Intramural Sports
Get active playing your favourite sports on UCalgary campus.
Don't have a team? Register as an individual!
Intramurals and Rec Sports
There is no off-season
Get in the action with a whole array of sports leagues and clubs at the University of Calgary. Find competitive and beginner sport leagues, as well as recreational sport clubs for building skill levels and practising techniques.
Intramural sport leagues are open to the general public.
Tournaments – competitive & recreational
Taking part in Intramural Sports is a great way to get involved in University life at UCalgary. Whether you like to participate at the competitive, or recreational level, we offer a full range of activities that will pique your interest. Participants can enjoy a fun, equitable, and safe playing environment! Meet new people, enjoy friendly competition, and learn new skills in our facilities around campus. Who doesn’t want to challenge for the right to be an Intramural Champion!
Each semester Intramurals offers 1-2 day tournaments.
Check them out!
Fall 22
World Cup Soccer - register for your favorite country, meet new people,
Ball Hockey - register as a team
Basketball 3 v 3 - register as a team
ESports
It's time to show off those gaming skills! UCalgary Intramurals has launched Esports league & tournaments. Connecting the UCalgary community to a series of virtual gaming. Play for the glory, the bragging rights, and the coveted Intramurals championship T-shirt!
Available Games: Fall 2022 Coming Soon
Flag Football
Sun: Morning & Afternoon
UCalgary Fields & Jack Simpson Gym
5-8 games depending on the season
Open Leagues
Intramural Sports offers flag football players a wide selection of leagues to choose from. Fall & Winter. Play outdoors in the fall and indoors in the winter. Teams will be scheduled for 5-8 regular season games. All leagues have standings, officials and playoffs.
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.
Touch Rugby – competitive
Sun: Morning & Afternoon
UCalgary Fields & Jack Simpson Gym
8 games
Open Leagues
Intramurals newest sport. Rugby, without contact? Yes, and it is an exciting, fast-paced game! Try out our modified field 7 v 7 game. Fall & Winter & Spring leagues, outdoors and indoors. Game play consists of two 25-minute halves with a 2-minute break in between.
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.
SPIKEBALL - competitive
Wed: Evening
UCalgary Fields & Red Gym
8 games
OpenLeagues
Intramurals newest sport. SPIKEBALL (Roundnet)As crazy as it sounds, its 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.
Dodgeball - competitive
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.
Basketball - competitive
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 type of competition you want. A, B, or C divisions. 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. 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.
Volleyball - competitive
Tue: Evenings (Usually but not limited to A & B divisions)
UCalgary Jack Simpson Gym
16-18 games (8-9 double headers)
Mixed Leagues
Thu: Evenings (Usually but not limited to B & C divisions)
UCalgary Jack Simpson Gymnasium
14-16 games (7-8 double headers)
Mixed Leagues
Hit the court for some 6 vs 6 volleyball and BUMP, SET, SPIKE. Fall & Winter & Spring leagues. Teams register in their preferred day of play. All leagues have a seeding round. The seeding round is to try and 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.
Want to take your game to another level, try our esports leagues or tournaments and try and get the double championship.
Ice Hockey - competitive
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 hockey seasons of officiated non-checking hockey. Leagues are tiered so you can select the type of competition. A, B, C, D divisions. CSA approved helmet with full cage and full equipment is required. Players are only 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.
Outdoor Soccer - competitive or recreational
Mon - Thu: Evenings
UCalgary Fields
8-12 games depending on the season
Men's, Mixed & Open Leagues
Play the worlds greatest game. Intramurals offers competitive and recreational leagues. Fall & Winter & Spring leagues. Games are two 25-minute halves, with a 2 minute break in between. Full soccer field with 11 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 and get the double championship.
Futsal - recreational
Sun: Afternoon - Evening
UCalgary Gold Gym
8 games
Open Leagues
Futsal is played with a smaller ball with less bounce than a regular soccer ball. The rules are adjusted slightly to put emphasis on improvisation, creativity and technique in ball control and passing. The continuous action makes for an exciting game. This league is less competitive than indoor soccer, and there is no minimum of opposite gender players required. No slide tackles. Shin guards highly recommended.
There are no officials, standings or playoffs.
Want to take your game to another level, try our esports leagues or tournaments and try and get the double championship.
Indoor Soccer - competitive
Sun: Day & Evening
UCalgary Red Gym
8 games
Men’s & Mixed Leagues
Soccer players can find some solid competition in our Men's or Mixed leagues. Play 5 vs 5 in the Red & Gold Gyms, 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.
Ultimate - Competitive
New for Fall 2022
Competitive Ultimate Team
Ultimate Frisbee is a competitive, fun, fast-paced sport! It combines running, catching and throwing a disc, and a lot of strategy. The University of Calgary Ultimate program is always looking for new players to try out for the team. All you need is a good work ethic and enthusiasm. We can teach you the rest!
Our team will be a competition team, from the University of Calgary with both men’s and women’s teams. The current teams boast talent from local club teams such as Whiskey jacks, Wild and Lit, as well as recruiting from the University of Calgary community. The team is currently in its infancy but is looking to compete in the Prairie & Canadian University Ultimate Championships during the Fall semester and the Canadian 4-on-4 Ultimate Championships during the Winter semester.
Weekly sessions will be held outdoors and indoors through the Fall and Winter semesters. All equipment is provided to students.
Ball Hockey - competitive
Leagues not being offered in Fall 2022. Check out the Fall Tournament
Play the fastest hockey game not on ice.
Intramural Sports offers ball hockey leagues in both the fall and winter semesters. Leagues will be played in the Red gym on the main UCalgary campus.
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.
Recreational Sports
Our recreational sports clubs are a place for people to train and receive instruction in these activities. These are not sports leagues — no "games" or "matches" will be scheduled — but some sports will offer optional competitions to attend throughout the year. Many of our clubs have great instructors who will help you hone your skills.
Badminton
Tue / Fri: Evenings
Sun: Afternoon
UCalgary Red & Gold Gyms
All levels of badminton players are welcome to join. This is not an instructional program; the badminton program gives players the opportunity to meet, practice and play with other people. Players have the option to register for individual days or all three days.
Capoeira
Tues: Evenings
UCalgary Studios
Suitable for all skill levels, Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that incorporated martial arts, music, dance, history and philosophy. Africans brought to Brazil as slaves from several regions and ethic groups shared cultural dances, fighting techniques and rituals to combine into the movements you will learn. Weekly sessions work on agility, dynamic flexibility, strength, speed and endurance.
Fencing
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.
Jiu Jitsu
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.
Karate
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.
Kendo
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.
Taekwondo
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
Triathlon Swim
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!
Field Hockey
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.
ESports
It's time to showoff those gaming skills! UCalgary Intramurals has launched Esports, connecting the UCalgary community to a series of sport-theme virtual gaming. Play for the glory, the bragging rights, and the coveted Intramurals championship buff!