With more than 15 recreational activities (including everything from volleyball and 3 vs. 3 basketball to dodgeball and ping pong), three leagues and countless tournaments for the NSU community, the all-inclusive Intramural Sports program from the Office of Recreation and Wellness looks to expand by encouraging on-campus activities and enhancing the college experience.
“Our mission consists in providing a fun and competitive sports environment to the entire NSU population, including its students, faculty and staff, while encouraging campus engagement, diversity, respect, inclusion and a sense of sportsmanship. Our program is meant to welcome everyone looking to meet new people from diverse and different backgrounds and compete in various sports at different levels while having fun and making new unforgettable memories,” Abril Chao, program assistant said.
The Intramural Sports program offers three leagues that span from three to eight weeks with officials, scoreboards, updated standings, playoffs and championships. The only difference between the leagues is the skill level and competitiveness since the emphasis lies in having fun and socializing with other participants.
In the Co-Rec league, teams are expected to have a specific number of male and female players on the field/court at the same time. According to officials, this league’s skill level varies from beginner to advanced.
In the Open Recreational league, teams are allowed to participate with any number of men and women at once. Teams can be all men, all women, or any combination of the two competing at a similar level as in the Co-Rec leagues.
The Open Competitive leagues are the most competitive leagues, where the skill levels are usually moderate to advanced.
Similar to the Open Recreational leagues, the Open Competitive teams can have any number of men or women participating at once.
In addition to the leagues, there is an opportunity to play in tournaments that last one to two weeks. Known as “small sports,” these tournaments still have playoffs and championships.
“The intention behind these tournaments is to maximize the variety of sports that we provide throughout a semester and to give the opportunity of becoming part of IMs to as many people as we can,” Chao said.
In order to play, contenders would have to sign up and create an account at IMLeagues.com with their NSU email and information. Following the activation of the account, participants have access to the Intramural Sports website, where all information is provided regarding schedules, sports, rulebooks, and every tournament and league.
For more information, visit the IMLeagues.com website or find the Intramural Sports office on the third floor of the RecPlex.
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