Intramurals at Union College Begin Despite COVID-19

Gear up, Unionites! Despite our current situation, intramural sports are being planned for this year. COVID-19 has done its best to postpone, ruin and stop intramurals, but Union is stronger than COVID-19. 

Chris Rosado, new Union College director of student involvement, is excited to see the Lincoln COVID-19 risk meter in the yellow section and heading toward green. “As long as we are in green or yellow, we can play sports,” says Rosado. If the meter is in orange, high-contact sports, such as basketball, may be delayed or canceled. 

Rosado is also excited about the new sports opportunities this year. One of the intramural sports he is introducing is ultimate frisbee – a low-contact sport that operates like football, only with a frisbee. Because most people can throw a frisbee and there are no special skill criteria, it has tremendous potential. Anyone can play! 

In addition, Rosado wants to hold a tennis tournament during the ultimate frisbee season. Other sports Rosado and his team are hoping to include are volleyball, basketball, soccer and SA-sponsored softball. 

The logistics for intramurals are still in the works, but look for posters around campus and email updates from uGroups for information on when sports are happening and how to sign up. Begin talking to your friends now to build your team. Some intramurals are already starting. 

It is very important that Union keeps following the COVID-19 guidelines so we can push the Lincoln risk meter toward the green zone. You all are crushing it and with your help, we can some day go back to class without masks and daily health checks. We all want to play sports, so do your part in helping us keep intramurals running. Thank you!

Joel Shetler is a Junior

Science Ed Major from

Ruckersville, Virgnia