- - - -~~~~~- l P orts for d . intramura s participate in t were just playWom~nty of reasons, but mos a vane ing for fun. PLAYING FOR FUN ·· · ·· .. . ... . ····· · ... . . . . . . .... . . . . ·· ·· ·· ..... . · · ·· · . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . ... . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i :::::::::::::::::::::::: ·: ~ ...... : .......... ...... . :-o. " Playing with intramural sports was great because · in stead of competing against other girls, like in clubs, you could play with them." - Cheryl Easley ..J: 80 Women 's Jntram~rals W omen who loved sports but did not want to play at the intercollegiate level, had a chance to show their talent in the women's intramural program. Many sports, including football, softball, tennis, volleyball, and racquetball were offered during the fall semester; while basketball, table tennis, badminton, track, and softball were offered in the spring. However, many women played for more than just the love of sports. "I played softball during the fall season beTying it up. Before an intramural volleyball game, Phyllis Thigpen, a junior from Forest Park, GA, prepares both physically and mentally. Many women participated in intramural volleyball which was played at both the old and new gym. - photo by Jerry Traughber. cause intramural sports offer much more competition than club sports;' said Amy Griggs, an intramural assistant. Participants in the different intramural sports also had a chance to compete for an intramural jacket. Points were awarded for participating in the sport, officiating the game, placing first, second or third in an event, being on the All-Star team, and various other ways. Jackets were given to the women who accumulated the most points over the year. Recipients of the jackets for the 1986 year were Lynn Hinrichs, Susan Traughber, Phyllis Thigpen, Susie Horton, Susie Sweany, Teresa Grimmett, Lori Manley, Angie Crain, Shelia Cox, and Kim Clark. According to Barbara Barnes, the women's intramural director, there were roughly 50 to 70 women participating in each sport. Cheryl Easley said, "One of the many benefits of participating in intramural sports is having the opportunity to meet so many new people:' \'.)
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