Dakota State Intramurals

It is a bitterly cold September afternoon and two teams square off to decide who will leave the field as the victor. Both teams have been working hard paying their dues with their sweat and energy. The offense is vying for position crossing mid-field and pinning the defense back. They have been meticulously countering apart any strategy that the defense throws at them. The offense moves down field with grace and precise control staying with a conservative attack and stinging the defense at just the right moment when they appear to be lulled to sleep. The offense scores their last touchdown and wins the championship game for flag football. Jubilation ensues and after a moment of celebration the students return to their dorms, hit the showers and enjoy a hearty team meal.

The situation depicted here is what can potentially be experienced if students at Dakota State sign on for intramural athletics. The mission for DSU intramurals is to allow students to receive the benefits of an active lifestyle. Students who play intramurals will improve physically, socially, and will develop important leadership qualities.

Playing sports at Dakota State or any university requires that one devotes a considerable amount of time to the achievement of the team’s goals. College athletics are not for everyone because the practices are rigorous, and top performance is expected from all the athletes. For everyone else there is intramural athletics. This is a level of athletic competition that anyone can play.

The spectrum of athletes that play intramural range from the studs who were awesome in high school athletics to the average Joe who just wants to get out an have some fun. Intramurals don’t require time consuming practices so it is ideal for anyone with a tight schedule but can spare an hour to physical activity. Intramurals offer a rewarding experience to anyone.

The sports that Dakota State offers are: softball, volleyball, and ultimate Frisbee, basketball and flag football. The program is very organized with rules, a tournament-like setup and a championship at the end of the season. Intramurals are offered during both the spring and fall semesters. They are a great way for someone to be able to be physically active and relieve stress.

For those who are interested they should speak to Nicholas Lemke or Micheal Perrion. For those who have put together a team, there is an online registration form that can be filled out at http://www.clubs.dsu.edu/intramural/onlineRegistration.htm. This is a very worth while program and it is encouraged that all students participate. Intramurals provide the ground work for a healthy lifestyle and lasting friendships