Intramurals and Rec Sports

Want to learn some different sports before joining one of Intramural leagues? Then this program is for you!

Our UCalgary Learn to Play program will teach the basic fundamentals and rules of the sport to gain experience and understanding of each sport. We aim to have participants create friendships and bonds with others while learning and getting involved at their own pace. Learn to Play welcomes all with little to no experience at a particular sport, to learn in a group-based setting with their peers.

Each sport will have 2 weeks of instruction and small game play to get you ready to play on a team in the following semester. Sports included are soccer, spikeball, volleyball, basketball, and dodgeball - just to name a few.

*All participants must be 18 years of age or a UCalgary student.*

Thursday: Evenings
UCalgary Gold Gyms

Badminton is a fast-paced sport that can be played either as singles or doubles with the aim of hitting a shuttle over the net and into the opponent’s court. It is a fun, active sport which is an easy game with few painless rules.  It boosts up your muscles, adds strength to those muscles, and improves blood flow rate. The benefits are endless.

Sign up for our singles or doubles leagues.  Teams will be schedule for 7-8 games during each semester with games once per week.  Leagues are open status.

Sun: Evenings (Usually but not limited to C & D divisions)
UCalgary Jack Simpson Gymnasium
7-9 games (7-8 double headers)
Mixed Leagues

*Number of games varies per season*

Hit the court for some 6 vs 6 volleyball and BUMP, SET, SPIKE in our Fall, Winter, and Spring leagues. Teams register in their preferred day of play. Recreational leagues have seeding rounds which will balance the divisions for the remainder of the semester. Mixed leagues are required to have 2 players of the opposite gender on the court at all times.

Leagues have standings, officials, and playoffs. B/C is not officiated and C/D is recreational (no standings).

Want to take your game to another level? Try our esports leagues or tournaments and try and get the double championship.

Mon - Thu: Evenings
UCalgary Fields
8-12 games depending on the season
Mixed & Open Leagues

Play the worlds greatest game. Intramurals offers competitive and recreational Fall, Winter, and Spring leagues. Games are two 25-minute halves on a full soccer field with 11 players a side.  Mixed leagues are required to have a minimum of 2 players of the opposite gender on the field, traditionally but not limited to a 9/2 format. There are no officials, standings or playoffs. Slide tackles are not allowed. Slide tackles are not allowed.  Shin guards and proper footwear are highly recommended.

Competitive leagues have standings, officials, and playoffs.

Want to take your game to another level? Try our esports leagues or tournaments and try to get the double championship!

Our Newest Sport
Sept 22, 2024
Sun: Evenings
UCalgary Red Gym

FloorCurl lets you enjoy the fastest-growing Olympic sport wherever you have a smooth, flat surface. FloorCurl is iceless curling equipment that uses target mats and stones on bearings to provide a curling experience accessible to all. Participants of all ages and abilities love the ability to play curling anywhere, whether they’re lifelong fans or they’ve just discovered the sport for the first time. Sign up as a individual or team.

Wed: Evening
UCalgary Fields & Red Gym
8 games
OpenLeagues

SPIKEBALL (Roundnet) As crazy as it sounds, it's just as much fun. 

Spikeball is a team sport played by two teams consisting of two players each. Opposing team members line up across from each other with the Spikeball™ roundnet set in the center. A point begins when the server hits the ball off the net towards the opposing player. After the service, there are no sides or boundaries. The object of the game is to hit the ball off the net in such a way that the opposing team cannot successfully return it.

Leagues have standings and playoffs.

Want to take your game to another level? Try our esports leagues or tournaments and try and get the double championship.

Tue: Evenings 
UCalgary Red Gym
8 games
Open Leagues

DODGE, DUCK, DIP, DIVE and DODGE again in this schoolyard favourite sport. Teams start with 6 players on the court and race to grab one of 6 balls placed at the centre. Hit your opponents with the balls to get them out. No headshots. No minimum of opposite gender players. The last team with players still standing wins!

Leagues have officials, standings and playoffs.

Want to take your game to another level? Try our esports leagues or tournaments and try and get the double championship.

Mon & Wed: Evenings
UCalgary Jack Simpson Gym
6-12 games depending on the season
Men's & Mixed Leagues, Tournaments

Play 5-on-5 officiated basketball on campus. Leagues are tiered so you can select the level of competition you want - A/B or C/D divisions. Fall/Winter leagues will have a seeding round followed by regular season play. The seeding round is to try and balance the divisions for the remainder of the semester. Teams may move up or down a division. Mixed leagues are required to have 2 players of the opposite gender on the court at all times.

Leagues have standings, officials, and playoffs.  

Want to take your game to another level? Try our esports leagues or tournaments and try and get the double championship.

Tues: Evenings (Usually but not limited to A & B divisions)
UCalgary Jack Simpson Gymnasium
9 double headers (6 seeding round and 12 regular season games)
Mixed Leagues

Thu: Evenings (Usually but not limited to B & C divisions)
UCalgary Jack Simpson Gymnasium
7 double headers (4 seeding round and 10 regular season games)
Mixed Leagues

*Number of games varies per season*

Hit the court for some 6 vs 6 volleyball and BUMP, SET, SPIKE in our Fall, Winter, and Spring leagues. Teams register in their preferred day of play.  Competitive leagues have seeding rounds which will balance the divisions for the remainder of the semester. Mixed leagues are required to have 2 players of the opposite gender on the court at all times.

Leagues have standings, officials, and playoffs. Thursday league is self officiated.

Want to take your game to another level? Try our esports leagues or tournaments and try and get the double championship.

Mon & Wed: Evenings | Sat & Sun: Afternoons
UCalgary Olympic Oval South Ice
6 - 8 games depending on the season
Open Leagues

Lace up for one of our officiated non-checking hockey seasons. Leagues are tiered so that you can select the level of competition. A, B, C, D divisions. CSA approved helmet with full cage and full equipment is required. Players are allowed to skate for one team only. Fall/Winter leagues will have seeding round followed by regular season play. The seeding round is to try and balance the divisions for the remainder of the semester. Teams may move up or down a division.

Leagues have standings, officials, and playoffs.

Want to take your game to another level? Try our esports leagues or tournaments and try and get the double championship.

Mon - Thu: Evenings
UCalgary Fields
8-12 games depending on the season
Mixed & Open Leagues

Play the worlds greatest game. Intramurals offers competitive and recreational Fall, Winter, and Spring leagues. Games are two 25-minute halves on a full soccer field with 11 players a side.  Mixed leagues are required to have a minimum of 2 players of the opposite gender on the field, traditionally but not limited to a 9/2 format. Slide tackles are not allowed. Slide tackles are not allowed.  Shin guards and proper footwear are highly recommended.

Competitive leagues have standings, officials, and playoffs.

Want to take your game to another level? Try our esports leagues or tournaments and try and get the double championship.

Sun: Day & Evening
UCalgary Red Gym
8 games
Mixed Leagues

Soccer players can find some solid competition in our Mixed leagues. Play 6 vs 6 in the Red Gym, testing your ball control and accuracy. Fall/Winter mixed leagues may have seeding round followed by regular season play. The seeding round is to try and balance the divisions for the remainder of the semester. Teams may move up or down a division. 2 players of the opposite gender must play at all times. No slide tackles. Shin guards are highly recommended.

Leagues have standings, officials, and playoffs.

Want to take your game to another level? Try our esports leagues or tournaments and try and get the double championship.

Our Newest Sport
Sept 22, 2024
Sun: Evenings
UCalgary Red Gym

Floorball is a type of floor hockey that uses three - five field players and a goalie. Games can be played indoors or outdoors on just about any surface. Floorball is like hockey but with some key differences.  Players are not allowed to stick check, stick lift, or go through the opponents stick to dispossess the ball.  Floorball is primarily a non-contact sport aside from shoulder-to-shoulder contact, similar to basketball or soccer. 

What is the difference between Floorball and hockey?
The big difference between the two is that the rules of Floorball do not allow for any high sticking, stick contact, or body contact, so the game tends to be less physical than Floor Hockey and more skill oriented and fast paced.

Wed: Evenings
Sun: Afternoons
UCalgary Gold Gym

Started up in 1963, the UCalgary Fencing is Active Livings longest running program. Fencing has been around in various forms since that time. The fencing program is not a varsity club, so we are open to everyone of all skill levels. We offer foil, sabre and epée in both dry and electric.

Tue / Thu: Evenings
UCalgary Combative room 

Jitsu Canada is committed to providing high quality and enjoyable instruction to anyone who wishes to learn. Competition is not an aspect of this sport, and coaching emphasizes co-operation among participants. Jiu Jitsu can be practiced by anyone regardless of strength, weight or gender. Training is tailored to the individual ability of the participants. 

Tue / Fri: Evenings
UCalgary Aux. Gym and Combative room

Learn Koryu Uchinadi, the Mixed Martial Art of Karate. A holistic system of striking & grappling based on the original principles of Okinawan Karate and southern Chinese Chuan Fa. Focused training provides excellent overall physical conditioning and functional self-defence. All levels are welcome. 

Beginners I & II (alternated every other session)
Mon / Thu: Evenings
UCalgary Studios

Advanced
Mon /Thu /Fri: Evenings
UCalgary Studios

Kendo is a traditional Japanese martial art of fencing using a bamboo sword called a Shinai. The goal of Kendo is to develop oneself through practice. Physical and mental strength can be achieved with practice. Initially, all that is required is athletic clothing and appreciation for traditions. Students purchase their own gear. Shinai are for sale through the Calgary Kendo club and advice on equipment is freely given.

Mon / Thu: Evenings
UCalgary Aux Gym

Welcome to the UCalgary Taekwondo program: Kicking Dinos. Taekwondo is a martial art from Korea characterized by its powerful and dynamic kicks. It is the only kicking martial art and is also an official Olympic sport. At UCalgary we practice both traditional and Olympic Taekwondo. We can guarantee you an awesome workout each session.

The Taekwondo tenets are:
1. Courtesy
2. Integrity
3. Perseverance
4. Self-control
5. Indomitable Spirit

Tue /Thu: Evenings
Sun: Afternoons
UCalgary Aquatic Centre

The University of Calgary Triathlon program is one of the oldest and successful triathlon programs in the city. Participants train and encourage others to strive to be the best. Novices to experts are welcome. Try out triathlon today!

Mon / Wed: Evenings
UCalgary Red & Gold Gyms

The UCalgary Field Hockey program caters to people who want to enhance their existing field hockey skills. The game is fast-paced and exciting when played indoors. Participants will get an opportunity to train and develop their indoor skills. There will also be some opportunities for tactical drills and game play. Mouth guards and shin guards are mandatory. As well, all participants are required to provide their own indoor field hockey sticks. The program is partnered with the Astros Field Hockey club.  University members who are part of other local clubs may be able to join the UCalgary program, but due to league policies, they will have to get a letter from their current club granting permission to train with the Astros at the university. 

If you enjoy playing Badminton and would like to get together with others who share that same interest, then drop by and register today. You will meet new players and improve your skill simply by playing more. New members are always welcome. 

Newest Martial Arts Program
Sept 9, 2024
Mon & Wed: Evenings
Multi Purpose KNA 162

Ki Aikido is dynamic, non-aggressive, Japanese martial art that emphasizes how to achieve our best levels of performance through coordination of mind & body. In Shinshin Toitsu Aikido (Ki Aikido) we practice principles we can apply to improve all areas of our lives.  Training includes Ki development for personal health and growth, and in addition to the martial art, practice involves breathing, meditation, and Kiatsu®.

Training follows the traditional Japanese etiquette, and is adaptable to different levels of conditioning and ability.

Though Ki training and Ki Aikido are suitable for all ages, this class is for ages 14+.

Try it for free for the first 2 weeks.  If you think this a good fit, then register in the main course.