Meet new people, be active, learn new skills and just have fun by playing in an intramural game!
Grab some neighbors, friends in your organization, or new friends to create your Intramural team! We believe that fair play, respect, safety, inclusivity, and healthy competition strengthens the Monarch community and enhances the college experience.
We know this may be a new experience for you, and that's okay! We welcome beginners and applaud you for trying something different. Way to go! Intramural activities include games & leagues, tournaments, and special events. Some activities may be offered in one or all of these formats during the academic year. See below for detailed explanations!
Games & Leagues
League teams will play 3-4 regular season games and then play in a single-elimination playoff bracket.
Tournaments
Teams or individuals are placed in brackets and play in contests on multiple days over 1-2 weeks.
Special Events
One-day special event activities or tournaments in various activities.
Know the Rules
- Policies & Standards of Conduct
- Challenges & Appeals
- Program Structure & Format
- Fair Play and Respect Criteria & Ratings
- & more
Let's Play
Intramural games are an essential part of the Monarch Journey! Games are free to play and easy to join. Simply create an account at with your ODU email, verify your email, then sign in to register for games, create your team, pick your game schedule, and more!
Ready to Sign Up?
What's a League?
Each activity may be separated into specific leagues based on skill level, gender, or participation requirements.
- C League: This league is for teams and participants that want to play for fun and aren't highly skilled.
- B League: This league is competitive and moderate in skill.
- A League: This league is highly competitive in nature and advanced in skill.
- Co-Rec: Teams in this league will be comprised of both female and male participants. The ratio of females and males will vary from sport to sport. (Co-Rec leagues may also have A, B, and C leagues for various skill levels.)
- Women's: This league is reserved for female participants only. Sororities will play in this league.
- Greek: This league is open to fraternities. For sports with less availability, fraternities may be limited to 1 team per sport.
- Open: An Open League, Tournament, or Event is one that does not have any restriction on gender participation ratio.
Some league changes may occur for playoffs or other events. See Participant Manual for details.
Team Names
When registering for team leagues and tournaments the captain may create a team name for their team's designation. Please be creative, we encourage unique team names with the following stipulations:
- No vulgar, profane or derogatory language
- Shorthand, initials, or slang words that violate will NOT be allowed
- No references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or violence
- No sexual references
- No confusing terms such as BYE, Forfeit, or canceled, etc.
Please note, teams will not be allowed to compete while wearing team apparel with inappropriate names or pictures.
Don't have enough players for a team?
Teams can join the "Waitlist" if they are under the required number to participate and look to add Free Agents. If there is only one person is interested, they too can sign up as Free Agents and may be added or placed on a team.
Gender Inclusivity
We strive to create an inclusive and barrier-free environment for all participants. When creating an IMLeagues account, all participants are asked to declare a gender identity. We support participants' right to play in sports and leagues that are consistent with their gender expression and identity. If you wish to alter the gender identity on your account profile after it has been created, you must do so in the "Account" section of IMLeagues.com prior to being on site for a game. Abuse of this policy results in strong disciplinary action. See Participant Manual for details.
Looking for a team?
Individuals looking for a team are called "Free Agents" and can try:
- Contacting a captain via IMLeagues.com
- Adding yourself to a team that is looking for players
- Waiting for a team captain to contact you
- Showing up at venue during the regular season and asking to join a team which you are eligible for
There is no guarantee that you will be placed on a team, but we hope you try!
How much does it cost to play Intramural Sports at ODU?
Intramural Sports programs are included in student fees at ODU! The only exception to this policy is golf due to the use of an external facility.
What equipment do I need to play?
For most of the activities we offer, all necessary equipment will be provided. Several activities will require personal equipment brought by each player, such as shin guards for soccer and clubs for golf.
Please review the specific rules and policies for any activity to determine what equipment is needed and what attire is allowed to be worn during games.
Eligible Participants:
- ODU Students
Must be enrolled continuously in 3 credit hours at ODU for the current semester. - ODU Faculty & Staff Members
Must have a valid membership to the Student Recreation Center. - EVMS Students Members
Must have a valid membership to the Student Recreation Center.
Players must show a valid university ID to play in games. No experience is necessary to participate!
NOT Eligible:
- Spouses or Partners of eligible members
- Alumni or Former Students
- Community Members with valid SRC Membership
- Professional Athletes
Participants with professional experience will be ineligible for five (5) years from the date professional career ended. (This does not include try-outs for a professional team) - Guests & Visitors
Day Passes are NOT considered valid memberships for participation in Intramurals. - Certain Athletes
Some Sport Club members, Varsity Athletes, etc. may be ineligible. See Roster Rules for details.
Roster Rules
- Players must be listed on the team roster on IMLeagues at game time to be signed-in.
- Players CANNOT leave a team once they've played a game for that team.
- Players CANNOT be added to a roster once the regular season has ended.
- A player can only play for one (1) single-gender team, one (1) Greek League team, and one (1) Co-Rec team within a single sport season.
- Teams CANNOT exceed the roster limit for the given sport.
Special Rules That Affect Player Eligibility:
- Current Varsity Athletes
- Current members of ODU varsity roster are not eligible to compete in the same, or similar, intramural sport(s) to the one(s) in which they compete at the varsity level.
- Individuals who are trying out for an intercollegiate team but who are not on a permanent roster will be permitted to participate in that intramural sport until they are placed on a permanent roster, at which time, they are ineligible.
- Red shirted athletes or anyone who practices with a team regularly but does not participate in intercollegiate competition will not be eligible to play that same or related sport.
- Former Varsity Athletes
- Any athlete, from any institution, will be ineligible to compete in that sport for the current academic school year that runs from August-July. Such individuals are limited to one (1) player per team roster after their eligibility is restored.
- Greek League
- Participants must be active members of the fraternity to be eligible.
- If an organization has multiple teams, players may not be moved to and from teams.
- Sport Club Members
- Intramural rosters limit the number of Club Sport members from a sport, or related sport, on a team to ensure fair play.
- Two (2) Sport Club members for single-gender sports.
- Three (3) Sport Club members for Co-Rec sports. If there are three (3), there must be one (1) of another gender.
What's a League?
Each activity may be separated into specific leagues based on skill level, gender, or participation requirements.
- C League: This league is for teams and participants that want to play for fun and aren't highly skilled.
- B League: This league is competitive and moderate in skill.
- A League: This league is highly competitive in nature and advanced in skill.
- Co-Rec: Teams in this league will be comprised of both female and male participants. The ratio of females and males will vary from sport to sport. (Co-Rec leagues may also have A, B, and C leagues for various skill levels.)
- Women's: This league is reserved for female participants only. Sororities will play in this league.
- Greek: This league is open to fraternities. For sports with less availability, fraternities may be limited to 1 team per sport.
- Open: An Open League, Tournament, or Event is one that does not have any restriction on gender participation ratio.
Some league changes may occur for playoffs or other events. See Participant Manual for details.
Team Names
When registering for team leagues and tournaments the captain may create a team name for their team's designation. Please be creative, we encourage unique team names with the following stipulations:
- No vulgar, profane or derogatory language
- Shorthand, initials, or slang words that violate will NOT be allowed
- No references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or violence
- No sexual references
- No confusing terms such as BYE, Forfeit, or canceled, etc.
Please note, teams will not be allowed to compete while wearing team apparel with inappropriate names or pictures.
Don't have enough players for a team?
Teams can join the "Waitlist" if they are under the required number to participate and look to add Free Agents. If there is only one person is interested, they too can sign up as Free Agents and may be added or placed on a team.
Gender Inclusivity
We strive to create an inclusive and barrier-free environment for all participants. When creating an IMLeagues account, all participants are asked to declare a gender identity. We support participants' right to play in sports and leagues that are consistent with their gender expression and identity. If you wish to alter the gender identity on your account profile after it has been created, you must do so in the "Account" section of IMLeagues.com prior to being on site for a game. Abuse of this policy results in strong disciplinary action. See Participant Manual for details.
Looking for a team?
Individuals looking for a team are called "Free Agents" and can try:
- Contacting a captain via IMLeagues.com
- Adding yourself to a team that is looking for players
- Waiting for a team captain to contact you
- Showing up at venue during the regular season and asking to join a team which you are eligible for
There is no guarantee that you will be placed on a team, but we hope you try!
How much does it cost to play Intramural Sports at ODU?
Intramural Sports programs are included in student fees at ODU! The only exception to this policy is golf due to the use of an external facility.
What equipment do I need to play?
For most of the activities we offer, all necessary equipment will be provided. Several activities will require personal equipment brought by each player, such as shin guards for soccer and clubs for golf.
Please review the specific rules and policies for any activity to determine what equipment is needed and what attire is allowed to be worn during games.
Eligible Participants:
- ODU Students
Must be enrolled continuously in 3 credit hours at ODU for the current semester. - ODU Faculty & Staff Members
Must have a valid membership to the Student Recreation Center. - EVMS Students Members
Must have a valid membership to the Student Recreation Center.
Players must show a valid university ID to play in games. No experience is necessary to participate!
NOT Eligible:
- Spouses or Partners of eligible members
- Alumni or Former Students
- Community Members with valid SRC Membership
- Professional Athletes
Participants with professional experience will be ineligible for five (5) years from the date professional career ended. (This does not include try-outs for a professional team) - Guests & Visitors
Day Passes are NOT considered valid memberships for participation in Intramurals. - Certain Athletes
Some Sport Club members, Varsity Athletes, etc. may be ineligible. See Roster Rules for details.
Roster Rules
- Players must be listed on the team roster on IMLeagues at game time to be signed-in.
- Players CANNOT leave a team once they've played a game for that team.
- Players CANNOT be added to a roster once the regular season has ended.
- A player can only play for one (1) single-gender team, one (1) Greek League team, and one (1) Co-Rec team within a single sport season.
- Teams CANNOT exceed the roster limit for the given sport.
Special Rules That Affect Player Eligibility:
- Current Varsity Athletes
- Current members of ODU varsity roster are not eligible to compete in the same, or similar, intramural sport(s) to the one(s) in which they compete at the varsity level.
- Individuals who are trying out for an intercollegiate team but who are not on a permanent roster will be permitted to participate in that intramural sport until they are placed on a permanent roster, at which time, they are ineligible.
- Red shirted athletes or anyone who practices with a team regularly but does not participate in intercollegiate competition will not be eligible to play that same or related sport.
- Former Varsity Athletes
- Any athlete, from any institution, will be ineligible to compete in that sport for the current academic school year that runs from August-July. Such individuals are limited to one (1) player per team roster after their eligibility is restored.
- Greek League
- Participants must be active members of the fraternity to be eligible.
- If an organization has multiple teams, players may not be moved to and from teams.
- Sport Club Members
- Intramural rosters limit the number of Club Sport members from a sport, or related sport, on a team to ensure fair play.
- Two (2) Sport Club members for single-gender sports.
- Three (3) Sport Club members for Co-Rec sports. If there are three (3), there must be one (1) of another gender.