Intramural Sports Leagues
University of Nottingham Sport run one of the largest intramural sports programmes (IMS) in the country with over 3,000 students taking part every year.
With several sports to choose from and all based right here on campus, IMS is an ideal way to stay active, meet new people and try something new.
We offer two IMS structures to get involved with:
- Societies and social sport - play for your course, e.g. Maths Soc, society, e.g. Tamil Soc or with a group of friends.
- Hall sport - play for your hall, e.g. Lenton and Wortley and win points towards the overall Halls' trophy! These leagues and competitions are open to all students currently living in University Halls of Residence.
Follow the links below to find all about the IMS programmes and how you can get involved!
IMS Varsity
Each year our top IMS teams will compete against the best teams from Loughborough University's intramural sport programme during the IMS Varsity event.
This year's IMS Varsity will take place in May in Loughborough.
Where can I buy official IMS kit?
With official partner Red Oak Roller we offer a range of official IMS kit for either your hall or society team.
The range includes T-shirts, shorts, skorts and socks.
To view and purchase, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I can find out about free buses to the Riverside sports complex and rugby fixtures?
We provide free transport on Wednesday afternoons to the Riverside Sports Complex for our football and rugby leagues. These will operate for the duration of the leagues.
Route 1 - University Park - Riverside sports complex
Departs 1.15pm from bus stop UN45 (Outside Derby Hall), stops enroute at bus stop UN46 (mini roundabout by West Entrance). Returns from Riverside at 4.15pm and tops at both UN46 and UN45.
Route 2 - Jubilee - Lenton - Riverside sports complex
Departs 1pm from bus stop L12 (outside Starbucks, Jubilee Campus), stops enroute outside Savoy Cinema, Lenton. Returns from Riverside at 4.15pm and drops off at Savoy Cinema and L12.
We also provide transport to the community venues hosting our IMS Rugby Super League programme on a Wednesday afternoon:
Route 3 - Rugby
Departs 1pm from bus stop L12 (outside Starbucks, Jubilee Campus), stops enroute at bus stop UN45 (outside Derby Hall). Please change here for Bus 4 if you are playing at Keyworth. It then stops enroute at bus stop UN46 (mini roundabout by West Entrance) and travels onto West Bridgford, Lady Bay and Moderns Rugby. Bus departs from Riverside at 4.15pm for reverse journey.
Route 4 - Rugby
Departs 12.45pm from bus stop UN45 (outside Derby Hall) going to Keyworth Rugby Club. Bus departs from Keyworth Rugby Club at 4.15pm for reverse journey.
Do I need UoN sports and fitness membership to take part in IMS?
If you are playing in one of our badminton, sqush or table tennis leagues then UoN sport and fitness membership is required. You can purchase your membership here.
If you are playing in any of our other IMS leagues, UoN sport and fitness membership is NOT required.
What happens if there's wet weather?
Check the IMS app the morning of your fixtures - all cancellations will be notified in the app news feed.
Are there paid opportunities for referees and umpires?
Yes! There are lots of opportunities to referee or umpire within our programmes and we offer competitive rates of pay. To register your interest, please contact the IMS Officer for your sport,
listed here.