By Sonni Simmons

Community News Editor

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Campus Recreation will hold Co-Rec Intramurals that will offer students the opportunity to create their own teams, compete against other CSUSM students and participate in an activity that promotes gender equality.

The term “Co-Rec” defines the teams as consisting of both male and female students. The inclusion of both men and women is meant to make the games more evenly matched, according to Natalie Ortega, Student Outreach Coordinator for Campus Recreation.

“Co-Rec Intramurals are when each team is required to have a minimum amount of female and male players on the field/court at all times,” said Ortega.

In the midst of Women’s History Month, these activities are a perfect example of how campus organizations have emphasized the importance of gender inclusion.

The games that will be played during the month of April include basketball, co-rec speed soccer, co-rec volleyball, futsal and co-rec flag football. Speed soccer and flag football will be played on Mangrum Field, volleyball and futsal in the Clarke Field House Gym on campus and basketball at Corky Smith Gym in San Marcos.

“The rule helps to make the games fair and fun at the same time,” said Ortega. “Campus Rec’s events, including intramurals, are meant to be a fun way for students on campus to interact with each other as a community.”

Intramural sports not only provide students with a light-hearted way to meet other students, but create an opportunity for physical activity as well. The Intramurals also give students who are interested in organized sports, but are not on a campus team, a chance to play various games with other students.

“Students don’t often have the ability to join a University Athletics team but are still looking for a competitive and organized way to participate in team sports,” said Emily Snow, Intramural Coordinator. “Intramural Sports provide a great opportunity for students to be part of a team that competes in a competitive nature […] while at the same time motivates students to get involved in the campus community and work with a team.”

These games allow for student interaction and team-building while promoting a healthy lifestyle in the process. For information on how to register for the Intramural games, visit www.csusm.edu/rec/intramurals/registration.