Better start stretching now, registration is now open for the Western Staff & Faculty Fall Games 2014, an intramural-style, multi-sport league available to all staff and faculty on campus.
The league features seven different sports played on campus from 12-1 p.m. every Thursday for seven weeks starting on Oct. 9 and running through Nov. 20. Individuals will be split into different teams each week, so everyone will play with – and against – a variety of players.
The registration fee is $40 plus HST.
Visit the Intramurals link at the Western Student Recreation Centre website, and click on Western Staff & Faculty Games in the list at left. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8.
All abilities of play are welcome, however, keep in mind this is a fun, non-competitive league and the convenor will ensure we stick to the rules of fun and fair play, said Karmen Dowling, Annual Giving officer.
“It has taken them a bit of time to work out the logistics now that the students are back and much of the space is being used, but Campus Rec has been able to make it work,” Dowling said. “The summer program was a great success, selling out both sessions. Many of us were hoping they could arrange a Fall program, so I’m very excited it is happening.
“Come out, have fun, meet some new colleagues and get some exercise.”
Organizers say the non-competitive events are a perfect opportunity for those who want to be more active to have something organized, and conveniently at their place of work.
“Nobody has to be a superstar at any of the sports,” Dowling said. “Even if you don’t think you would be great at, say, flag football, even if you think there might be too much running, this is really about having fun more than being the top scorer. Anybody can play.”
The schedule of events follows:
Thursday, Oct. 9
Softball and 3-Pitch
Westminster Diamond
Thursday, Oct. 16
Flag Football
Mustang Field
Thursday, Oct. 23
Volleyball
WSRC – Lower Red & Purple Gyms
Thursday, Oct. 30
Futsal
WSRC – Upper Yellow & Blue Gyms
Thursday, Nov. 6
Badminton
WSRC – Lower Gyms
Thursday, Nov. 13
European Handball
WSRC – Upper Yellow & Blue Gyms
Thursday, Nov. 20
Dodgeball
WSRC – Upper Yellow & Blue Gyms