Welcome

When it comes to sports history, Campus Rec has it's fair share for UI grads on the Champaign-Urbana campus.

Our Field of Dreams

The enduring mindset for college-age students is that the world is their 'unmitigated' oyster. Forget the monumental task of becoming a contributing member of society. Life in the 'college scene' is the stuff that movies are made...and even dreams. If everyone today had could just have a quarter of the resiliency, the determination and the fearlessness we had in our collegiate days, we'd all be irrepressible. But more than that. Those days molded our adult character in ways that we probably still don't comprehend. And Campus Rec holds a special place in the hearts of many UI grads. In fact, we've conceiveably provided many students at the U of I with at least one of their Top Ten moments in campus life. The comradery, the inspiration, the teamwork, the blood-sweat-and-tears, and the good plain fun. That's what Campus Rec symbolizes to many who have trod the halls of IMPE, Kenney, Huff and Freer. Those who ate the dirt at Lincoln and Florida (the Complex) and dodged the trees at Stadium Terrace (now the Multiplex) know exactly what we're talking about.

Looking back...

Intramural Sports is the 'beacon' of Campus Rec. Just beyond "PE" class, Intramural Sports offered non-sanctioned athletes the opportunity to compete in the sport of their choosing. They may have been star athletes in their high school, or club players looking for looking for some playtime. Fraternities held up a large part of the Intramural population, but there was plenty of Res Hall participation and, depending on the sport, an ever-increasing female population.

Early records show sports include the tried-and-true flag football, basketball, softball and volleyball options. But later entries include soccer, wrestling, tennis, hockey and even broomball. Over the years IMs had novelty competitions like The Triva Bowl, Euchre Tournaments, and, most recently the HotShot Competition.

Join Us.

Campus Rec remembers and retains those memories here for you to relive. As you look through our current site, we invite you to remember with us. Even better: if you've got favorite memories, and pictures, you'd like to share, we invite you to send them to us!