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Cfte &uiltorfcan 14 Intramurals fun for all Jason A. Caplain Staff Writer Do you want to have lots of fun, make cool friends, take a break from cramming for a mean ingless subject and as an added bonus stay in shape? Why not? Then call extension 2189 or stop by Alumni Gym and on the sec ond floor you'll find the office of Chuck McCracken, volleyball coach, tennis coach and more im portantly, Director of Intramurals. Not only will you be amazed how warm his personality is, but his office glows and proudly displays shiny bronze plaques and trophies from Guilford championships. He'll gladly ensure you're on one of the many intramurals on cam pus and if you want to get involved further, he'll recommend that you participate on one of the five in tramural boards that govern the popular program. Are you pressed for time? No problem. Flag football, coed flag football, men's soccer and women's soccer only meet a couple of times weekly under game situations. Other intramurals include Spe cial Events which on the average last only two weeks. This is usu ally an event that is being tested to see its popularity and if it is, it could be turned into league play. Two Special Events coming soon are Coed Kickball and Coed Ukrainian Baseball. Do you feel that intramurals aren't geared for you? Mr. McCracken said, "(Intramurals are) for anybody who would like a good recreational activity, whether it be to stay in shape or to be socially involved with a team. (It's for someone) who would like to do something physical a couple of times a week." He strongly encourages participa tion in order to make sure that the program will run smoothly. He stressed that "our goal is to pro vide activities that (the students) would like to have, that they would like to participate in and so we're looking for their involvement, whether it be on a committee, or as a representative for their area, as well as to participate in what goes on. My perception is that stu dents anywhere, especially at Guil ford like to have some involve ment and determination of things that effect them. That philosophy fits on what Guilford is all about." He continued by saying that it is difficult to make a program that meets students needs without in put from the students themselves. Because then it is just guesswork from the coaches on what might or might not be enjoyable for the student body. Another plus is that students' that participate on the awards, competition, leagues and events, marketing and public re lations and eligibility committees are involved in a structure that is similar to corporation committees students will face in the work force and this will provide expe rience. This is also an opportunity to practice leadership in a relaxed setting. If still unsure about partici pating attend one of the Preview Days without obligation, where you can try the sport for a day and see if you want to do it on a regu lar basis. Another idea is to con tact a intramural representative in your dorm and pepper them with questions about the program. Talking to Joe Wallace and Alex Morrow, it was clear the program is a great recreational opportunity. Joe Wallace is a representative on the first floor of Binford and is in volved in the football program as well as the chair of the awards committee. Bubbling with excite ment about the entire program, he said that intramurals offer an "op portunity to meet people, express your own individual athletic abili ties and provides an opportunity to become more involved in the Guilford College community." Joe doesn't feel he sacrifices too much time with the program ei ther. The same sentiments are held by Alex Morrow, who represents the intramural program for the women on the second floor of Binford. She feels the benefits are that "there isn't any pressure from coaches to win," so it's easier to go out and have fun with your friends. Mr. McCracken and Joyce Clark, former Director of Intramurals are both looking for women's participation on a greater scale. The program is not even receiving 30% of the female population, Miss Clark pointed out and Mr. McCracken is look ing for ways to enhance that Any one who wants to start a new in tramural can easily do that You can get a couple of your friends and make a team or contact Mr. McCracken and he'll try to help in organizing one. Mr. McCracken also added that he's looking for faculty and staff in teraction and encourages anyone interested to contact him. Mr. McCracken said, " With more participation and input from the student body, I'm sure he'll have no problem doing that = ssport# Women's soccer find Vixens easy Will Cooper Sports Editor Last Saturday the Lady Quak ers added another decisive victory to their record as they faced Sweet Briar bringing their overall record up to 3-1. On hand at the game were a rela tively small amount of spectators, due mostly to the Quaker Football team's simultaneous match-up against Chowan College. The weather was bright and sunny for the second straight weekend as the sun continued to shine on Guilford's defense. After only a few minutes of play one of the Sweet Briar players sus tained a serious injury and had to be helped off the field halting play for several minutes. Fresh start for rugby Steve Sjostedt Staff Writer The fall edition of the 1993 men's' rugby season is upon us. The rugby team will be full of new faces as they enter the game against the mountaineers. There is an abundance of speed on the club and the returning veterans are op timistic. Unlike previous seasons there has been a high turnout for the Fall team and the squad should not have to rely on "X factor" play Athlete of the week Kiley Holder Copy Editor This week's Athlete-of-the week is junior Jude Crayton. Crayton is a starting comerback for the Guilford College football team. Crayton was the star of Guilford's first win of the sea son, Saturday Sept 19, against Chowan College. Crayton re turned two fumbles for touch downs in the first half of the con test. Crayton said that it was fortu nate that, "it just happened at a The Quakers hemmed the Vixen offense into their half of the field for nearly the entire first half, let ting the ball back on their side of the field only a few times and al lowing only one shot on goal com ing at the end of the half. Guilford struggled to score however as the entire opposing team seemed con centrated on defense. Finally, only a minute before the close of the half, Amy Lewis took a clear shot into the goal off an assist by Bartie Lancaster. As the Quakers went into their halftime huddle they seemed frustrated at their lone goal. In the second half they came out and played a much more decided offensive game. Midway into the second half, Alicia Golden put up a beautiful arcing shot from right field (in front of the spectators) that sailed over the goalie's head into the net. ers who mysteriously appear at game time. For those who are new to the college or to the game, rugby is a fast paced aggressive game with few rules (and fewer people who understand those rules). However it is very entertaining to observe and the team would like to encour age anyone to come out and sup prat them. Also, the team is always looking for new recruits and ev erybody is welcome. If running full speed into fellow bipeds while in hot pursuit of an oblong ball or moment when we needed some thing to happen." He also said that he was very surprised and that it was some what of a "fluke" that it hap pened to the same person twice. But it takes talent and presence of mind to scoop up a football and scramble it into the end zone. Although he is a junior, Crayton is a newcomer to the football team. He said that his experience with high school football and rugby in Brookings, South Dakota, helped him with his defensive (and fumble recov ery) skills. September 24,1993 Soon after, Megan Corcoran lofted up a perfect comer kick that was skillfully headed into the goal by Karen Rule. The Vixens ended up with only two shots on goal while the Lady Quakers had 18. CurrenUy, Alicia Golden leads the team in goals with four, fol lowed by Amanda Mozgala with three and Karen Rule with two. Both Lynn Barker and Megan Corcoran lead the team in assists with two each. The two goal keep ers have not allowed a single goal since the team's first game against Randolph-Macon. The next match up for the Lady Quakers is Monday's match up against Lynchburg at 4:00. * Statistical information pro vided by Brett Ayers, Sports Infor mation Director. the person in possessions of it sounds like a hoot to you, then this is a golden opportunity. Being a club sport, there is no deadline to join and everybody gets the oppor tunity to play. UNC-Chapel Hill is slated to come to Guilford as are the Fort Bragg All-stars, and more games are being tentatively sched uled for the rest of the semester. Join The Gulifordian Sports We can you the access that you desperately want those e Guilford College Players and coaches
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