intramural sports

In-house team games

Intramural sports are athletic competitions organized within a single institution—typically a school, university, or company—rather than between different organizations.

The Latin roots mean "within walls." Students who aren't varsity athletes often play intramural basketball, soccer, or softball for recreation and low-stakes competition: I joined an intramural volleyball league my freshman year.

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