May 28, 2004

UH FACULTY, STAFF PREPARE TO TAKE THE FIELD

Beginning in June, the intramural fields at the intersection of Cullen and Elgin will help some University of Houston faculty and staff rekindle their glory days while giving others a reason to laugh. The faculty and staff intramural softball league will play their first games June 3.

Faculty and staff interested in turning a 6-4-3 double play, making a diving catch or watching co-workers try not to embarrass themselves need to act quickly.

The league is open to all UH faculty and staff. For those wanting to shed a few pounds or for those looking for a way to beat those summertime blues, the league provides the perfect solution.

“Playing softball is fun way to relieve a little stress and meet new people,” said Angie Joe, senior writer in the Office of External Communications.

Completed team rosters must be e-mailed to Steve Waden, assistant director of intramural sports, by noon June 1.

Rosters must include a team name, the team manager’s e-mail address and telephone number, each player’s first and last names, and each player’s Cougar One ID number. Spouses listed on the roster need to include their driver’s license number.

All games will be played at 5:45 p.m. every Thursday throughout June and the first week of July. A single-elimination tournament will follow.

Last year’s league, which included the teams Campus Rec, UH Downtown, Physical Wreck, Engineering/KUHT, Admissions and Physical Plant 2, was marred by rainouts, and many of the games had to be rescheduled. Returning players are hoping Mother Nature is on their side this year.

“Last year was frustrating with all of the rainouts, so we are looking forward to better weather this year,” Joe said.

A manager’s meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. June 2 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center to help answer players’ questions.

For more information, contact Tish Tipping at (713) 743-9511 or at ttipping@uh.edu.

Brian Campbell
bacampbe@central.uh.edu