Intramurals

Over the weekend, the basic cadets have been full of testing and briefs. Today all the basics started out with some fun. It was the beginning of Intramurals. This gave them the opportunity to play the different sports or participating with their Intercollegiate (IC) team. Again, even though Graham was recruited to fence on the USAFA IC fencing team, he opted to just get adjusted this year and really become the best cadet he can be. There was also concern over being privileged as a IC athlete, and getting out of squadron events due to the practices for fencing. 

At the United States Air Force Academy, every cadet is an athlete. The intramural program not only provides cadets with an enjoyable way to exercise, it’s one of the best leadership opportunities the Academy has to offer. It is mandatory for all members of the cadet wing to either participate in the intramural program or compete at the intercollegiate level.

Intramural athletes practice or compete in a variety of sports at least twice a week during each season of competition. Over 3,000 cadets participate each season, holding nearly 90 contests each afternoon. The intramural program generates nearly 1,000 leadership opportunities for cadets each year, including coaching, officiating and administrative duties.

 Intramurals Sports:

• Basketball
• Dodgeball
• Flag Football
• Boxing (Men’s Voluntary)
• Flickerball
• Soccer
• Softball
• Team Handball
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball

It appears that Graham got to play soccer on this occasion. With that super short haircut, it took his mother to actually spy him in action.

Graham plays soccer with the Hellcats Squadron

He brought his soccer cleats with him, but doesn't appear to be wearing them.

No idea who, or what, they are yelling at. But he looks involved and healthy.

Reminder that these are just a few of the photos we’ve found. You can always see more by visiting the Flickr page I have set up.