Anybody Can be an Athlete at LSC

At Lyndon State College there are many ways for the students to get exercise, and one of those is intramural sports. 

Intramural sports can be a great alternative for students who can't commit to a varsity sport, but still want to compete and have some fun.  Almost any type of sport you can think of is offered as either an intramural league, tournament, or showcased as a special event. 

Basketball, softball, flag football, water-polo, volleyball, and floor hockey are all offered as leagues and require a team for participation.  Each team wishing to participate in the leagues must sign up in the intramural office located by the Standard Gym.  Even if someone does not have a team, they can still compete in intramural sports.  Simply contact the intramural office and ask to be placed on the "free agent" list for that particular sport.

Each league has a regular season and playoffs with one champion at the end of the sporting year.  The champions of each league will receive an intramural championship T-shirt for every member of the team. 

"Intramural sports at some points are as intense as regular ones.  It's hard work and fun, and it's an awesome way to meet new friends." Said former LSC student and intramural floor hockey captain Enrico Paparo Jr.  He continued, "I know for me it was the thrill of competition, and what's better than being able to say, ‘I'm a champion?"  Jonathan Davis, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and an avid intramural participant had a different approach.  "Intramural sports are an essential part of this campus.  It's a great way to meet new people and compete in sports while focusing on sportsmanship and having fun."

If a student can't commit to a long intramural season, there are tournaments all throughout the school year that offer the same competition as the leagues.  Sports like racquetball, Ping Pong, badminton, basketball, and horseshoes are all offered as tournaments.  To find out when a tournament will be taking place, students can look for flyers posted throughout the campus or contact the intramural office.

Special intramural events take place periodically throughout the school year, and are most always personal events.  Games like golf, home run derby, bowling, board games, and many more are available for students who need something to do.  Special events usually only happen once a year, so if students want to participate they need to contact the intramural office. 

The office is located in G-102 right next to the Standard Gymnasium and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Students can call the Intramural office from campus with the extension 6242 or from any phone by dialing 802-626-6242.  Students may also contact anyone in the office by sending an email to Intramural@lyndonstate.edu