Frequently Asked Questions


What are Intramural Sports?

Intramural Sports (IMs) are organized sport competitions between FAU students and/or Rec members.  Teams are made up of friends, classmates, etc and must register with the Intramural Sports Office.  We will create a schedule based on when your team is available and all you need to do is show up with your Owl Card and play!  Campus Recreation provides student officials, jerseys for each team and all necessary equipment.  Best of all, it is FREE to participate!

What sports are offered?

Fall Leagues include: 7-on-7 Flag Football, Indoor Volleyball and Soccer

Spring Leagues include:  5-on-5 Basketball, 4-on-4 Flag Football and Soccer

Special events and tournaments change every semester.  Please check the Intramural Sports calendar for current special events and tournaments.  

How do I play?

Intramural Sport teams are typically comprised of friends, classmates, roommates, etc.  We recommend that you form a team by asking your friends to participate! One person needs to be designated as the team captain as this person acts as the liaison between the Intramural Sports office and the rest of the team.  Visit the individual sport page to register your team online.  If you cannot find enough people to form a team, you can join a league as a free agent. 

When and where are the intramural games?

All Intramural games are held on the Boca Raton Campus at FAU.  Flag Football and Soccer are held at the A.D. Henderson Soccer Fields directly behind the A.D. Henderson University School at thee east end of Lee Street.  Indoor Volleyball and Basketball are held at the Recreation and Fitness Center at the north end of the Breezeway.  All intramural games are held on Sunday through Thursday evenings, between 6:00pm and 10:00pm.

Are there practices?

Some teams may elect to hold practices on their own, but there are no scheduled practices for Intramural Sports. 

What if I didn’t play sports in high school?  Do I have to be good to play intramurals?

Nope!  All skill levels are welcome.  Intramural Sports promote sportsmanship, teamwork and participation so we encourage you to come out and have fun!

What should I do if my team can’t make a game?

Contact the Intramural Sports Staff as soon as you know at (561) 297-4512.    Teams who fail to contact the Intramural Sport Office at least 1 business day in advance will forfeit their game and may also become ineligible for playoffs. 

How many people can I have on my roster?

Most sports do not have a limit to the maximum amount of people you can have on a roster.  However, you must have a minimum number of players to start any game.  If you are short on players, you may contact someone from the Free Agent List.

Do I have to be a student on the Boca Raton Campus in order to play?

No, all Florida Atlantic University students are welcome to participate in Intramural Sports.  Rec Members are also eligible to participate.  Faculty/Staff, alumni, etc. must purchase a Campus Recreation membership before participation in Intramural Sports.  Your Owl Card must be presented before participation in every Intramural contest or activity.

How do I become an Intramural Official?

All interested applicants must attend one of the Campus Recreation Employee Recruitment Sessions.  This information can be found under the Employment Opportunities tab to the left.

I was ejected from an Intramural Sports game.  What do I do?

You must contact the Coordinator of Sports and Competition by email (campusrec@fau.edu)  or phone (561-297-4512) and set up a reinstatement meeting in order to participate in any Intramural Sport.  Ejected participants will not be allowed to use any Campus Recreation facilities until a meeting has taken place.


Do you have a question that you don't see here? Email it to campusrec@fau.edu with "Intramural Sports" in the subject line.