University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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expecting an increase in participation next year due to the raising of the drinking age. If that happens we could be playing until midnight. We really need some more field space. Intramural winners are determined in round-robin play. Only A-league winners receive a prize however. This prevents teams who are good enough to play in the A-league, but maybe not quite good enough to win. from entering the B- league, said Klatt. A prize is also given for best participa tk n. Each team is awarded points for par- ticipating. and points are deducted for a forfeit. The team with the most points is then crowned AIKJniversity Champion. Making the play at flrst. Kirby Booten helps out her team, the Beaver Tail . Last year Penthouse House won All- University Champions, without winning a single game. said Klatt. This may all sound like a good time, but what about injuries? According to Klatt there are very few serious injuries in the in- tramural program. I have only seen three serious injuries in the three years that I have been here. In two of the three cases it was just a broken bone due to teammates colliding with each other. he said. (JNI also employs undergraduate trainers to be on duty during play. Trainers deal with prevention, care, and rehabilitation of injuries. With m quick paaaoff to a teammate. Alan Ross competes in the spring tntramurals. Since intramurals are for students, they are officiated by students. These student employees are the primary contact bet- ween players and the intramural office, giving intramural directors some insight to the students' attitudes towards team sports. Through the intramural program at LINI. the American dream of sports lives on. whether you're a state champ looking for a way to keep in shape without inter- collegiate competition, or just out to have a little fun. there's a place for you. Check us out. invites Klatt. — Andrea Bull 25 ■Mramur !»

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Students participate in intramurals for many reasons, but most for Good Fun, Recreation and Competition s ports are a part of the American dream, from kickball in grade school to the professional sports. CINI students can get involved in sports, even if they don't aspire to greatness, through intramurals. According to Tim Klatt. the CJNI in- tramural director. The skill level varies. We have had some state high school champions that didn't want to compete in college but played in intramurals, and then we have people who just want to have fun. The ONI intramurals are made up of three leagues: the A-league, the B league, and the Cleague. According to Klatt, The A-league is for the most experienced players, the B-league is for those with some experience, and the C league is for those with no experience at all. ONI's intramural program began in the mid-1960's with 20-25 men's teams and 10-15 women's teams. The sports were the same, but there was no co-rec program. The ONI intramural program has ex- panded greatly since then, according to Klatt. We start play in the fall with soft- ball. which has 110 teams entered. Flag football follows with 120 teams. Volleyball has 160, and basketball has 200 teams entered. Of course, you have to remember enrollment was much lower back then. Intramurals has also expanded by ad ding a co-rec division in which men and women play on the same team. A new team sport, broomball, has also been add- ed this year. Broomball is a combination of hockey and soccer played on ice. The players wear tennis shoes and use a modified broom as a stick. We have had a very good turnout this year. Klatt said. There were 13 men's teams and 5 women's teams. I expect the team numbers to double this year. Klatl’s major project this year is to in- crease field space. Right now we have games scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. We re The Bombers discuss their strategy for the re maining part of the game. Welt-guarded Brian Raue searches for an open player in one of the basketball competitions. V • ’ M. Tran MS 24

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Two sports thrive on campus for those looking for something different and A Chance to P A eople who crave novelty in athletics might be interested in two sports that thrive at CJNI, but are not as well known as the others. The CJNI Soccer and Rugby Clubs provide CJNI students, faculty, and community members with the opportunity to enjoy these European sports as spectators or players. Three-year CJNI Rugby Club veteran Dave Wells of Rider Hall ex- plained the difference between rugby and its American kin. foot- ball. The basic difference is in rugby the players don't wear pads, there is no blocking, time-outs are only called for injuries, and the ball carrier may only make lateral passes. According to player coach Delroy Deburg, the team faced some tough competition this year. The ruggers took on such established teams as ISCJ, Cl of I. and Luther College. Deburg cited the game against rival club Graceland College as one of the Pan- thers' best. We came back to beat Graceland after losing to them Working the ball toward the end zone. Peter Pape from Germany has the chance to show hi American friend how it done in Europe. the last three times we played. he commented. CJNI beat Graceland 14 4. To prepare for the rigorous matches. Deburg explained. We practice together twice a week, and most of the guys work out with weights on their own. The rugby home games take place on the field next to Bender Hall and admission is free. The crowds are getting better, Deburg remarked, but we need to work on our P.R. more. The CJNI Rugby Social Club is open to everyone and is basically a club for rugby supporters. Members may travel to see away games and get free access to all Rugby Club parties. It is tradi- tion that the home team throws a party for the visitors.” com- mented Wells. It's a blast. Everybody gets together to talk, drink, and sing songs. Deburg added. Suds Pub (in Cedar Falls) has been a longtime sponsor and supporter of the Rugby Club, and post game parties are sometimes held there. The team, established in 1971, is connected with the University of Northern Iowa to a certain extent. We get $650 from the In tramural Office. said Deburg. For such things as tournaments, officials' fees, and dues they receive $400; for equipment they receive $250. 26