Even if you aren’t a Division I Athlete, there are plenty of ways to play sports at Fordham. Whether you want something low-commitment like intramurals or something a little more competitive like club sports, Fordham has plenty of opportunities to get involved in different athletic activities.
Intramurals are organized, low-commitment athletic activities that allow students to play their favorite sports regardless of ability. Currently, Fordham offers intramural soccer, basketball, volleyball and flag football. Registration dates for the fall are still being finalized, but all registration is done through the website IMLeagues. Once you use your school email to make an account, there are a few different ways to join your desired sport. If you have a group of friends that you want to make a team with, you can form your own team and invite them using the “invite members” link on your team’s homepage.
If you don’t have a team, don’t worry! You can still play. Just list yourself as a free agent, which makes you available to all team captains who are looking to pick up extra players.
Regardless, intramurals are a great way to stay active and continue playing organized sports. All games are played on the Rose Hill Campus. And, it’s completely free!
If you’re looking for something more competitive, club sports might be right for you. Club sports are a step up from intramurals in terms of commitment and skill level. Often, you will be required to try out for a club sport and travel to away games. But if you play a club sport, the experience is an incredibly valuable and fulfilling one. You’ll likely form a bond with your teammates that goes far beyond the field or court.
There are several club sports that are offered here at Fordham: baseball, crew, hockey, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s rugby, sailing, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, squash, tennis, wrestling and ultimate frisbee.
Tryouts happen early in the fall semester. For information on the sport you’re interested in, visit the club sports page on Fordham’s website. In addition, most club sports teams have active Instagram accounts with tryout information and interest forms linked. Don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the teams if you are interested in joining. Although they vary in levels of commitment, both intramural and club sports are awesome ways to keep playing the sports you love throughout college.
