Lacrosse

lacrosse

Before coming to Trinity, I had never played lacrosse in my life. More of an east coast sport, lacrosse really has not gained much popularity out west. Despite these facts, when I was invited to try my hand at the sport, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try it out. Oh man was I in for a surprise. Fun and physical, lacrosse was absolutely not what I expected at all. With this being said, the guys that go out and play during the week are really friendly and happy to teach a new person how to play a sport that frankly, many people have never played before. Even though I was far from getting the hang of the sport, I felt like I improved in just the two hours I played. If you do decide to go, however, make sure you prepare yourself for a physical game that will wear you out. I went in thinking it was going to be a cake walk and ended up walking out beat up and exhausted. Ultimately, I had a ton of fun playing lacrosse out on the IM Field and will definitely be doing this again soon. More than likely, lacrosse is about to become a regular sport I play.

Pickup Basketball

Basketball

A little known athletic opportunity at Trinity, the outdoor basketball courts next to the tennis courts is always busy with people playing 5 on 5 pickup basketball. Then how, you ask, does no one from Trinity know about or take advantage of the courts? Because in large part, the groups of people that play on the courts do not attend Trinity University. For some students, this deters them from trying to play on the courts, and at first it deterred me as well. This was until a buddy of mine that had befriended some of the people that played on the courts took me over to play. The groups that play on the courts are generally competitive, but are extremely welcoming to newcomers. Just because you don't know anyone on the courts is no reason to not join in. I have had some tiring but very fun games on the courts the past month I have been playing. Hopefully more people at Trinity will realize the amount of fun that can be had at the outdoor basketball courts and will utilize them in the future. The basketball courts are one of my favorite sport opportunities on campus.

Intramurals

Soccer

In the past month, intramurals have become a large part of my Trinity life. I have gone from not playing a single intramural last year, to now considering playing every season. I am currently playing intramural flag football and loving every minute of it. With full 11 man teams, a regular season schedule, playoffs, and a championship, I have found intramurals to be the closest thing to playing an actual college sport. With sports ranging from soccer to softball, there really is a chance to play the sport of your choosing. At the higher levels, especially in the more popular sports, the games can be quite competitive with both teams striving to win. I love the fact that there is an opportunity for anyone to play a competitive sport in college and to have a blast doing so. So far, flag football has not disappointed with some really wonderful moments and I'm sure many more to come. Hopefully, the rest of the intramural sports this year will be just as exciting and just as rewarding. Ultimately, I foresee intramurals becoming a regular aspect of my college life and hopefully something I will remember and enjoy for the rest of my life.

Running

A common denominator among college students, staying in shape during these four (possibly five) years can be a difficult task. Thankfully, the running path on the north side of campus, just above the library, is the perfect setting to try and lose those freshman fifteen. The path, over a mile long, weaves in and out of groves of trees and is a real oasis within the Trinity University Campus. The past few days, I have found that the best way to start my day is with a short jog on the running path. Not only does it get exercising out of the way while it is still cool out, but it also allows a person to ponder the different things going on in ones life. Running on the path allows me to stay in shape as well as centering me before a busy day. In fact, I would argue that going to the running path in the morning is more beneficial for its therapeutic properties then its physical. Ultimately, running in the morning has become a part of my daily routine and is something that I would recommend to anyone not only to stay in shape but also just to clear one's head. Check it out.

Weekly Daytime Activities

                                                      Racket

Upon deciding to not play football my sophmore year of college, I have found my days suddenly open to do and try new and different things. To fill my time, I picked up racquetball. On the second floor of the Bell Center, across the hall from the upstairs weight room, there is a small desk with a bunch of what look like miniature tennis rackets hanging on the wall. Grab a racket and a ball and your set to play. Behind the weight room, there are 7 full sized racquetball courts. If you are complete beginner, as I was, people on the courts are generally very friendly and will help to teach you the game. If that is not enough, the people working behind the desk are also more than happy to help you learn and improve your game through advise and classes that can be taken. In terms of activities that students can partake in during the week, racquetball is a great option both for the social and physical activity. Make sure when you go to play, however, it is later in the afternoon because from 1-3 o'clock, the courts get pretty crowded during the week.