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All sports have a following around the UI campus, but none as big as football. The wrestling program is known as one of the best in the nation. In fact, UI attendance records have been set at wrestling meets in the Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The men’s basketball team also plays in the Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but student support is dwindling after several disappointing seasons. Intramurals are quite extensive at UI. There are dozens of sports offered, so there’s generally something available for everyone. Most IM sports have two leagues: a competitive league and a more recreational one. Anyone of any skill level can get involved in intramurals, and many use them to fill the void left by high school athletics.
Overall, athletic programs are the center of non-academic life at UI. Sports are always chatted about amongst friends, and it is rare that you’ll go to a house party or a bar without hearing somebody talk about an Iowa team. Hawkeye teams are rarely at the bottom of the standings, and when they are, it’s never for long. With no professional sports teams within any reasonable distance, UI not only provides sports entertainment for the student body, but for the entire state, as well.
cpburke91
Chemistry '10
Best Form of Entertainment
football, basketball, wrestling, among every other sport takes up everyone's free time and is some of the more entertaining things to partake in.
Apr 19, 2012
Bridget12
Microbiology '12
Iowa Has Fans for Years
Iowa is a great school to experience many different sporting events. The football games and basketball games are always a blast. The football games are always packed with fans from the whole state of Iowa and all around campus. It's a great athletic experience.
Apr 10, 2012
lillim91
Health Care '13
Athletics Are Great
Awesome Rec center that's open for everyone! Great equipment and state of the art facilities. Lots of people participate in club/intermural sports and varsity sports are a ton of fun. Football season is amazing!
Feb 24, 2012
The most popular sport on campus is, by far, football. Basketball is also very popular around campus. The students reside in the Hawks Nest of Caver-Hawkeye Arena to cheer on the Hawkeyes. Wrestling also has a strong following at UI—some would even call UI the Mecca of collegiate wrestling.
Women’s basketball—lately they have been dominating!
School spirit is very dominant on Iowa’s campus. Students can often be seen wearing clothes with the Iowa logo, and, of course, sports and activities are very popular and have a high level of participation. Beyond this, however, the city tends to cater to UI and lends its support in many different ways, not the least of which is a great atmosphere and a positive attitude toward the University and its students.
The best way to get tickets is through the University box-office. They send out e-mails when season tickets go on sale for football and basketball. They also have single game tickets available for students. The price of a ticket is not too steep—right in line with most major colleges—but your best bet is to buy season tickets.
Anywhere around campus, especially around the river. Downtown is another good spot to provide a break from the monotony of running. Iowa City also offers several nature trails, but they are a good distance from the heart of campus.
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