Competitive Sports
Channel your inner athlete.
Our competitive sports programs are designed to give participants the ability to compete in various activities at any level. They range from highly competitive to more casual and recreational. Check out what’s available and give one a try!
Intramural Sports
Intramurals are leagues or tournaments set up for students to compete against other UNI students, usually for a coveted Intramural Champion T-Shirt. The time commitment is typically one day of practice per week for 5-6 weeks.
Sport Clubs
A Sport Club is a registered student organization that recruits members, practices, schedules contests, fundraises, and competes against other colleges/universities in the same discipline. The time commitment is typically for the entire semester or academic year.
Create or join an Intramural Sports Team!
Intramural Sports offers an extensive range of sports leagues, tournaments and events for students in a fun, competitive and safe environment.
- Download the Fusion Play app.
- Purchase an Intramural Play Pass.
- Choose an event.
- Create a team or join a team.
Download the Fusion Play App:
Google Play | App Store
- Purchase an Intramural Play Pass in the Fusion Play app.
- Identify a league and division and click the + in the bottom right corner.
- Click “Create a Team”.
- Create a name, upload an image and include a description. You can play on the team or be designated “manager” if not playing.
- Once created, share team invites. If the league you signed up for has roster requirements, your team will be “pending” until requirements are met.
Download the Fusion Play App:
Google Play | App Store
Intramural Sports Participant Handbook
For questions: imsports@uni.edu
Create or join an Intramural Sports Team!
Intramural Sports offers an extensive range of sports leagues, tournaments and events for students in a fun, competitive and safe environment.
- Download the Fusion Play app.
- Purchase an Intramural Play Pass.
- Choose an event.
- Create a team or join a team.
Download the Fusion Play App:
Google Play | App Store
- Purchase an Intramural Play Pass in the Fusion Play app.
- Identify a league and division and click the + in the bottom right corner.
- Click “Create a Team”.
- Create a name, upload an image and include a description. You can play on the team or be designated “manager” if not playing.
- Once created, share team invites. If the league you signed up for has roster requirements, your team will be “pending” until requirements are met.
Download the Fusion Play App:
Google Play | App Store
Intramural Sports Participant Handbook
For questions: imsports@uni.edu
- Intramural Leagues
Intramural Type* Entries Due Play Starts 6 on 6 Volleyball Co-Rec, Men’s, Women’s January 29 February 2 5 on 5 Basketball Men’s January 29 February 2 Futsal Open January 29 February 2 7 on 7 Soccer Co-Rec March 27 April 6 3 on 3 Basketball Men’s, Women’s March 27 April 6 4 on 4 Flag Football Men’s March 27 April 6 4 on 4 Volleyball Co-Rec March 27 April 6 *Open means there are no gender restrictions, the team only needs to meet the minimum number of required players.
- Intramural Tournaments
Intramural Type* Entries Due Play Starts Spikeball Open February 12 February 15 Canoe Battleship Open February 19 February 23 Aqua Olympics Open February 26 March 1 Dodgeball Open March 5 March 10 Bracket Challenge Open March 15 March 17 Aqua Golf Open March 26 March 29 Disc Golf Open April 1 April 2 8ft Basketball Open April 9 April 12 Sand Volleyball Open April 16 April 19 Softball Open April 23 April 26 Golf Scramble Open April 30 May 3 *Open means there are no gender restrictions, the team only needs to meet the minimum number of required players.
Sport Clubs
Sport Clubs are registered student organizations that practice weekly and travel and compete against other schools in the region, some with opportunities to compete at a national level. They are designed for continued competition in a designated sport or activity ranging from casual to competitive. A valid UNI ID must also be presented to officials for participation in intramural events.
Active Sport Clubs
Baseball 
Bowling 
Climbing
Disc Golf
Fencing
Fishing
Golf
Men’s Rugby 
Men’s Soccer
Men’s Ultimate Frisbee
Men’s Volleyball
Panther Pacers Running Club
Pickleball
Tennis
Women’s Rugby
Women’s Soccer
Women’s Volleyball
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Sport Club Forms
How to get involved and stay involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can join?
Intramurals: Any full-time, fee paying student, faculty/staff, or alumni with an active annual WRC membership is eligible to play.
Sport Clubs: Membership is open to all UNI students. UNI faculty/staff, as well as Hawkeye Community College and Allen College students living on campus can participate in some sport clubs with limited eligibility requirements (please contact the Sport Club coordinator for further details).
- What is the cost to join?
Intramurals: A $20 play pass each semester provides access to all intramural activities and events.
Sport Clubs: Membership dues and fees vary for each sport club. Some clubs do not collect any dues. Higher dues can be expected for sport clubs that require a lot of equipment, special facilities and frequent travel. Many clubs will do fundraisers or may receive sponsorships from local businesses and agencies to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses for members.
- How are competitive sports funded?
Intramurals: Through a combination of intramural play pass purchases and student recreation fees.
Sport Clubs: Student recreation fees, club dues or membership fees, fundraising, sponsorships and donations.