As ATLAS can be an intense study from time to time, our students need to find some way to unwind and stay healthy. There's a strong sporting culture here, with plenty avenues in which to express that, from associations to pick-up games.
Beck Wittenstrom, a now second year, started the Sunday Frisbee League, which as you might guess, plays ultimate frisbee every Sunday. Starting out with a few ATLAS and Advanced Technology students, it proved to be a great medium for inter-association and inter-year integration! The group now has around 30 participants, and still meets regularly, with first years also joining.After joining a few games, I saw it as a great way to enjoy a quiet weekend. You just walk to the green on campus at around noon, play intensely for a couple of hours, and then chill and drink smoothies. Definitely worth it.
Since last year, there’s also a regular gym group, and the Manatees, our own football team. Emile Menard, a regular player mentions that "It's just if you want to casually go around and play football, go out there and kick a ball around with your friends."
Within Atlantis, we have a Sports committee. They deal with setting up events and acquiring equipment. For example, they set up a friendly volleyball evening, they manage the Manatees. Last year, Titus Venverloo was a member of this committee. He talks about his initial motivation being primarily about bringing people together: “It’s something completely different to your studies, and so it lets you connect with people you totally wouldn’t normally.”
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