UW-Whitewater is approaching another season of recreational athletic options for all students. Beginning with the start of UW-W intramural sports registration that opened Tuesday, Aug. 27. The first eight-week quarter of intramural sports options consists of 3v3 basketball, a 9-hole golf tournament, bag toss, disc golf tournament, dodgeball, fantasy football, flag football, indoor soccer, pickleball, sand volleyball, softball, and spike ball. Registration for all these recreational options ends Sept. 11.
Following the second eight-week quarter of intramural sports begins Oct. 1 and ends Oct. 22. The recreational options consist of badminton, basketball, boccia, college bowl, floor hockey, innertube water polo, racquetball, table tennis, volleyball, and wheelchair basketball.
“We are incredibly excited for Intramural Sports to begin for the 2024-25 academic year,” said Intramural and Club Sports Program Manager and Assistant Director Matt Schneider. “Last year, almost 2,200 individual students participated in Intramural Sports and hundreds if not thousands more came to support their friends, roommates and classmates in their pursuit of the coveted championship t-shirt. We’re ready for the first wave of activities to get started in the coming weeks and believe there is something for everyone to try.”
Intramural sports are not only recreational athletic options at UW-W, they also have 30 club sports to offer. The start of these club sports is Tuesday, Sept. 3, and the end is Friday, Nov. 1. The 30 club sport options consist of badminton, baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, bowling, boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, cycling, disc golf, Ducks Unlimited, fencing, racquetball, fishing, FitWell, golf, karate/WMA, men’s and women’s lacrosse, Outdoor Adventure, pickleball, tennis, men’s and women’s rugby, running, ski & snowboard, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, men’s and women’s volleyball, Warhawk barbell club and water polo.
“In addition to Intramural Sports, we also look forward to a great year facilitating other Rec Sports programs, with popular options including Warhawk Fitness & Aquatics (i.e. gym memberships and group fitness classes) and club sports, with over 30 active club teams,” Schneider said.
All and all UW-W has many recreational sports options for any and all students with varying interests and abilities. Schneider also talked about his goals for the year.
“We’re also excited to meet the many individuals who have applied for our student employment positions and to see how our student administrative staff facilitate experiences for all parties involved. It takes a village for Intramural Sports to operate in a quality capacity and we truly appreciate the campus community being interested in what we do. We look forward to serving as many Warhawks as possible throughout the year.”
News and updates on future activities can be found on IMLeagues, the rec sports website and the free UWW Rec Sports app.
