By Shrina Shah
The thing that makes NCSSM special are the countless amounts of traditions we share. One that stands out among the rest is Happy Half. Here, both juniors and seniors get to meet new people and unwind for the last 30 minutes before check. What always grabs my attention is the spikeball nets. There, you can always count on fun competition, lots of laughter, and a time to connect with friends. That same energy can also be found at NCSSM’s Pickleball Club!
This year, Pickleball club is captained by seniors Moira Furr, Chessa Woods, and Cullen Warren. Every Sunday at 7PM, NCSSM’s Pickleball Club meets at the tennis courts. They host some competitive matches, but people are always welcome to play a few rallies and chill out as well. One of the great things about both the Pickleball and Spikeball Clubs is that no experience is needed to come play, yet there’s so much passion for their sport. Their energy is infectious and it shows at events like Welcome Day and Club Fair, where one of the Pickleball captains was dressed in a pickle costume.
Both Pickleball and Spikeball Clubs aren’t new to creating fun events around campus. Spikeball Club has already had multiple tournaments including their Back To School tournament on August 14th, and their Co-Ed tournament on September 14th. These take place all around campus including Maryland Field, Bryan Lawn, and more. However, Pickleball Club hosted extremely creative events last year and I’m confident that this year will be no different. A standout for me was Pickleball and Pancakes where they hosted early morning matches and ended with stacks of fresh pancakes. Who could say no to that? Regardless, whether through competitive tournaments or promises of free food, both of these clubs have found ways to foster community at NCSSM.
At the end of the day, spikeball and pickleball have become integral to NCSSM’s campus culture. Both of these clubs embody the fun, competitive spirit of our campus as they turn late nights into intense competitions and the chance to meet new people that you may not have otherwise. They’ve become traditions that students look forward to during the semester. Additionally, these games allow us time to take breaks and destress from the often chaotic life as an NCSSM student. For these reasons alone, these clubs are definitely worth joining. If you haven’t already, I would definitely recommend heading to Pickleball Club and/or Spikeball Club events! Their respective instagram accounts are @ncssmpickleballclub and @ncssmspikeball club, where you can get updates on their latest events!
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