Players for intramural sports teams at Central take their season seriously with only one thing on their mind at the beginning of each season. The championship t-shirt.

According to Jordan Stinglen, Central intramural sports coordinator, this season of intramural sports has the greatest number of participants in recent history. There are over 140 teams across 14 sports.

Nearly every sport started on Oct. 6. Championship games are scheduled to take place just before Thanksgiving break.

Bubble Ball soccer is the newest addition to Central’s intramural selection. This sport is not only new to Central, but also new to intramural organizations across the country. According to Jordan Stinglen’s knowledge, Central is the only school that offers bubble ball soccer in intramural sports.

Bubble Ball involves players getting inside of a giant bubble with their legs sticking out from underneath of it. The objective is to go head to head with other players while trying to kick a soccer ball into the goal.

Central’s intramural program offers this sport at $60 per team and encourages all to participate.

One of the most popular activities over the years for intramurals is co-ed volleyball with over 20 teams signed up for the fall quarter tournament, which is expected to present a challenge. Teams that have a solid chance at winning often have former volleyball players on their side.

Flag football is another popular sport in Central’s intramurals. More than 15 teams are registered and preparing their quest for the t-shirt title. Some athletes who played high school football might have a rough time getting used to the flags instead of tackling.

“It’s going to be a different experience. After playing tackle football for 15 years, it will be difficult to not lower my shoulder into someone,” Eli Aguilar, a freshman paramedicine major said. “I’m doing this to have fun and win games but the goal is to win it all. It’s all about the shirt.”

Central’s intramural office has more activities planned for students later in the school year to include a 5k Color Run which will feature a slip n’ slide.

Activities Offered:

Badminton, Basketball, Billiards, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Foosball, Indoor and Outdoor Soccer, Pickelball, Ping Pong, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball