The activities which are planned for the 2003-2004 academic year are: Flag
football men and women, basketball, men and women, volleyball, aerobics, soccer,
both indoor and outdoor, taekwondo, judo, self-defense, and badminton. Plans
are underway to launch a golf program. As a result of the many requests to
start a softball program, steps have been taken to do a feasibility study for
the program. Both softball and golf can be played by both men and women which
makes them even more attractive to the intramural department.
Competitive Intramural Activities
Competitive Intramural
and Club Sports are some of the most important activities on campus, as they
draw the most participation. The activities are Flag Football,
Women’s Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball.
Fall
During the Fall, Flag Football, Soccer, and Volleyball are the activities
that draw the most attention. Volleyball, although not a league sport yet,
is co-ed and draws a large number of female participants. The free play volleyball
will turn into a league during the fall of 2003.
Soccer is a year round on going sport at Howard University. Fall soccer draws
many observers on Friday night, as the players take to the turf at Greene Stadium.
The players enjoy the free play.
The biggest draw during the fall is always flag football.
Women’s
Flag Football
The women’s Flag Football team won the first Women’s
regional flag football championship in Howard University history in 2002-2003.
They
won an automatic bid to the National Championship.
Spring
Basketball
WOW, that word
describes the basketball league best. EXPANSION, is another word that could
be used.
This was the largest league at Howard. During 2002-2003
there were a total of 37 teams, six (6) women’s teams and thirty one
(31) men’s teams.
Indoor Soccer
Standing room only is the only way to describe this league. This league is
the most competitive league in all of intramurals. The fans always come out
to cheer for their country team. There were nine (9) teams in the league.
Club Baseball
With the cancellation
of the baseball program, the Howard University Club Baseball Association
formed. The club eventually joined the NCBA, National Club Baseball
Association. This is a college level association that has teams from
all over the country. The team game schedule includes University of Georgia,
GWU, Loyola, NSCU, Georgetown, University of Virginia, James Madison,
and
University of Maryland.
Facilities
that Intramurals Use
The facilities that are frequently used by the Intramural Program are located
in the Burr Gymnasium, directly across from Green Stadium. Burr Gymnasium for
Basketball, Green Stadium for Flag Football and Soccer, and Burr Pool for Swimming.
Policies
and Rules Regarding Use of Facilities
1. Must bring your ID to use the facility
2. Must wear athletic shoes and clothing at all times while using the facility.
3. Bring your own towel
4. Must keep all articles of clothing on your body while using facility.
5. Boots are not allowed in the weight room or on the gym floor.
6. Please take your trash with you when you leave.
7. Absolutely NO FIGHTING!!!
Frequently
asked Questions
1. What are the gym hours?
2. Is there a fee to play in the league?
3. Who is eligible to play?
4. Do I need a Howard University ID to use the facility?
Hours of Operation
The lower gym and weight room operates Monday-Friday from 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m.
for activities that are under the direction of the intramural office. The upstairs
fitness area is open daily from 7:00a.m.-8:00p.m. Saturday hours vary pending
on the scheduled on campus. Those hours are normally 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m. The
gym is closed on Sunday.
Nightly activities that are scheduled throughout the course of the year are:
Basketball
Free play: Monday – Thursday
Volleyball: Tuesday – Thursday
Badminton: Monday & Wednesday
Soccer: Friday
Aerobics: Tuesday & Thursday
Taekwondo: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Self-Defense: Tuesday & Thursday
Golf: TBA
Women’s Flag Football: September 12th
Men’s Flag Football: September 8th
Coed Volleyball: October 6th
Indoor Soccer: January 30th
Basketball: January 30th
Women’s Basketball: January 30th
Coed Softball: February 27th
Howard University
Burr Gymnasium
6th St. and Girard St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20059
For further information or any assistance please contact us at 202-806-4129.
