Intramurals in the new school year

With so much going on in September it may be difficult to think about starting up your intramural program. But if school teams can get off the ground, so can the intramural program.

By putting students in a leadership role, the intramural supervisor/co-ordinator can lighten their load substantially. Your athletic council, student council, intramural leadership team or PLF 4C class can do everything for the program other than provide supervision.

At this point the students should be marketing the program by creating intramural posters, making PA announcements and making a 5 minute presentations to classes. Creating interest and a 'buzz' for the program is essential. In addition, the students can organize and supervise student sign up sheets and working with the teacher to make a schedule and to decide what games and activities will be offered.

Give the students the ball and let them run with it. Almost every quality intramural I have seen has strong student leadership.

We don't have to do everything - sit back and let the students lead. Everyone will benefit.