SMU’s intramural program sent referees Connor Angle and Nick Guiscardo to the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Camus Champion Series Region IV Flag Football Tournament at Texas Tech that took place from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18.
“We [refereed] about ten games each,” Angle said. “The level of competition there is a lot better and it was good to experience that and actually ref with some more experienced referees.”
There are a total of eight regional tournaments each year. At the close of each tournament three officials are chosen to advance to the national tournament, which adds a little extra incentive for all refs to be on their A-game.
“Obviously we are getting paid for each game,” Angle said. “But, this experience definitely makes me think about doing it again and going for that nationals All-American.”
Intramurals has been a huge part of Israel’s and Angle’s lives.