Recreational Sports

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Campus Recreation Center

Recreational Sports encompasses both Intramural Sports and Club Sports. Intramural Sports are recreational leagues played with and against your fellow Bears. Club Sports compete with other universities and provide professional development opportunities.

Intramural Sports - How To Play!

1. Purchase your Intramural Pass (Annual or Semester options) and you'll be ready to register for as many Intramural events as you want—no limits, just fun!

2. Use the Fusion Play App to register for leagues and tournaments, setup your rosters, and track your stats and scores! It's free to download with your Bear Email.

Purchase Your IM Pass Fusion Play App
Students playing Intramural Basketball with a student official observing a free throw.

Intramural Sports

Get in the game and compete for the ultimate prize—a UNC Intramural Champ Shirt! With a variety of sports and competition levels, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s what to know before you join:
  • All UNC students, staff, and faculty are welcome to play
  • Spouses and dependents (18+) of students, staff, and faculty can also participate
  • Varsity athletes must wait one year to play the sport they lettered in
  • A current UNC Rec membership is required for all participants

Spring 2026 Leagues & Tournaments

5v5 Basketball Leagues

Leagues Begin:  February 1 (Monday and Tuesday evenings)
Registration Ends:  January 31

Co-rec, Men’s and Women’s leagues

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Indoor Soccer League

Leagues Begin:  February 1 (Wednesday evenings)
Registration Ends:  January 31

Co-rec, Men’s and Women’s leagues

Students huddled together after winning an Intramural Indoor Soccer League

Dodgeball Tournament

Tournament:  April 9 (Thursday)
Registration Ends:  April 5

Open Teams

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Volleyball Tournament

Tournament:  April 18 (Saturday)
Registration Ends:  April 12

Open Teams

A student playing Intramural volleyball about to hit the ball with her teammates and official watching.

Pickleball Tournament

Tournament:  April 23 (Thursday)
Registration Ends:  April 19

Open Teams

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Intramural Sports Participation Manual & Sport Rules

View the Participation Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

Download the Fusion Play Player App to start your intramural journey! You can:
  • Create a team
  • Join a team OR Sign up as a free agent
It’s quick, easy, and the first step to getting in on the fun!
View the instructions on how to sign up!
Don’t Miss Registration!
Each semester, you’ve got about two weeks after classes start to sign up for intramurals.
We’ll keep you in the loop—just check our Instagram and the Fusion Play App for the latest registration dates.
Set a reminder, grab your team, and get ready to play!
Thinking About Being a Team Captain?
As Team Captain, you’re the go-to person between your team and the Intramural Sports office. It’s a fun leadership role—and here’s what you’ll be responsible for:
  • Making sure your team knows the rules and sportsmanship expectations
  • Letting us know at least 24 hours in advance if your team needs to cancel a game
  • Covering any forfeit fines your team may receive
You don’t have to do it alone—we’re here to help you lead your team to a great season!
Find Your Game Schedule in Fusion Play
Once you’re signed up, you can check your league schedule anytime in the Fusion Play App.
Games take place at the UNC Recreation Center and the Multipurpose Outdoor Field—so get ready to play, indoors or out!
We’re always looking for enthusiastic students to help raise the bar as officials in our Intramural Sports program.
If you’re up for a challenging and rewarding role—leading both competitive and recreational games—we’d love to have you on board.
Apply now on Handshake and be part of the action!

Club Sports

Club Sports are a great way to play the sport you love—or try something new—while being part of a fun, supportive team.

You’ll compete or play recreationally, build your skills, and grow as a leader. Along the way, you’ll gain real-world experience in organization, communication, and teamwork.

It’s more than just a game—it’s a chance to connect, grow, and lead.

Club Sports

Club Sport Frequently Asked Questions

Click on any of the BearConnect links above of the team(s) of interest to contact the officers for the club. You will join online using Fusion Club.

Email malik.osborne@unco.edu for information in starting a Club Sport.

Once you’ve joined a club, your officers will send you a link to pay your dues online—it’s quick and easy!
If online payment isn’t an option for you, no problem. Just stop by the Campus Rec Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to pay in person.
Need help? We’re here for you!

Click on this FusionClub Link to login and update your participant info and documentation.