Students at Lipscomb are eager to break in the new intramural sports field being constructed just east of the Bennett Campus Center. “I think the new intramural fields will bring a bigger sense of community to campus,” said Junior Jordan Lewis.
With this field on campus, students won't have to travel across Nashville to play intramurals.
Lipscomb currently offers independent and club intramural leagues in softball, flag football, volleyball, basketball and soccer. A golf scramble is also held in the Spring.
Although the field will not have an actual baseball diamond, the new area will bring student teams together to play softball, flag football, and soccer intramurals. As the semester progresses, the field will be used for other social events.
“Campus Recreation is more than excited to have our own intramural field,” said Emily Harris, director of Campus Recreation. “Sport participation is always higher when played on campus.”
Mike Smith, resident director of High Rise, is excited for the finishing touches.
“Lighting the field is a big priority,” Smith said. “In order to play a regular intramural season of any sport, lights will be of necessity.”
Campus Life and the Lipscomb Student Government will be lighting the field soon with SGA donating $8,000 toward new lights.
“We’re excited to help turn the lights on,” said SGA President Jackson Sprayberry.
The field will be accessible starting September 24. Be sure to check Lumination for details about the grand opening event.