Recreational Sports graduate assistant named All-American intramural official
Recreational Sports intramural graduate assistant Jeff Feldhaus.
BLACKSBURG, Va., Feb. 15, 2011 – Virginia Tech Recreational Sports intramural graduate assistant Jeff Feldhaus was chosen for the second consecutive year to officiate the American Collegiate Intramural Sports National Flag Football Tournament held Dec. 28 to 31 in New Orleans.
He left this year's tournament with All-American honors.
“Being chosen as one of the best intramural officials in the country is an honor,” said Feldhaus, of Omaha, Neb., a first-year graduate student working towards a master’s degree in forestry in the College of Natural Resources and Environment. He earned an undergraduate degree from Creighton University with a degree in exercise science.
More than 60 teams from all over the country participated in the three-day flag football tournament. Games were played in four divisions: women’s collegiate, men’s collegiate, co-rec collegiate, and men’s open.
Four officials were chosen to referee each of these final games and from those, 12 were chosen as All-Americans. A committee of National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association professional members served as the officials committee, providing feedback and evaluations to the officials, as well as selecting the All-American officials.
“I enjoyed refereeing at the tournament with other referees who share my passion,” said Feldhaus. “It was a great experience and I plan to return next year as a member of the officials committee and evaluate the officials.”
As an intramural graduate assistant, Feldhaus hires and trains Recreational Sports officials for all intramural sports. He also schedules teams, supervisors, and officials for regular season games and playoffs.
Students interested in becoming an intramural sports official at Virginia Tech should complete an online application found at the Recreational Sports website. Interested students can also contact Krista Landon or Feldhaus at (540) 231-8297. Recreational Sports offers all the training needed to begin a career as an intramural sports official.
Virginia Tech Recreational Sports joins in partnership with the university to enhance the quality of life for all students, faculty, staff, their families, and the community by providing recreational and fitness opportunities throughout the year. The Department of Recreational Sports is a part of the Division of Student Affairs. For more information on all events and programs, e-mail the Recreational Sports’ main office or call 540-231-6856.
- Catherine L Kropff
- Marketing Manager
- 540-231-6184
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