I’ve been
playing basketball since I was 7. I dribbled my first basketball when I was 3. That
was always “my” sport. It was truly my first love and it continues to be a part
of my life even after high school. I never played in college but I did join an
intramural team each year while at the University of South Alabama.
To make a
long story short, I graduated in December and a few weeks ago my friend asked
if I wanted to join his co-rec basketball team… ummm.. yeah! DUH! However,
during one of our games I was approached by a student who works at the rec
center and she asked if I was an alumni. I told her yes and she said that the
alumni fee was $25…
I’m pretty
sure everyone’s jaw dropped when they heard her say that.
She then
proceeded to say that if I couldn’t pay that night then I could pay $35 the
next week. I’m sorry… but is this some sort of business yall are running here?
This is INTRAMURALS.
Listen, I
understand that $25 is not that much money and yes I can afford it. My question
is simple… Why?
Why do I
have to pay $25 just because the word “alumni” is placed after my name? Why do
I have to pay $25 after my parents just spent $30,000 on tuition alone?
The
university has been throwing up new buildings left and right and they are
thinking about putting an awesome football stadium right next to campus. Don’t
get me wrong, it’s an AWESOME idea! I can’t wait for it to happen. But,
obviously the university isn’t that broke that they can’t “afford” to let
alumni use the rec center.
My whole
point about this nonsense is that 2 months ago I would have been able to swipe
my card and play basketball whenever I wanted. Now, I have to pay a $25 fee
because I’m no longer listed as a “student.” People! I just want to play a sport
that I have always loved and not have to pay to do it!
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