SHU offers an intramural sports program that provides students with an opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and engage in friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking for a fun way to exercise, intramural sports may be for you.
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Alex Faccenda, Assistant Director for Club Sports, said intramural sports at Sacred Heart provide students with an opportunity to compete in a competitive sport with their friends on campus. Students will create lasting memories and friendships while competing in our semester offerings.
“We offer a wide range of sports each semester for intramurals. We run intramural flag football, soccer, floor hockey, volleyball, basketball, and pickleball,” said Faccenda. “These sports provide students with multiple opportunities to stay active and engage in a competitive yet fun environment. Whether students are looking to try a new sport or compete in their favorite one, the variety ensures there is something for everyone.”
The intramural program hosts a variety of events and tournaments throughout the year. Popular programs include flag football in the fall, basketball leagues in the winter, and soccer tournaments in the spring. The program also hosts one-day events such as dodgeball tournaments and volleyball nights.
Schedules are typically flexible, with practices held in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate students’ academic commitments. The specific times and locations for each sport are posted at the beginning of each semester
Faccenda said students can register themselves as free agents or as a team on DoSportsEasy, an online platform. Students need to be full-time undergraduate students or obtain a graduate student membership to have access to the system.
“We offer various events outside of our normal intramural season,” said Faccenda. “We host one day tournaments, 3v3 basketball games, bowling events, and more. Students receive global emails anytime we are looking to run an event outside of our offerings.”
Faccenda said that intramural sports does not need to be a large time commitment. Students who want to play sports but don’t want the larger responsibility of a club or Division 1 sport can turn to intramural sports.
“The beauty of intramural sports is that there are no required practices. Students can leisurely enjoy their sport and not have the time commitment hat a club sport or varsity sport has,” said Faccenda.
Faccenda said many students turn to intramural sports to continue sports they’ve played growing up. He also says it’s a great opportunity for people to get together, offering a flexible schedule.
“Students decide to join intramurals or club sports for various reasons. First, they want to continue playing a sport that they’ve grown up their whole lives playing. Second, the flexible schedule provides students an opportunity to explore other campus life activities and groups that enhances their college experience. Third, they can enjoy it with their friends,” said Faccenda.
Senior Jay Chacon plays intramural basketball with his team, which consists of members of the Sigma Chi fraternity. “It’s a great way to stay in shape and have some fun. Any excuse to get out with the guys is a good one, especially in a competitive setting,” said Chacon.
For students who are interested in intramural sports, head to https://www.sacredheart.edu/sacred-heart-life/fitness-recreation–sports/intramural-sports/ for more information.
