Another reason for the success of the intramural soccer program at Blair stems from the diversity of culture in the school. Intramural soccer has brought together a greater variety of Blair s soccer enthusiasts because it is less time-consuming than Blair's JV and varsity programs. Junior Daniel Bonilla, who is participating in intramural soccer for his second straight year, explains that intramural soccer provides an opportunity to enjoy the game without the excessive regimentation of JV and varsity soccer. We just decided to come play here. The chance to get involved in Blair's extracurricular activities has been a boon to many participants.
Teachers notice the positive effect that intramural soccer has brought to many of their students.
Alcoba beams when he speaks of teachers telling him of students doubling their academic efforts in order to remain eligible for intramural soccer. Too big for the big time The far-reaching success of the indoor soccer intramural in the spring and the floor hockey intramural in the winter raises questions about the lack of other extensive intramural programs at Blair. Unfortunately, overwhelming success cannot override practical constraints. There's not enough money for someone to sponsor a program year-round. But none of the reality that controls the mechanisms of the outside world was allowed into the gym for the boys' championship on May 12.