Intramural sports programs are recreational sports organized within a particular institution, usually an educational institution, for the purpose of fun, exercise, and competition among students and teachers. These programs provide a variety of interesting, diverse, and challenging activities to accommodate differing levels of need, skill, readiness, and interests. Intramural sports are different from intercollegiate sports, which are played between different institutions. The primary reason for participation in intramural sports is enjoyment of the activities rather than pressure to compete and win, as in athletic competition. Intramural sports programs can be designed to fit with community parks and rec areas, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ice rinks, basketball areas, walking/biking paths, and many others that are typically free to the public and provide opportunities for people of all ages to be active. These programs allow students to experience a variety of physical activity and games that will contribute to an active and healthy lifestyle without the competitiveness that comes with traditional team sports. Intramural sports are a great way to get to know people at college or university, or simply build lasting relationships.