NOTE: We are aware of registration and scheduling issues regarding our online scheduling software. Please call or visit the Intramurals Office if you are experiencing problems.
The Intramural Sports program offers a unique opportunity for all members of the University of Maryland community to participate together in sports leagues and tournaments. You don’t have to be an athlete to play; these recreational activities are for everyone. Participants can choose to play at either the competitive or recreational level for each sport.
The Intramural Sports Office is located in 1104 Reckord Armory. The office is open during fall and spring semesters.
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm
Friday 10am – 7pm
Phone: 301-226-4444
Click the the following links to find out more information about Intramural Sports:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Team Sports
Each semester, several team sport tournaments are offered for players of all skill levels.
- Fall sports usually include 6-on-6 Soccer, Flag Football, and 3-on-3 Basketball.
- Spring sports traditionally include 5-on-5 Basketball, 9-on-9 Soccer, and Volleyball. Additional sports may be offered in either semester, as interest is determined.
Team sport tournaments consist of a round robin “regular season” where all teams are scheduled to play at least 3 games. At the end of the season, teams that have not forfeited are scheduled to play in a single-elimination “playoff” tournament to determine the league champion.
Individual and Dual Sports
Each semester, a number of individual singles and doubles tournaments are offered for players of all skill levels. Fall tournaments usually include Tennis Singles, Tennis Doubles, Racquetball Singles, Racquetball Doubles, and Golf. Spring Sports usually include Badminton Singles, Badminton Doubles, and Sand Volleyball or an innertube water sport.
Singles and doubles tournaments may be single-elimination or double elimination, depending on the number of entries received in that league. Some may include a short round robin tournament (pool play). These tournaments are usually scheduled on weekends, although some events take place midweek (See Schedule).
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Leagues
Teams and individuals may sign up to play in one of the following leagues: Fraternity, Graduate/Faculty/Staff (GFS), Men’s, or Women’s. Coed teams may sign up to play in the Coed Open league or the College Park Scholars Coed League. For team sports and doubles tournaments, players may participate in a maximum of two tournaments for each sport, with one being coed (e.g. a male player may participate on a Men’s soccer team AND a Coed soccer team; a female player may participate in the Women’s Tennis Doubles tournament AND the Coed Tennis Doubles tournament with a male partner). For more information on league eligibility, go to Policies and Procedures.
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Levels of Competition
Two levels of competition are offered in each league: A (competitive) and B (recreational). Teams or individuals may sign up at either the A or B level. Teams and individuals who have experience with the sport and wish to compete at the highest level should sign up for the A level of competition. Teams and individuals who have limited or no experience with the sport and wish to play for fun should sign up for the B level of competition. In a few cases where there are not enough teams/individuals to offer both levels, all entries in that league may be grouped together at one level.
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Registration
Signing up to play is easy! For each tournament, there is a designated entry period. During the entry period, signup online or go to the Intramural Sports Office, 1104 Reckord Armory during scheduled office hours. You may NOT register over the phone.
A student or faculty/staff ID number is required to register.
If you are an individual looking for a team or a team captain looking for more players, check out the Free Agents section of this site or call 301-226-4444.
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Fees
Participation in most intramural sport activities is FREE. Occasionally, a nominal fee may be charged at registration to cover the cost of transportation to an off-site facility or use of a specialized facility. However, if you don’t show up to play your scheduled intramural game or match, a FORFEIT FEE of $15/team (team sports) or $5/person (individual/dual sports) will be assessed. For students, this fee is charged to your student account.
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Awards
All league champions receive a Terrapin Gold Medal, the official University of Maryland Intramural Sports award since 1931. The number of medals awarded to a team sport champion is 1.5 times the number of players permitted on the field/court at one time. Terrapin gold medals may be exchanged at the Intramural Sports Office for an Intramural Champion T-shirt.
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Important Health/Safety Message
The Intramural Sports staff will work hard to insure that all participants have the safest experience, but insuring absolute safety is not possible. Be aware that participation in intramural sports activities, including use of intramural facilities and equipment, is completely voluntary. There are risks and hazards, minor and serious, associated with participation in intramural sports (athletic/recreation) activities. Participants voluntarily assume all responsibility and risk of loss, damage, illness, and/or injury to person or property associated with participation in intramural sport activities. The University of Maryland, its officers, agents, and employees is not responsible for any loss, damage, illness, or injury to person or property arising out of or relating to participation in intramural sports activities, including the use of intramural facilities and equipment. The University of Maryland does not provide medical, health, or other insurance for participants. Purchasing adequate health/medical insurance prior to participation is strongly recommended.
