The mission of the Ashland University Intramural Sports program is to provide a variety of organized recreational sports and activities in a safe environment to the Ashland University Community. The program provides participants with the opportunity to enhance physical fitness, build social networks, practice good sportsmanship and enjoy their time outside the classroom.
The Intramural (IM) Sports & Special Events program is available to all full-time undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff members. A multitude of sport and leisure activity opportunities are all offered for the Fall and Spring semesters. All IM Sports are free (with the exception of the golf scramble) and incorporate sportsmanship ratings into all games or matches to ensure an enjoyable playing atmosphere for all participants.
Click Below for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Intramural Schedule
Updated Intramural Sports Schedule Flyer
Looking to become involved with IM sports?
Becoming involved is easy. Go to www.imleagues.com and create an account, then register for the intramural sport that you are interested in by the specified deadlines. If you would like more information on signing up for imleagues.com, stop by the Customer Service desk or the Rec Center Main Office for help.
Curious about rules and regulations of IM Sports? Check out our Intramural Participant Guide here.
In addition to playing IM Sports, numerous opportunities exist to become involved with IM Sports. Organize your friends and teammates by becoming a Team Captain or a part of the student staff. The IM Sports program employs over 15 officials each year and an employee may also work their way up to a leadership position to become a Rec Sports Manager.
If you are interested in being involved through student employment, contact the Department of Recreational Services today!
Benefits of Participating in IM Sports
- Build or strengthen relationships with students, faculty and staff members
- Meet your fitness and competition needs
- Gain unique leadership and work experiences by becoming a staff member or Team Captain
- Be involved and personally invested in an area outside the classroom
- Relieve stress from classes, busy schedules, friends, professors and students
- Try new sports or games or improve your skills in those that are familiar
- Practice good sportsmanship
- Win an IM Championship T-Shirt!
- Have fun!
Complete List of IM Sports Offered
The IM Sports program provides a variety of team and individual sports each semester. Here is a list of what is offered for the 2015-16 year:
Fall 2016:
- Flag Football
- Sand Volleyball
- Holiday Basketball
- Indoor Climbing Competition
- Outdoor Soccer Tournament
- Two-Person Golf Scramble
- Homecoming Battleship Tournament
- Floor Hockey
- Indoor Volleyball
- Spikeball
- Racquetball Tournament
Spring 2017:
- Basketball
- Team Handball
- Walleyball
- Sibs & Kids Cornhole Tournament
- Billiards
- Table Tennis
- Indoor Soccer
- Innertube Water Polo
- Kickball
- Golf Scramble
- Springfest Sand Volleyball
The IM Sports program is always looking to stay current with participant interests and trends. If there is an IM Sport not being offered, contact the Assistant Director of Programs to submit possible suggestions for future programming.
League or Tournament Schedules and Standings
The Ashland University IM Sports program utilizes IMLeagues.com for online league or tournament schedules and standings. The link to IMLeagues.com can be found to the right in our side content bar. IM Leagues is an online, intramural sports social network where participants have the opportunity to create player profiles, join other Ashland University IM Sports teams, communicate with team members, view current and previous IM Sports Champions and much more!
All-Sports Champions
Each year, teams compete in a year-long competition compiling points towards the All-Sports Championship. The All-Sports Championship consists of teams receiving points for participating in multiple individual and team sports and special events, placing first or second place in league and tournament play and maintaining high Sportsmanship Ratings. The winner receives the All-Sports Championship Trophy for one year along with specially designed championship t-shirts. So, gather up your friends and enter to compete all year round. Here is a list of the champions over the past nine years:
- Clayton 900 Frat (2016)
- Don't Kill Our Vibe (DKOV) (2014 & 2015)
- Mr. McGibblets (2013)
- Phi Kappa Psi (2012)
- Selke Sports (2011)
- Phi Kappa Psi (2010)
- Alliance of Misfits (2009)
- Phi Kappa Psi (2008)
- Tweetin' Outlawz (2006 & 2007)
Free Agents
Participants looking to join a team, or teams looking for players...search no further! The Ashland University IM Sports program offers a Free Agent option for participants and teams.
Participants not on a team may contact the Recreational Services Department and sign-up as a Free Agent. Although not a guarantee, signing up as a Free Agent will give teams looking for players an opportunity to contact interested participants to fill their roster.
Team captains looking for players, or teams wishing to meet new people and fill their roster at the same time, make sure to check "Yes" on your team preferences that you are looking for Free Agents. Free Agents can then be assigned to teams open to completing their roster.