Paula Lochte/Staff Reporter
During lunch, students have the opportunity to go to the gym and play sports with their friends.
At the open gym “you can practice your skills and have fun with friends,”
said Jajden Ahn, grade?
The open gym is for everyone and takes place on days when no intramurals are happening The days for the open gym are shown on Talons talk, or on the video screen above the cafeteria door.
“Everyone is really nice to each other” and it is “easy to be friends and train together” said Tae Kim grade?
Kim usually comes to the open gym when volleyball gets played. “I love the sport and love to play with friends” he said.
There are different sports played during lunch, like volleyball or badminton.
Basketball is played almost every day. “I am trying to offer to the gym every day ” says Cam. Comeau, PE teacher and intramural coordinator.
In opposite to intramurals it is not needed to be registered or sign up in advance at the open gym. Students can come and go whenever they want.
Since February the Intramurals and the open gym are running again.
“Intramurals, is organized sport within the school day at lunch.” Said Cam. Comeau.
So far, three different sports have been played at the Intramurals: Handball, Basketball and Badminton.
The final league for the school year will be spikeball and begins June 9th.
Opening the gym during the lunch break is a way to give students space to move and exercise.
“It is a good opportunity being active even though I do not have PE.” Said Kim.