The CBC intramural sports program offers students a valuable opportunity to build lasting friendships, stay active through fun and healthy competition, and create memories that will last long after college. From flag football and volleyball to basketball, pingpong and spikeball, CBC’s intramural program continues to expand each year with new activities. Students with a competitive sports background or those who want to try something new may take part.
“One of the best ways to build communities is to put people on teams with each other and have them figure it out,” said Blake Pittman, student services coordinator. “By kind of doing a random divide of students at times into the different teams lets them get to see some students outside of the classroom and maybe show a side of a lot of people that they may not usually see.”
Senior David Platt, intramural coordinator, emphasizes how the program connects students beyond the playing field.
“The overall mission/goal is to provide students with a chance to come together as a student body to connect and take off some of the pressures and stresses that college can bring,” Platt says. “It gives students another way to connect with people that they may not have a chance to connect with. With a mix of commuters and students living on campus, being able to know others in the school that aren’t always on campus becomes easier as the school year goes on.”
They also share what goes on behind the scenes to make intramurals such a fun success. Platt said that organizing and managing the teams, leagues and schedules takes effort.
“There’s quite a bit that goes into it,” says Platt. “From having sign up sheets posted to having drafts and creating teams while also creating a schedule that fits people’s busy schedule.”
Platt and Pittman work together to make sure the intramural program offers a fun and friendly atmosphere for all participants, even in the face of difficulties.
Although the number of students participating in intramural sports has increased annually, coordinators Platt and Pittman say they’re always hoping for even more students to join. In order to increase participation, sign-up sheets have been put up on the Mabee Student Center’s student board, inviting all students to sign up for free. Platt and Pittman each have a favorite part of overseeing intramurals.
“Favorite part, for me personally, is putting together a faculty and staff team every year… and getting to play against the intramural champion.” says Pittman.
“My personal favorite part of overseeing the program is being able to help students get away from college for a little bit on the nights that we have events,” Platt says. “ I know for me, I look forward to in the middle of events because I knew it was two nights a week that I didn’t have to worry or stress about school.”
Participating in intramural sports offers students the chance to build lasting relationships and create memorable experiences that enrich their college life, according to both Platt and Pittman.
The program is free to join. To sign-up, there are sign-up sheets in the Mabee Center or contact Blake Pittman through email at bpittman@cbc.edu.
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