by Andrew Trent | Sep 15, 2015 | News Slider
Lipscomb’s new sand volleyball court was announced as completed Tuesday morning in Chapel. The Student Government Association worked on getting the sand volleyball court approved and planned over the last few semesters. Sand volleyball will be one of six intramural sports students can participate in during the fall. “Intramural sports provide young adults [with] an opportunity to stay active and healthy physically while connecting socially,” Director of Campus Recreation Matthew Abplanalp said. Other fall sports include kickball, softball, three-on-three basketball, indoor soccer and flag football. Students can either play through the Club League or the Independent League. Students who are in social clubs can play alongside club members in the Club League. The Independent League has no affiliation with social clubs, providing the opportunity for students to meet new people, according to Abplanalp. “Be on the lookout for sand volleyball to kick off here in September,” Abplanalp said. More information on Lipscomb’s intramural sports can be found...
by Erin Turner | Jan 21, 2015 | News Slider
In the next few weeks, students can expect to see some major changes at the future location of Au Bon Pain, such as a new door leading to an outdoor patio. This healthy sandwich and pastries shop that will be making its new home in the SAC missed its target opening in late fall 2014, but it is now scheduled to open in early March. Greg Mercer, superintendent for Solomon Builders Inc., explained that the plans have changed over time, creating a lengthy waiting period for construction. “At first it was going to be a fitness studio and a restaurant, they came back and changed their minds and decided they wanted a restaurant only,” Mercer said. “So then it has to go back through the examiner, back through the codes, back from the start, then back to the architect, back to us to price, then back to architects to revise, and back to us to start building. So that’s been part of the delays is that right there — the changes that have been made and the revisions that have been made in the project.” The space that was once an auxiliary training room has been missed by gym-goers during the last few months. “The gym is like already small and now there’s like six of us working out in the hallway,” sophomore Ashley Haley said. “It’s kind of annoying because I pay to go here, so I would like to see my money going to something that I feel like people would use more,” sophomore Morgan Goodlow said. Matthew Abplanalp, director of campus recreation, explained that with construction it...
by Logan Butts | Feb 24, 2014 | News Slider, Sports
When stepping foot on any college campus across the country, you are bound to run into someone who participates in intramurals. They are a genuinely fun way to stay active and in shape without having to hit the gym or exercise by yourself at home. They can also be a way for former high school athletes to satisfy their competitive drive, despite not playing any sports for their university. Lipscomb offers a multitude of intramural sports for any students interested in playing. However, one sport always brings in more participants, and brings out more of those participants’ competitive spirit. That sport is basketball. “Basketball is the most popular of all the sports we’ve done this year,” said Evan McGee, a graduate assistant for campus recreation. McGee is in charge of the intramurals on campus, and he says more students signed up for basketball this semester than any of the other sports that they offer. There are three leagues for intramural basketball: the men’s independent league, which features a competitive and a recreational division, the women’s independent league, which has just one division and the social club league, where the school’s social clubs can form a team and compete against each other. In all, there are an astounding 39 teams competing in intramural basketball at Lipscomb this year, including 22 teams in the men’s recreational league alone. The rise of participants in the recreational league over the past few years can be attributed to the sheer difficulty of the competitive league, where it is not uncommon to see athletes from Lipscomb’s other sports teams playing on each team. There are...
by Erika Thornsberry | Jan 21, 2014 | News Slider
It’s no secret when you go to the Student Activities Center that more people on campus are trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Attendance numbers are higher and fitness classes are full. Since the 2011 SAC renovations, there have been more and more students taking advantage of the workout spaces. According to SAC staff, from Jan. 2010 to Jan. 2011, there were only 1,394 total check-ins. From Jan. 2013 to Jan. 2014 (as of Jan. 14) check-in is up to 66,486 people. With the New Year being a popular time to get back in shape, the first week of school alone, saw 2,954 people at check-in. “More people are fascinated and enjoying the facilities and we’re happy to see that,” Matthew Abplanalp, director of campus recreation said. “Every January, we always see an increase of people because of New Year’s resolutions, but also there are other reasons that people are coming back such as those returning from studying abroad. It’s a time when people are looking to set new goals and start a healthier lifestyle,” Abplanalp said. The SAC has different ways for people to get involved including a Biggest Loser program, group fitness classes and even a record-setting number of intramural teams. Group fitness classes such as spin and yoga are on a first-come, first-serve basis. They start handing out the passes 20 minutes in advance. “The group fitness classes are just shy of 5,000 participants. It’s a great way to meet new people and get a great workout,” Abplanalp said. With the large increase, there will be times when more people are using the facility. Peak times...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Aug 27, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
Briefly: As a reminder for all those looking to get involved with intramural softball this season, the deadline to sign up for a team is Wednesday, Aug. 28. The mandatory captains’ meeting is the day after, Aug. 29, and all teams must pay a $20, refundable fee. The actual season begins on Sept. 3, and if you wish to register, visit imleagues.com or speak to Matthew Abplanalp or Evan McGee of campus recreation for further information. Be sure to follow Lumination throughout the season for intramural...
