Rec. Sports unveils its Spring 2012 schedule, offers flashback to the ‘80s
Paint splashing against a student’s helmet, smashing somebody in the face with a dodge ball, turning the clock back to the ‘80s. Doesn’t this sound like a thrill?
Recreational Sports is hosting sign-ups for many tournaments and events in the lower level of the Student Union Building.
Notable events that are just around the corner are Classic Game Night and paintball.
Classic Game Night will feature ‘80s style dress and games on March 6.
“We thought it would be a good way to get students involved with the program,” Jessica Johanson, coordinator of Recreational Sports, said.
Grow that Mullet, throw on that tracksuit, and pick up a pair of aviator sunglasses while playing games. And ladies, dig through your closets, or perhaps your mother’s, and bring back the shoulder pads, leg warmers, and fingerless gloves that made the ‘80s one of the most memorable fashion trends.
“I think one of the main games is going to be ultimate soccer,” Tanner Robert, Rec. Sports supervisor and referee, said.
If ultimate soccer is played, it will be in Christianson Gymnasium. It is played with two soccer goals. A player can shoot the ball into the basketball hoop for two points or kick it into the soccer goal for one point.
A player cannot pick the ball up and run with it, but he or she can take about two steps and pass it to a teammate, kick it toward the opponent’s goal, or kick the ball up to him or herself and shoot a basket.
If inflicting paintball welts on opposing teams sounds like a good day, then Rec. Sports invites students to sign up for the two paintball tournaments on April 20 and 30. The time and place of the two tournaments are to be announced, but they will take place on forest service land.
Other upcoming events include a dodge ball tournament on Feb. 22 and 23, first ever indoor flag football games on April 3 through 5 and a wiffle ball tournament on April 16 and 17. Singles shuffleboard is at noon on Feb. 16, doubles pool noon Feb. 22 and March Madness all day on March 15 and 16 with free food and prizes.
For more information, call the Rec. Sports desk at 208-769-3299, visit www.nic.edu/recsports, or find them on Facebook at NIC Rec. Sports.
