Welcome spring semester; welcome new IM teams

Contestants compete in the intramural Madden 25 tournament on Thursday Jan. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Wes Fleischer contributing photographer

With the return from break and change in season, a new roster of intramural sports has graced the UM campus.

Open to all, IM sports has taken off in recent months, with favorites like intramural flag football, pickleball, and volleyball becoming familiar to those around campus.

Yet, there’s even more the IMLeagues have to offer. Here’s a quick overview of each sport offered within the IMLeagues early in the semester:

7-on-7 Soccer: Running through January and February, the intramural soccer teams will meet on the IM fields for scrimmages and league play.

Signups end Wednesday, and the first game is to be played on Thursday.

College Football 25 Tournament (PS5): Compete against fellow ’Canes in a one-day tournament as the EA Sports-recreation of your favorite college football teams. The only difficulty will be deciding who gets to play as Miami. 

Pickleball: Head over to the courts with a partner and rackets to compete in doubles matches from the end of January to the middle of February.

The last day to sign up is Thursday, but the first games will commence on the 28th.

Singles Tennis: From the end of January to the middle of February, face off in solo matches in tournament play.

On a similar schedule as the pickleball tournament, tennis calls for all signups by Thursday, and will have its first games starting on the 27th.

Parsons Golf Tourney: Bring your clubs for the 8th Annual Norman C. Parsons, Jr. Golf Tournament at the Palmetto Golf Course. This one-day tournament asks all non-varsity golfers to bring their competitive nature with awards for stats such as “longest drive,” “closest to the pin,” and “longest putt” in addition to those for the winners.

This event will take place on April 11th, with the last day to sign up being April 4th. 

Basketball: Featuring multiple leagues and a culminating game, “All-Star Sunday,” the intramural basketball league, will begin at the end of February and continue through March.

Signups will take place from February 10th to the 19th, and the preseason tournament will kickoff the league play on the 20th.

2-v-2 Sand Volleyball: Leagues will play twice a week on either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, from February 25 to March 26. 

4-on-4 Flag Football: Flag football is the competitive, non-contact sibling to our beloved Hurricanes playing in Hard Rock. Head out to the IM Fields to play in the 4-on-4 matchups.

The first game will be played March 30th, with signups closing March 27th.

Sportsfest: Likely the most unique event in this season’s roster, Sportsfest brings together approximately 2,000 ‘Canes for a weekend-long competition incorporating multiple recreational sports. It’s designed to build new connections for students, as well as provide fun competition.

With a mix of games and competitions taking place February 14-15, Sportsfest has become a UM favorite over time.

Whether you’re a former high school athlete, lifelong sports fan, or simply want to get involved in a new campus community, UM’s intramurals are a great way to exercise a passion for whatever sport. Fostering a community simply for the enjoyment of each sport, all the IM teams are searching for are athletes who share the same appreciation.

For more information on signups and availability, go to the IMLeagues website or their X/Twitter.