Pepperdine University is known for its high-caliber Division I athletic teams, but students may not know about the alternative options to participating in athletic teams on campus: the intramural and club teams.
The intramural and club sports programs at Pepperdine offer the opportunity for students to get involved with sports at both the recreational or competitive levels.
“The main difference between intramural and club sports is that intramural sports compete against students within the school [and] staff,” senior Campus Recreation Student Manager Julian Baker said. “Club sports play against other teams from other schools. Our rugby team plays against UCLA, Cal Lutheran, and teams like that.