What is Intramural Sport you might ask? Well, it encompasses nearly every main sport offered within the University, with 'Intramural' literally meaning 'Inside the University.' The Newcastle University Intramural Sports programme is open to all students, no matter their ability or pre-existing knowledge of the sport, with sessions held every week, as well as multiple leagues, cups and tournaments hosted throughout the year.
With eight different sports to choose from (Football, Netball, Squash, Badminton, Table Tennis, Futsal, Basketball and Rugby), the Intramural Sports programme allows you to practice a sport you already love, or to try out something new if you're feeling adventurous. You can attend sports sessions that are specific to your course, such as MUNTers (Media United Netball Team), and compete against students from other degree programmes.
According to the Newcastle University Sport website, over 3200 students participate in Intramural sports each year, whether they join with their coursemates/flatmates or attend alone and make friends along the way.
According to the Newcastle University Sport website, over 3200 students participate in Intramural sports each year, whether they join with their coursemates/flatmates or attend alone and make friends along the way. Through intramural sports, you will get the opportunity to compete with other teams within the University, both students and staff, meeting new people with similar passions and interests. Any indoor sports take place in the Sport and Fitness Centre on Campus, with outdoor sports taking place in various outdoor locations around Newcastle.
There are also many unique opportunities through Intramural Sports, including graduate schemes and refereeing programmes. If you're looking to become a Football Ref, The Referee Hub, which is part of Newcastle's Intramural football leagues is a great place to start. The Referee Hub is a joint programme with Newcastle University Sports Centre, Northumberland FA and BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport). If you're interested in this opportunity there is more information about who to contact here.
Intramural Sports might just be the hidden gem of university life, enabling you to practice sports and keep active while competing against rival teams from different degree programmes or areas of the University. It's the perfect way to make new friends and find individuals from different walks of life, and can be a great thing to add to your CV when it comes to looking for graduate jobs (teamwork and determination are often desirable traits for employers!) Join Intramural Sports today.
The following video gives an overview of Intramural Sports at NCL:
Click here to read more about Intramural Sports on the Newcastle University Sports page.