Published in The Mystician 83.3, Page 14.
Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Baseball and E-Sports. These sports are normally associated with Bismarck State College. What many students may not know is that they have other choices for sports on campus.
Intramurals are co-ed sports activities that any student can join, regardless of physical status or competitive demeanor. Activities in the fall semester include co-ed flag football, spikeball and a cornhole tournament. Spring sports consist of co-ed volleyball and separate women’s and men’s 5v5 basketball. Intramural bowling is offered year round.
“Anyone can join as long as they are a BSC student,” Amanda Morse, BSC’s Intramural Coordinator said, “so at least taking one BSC class, whether taking online or in person or if they’re a collaborative student through, like, Dickinson or Minot, but still their home campus is BSC.”,
Morse also said that if an individual has a disability, they’re still more than welcome to come and join.
“There is no discrimination with Intramurals at all.”
In 1996, the student body funded an on-campus clinic where the MACC currently resides. Because of low attendance and poor turnout, it was soon shut down. It was decided that they’d allocate the money to other student organizations.
Unlike other sports at BSC, students don’t need particular skills to join Intramurals . “Experience is helpful but not required.” Morse said. “A lot of it is like in-the-moment training, like we don’t have practices or anything, we just kind of go straight into the games.” She also said that the only problem that may arise during the games is the level of skill a player has, but their teammates would be there to help teach the games and improve their skills.
Bowling takes place at Midway Lanes located on Memorial highway in Mandan. Outdoor sports, such as flag football and cornhole are played on the grassy area between Werner Hall and the Aquatic Center . The remaining sports will be played in the Armory.
Depending on the season, Intramurals happen at different times. Registration for fall leagues is open right now, and the spring leagues will open at the beginning of spring semester and stay open until the season begins. Spring sport schedules are still being figured out because intramurals have to work around the athletics sports schedule .
Bowling started Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Because of other bowling leagues being held at the same time, Intramurals has only reserved enough lanes for those who registered. If someone did not register by the deadline, they will not be able to join afterwards. Students will be able to join again by the beginning of spring semester.
“It's a fun way to stay active.” Morse said “It’s a fun way to meet new people, It’s a healthy competition and a different way to be involved and have a good time on campus.”
For more information, visit the BSC website under Student life, Campus life and Get involved. Students can register on IMLeagues.com.
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