Welcome

This site will introduce you to the intramural and recreational services available at Monmouth University. It will provide you with basic information. You are encouraged to take full advantage of the facilities and services provided, as they will create memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

The Intramurals and Recreation Program is directed by Jon Cascone. The Intramural office is located in Boylan Gymnasium (Room B111) . Please feel free to stop in and discuss ideas with the staff or call 732-263-5187.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Monmouth University Intramurals and Recreation Program is to enrich the educational experience and promote wellness by providing high quality physical recreation opportunities through the medium of sport; to provide programs and services that promote the maintenance of good mental and physical health as well as improve personal skills and promote social interaction; and to create an atmosphere that encourages individuals to develop a lifelong pattern of positive recreational activity regardless of skill level.

All events, programs, activities, and facilities are open to all students, faculty members, and staff members of the University without regard to race, sex, religion, age, or disability.

What is Intramural Sports?

The intramural/recreational sports program at Monmouth University is designed to provide an opportunity for the campus to take part in organized competitive and non-competitive recreational sports and leisure activities. Structured leagues and tournaments are offered in a diverse array of sporting activities that include team sports, individual sports, meets, and special events. Championship T-shirts are awarded to the winner or winners of each sponsored activity.
 

Programs:
The intramural sports program at Monmouth University is designed to provide an opportunity for the campus to take part in organized competitive and non-competitive recreational leisure activities. Structured leagues and tournaments are offered in a diverse array of sporting activities that include team sports, individual sports, meets, and special events. Each of our programs have divisions for men, women, and co-rec, ensuring that that all participants' needs are met when it comes to their desired level of skill and competition. Championship shirts are awarded to the winner or winners of each sponsored activity.

The following Intramural Programs are currently offered here at Monmouth:

Flag Football
Women's Football Clinic
Dodgeball
Soccer
Basketball
Volleyball
Bowling
Softball
Floor Hockey
Spikeball

To register for intramural sports and to see which leagues are available, please visit the Monmouth University IMLeagues website by going to www.imleagues.com/Monmouth/Registration

Once you have completed your registration on the IMLeagues site, you'll be able to see when each sport is run, register a team, join a team or become a free agent.

Please contact Evan Najimian at enajimia@monmouth.edu or (732)263-5527 with any questions or suggestions
Connect with us on social media to stay up to date on everything Monmouth Recreation

Twitter: @monmouthrec
Instagram: @muintramurals
Snapchat: @monmouthrec

Intramural Guidelines
The following rules and procedures are intended to promote fair and orderly competition for participants in the Intramural Program. These general guidelines will be supplemented by additional regulations that will be specific to each activity. Any of these rules are subject to change at the discretion of the director of Intramurals and Recreation. The director also reserves the right to issue any new regulations that are considered essential for the success of the total program.

1. All participants must have an active IM Leagues account and must have completed an electronic waiver through IM Leagues

2. Eligibility

• Players must be active students, administrators, or faculty or staff members.
• Recruited varsity athletes can not participate in their own sport.

• All rosters must be completed in full, which includes an acceptable team name, player names, student ID numbers or social security numbers, and captain's e-mail address.

4. All participants shall be required to bring their Monmouth University student or staff ID card to ALL GAMES. Players who cannot provide proper identification will not be permitted to participate.

5. A team shall forfeit any game in which it uses an ineligible player or a player participating under an assumed name. Individuals violating eligibility rules will be suspended from participation in intramurals pending an interview with the intramurals director.

6. Individuals ejected from a game for any reason will be suspended from all intramural programs pending an interview with the director of intramurals.

7. Individuals ejected from intramural play must leave the intramurals complex before play resumes. In the event that an ejected participant refuses to leave the complex, his or her team will forfeit that game.

8. Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed or served at any intramural activities. Any participants suspected to have consumed alcohol either before or during an activity will be ejected and dealt with accordingly. In addition smoking cigarettes or any form of electronic cigarettes are not permitted on intramural fields.

9. Game time is forfeit time. Any team or individual that fails to be ready for a contest at the appointed time will forfeit to the opponent. In the event that neither team is ready, both teams will be given a forfeit loss.

10. Individuals may only play on one team per league.

Participation Liability
Monmouth University is not responsible for injuries or accidents incurred through voluntary participation in its recreational sports programs or the use of its facilities. It is strongly recommended that all participants have a satisfactory health status (through an annual physical examination) and maintain personal accident/health insurance available through the University.

The participants expressly understand and agree that Monmouth University and its employees are not responsible for claims, liabilities, costs, expenses, injuries, and/or deaths that arise from, or are caused by, the use of facilities or from the participation in activities provided by recreational sports programming. Participants are advised that injury is inherent in most sports and that there is an assumption of risk of injury when participating in intramural activity. The participants further understand that participation in the program is made at the sole risk of the individual involved. 

Club Sports:
The Club Sports Program at Monmouth University provides opportunities for students who desire a more in-depth experience of sports participation than is provided in the Intramural or Informal Recreation Program. The goal of the Club Sports Program is to blend the aspects of learning new skills, practicing with club members and competing with other clubs and universities.

The following clubs are currently offered here at Monmouth:

Ice Hockey
Dance
Sailing
Men's Lacrosse
Women's Lacrosse
Women's Soccer
Men's Soccer
Baseball
Softball
Field Hockey
Women's Volleyball
Men's Basketball
Boxing
Surfing
Track and Field
eSports

For information about joining an existing club or forming your own club, please contact Rob Panasuk at (732) 263-4692

Club Sports Handbook

Fitness Classes:
These are the fitness classes offered here at Monmouth. Contact Jon Cascone at jcascone@monmouth.edu or (732) 263-5187. Download the Monmouth Recreation app for weekly fitness class schedules and updates
 
Band Camp (Upper & Lower Body) – NEW! (45-60 min)
All skill levels – Light/Moderate Intensity
Tired of the crowded fitness center? Wish you could bypass the crowds and still get a good workout? Well now, you can! "Band Camp" utilizes nothing but resistance bands to give you a complete upper and/or lower body workout! Replace an hour of weight lifting in the busy fitness center with this unique class to tone and sculpt your entire body.
 
Vinyasa Yoga (45-60 min)
Beginner/Intermediate – Low Intensity
This upbeat, creative yoga practice, seamlessly linking breath and movement, will keep you present as you learn to move gracefully in and out of poses. Utilizing Sun Salutations, strength building and connected movements, Vinyasa Yoga will build confidence and help you stay present and centered.
 
Slow Flow Yoga (60 min)
Beginner – Light Intensity
Smooth and slow transitions between movements focusing on proper technique and breathing patterns. Build a stronger body while releasing tension and flow your way into a more relaxed state.
 
Core Strength Yoga (45-60 min)
Beginner/Intermediate – Light/Moderate Intensity
This class focuses on building core strength through a variety poses. Flowing postures and breaths are woven together, also utilizing core-generated alignment, improving safety and stability.
 
Zumba (60 min)
All skill levels – Light Intensity
This class takes the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.
 
Cardio Kickboxing (45 min)
All skill levels – Moderate Intensity
Kickbox your way into a high-energy interval style class combining a variety of kick/punch movements to increase your cardiovascular health and burn calories.
 
Abs, Legs, and Butt (45-60 min)
All skill levels – Moderate Intensity
Sculpt your abs, legs, and butt with this moderate-intensity level class focusing on basic body weight movements such as squats and lunges. Work your core with planks, crunches, and other exercises for a total lower body/core workout.
 
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) (30 min)
All skill levels – High Intensity
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a system of organizing cardiorespiratory training, which calls for repeated bouts of short duration, high-intensity exercise intervals intermingled with periods of lower intensity intervals of active recovery. This class will provide you maximum amounts of fat burning and cardio.

Employment:
Students who are interested in working for Monmouth Recreation can visit Hawks Career Link and apply for the following positions:

Referee
Social Media Assistant
Recreation Marketing Assistant

Please contact Evan Najimian at enajimia@monmouth.edu or (732)263-5527 with any questions or if you need assistance applying.
 
Open Gym:
Boylan gym is free for open recreation from:
6-11 Monday-Thursday
6-9 Friday

Equipment can be rented from the Intramurals office. A valid student ID is required to rent equipment, and must be left in the office until the equipment is returned.