I've been hearing the term 'intramural' being thrown around a lot when it comes to college sports. Can anyone please explain what intramural sports actually mean?
Sure, happy to clarify for you! Intramural sports are organized sports competitions that take place within the college or university. Contrary to varsity sports, where teams compete against other universities, intramural sports include a variety of sports where students compete against each other within their own institution.
These sports leagues and tournaments are typically comprised of teams of students from the same residence hall, classes, clubs, or groups of friends. The primary focus of intramural sports is to foster friendly competition and promote health and wellness among students in a less intense, non-varsity sports setting.
Intramural sports can range widely from traditional sports like basketball, soccer, and volleyball to less conventional ones like dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, or even quidditch - the sky's the limit! The primary point is for students to have fun, make friends, and get some exercise in a friendly and relaxed environment.
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