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How many of you remember playing "Little League" sports? Either baseball, basketball, football, or soccer. My guess is that you don't remember the outcomes of all the games, but you do remember the snacks and treats that were provided after the game and how they made you smile. That's what collegiate intramurals are all about; providing you a reason to smile. A reason to escape from the books, if only for 60 minutes. A reason to escape the dank air of your dorm. A reason to stretch some muscles that you forget you even had.

For some, it's serious. For others, a joke. For some, it's a way of socializing. For others, it's a way to prove athletic supremacy. Whatever it is, Trinity students come out to play intramurals every season with a sense of pride, humor and nostalgia. In the fall and spring, former high school All-Americans, All-State award winners, and All-League MVPs get a chance to rekindle their glory days when they step under the lights of Robin L. Sheppard Field to play football, soccer or softball. During the frosty winter months, these athletes have a chance to prove themselves on the hardwood by playing basketball or on the ice by playing hockey. However, the best part about intramurals is that a majority of the students playing don't have the athletic accolades that some have, nor do they need them to play the sport of their choice.

The fall sports of football and soccer had student turnouts of 116 and 84, respectively. On the topic of the fall turnout, Facilities and Intramural Coordinator Walter Adamy said, "That is an average turnout for the fall sports. Basketball is the second highest in attendance with softball way out in front. Softball has had as many as a 1,000 students participating. I am always looking for more students to get involved in all seasons. Right now we are finishing up flag football and soccer, with kickball next up!"

Senior Michael Campanella said, "I've been playing intramurals every year and I like it because it gives a healthy mixture of competition and exercise."

Senior wrestler Pat Kumf echoes Campanella's love of intramurals. He said, "As a collegiate athlete, intramurals offer a laid back atmosphere, contrary to the rigorous schedule of a college athlete, but it still satisfies anyone's appetite for competition."

If you are unsure about signing up after reading this article, Adamy has one response, "Just do it. Getting involved at Trinity can definitely make your time here more enjoyable." He ended by saying, "Great friendships are built while participating in intramurals."

Check out the intramural site at http://www.trincoll .edu/depts/athletics/.

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