Intramural Sports at Dartmouth

Intramural Sports are a great way to stay active, have fun, and connect with the Dartmouth community. Open to students, faculty, and staff, the program offers a variety of recreational sports through league play and tournaments each term. Whether you're teaming up with friends, your dorm, or coworkers, there's something for everyone—no experience necessary. All registration, scheduling, and league updates are managed through IMLeagues, so be sure to check it at the start of each term to get involved!

Dartmouth Intramural Sports – Key Info

  • ID & Roster: Bring your Dartmouth ID to check-in. You must be on your team's IMLeagues.com roster to play.

  • Team Limits: You can join one Co-Rec and one single-gender team per sport.

  • League Types:

    • Granite – Competitive

    • Moosilauke – Recreational

    • Green – Rookie/no experience

    • Men's & Women's Leagues (Women may play in Men's)

  • Uniforms: Pinnies are provided if needed. Jerseys must be appropriate and respectful.

  • Equipment: Most is provided—check sport-specific rules for details.

  • Sportsmanship: Teams are rated 0–3 after each game. A 2.0 average is required to enter and stay in playoffs.

  • Scheduling: We try to accommodate conflicts (academic, religious, multiple sports), but reschedules aren't guaranteed.

Questions? Contact Ashlie Hoefler or the Recreation Office.

Roster & Game Day Reminders

  • Adding Players:

    • Captains can invite players or approve requests to join on IMLeagues.

    • Players can join until the last regular season game—then rosters are locked for playoffs.

  • Free Agents:

    • Not on a team? Sign up as a free agent on IMLeagues and message captains.

  • Roster Issues?

    You may be missing due to:

    • Incomplete registration or quiz

    • No valid membership

    • Captain hasn't accepted your request

    • See the on-site supervisor for help if you're not listed but want to play in the future.

  • Waitlist Policy:

    • Teams are waitlisted until they meet the minimum roster size.

    • Keep checking IMLeagues—spots may open as space allows.

  • Playoff Eligibility:

    • Players must check into at least 1 regular season game to be playoff-eligible.

  • Missed Games:

    • Notify 24+ hours in advance = Default (0 pts, no penalty)

    • No-show = Forfeit (-2 pts)

Questions? Contact the Recreation Office.

Membership & Sign-up

To participate in Dartmouth Intramurals, students, faculty & staff will need to purchase an individual IM membership; this replaces the team play fee. You will pay for your membership via the IMLeagues site when you register for your first sport or team of the academic year (summer term through spring term).

Memberships will not be pro-rated, are non-refundable and non-transferable. Financial assistance is available to undergrads who qualify.

Cost*:

  • $10 per quarter
  • $25 per academic year (summer term through spring term)

Detailed instructions on registering are available.

All IM participants need to pass the participants quiz for each sport before becoming eligible to join a team.

Team Captain Checklist

  1. Create a profile on IMLeagues.com.
  2. Select your sport and choose your league (Co-Rec, Men's, or Women's).

    • Some sports offer multiple play days—coordinate with teammates first.

    • Leagues lock after registration closes, so choose carefully.

  3. Pass the participant quiz (found on the IM Sports website).

  4. Pay your IM membership fee (per term or academic year).

  5. Build your roster:

    • Invite teammates and regularly check for pending requests to approve.

  6. Waitlist & Confirmation:

    • Your team will be waitlisted after creation.

    • The Recreation Office will review and approve teams based on:

      • Priority for undergraduate students

      • Appropriate team names

      • Minimum roster size met

    • Teams are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dartmouth Intramural Sports – Quick Guide to Policies & Procedures

General Overview

Intramurals are for all skill levels in a fun, safe, and fair environment. Options include men's, women's, and co-rec leagues, with games, tournaments, and events offered each term.

Player & Team Responsibilities

  • Check IMLeagues for registration, schedules, and updates.

  • Know the rules—captains and players are responsible for following policies.

  • No Dartmouth ID = No Play (no exceptions).

Registration & Rosters

  • Create a profile on IMLeagues.com/Dartmouth.

  • Captains create teams, select a league, pass the participant quiz, and pay the IM fee.

  • Invite players to join—rosters lock after the final regular season game.

  • Teams are waitlisted until approved with appropriate names and minimum roster size.

  • Free agents can list themselves on IMLeagues to be picked up by a team.

Eligibility

  • Open to students, grad students, faculty, and staff with valid Dartmouth IDs.

  • Alumni, spouses, or friends may not participate.

  • Varsity athletes cannot compete in their sport or related IM sport during the same academic year.

  • Club athletes are limited by sport—see rules for specific restrictions.

Game Day Rules

  • Be on your team's IMLeagues roster and check in with a valid Dartmouth ID.

  • Using another student's ID will lead to team forfeiture, ejection, and disciplinary action.

Sportsmanship

  • Teams rated 0–3 by officials after each game.

  • Must maintain a 2.0+ rating to be playoff eligible.

  • Two "0" ratings = team disqualification.

  • Ejected players = automatic "0" for their team.

Defaults & Forfeits

  • Can't make your game? Email 24+ hours in advance = Default (0 points, no penalty).

  • No-show = Forfeit (–2 points); frequent forfeits may disqualify your team.

  • Must start the game with minimum players or risk a forfeit.

Playoffs

  • Must play in at least one regular season game and maintain 2.0+ sportsmanship to qualify.

  • Seeding based on wins, sportsmanship, head-to-head, point differential, or coin flip.

Weather & Rescheduling

  • Games may be cancelled due to weather; updates sent via IMLeagues.

  • Reschedules for academic/religious conflicts are not guaranteed.

Safety & Attire

  • Participate at your own risk—insurance is recommended.

  • Wear sport-appropriate clothing. No jeans, metal cleats, or exposed jewelry.

  • Bleeding = must leave game until properly treated and covered.

  • Loss of consciousness = no return to play that day.

Championship T-Shirts

  • Winning teams receive IM T-shirts (max based on sport + 50% of starter size).

Other Notes

  • Intramural policies are subject to change.

  • Questions or special cases? The Intramural Staff reserves the right to make final decisions.