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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Staff Sgt. Greg Lawn searches for a team member to pass the ball to during an intramural basketball game here, Feb. 16, 2011. The 4th Security Forces Squadron Airmen use basketball to boost unit morale, as an extra measure of physical fitness and as a friendly competition. Sergeant Lawn hails from Jaffrey, N.H. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Tech. Sgt. Elmer Smith goes up for a bank shot during an intramural basketball game here, Feb. 16, 2011. A bank shot is when using the backboard as a deflecting tool that directs the basketball into the hoop. Sergeant Smith native of Yazoo City, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Paul Shuford, protects the ball while running during a intramural basketball game here, Feb. 16. The 4th Force Support Squadron allows dependants to play on their spouse’s unit intramural team. Shuford, the husband of Tech.Sgt Danitra Shuford, is a native of Montgomery, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Airman 1st Class Nickolas Simmons shoots a free throw during an intramural basketball game here, Feb. 16, 2011. A free throw shot, is taken behind the foul line, is given to penalize the other team for committing a foul. Airman Simmons hails from Kaiserslautern, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – A crowd member cheers for the 4th Security Forces Squadron team during an intramural basketball game here, Feb. 16, 2011. At halftime 4th Security Forces Squadron was down 29-26 to the 4th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Senior Airman Orlando Grantham shoots a three-pointer during an intramural basketball game here, Feb. 16, 2011. The 4th Force Support Squadron host instrumental games between squadrons in basketball, volleyball, softball and flag football. Airman Grantham is a native of Goldsboro, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Senior Airman Malcolm Stephens plays offense against Airman 1st Class Xavier Morris during an intramural basketball game here, Feb. 16, 2011. The 4th Force Support Squadron fitness center staff hosts intramural basketball games played Monday through Thursday starting at 6 p.m. Airman Stephens is from Las Vegas and Airman Morris is from Columbus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – The 4th Security Forces Squadron and 4th Medical Group shake hands at the end their intramural basketball game here, Feb. 16, 2011. Shaking hands displays good sportsmanship. The 4th Security Forces Squadron beat the 4th Medical Group, 51 to 57. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

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Published Feb. 17, 2011
By Senior Airman Whitney Lambert
4th Fighter Wing

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The 4th Force Support Squadron Fitness Center staff host intramural sports throughout the year to include basketball, softball, flag football and volleyball. The base intramural basketball league has a total of 24 teams. Sixteen of the teams play in the American League and eight teams play in National League. National League teams play Tuesday and Thursday. The American League teams play Monday and Wednesday. Persons eligible to play are active duty, reservists, Department of Defense civilians, family members, base contractors, and local foreign nationals. Participation of the team members is strictly voluntary. For more information on intramural sports, contact the fitness center at 722-0408, or visit www.sjfss.com.