Why More Students Are Choosing Pickleball Over Intramural Sports 🎓

Signing up for intramurals used to be the go-to way to meet people and stay active on campus.

But times are changing.And one sport is quietly taking over rec centers, basements of Greek houses, and open courts all over Bloomington…

Pickleball.

Here's why more students are choosing pickleball over traditional intramural sports — and why Bloomington Pickleball Warehouse (BPW) is becoming their favorite after-class spot.

📈 1. It’s Easy to Start — But Hard to Stop

Pickleball is stupid fun from the very first game.

You don’t need:

• A full team

• Complicated plays

• A tryout or “position”

• Or even previous racket-sport experience

You just grab a paddle and jump in.It’s way easier to start than basketball or flag football — and way more social than pounding a treadmill.

🤝 2. It’s The New Way to Meet People

Let’s be real — you’re not joining intramurals to win a trophy.You’re there to vibe with cool people.

Pickleball is built for that.

At BPW, Open Play is full of IU students, recent grads, and younger players rotating in, making friends, and swapping doubles partners between points.

Whether you're Greek life, a grad student, or just tired of the campus gym — this is your new social hour.

🕒 3. It Fits in Your Schedule (Even When Class Doesn’t)

Intramurals are fun… until you’ve got a lab, or a late shift, or that one group project that won’t die.

With pickleball?

You don’t need to commit to a 6-week bracket.

At BPW, you can:

✅ Drop in for Open Play anytime

✅ Book a private court with friends for $5/person/hour

✅ Join a tournament or league when you feel ready

It’s the only competitive rec sport that actually fits around your schedule.

🧠 4. It’s Low Stress, High Reward

You’re not getting tackled.You’re not getting benched.You’re not tearing your ACL because someone didn’t warm up.

Pickleball gives you:

• A good workout

• A legit skill curve

• A dopamine hit every time you win a rally

And it’s addictive in the best way.Ask anyone who’s tried it once. They’re back the next day.

💸 5. It’s Affordable (And BPW Makes It Even Easier)

We know student budgets are real.

That’s why BPW’s student-friendly passes are a no-brainer:

• VIP Pass = $25/month → Unlimited Open Play + $5 court rentals

• Greek House Pass = $500/month → Covers your whole chapter

• Free demo paddles

• Zero experience needed

Basically: if you’ve got a student ID and a few friends, you’ve got a new home court.

📍 Where Bloomington’s Student Pickleball Scene Lives

Bloomington Pickleball Warehouse is where it all goes down.

We’ve got:

• Music playing

• Courts rolling from morning ‘til late

• Students mixing with competitive players

• Free beginner clinics

• And some of the best vibes in town

It’s not just a court — it’s a campus escape.

🏁 TL;DR — Students Are Ditching Intramurals for Something Better

• Pickleball is easier, cheaper, and more flexible

• You meet real people, not just your dorm mates

• You can play casually or get competitive fast

• And BPW makes it all way more accessible

👉 Check our student-friendly passes, Open Play schedule, and get in the game

Pickleball is the move.Let your group chat know. 🗣️🔥