Freshman year is the perfect time to try new things and explore new opportunities. In addition to meeting with your professors and saying goodbye to your parents, consider signing up for the Flag Football tournament at the Intramural Office.

IM sports are a more informal way for athletes to play sports without the high level of commitment necessary for a varsity sport, especially pertinent for incoming freshmen with the need to prioritize their time. “It’s less time consuming and less demanding. I have to make sure I have time for school,” says incoming freshman Andy Harding. “It’s a good way to avoid becoming spherical and gaining the freshman 15.”

“I would definitely recommend intramural sports to incoming freshmen,” says rising junior and intramural basketball veteran Stephanie Leu. “After you play sports with them, you will bond with them.” Intramural Director Lynn Imergoot says, “I think students feel that pressure from parents. The fact that you can play sports really takes stress off.”

The IM sports are broken down into three divisions in addition to special events and a number of co-ed sports. Special events include activities such as the Home Run Derby and Euchre Tournament. The co-ed sports include Ultimate Frisbee and Inner Tube Water Polo. The B-League exists for new or average athletes while more experienced players can test their skill in the A-League.

There is also a point-based league for freshmen residential colleges that continues for the entire year. At the end of the year, the team that has accumulated the most points wins the points trophy in addition to unbelievable amounts of pride and joy.

According to Imergoot, the buffet of teams in co-ed along with the presence of a women’s league ensures that all involved will get a chance to play. And, with sixteen different sports ranging from billiards and arm wrestling to classics like soccer and basketball, it is certain every incoming freshman can find a sport that suits them.

Varsity athletes are also welcome to participate in IM sports, but not in their chosen sport. “For example,” says Imergoot, “the varsity girl’s soccer team puts together a basketball team every year.”

IM sports also present a great way to relax and simply enjoy the time you have on campus. “It’s different [from coached sports.] You’re playing with your friends. Your coaches don’t tell you what to do-it’s more like a fun competition.” In addition, “Each winner of a team sport wins the coveted IM Champions t-shirt.”

Imergoot invites all freshmen to participate in the IM sports system. Freshmen can check out http://intramuralsports.wustl.edu to get information and visit the IM office located on the second floor of the Athletic Complex to sign up.

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