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Q. What two collegiate sports first debuted at Rutgers?

A. The first intercollegiate games of football (1869) and ultimate Frisbee (1972) were played at Rutgers—both times against Princeton. Today’s football team has won three straight bowl games and the men’s ultimate Frisbee team is nationally ranked.
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Get in the game.

Can’t get enough of Scarlet sports? You can do more than snag student tickets for football and basketball games. Become a player yourself. Rutgers supports an extensive athletics program, including intramural sports, sports clubs, fitness, aquatics, and more. There’s something for everyone. Try your hand at a new game—capoeira, anyone? Or keep competing in an old favorite.

Intramural Sports  All for fun and fun for all—intramural sports let players of all abilities join the team, including these: • wallyball • bowling • basketball • soccer • softball • roller hockey • extreme dodgeball • flag football • tennis • ultimate Frisbee • rock wall climbing • outdoor adventure excursions • and more

Sports Clubs  Take your game up a notch, with sports clubs that compete against schools and leagues across the country. You could bring home a national championship in: • crew • rugby • skiing • ballroom dancing • jujitsu • cricket • snowboarding • ice hockey • cycling • salsa • equestrian • fencing • lacrosse • paintball • wrestling • surfing • sailing • and more

Fitness  Modern, fully equipped fitness centers on each residential campus—including seven in New Brunswick alone—make it easy to keep off the “Freshman 15” • 100+ fitness classes each season • certified trainers and instructors • personal training sessions • motivational activities • special events • fitness assessments • metabolic testing • massages, facials, and other spa treatments • fitness workshops • and more

Aquatics  Everybody in the pool! Competitive swimmers and afternoon splashers alike dive into Rutgers’ extensive aquatics program: • several pools, including an Olympic sized pool, an L-shaped pool, a pool with a moveable floor, and an outdoor pool with lounge chairs and sand volleyball court • springboard diving • water fitness classes • scuba training • inner-tube water polo • and more

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