do not have While all college students can compete in Division I athletics, broadly speaking 6,500 UNC students connect through clubs and intramural sports.
UNC campus For recreation 51 products consisting of quad ball to ballroom dance. assistant Justin Ford, Director of Sports Programs, oversees activities that include both relaxed intramurals and competitive club activities that foster the athletic and personal growth of participating members.
“Benefits of participating in on-campus and club activities [sports]It just provides a sense of community,” Ford said. Said. “We look at what we do, what we offer, and we focus on student growth, leadership, teamwork, and [and] It involves conflict management. ”
While Campus Recreation provides the space and facilities, the health goals of each organization, especially travel club sports, are formed from within, Ford noted.
“What we tried to do, and what we tried to make sure, was to give all the clubs those resources to be successful, and at the same time give those clubs the ability to say, ‘Okay, we're going to compete here and there, It was about not putting that pressure on you to go on the road and do everything.''This is it.''Ford Said. he later Added“We just want our students to be healthy, and in some ways, we want them to have the opportunity to pursue their own health.”
Junior Daniel See, Club Table Tennis Club Vice President and Treasurersaid they appreciated the convenience of the table for immediate pressure relief.
“Here at UNC, tables are always available,” he said. Said. “If I want to play, I can go play whenever I want. That way, I can get my hobby whenever I feel stressed.”
Mr. Xie too Said The flexibility of the practice schedule is a big draw. junior teammate Jai Hyeon Lee also shared this opinion and saw playing within the club as an opportunity to find balance.
“A balanced life is really important,” says Lee. Said. “It's not just studying that is important, but also socializing and playing sports.”
