INTRAMURAL REPORTER - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Wednesday May 3, 2011 Vol. 2, Issue 5

INTRAMURAL
REPORTER

A bi-weekly look into the happenings around
Intramural Sports on campus

UW-WHITEWATER INTRAMURAL SPORTS

INTRAMURAL REPORTER Vol. 2, Issue 5

LETTER FROM JAMES FRIEL

Dear 2010-2011 Intramural Participants, IN THIS ISSUE:

On behalf of the entire Intramural Sports Staff, I would Letter from James Friel, 1
like to thank you for participating in Intramural Sports Assistant Director 2
during this past school year. It seems like just yesterday 3
that we were starting our Fall 2010 season, and we’re Announcements 5
already closing the books on yet another successful year
here at UW-Whitewater! It has been a remarkable year for Congrats Champs!
Intramural Sports, and there were so many memories
created that are sure to last a lifetime. Staff Farewells

Out of all of the things that the department accomplished Sponsor Appreciation 6
this year, I am most proud of the fact that for the fifth year
in a row, our participation numbers increased, and that is STAFF CONTRIBUTORS
due to the commitment that we receive from you, the
participant. Not only that, but the level of competition was James Friel,
great, and we were able to send a lot of our campus Assistant Director of IM Sports
champions to regional tournaments.
Matt Schneider,
I would also like to thank our three sponsors, Aropa Student Coordinator
Designs, Frosty’s, and Jimmy John’s for their support of
the program. A lot of what we did this year would not
have been possible without their generosity.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Intramural Got an idea for future articles?
Sports what it is today. I wish everyone the best of luck on Please contact our staff at:
final exams, and have a great summer. I hope to see you
next semester! UW-Whitewater Intramural Sports
Williams Center room 100
Yours in Intramural Sports, Phone: 262.472.1145
Email: [email protected]
James Friel, www.uww.edu/recsports
Assistant Director of Intramural Sports
ON TWITTER: @UWWIntramurals
ON FACEBOOK: search
UW-Whitewater Intramural Sports

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INTRAMURAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

9-HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT QUICKLY APPROACHING

The Spring 2011 Intramural 9-Hole Golf Tournament will be taking place this Sunday at
Prairie Woods Golf Course in Avalon. Registration is due today at 4:00 pm in room 100
of the Williams Center. The captain’s meeting will commence Thursday, May 5th at
4:00 in room 183 BC.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MEN’S CLUB RUGBY!

Congratulations go out to the Men’s Club Rugby team, who capped a terrific season by
defeating Middlebury College 7-3 for the Division II National Championship!
Freshman Chuck Koehler was named the MVP of the finals, which were held in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the last weekend in April.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS SETS PARTICIPATION RECORDS!

For the fifth year in a row, UW-Whitewater Intramural Sports has set a participation
record. This year, over 1,100 teams and over 8,900 participants signed up to partake in
all of the Intramural fun. Thank you for making Intramural Sports at UW-Whitewater a
huge success!

HELP US DESIGN NEXT YEAR’S CHAMPIONSHIP SHIRTS

This year, the Intramural Sports Department is holding a contest to determine the
designs for the popular championship t-shirts distributed to all Intramural champions. If
you have an idea that you would like to see made into a t-shirt, please submit it to James
Friel in room 100 of the Williams Center by Thursday, May 12th at 4:00 pm. Designs
must be appropriate and have a sports theme. The person with the best design will win a
shirt next fall.

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CONGRATS CHAMPS!

Congratulations goes out to the following Spring 2011 Intramural Champions:

Basketball: Co-Rec: Laren Nashleanas
Men 6’ & Under: Stuntin’ in the OKC
Volleyball: Men: TShirt Time
Women: Boone Court Farms
Wheelchair Basketball:
Racquetball: Co-Rec: No Name
Table Tennis: Men: HVB
Badminton: Women: Good Team
Dodgeball Tournament:
Floor Hockey: Competitive: High Rollers
Innertube Water Polo: Recreational: TFP
NCAA Pick ‘Em:
Zaq Daniels

Singles: Skunked
Doubles: RB
Singles: Kalla Schaefer
Doubles: Netters With Attitude

The Goon Squad

Charlestown Chiefs

Blue Barracudas

Bazinga

Outdoor 7v7 Soccer: Co-Rec: AO’s
Softball: Men: Gator’s Jimmies
Sand Volleyball:
Co-Rec: Slappin’ Pitches
Outdoor Ultimate Frisbee: Men: Charlie Sheen’s Motto

Co-Rec: Sets on the First Date
Men: Beavis and Bumphead
Women: Lady Killers

Marley’s Militia

Bags Tournament: Quinning

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STAFF FAREWELLS

The UW-Whitewater Intramural & Club Sports Department would like to thank the
following staff members who will be leaving after this year. Their contributions have
been greatly appreciated over the years and they will be truly missed.

CARL CARL BIRCH - Carl has worked with the Intramural Department in a number of KATIE
BIRCH different capacities, including official, supervisor, and student coordinator. Not KAZMIERSKI
only that, but he helped out the Recreation Sports Department doing clerical and
ALEX administrative work during the day. Carl is a management major with a coaching DAN
HAROLDSON minor, and he is currently pursuing a graduate assistantship position at a graduate NIESPODZIANI
school for next school year..
CHAD TAYLER
SCHULTZ KATIE KAZMIERSKI - Katie has been both an official and a supervisor for SCHULZ
Intramural Sports. Although her passion is for volleyball, Katie did an outstanding
BRETT job supervising the other sports Intramurals had to offer, often doing so with a
THIEME great smile. Katie is majoring in business management and is going to be spending
time commuting to UW-Whitewater next year while helping her fiancée Troy
manage his restaurant, the Grist Mill in East Troy.

ALEX HAROLDSON - Alex has worked with Rec. Sports as the student
coordinator of Club Sports the past two years. There is no doubt that Clubs just
would not have been the same without her. Her sense of humor and infectious
laugh could always be heard around the department offices. Majoring in
organizational communication with a marketing minor, Alex will be pursuing a
profession in her hometown of Hartland, WI.

DAN NIESPODZIANI - Dan is finishing his second year as a member of the
Intramural Staff. Dan is known as the member of staff who has played every
Intramural Sport with intensity, as demonstrated by the way he sports his iconic
headband. Dan is looking at getting into the physical education field, and there is
no doubt that he will make a great teacher!

CHAD SCHULTZ - Chad has been employed by Recreation Sports ever since he
stepped foot on this campus. He has officiated, supervised, served as a student
coordinator, and was the Rec. Sports student intern this past semester. Chad has
officiated Wheelchair Basketball and extramural basketball at a number of
different levels, and will be taking his talents to the University of Nebraska as their
new Intramural graduate assistant in the fall.

TAYLER SCHULZ - Tayler has been with the Intramural Sports Department as
an official and supervisor. He is known as a good mentor and someone who pays
special attention to details. He is a loyal supervisor and friend, always willing to
help someone in time of need. Tayler is a general business major with emphasis in
entrepreneurship, and he will be going back home to Markesan, WI to help with
his family’s business.

BRETT THIEME - Brett has been an Intramural Sports employee for the
duration of his UW-Whitewater career. He has been a renowned official,
supervisor, and sport coordinator. In addition to his duties with Intramurals, he
works in the weight room in the Williams Center as an attendant. Brett is always
around to make people laugh and have fun, and his presence will be missed.

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SPONSOR APPRECIATION

This past school year, the UW-Whitewater Intramural Sports
Department implemented a new sponsorship program. A few
area businesses were incredibly generous and stepped up to
the plate to make this program successful. Without the help
of the businesses to the right, the Intramural program would
not be what it is today.

Funding raised through the sponsorship program went
towards purchasing better/safer equipment, improving staff
training, and sending Intramural champions to regional
tournaments (i.e. Flag Football, Basketball). If you visit any
of these businesses, please be sure to thank them for their
positive contribution to the Intramural program.

Aropa Designs A big thank you goes
144 W. Main St. out to Aropa Designs,
Whitewater, WI 53190 Frosty’s and Jimmy
Phone: 262-473-3370 John’s for making the

Frosty’s first year of the
535 E. Milwaukee St. Intramural
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-473-2320 Sponsorship program
a hit!
Jimmy John’s
1139 W. Main St.
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-473-6100

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THANKS FOR
READING!

GOOD LUCK ON FINALS, THANK YOU FOR MAKING
INTRAMURALS A RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS!!
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

UW-WHITEWATER INTRAMURAL SPORTS
THE OFFICE OF RECREATION SPORTS & FACILITIES

WILLIAMS CENTER ROOM 100
PHONE: 262.472.1145

HOTLINE: 262.472.1400
EMAIL: [email protected]