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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a question about Intramural sports? See answers to frequently asked questions below. 

If your question is not answered, please email us at intramurals@utrecsports.org, or visit Gregory Gym (GRE) 2.204 during office hours.

Getting Started
What sports and events do you offer?
Do you have to be a UT student to play?
  • Currently enrolled UT students and UT faculty/staff with a current RecSports membership are eligible to participate.
  • Some events are designated for students only.
  • Policies restrict current and former NCAA athletes, UT Sport Club members, and professional athletes from participating in some events. Learn more here.
How do you register an intramural team?
  • Sign your team up on the RecSports Online Store.
  • Registration periods are approximately two weeks long and close roughly five days before play starts for that sport. We recommend you sign up early because spots are limited, and registration is first come, first served.
How much does registration cost?
  • The team captain, or the person who registers the team, will pay the full fee listed online. The fees are listed on the Intramural Sports schedule.
  • The average cost per participant is $10.00-$12.00 per sport.
How does my organization register using an account number for payment? 
  • The IDT (interdepartmental transfer) process allows sponsored student organizations to utilize university funds to register for Intramural Sports.
  • The sponsoring department must authorize the expenditure and provide the account number to the student captain or sports chairperson before submitting the request.
  • The request may be submitted for an entire semester in advance, and new requests may be submitted throughout the semester if an organization wishes to register additional teams.
  • Request an IDT Payment
  • Questions about the process? Contact intramurals@utrecsports.org
Do I need to have a full team before signing up?
  • For team sports and doubles events, only the team captain needs to register during the entry period. Team captains will submit a team name, choose the day and time to play, and pay the registration fee.
  • If your team needs more players, we encourage you to check our Free Agents list. Free Agents are interested individuals searching for a team. You can reach out directly to anyone on the list!
What if I don’t have a team?
  • We encourage you to check out the Free Agent program! Many teams seeking players will reach out to interested players on this list. Groups of free agents can, and often do, form their own team!
What, When, Where (and Wear)
Are intramural sports extremely competitive? What levels of competition do you offer?
  • Most sports and events offer Competitive (A League), Intermediate (B League), and Recreational (C League) divisions.
  • If you’re interested in trying a sport for the first time, the Recreational division is the perfect place to start.
  • If you’ve been playing for a while and desire more competition, the Competitive and Intermediate divisions may be a better fit for your team!
How many players do you need to play?
  • Each sport and event has different requirements for the minimum number of players required to play. Visit the Intramural Sports Wiki for sport-specific information.
How many sports can I play?
  • Generally, there is no limit to the number of sports you can play! There may be some restrictions on how many teams in one sport you can participate in.
How many teams can I play for?
  • Each sport and event has different restrictions on the number of teams a single participant can join. Visit the Intramural Sports Wiki for sport-specific information.
How do I add players to my roster?
  • Roster additions become available via the online system after registration closes for a sport. You will need to know your teammates’ UT EIDs. You can add your teammates here.
Where do I find the Playing Rules?

The rules for all team sports leagues, singles and doubles leagues, tournaments, and special events can be found on the Intramural Sports Playing Rules Wiki.

Where are the games played?

The locations below are the usual locations but are subject to change.

When are intramural games played?
  • Most team sports are in league formats that play Sunday through Thursday, and some sports offer Friday leagues.
  • Singles and doubles leagues are play-by-date events which mean opponents must agree to play before a set deadline each week.
  • One-day tournaments and special events play on the date listed on the Intramural Sports schedule.
Where can I find the game schedules and league standings?
  • You can find schedules and standings here.
Is equipment provided?
  • All equipment is either provided at the game site or is available for check out with a valid UT ID at the entrance to the facility.
What should I wear to play? Are there uniforms?
  • Athletic apparel is required, and jewelry of any type is not permitted.
  • Players may not wear metal cleats, exposed metal, or hoods on apparel.  
  • Some teams create team shirts, but generally, the home team wears any white shirt, and the visiting team wears matching dark shirts. Basketball is the only sport that requires a number on the shirt, and numbered pinnies are provided.  
  • Detailed apparel and equipment policies can be found here.
Special Situations
What if I want to appeal one of these policies?
What is the sportsmanship policy?
  • Participants must follow the UT Honor Code and display great sportsmanship during all Intramural contests. Learn more about sportsmanship here.
What if my team captain cannot attend one of the scheduled games?
  • The team captain should designate another teammate as the temporary captain for that game. The designated captain will then take care of game-day responsibilities. Check out all of the Captain's Responsibilities on the Intramural Sports Wiki.
What is the Intramural Council?
  • The Intramural Council, comprised of nine UT students, serves in an advisory capacity for the Intramural Sports program. The council assists in the resolution of intramural participant protests and appeals, and also serves as a resource to the Intramural Sports Program regarding new activities. Interested in serving? Send us an email at intramurals@utrecports.org.
Sport Club Program
  • Interested in a sport that does not have an intramural event? Or are you seeking more commitment and a higher level of competition? RecSports sponsors 40+ Sport Clubs that represent UT at regional and national competitions. Learn more about Sport Clubs and see the full list here.