisfy your competitive quota but varsity is out of the question, club sports may be a good answer. the program allows students to be a part of a team while taking on rough competition from other similar schools. Club sports teams compete against other collegiate club teams throughout the east coast, from as far north as massachusetts all the way down to sunny florida. for every team, there are elected leaders, a president and assistant president who report back to the Club sports
Council. Club presidents take care of scheduling practices, tournaments and team meetings. most teams practice three times a week and have tournaments as often as possible, depending on the sport. for information regarding club sports in general, visit www.elon.edu/campusrec and click on the appropriate links. To inquire about a specific sport, contact the club president at the e-mail address listed for the sport. Photo suBmitteD
aBove: the women’s rugby team forms a scrum during a game. men’s and women’s rugby are both elon club sports.
aiki Bujitsu Baseball Cycling Equestrian field hockey golf men’s lacrosse men’s rugby men’s soccer roller hockey softball swimming tennis triathlon ultimate frisbee volleyball Water skiing Women’s Basketball Women’s lacrosse Women’s rugby Women’s soccer
left: members of the men’s ultimate frisbee team reach for a pass during a snowy practice. the ultimate frisbee team competes against teams from other local colleges.
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Sportsfest 2008
Intramurals
Sportsfest has been a tradition at Elon since 1999. It pits friends against friends, friends against enemies, ras against tas, etc. students are put to the ultimate test of endurance, teamwork and dedication but only one team may emerge victorious and hold the bragging rights, as well as the crown, for the year. this year, sportsfest athletes will compete in nine treacherous, stomach-turning, muscle-aching events: • Tug of War • Homerun Derby • Jenga • Bocce • Putting Contest • Cornhole • Flag football • Volleyball • Dodgeball All teams must include five males and five females. Extra points will be awarded to teams that include tas, ols, ras, head residents and faculty or staff. a mandatory captains' meeting will be held today at 6 p.m. in Harden Clubhouse.
left: members of the men’s 2007 intramural ultimate frisbee team pose for a team photo after winning the championship game. Photo Courtesy of CamPus reCreation
intramural sports are an important part of the elon student’s life. More than 2,800 students participated in intramural sports last year. athletes use intramurals as an escape from their work, fun and games, some competitive action, to stay or get in shape and some good-quality bonding time with friends. Elon offers 21 intramural sports that are divided into three separate leagues: women’s, men’s and co-ed. in some sports, intramural champions are given the opportunity to participate at the state, regional, and national level. Campus Rec offers flag football, team tennis, walleyball, cornhole, outdoor soccer, racquetball, volleyball and four-onfour basketball in the fall.