OUR MISSION
Our goal every year is to provide a full array of diverse open recreation sports, intramural sports tournaments, special events and much more. We ensure our students are having fun, first and foremost, in a relaxed, yet structured environment, all while enhancing their academic/social/mental well-being by promoting and reinforcing leadership qualities, teamwork, personal accomplishment, mutual respect, integrity, comradery, and friendly competition. The Intramural & Recreation (IM & REC) program at CSI offers IM & REC sports, activities, and special events that open up opportunities to all students faculty, staff, and administrators of the College of Staten Island. Funded through student activity fees; we offer the ability for interesting and rewarding competition in men's, women's, and co-ed activities. We provide a variety of informal recreational Open REC Sports along with formal organized Sports Tournaments that students can participate in regardless of preference or athletic ability.
IM Sports Tournaments offered at CSI include Basketball (3v3, 5v5, 1v1 & 3-Point Shootout), 6v6 Volleyball, 5v5 Soccer (Indoor), and 5v5 Flag Football
IM Open Recreational Sports CSI's Sports & Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym will be open for students on specific days and times during the semester.
Special Events offered at CSI include Students vs. Faculty/Staff Sports Games, and collaborated events with Student Life (Spirit Week-Coming in Spring 2024), The Center for Career & Professional Development, The Center for Global Engagement, and Dolphin Cove (Student Housing)!
*NEW* Intra-FIT & Peloton Bikes Rooms: These rooms are in addition to the main Weight Room and Cardio Rooms in 1R and will be available for students and staff use during the semesters. For rules for each room please click on the title.
Hours of Operation & Schedule of Events are posted on the website or posted at the Sports & Recreation Center in Building 1R-204.
CSI Intramural & Recreation (IM & REC) Staff
CSI IM & REC hire eligible work-study students for the following positions: IM & REC Student Office Assistant & IM & REC Sports Event Assistant. Both Positions are located under Your CUNYFirst Account Job Bank (if you are eligible through Financial Aid). For more info on each job, please contact us (contact info below). For info on eligibility for Federal Work Study Program please follow this LINK.
Sal Caruso, Intramural Coordinator
Phone Number: 718-982-3276
Frequently Asked Questions About IM & REC
Who is eligible to participate in CSI Intramurals & Recreation (IM & REC)?
All currently enrolled/employed CSI students faculty and staff. (MUST have a CURRENT CSI DOLPHIN ID CARD)
How do I register for an event?
Sign-up on our website www.csidolphins.com, under the Recreation tab and select desired event(s), OR, see the Intramural Coordinator Sal Caruso in building 1R room 204C for help | Phone Number: (718) 982 - 3276 | E-Mail: Salvatore.Caruso@csi.cuny.edu OR Intramurals@csi.cuny.edu
Can all levels of play participate?
Yes. We encourage beginners and experts alike to participate in our events. We will always do our best to ensure a positive environment for those at all levels of play.
How much does it cost to participate?
ALL Intramural events are FREE for CSI students, faculty and staff. We are funded through student activity fees.
I want to participate in an IM & REC event but I do not have a team, can I still participate?
Yes. You may sign up as "Free Agent" or "individual" for team sports and we will do our best to place you with other students who also may not have a team OR have a captain from another team who may add you to their roster.
What do I get if I win?
ALL winners and many participants will receive awards and prizes such as official IM & REC Championship T-Shirts, 25 Amazon Gift Cards and other IM & REC Apparel. ALL champions will also have there name engraved on the "IM Wall of Champions" as well as have their picture on the wall until the next champion.
I want to play a sport but I don't see it offered on the website, what can I do?
We are always open to suggestions. There are two ways to have your input heard: The best way is to click the INPUT SURVEY link and fill out all fields OR another way is to e-mail the Director of Intramurals & Recreation at Salvatore.Caruso@csi.cuny.edu with your request and if we don't offer it now we will explore the interest and look to possibly add it in the near future.
For the latest updates and information:
- Like our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/CSIintramurals
- Follow us on Instagram @csi_intramurals
- Follow Danny the Dolphin on Instagram @csi_dannythedolphin and onTwitter @csi_dolphin
For more information contact Sal Caruso, Intramurals & Recreation Coordinator
Phone Number: 718 - 982 - 3276
E-Mail: intramurals@csi.cuny.edu
To help us improve our program please fill out a quick INPUT SURVEY, your feed back is important to us!
