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be found listed on the o cial campus recreation site.

Notably, joining an intramural league isn’t overly time consuming. A typical intramural regular season runs for approximately three weeks, with the ensuing playo s lasting another two weeks. Teams play one game per week, and when signing up, students are able to pick a speci c day and time of the week that best ts in with their schedule.

“It’s only an hour or two of commitment a week,” Athas said. “It’s really nice because it forces me to have a break from school, get out and be active and just be social with the people on my team.”

While intramurals are a great option for students looking to continue playing in college, they are also a great option for those looking to try out a sport for the rst time. The competition is low stakes, creating an environment focused on allowing students to have a social space to spend time being active and having fun.

The start of the semester can be a nerve-wracking time for many, and being a part of an intramural sport is a great way to alleviate some of that stress. O ering both social and health bene ts, intramurals are an excellent place to start getting involved in the on-campus community at Illinois.

“I think my biggest advice is to just do it,” Athas said. “There’s no harm in just joining a team or trying to build a team. Even if it doesn’t go well in the aspect that you’re winning all the time, it’s still a good experience to have and it’s just a ton of fun.”