nonvarsity
Not the starters
Nonvarsity describes athletic programs, teams, or competitions that aren't at the varsity level—the highest tier of school sports.
It encompasses junior varsity, freshman, intramural, and club teams: She played nonvarsity basketball her first two years.
The term appears mainly in educational and athletic administration contexts.
Within a single institution
- club sportsStudent-organized athletic teams
- recreationalRelated to enjoyment activities
- house leagueInternal recreational sports division
- pickup gamesCasual unorganized athletic contests
amateur · walk-on · practice squad · developmental · reserve team · scrimmage · tryouts · participation
Outside regular coursework
- unrankedLacking official standing
- informalRelaxed, not official
- non-eliteNot among the privileged
- inclusiveCovering all members
accessible · low-pressure · skill-building · introductory · foundational · drop-in · open enrollment
intramural
Within a single institution
- club sportsStudent-organized athletic teams
- recreationalRelated to enjoyment activities
- house leagueInternal recreational sports division
pickup games · amateur · walk-on · practice squad · developmental · reserve team · scrimmage · tryouts · participation · non-competitive
extracurricular
Outside regular coursework
inclusive · accessible · low-pressure · skill-building · introductory · foundational · drop-in · open enrollment
nonvarsityvarsity
Primary school squad
intercollegiate · elite · competitive · first-string · intramural