Intramural Sports
Harvard Halts House Crew, Recreational Sculling After Longtime Director Retires
Harvard did not hold House crew last spring and has put its recreational sculling program on hold, leaving the future of intramural rowing uncertain after the longtime director of both programs retired last fall.
Scattered by Renovations, Eliot House Rallies to Win First Straus Cup Since 2004
Eliot House claimed its first Straus Cup in 22 years — pulling off a dramatic volleyball comeback from 14-8 down to clinch the title, all while its residents were displaced by renovations.
Once a Jock House, Kirkland Maintains Its Spirit Both On and Off the Fields
Upon walking into the Kirkland House dining hall, residents are greeted with an advertisement scrawled on a chalkboard: “IMs: Wanna Play?” Kirklanders are encouraged to compete in a wide array of activities against the other houses, ranging from ultimate frisbee to flag football, to vie for the coveted Straus Cup.
Trophies for the Trees
Harvard’s athletic facilities are a long way from the Quad, but this year, that has not stopped Currier from showing up. Holding the most intramural championship titles for the 2025-2026 academic year so far, the Trees are third behind just Winthrop and Eliot in the standings for the Straus Cup — a close race that will be decided this spring season.
A Part of the Herd: Dunster’s Growing Intramurals Culture
While Dunster’s dining hall hosts varsity athletes for pregame meals and late-night hours throughout the week, the house boasts an athletic community of its own. The Moose roster is not limited to just the likes of NFL legend Ryan “Fitzmagic” Fitzpatrick ’05 and former Crimson football stud-turned-movie-star Tommy Lee Jones ’69, but to all of its residents.
‘Surreal’: Intramural Rowing Returns to Harvard at Full Speed
Harvard intramural rowing, a nearly a century-old tradition, has glided back into undergraduates’ lives this spring after a several-year hiatus.
‘All in Good Fun’: Camaraderie and Competition in Harvard’s Club and Intramural Sports
In more than a dozen interviews with The Crimson, participants in club and intramural sports described the motivation as camaraderie and competition — not success.
‘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 Rowing
Dan Boyne has been a rowing instructor at Harvard for 33 years.
Dan Boyne looks onto Charles River
Boyne is the director of Recreational Rowing at Harvard.
Dan Boyne in Weld Boathouse
Dan J. Boyne oversees the Intramural Rowing program and Harvard’s sculling program.
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.
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
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
Harvard’s Raymond Hunt ‘21 drives down the field as he runs past the surrounding enemy players.
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
Jackson R. Hartje ‘20 dodges a Yale opponent as he charges down the field.
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
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
Luis R. Suarez ‘22 celebrates as he scores his first touchdown of the night, running over 40 yards down the field.
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
Michael Pankowski ‘22 looks down field as get gets ready to throw the ball.
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