Intramural Sports
‘A Marathon, Not a Sprint’: Faculty Launch App to Promote Physical Activity
A group of Harvard faculty and administrators led by Human Evolutionary Biology department chair Daniel E. Lieberman ’86 launched CrimsonZip — a new app designed to connect Harvard affiliates to opportunities for physical and social activities — last month.
Flyby Tries: Intramural Sports
Coming into sophomore year, I was extremely excited for house life and all the new experiences that would follow (intramural sports!). However, with the beginning-of-the-year craziness, I never got around to using my “over the normal limit of athleticness” to rack up points for Pfoho. That all changed when I resolved to attend a volleyball B game (volley B, if you will).
College's Intramural Program Kicks Off Its First Online Season
Moving from serves on Cambridge tennis courts to servers on the Internet, the College’s intramural sports program transitioned online for the fall semester.
Dan Boyne in Weld Boathouse
Dan J. Boyne oversees the Intramural Rowing program and Harvard’s sculling program.
The Other Game
After catching a pass from QB Michael Pankowski ‘22, Luis R. Suarez ‘22 barely escapes an opposing player as he runs down the field.
The Other Game
The night before Harvard triumphantly beat Yale 45-27 at Fenway Park, two Harvard intramural teams faced the Yale Bulldogs in the flag football championship, taking place at the historic home of the Crimson: Harvard Stadium. Freshman dorm Weld and upperclassman house Mather came ready to play, each representing Harvard in full stride with Weld wearing their dorm T-shirts and Mather wearing full crimson.
The Other Game
Luis R. Suarez ‘22 celebrates as he scores his first touchdown of the night, running over 40 yards down the field.
The Other Game
Spencer T. Carter ‘22 leaps in the air as he catches the ball, ultimately scoring a touchdown for Weld. Although Weld had a strong start, they were unable to hold off Yale’s more dominant freshman flag football team, losing 24-12.
The Other Game
After a loss to Yale in the freshman IM flag football game, Mather house took on Yale in full force, ready for revenge.
The Other Game
Confusion arises as the Yale running back continues to run down field even though his flag has been torn off. Harvard’s Philip A. Geanakoplos ‘21 (bottom left) tracks down the running back as defenders look shocked, throwing their arms in the air as the play continues. Fans and teammates watch on the sidelines as the flag (middle) drops to the ground.
The Other Game
Harvard’s Raymond Hunt ‘21 drives down the field as he runs past the surrounding enemy players.
The Other Game
Raymond Hunt ‘21 breathes a sigh of relief as he walks out of the endzone after scoring a touchdown for Mather house, bringing the score to 27-21.
The Other Game
Jackson R. Hartje ‘20 (left) sets up as he gets ready to throw the ball, eventually targeting Philip A. Geanakoplos ‘21 (right) who jumps in the air and catches the ball as the defender tries to swat it down.
The Other Game
After scoring their final touchdown, teammates Jackson R. Hartje ‘20 and Raymond Hunt ‘21 shake hands as they congratulate each other on their victory against Yale, ultimately leading to a final score of 48-22.
Winthrop Claims 2017 Intramural Sports Title for Third Consecutive Year
Winthrop House was awarded the 2017 Straus Cup for the third consecutive year after the House Intramural Program drew to a close on Friday.
It’s Hard to Field a Team
After Currier House fails to field an IM football team at the Stadium on Friday, Lowell’s Daniel Getega ’19 practices with fellow teammates.
Inner Tube Water Pool Tournament
Students have fun swimming around at an intramural inner tube water pool tournament at Blodgett Pool. With Leverett's intramural team forfeiting against Dunster's team, Saturday afternoon gave students the perfect chance to take a much-needed study break.
Intramural Inner Tube Water Polo Tournament
The crowd is roaring, the score is tied, and spectators wait with bated breath on the edge of their seats. Just kidding.
Winthrop v. Quincy IM
Renan F. Carneiro ’16, a resident of Winthrop, dribbles up the field at an intramural soccer game against Quincy Monday.