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| Clubs are headed by student officers and most are self coached. Even though the university subsidizes clubs financially, some require membership dues from individual members in order to cover anticipated expenses. Although there are a few sports which are gender specific and a few which are truly "co-ed", most listed sports have both a male and a female club contingent, separate and distinct one from the other. |
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Badminton This club is instructionally focused, meets regularly in Huntington Gym and provides an opportunity for students to come together for informal play. A small competition team traveled to play in the Northeast Regional Tournament at Swarthmore in 2006.
Although the Colgate Baseball Club competes both fall and spring, the majority of the schedule takes place in the fall due to the more favorable weather. Games are generally scheduled as Sunday double headers against other area colleges such as Alfred, Hobart, Cortland, Syracuse, Buffalo and Geneseo. Basketball (women)Entering its third full year of operation, this new club provides a place for interested individuals to play at a level consistently above that available within the intramural program. Comprised largely of former high school varsity players, the team practices regularly in Huntington Gym at least twice a week. The club is gradually developing a competitive game schedule with other JV and club teams from around the area. Cricket, a sport originating and popularized in England, is a game played by two teams of eleven players each. It is played on a pitch with two wickets placed 22 yards apart. Each team bats (takes its innings) in turn. The object of the batting side is to make runs, while the bowling and fielding side tries to dismiss the batsmen. The winning team is the one that scores the most runs. Interest in organizing this new club was an outgrowth of a study-abroad experience of a few students. The club is beginning its third full year of operation and is scheduling matches year-round. Click Here to go to the Cricket Club Page This exciting new club is open to both novice and experienced curlers alike. The initial focus of the club has been to expose interested students to this exciting sport and then to explore the world of competitive bonspiels (tournaments). The club meets once or twice a week at the world-class Utica Curling Club facilities in nearby Utica – site of the 2003 U.S. National Curling Championships. The cycling club provides an opportunity for students with varying skill levels in cycling to gather and explore the region together on their bicycles on a regular basis. Members who wish to compete will represent Colgate at a few races in the fall and spring. The Colgate Equestrian Club has both English and Western components. Both compete very favorably within the New York Division of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. Opponents include Skidmore, Cornell, Morrisville, Cobleskill, Oswego, Hartwick, Ithaca and Syracuse. Most league schools host a show during the season with riders vying for not only team placement, but also for individual points in order to qualify for Regional, Zone and National competitions following league competition. The club trains at Saddleback Farm in Hamilton and is coached by Anna Hackney and Valerie Logsdon. This newly revitalized club has been primarily instructionally focused. As members have become more proficient, interest is building to arrange outside competitive opportunities. The club recently purchased new electronic scoring equipment which will permit it to host some competitions. The membership meets twice a week, and all equipment is provided. Comprised largely of former high school varsity players, this club provides an opportunity for these players to get together on a regular basis to nourish their love of the game while engaging in some spirited competition with athletes of a similar focus. The club schedules limited fall competitions with other nearby college JV and club programs.
The Colgate Figure Skating Club is open to skaters of all abilities. Although the club largely provides structured ice time for students wanting to practice on their own, a few of the better skaters help the club to sponsor a Learn to Skate Program for children in the local community. This program not only allows these club members to give something back to the sport and to the community, but also provides a fund raising opportunity for the club. This is a brand new club which hopes to develop to the point of being able to allow a group of golf enthusiasts to engage in some formal competition with other area colleges. It is anticipated that the competitive season will run both in the fall and in the spring. The local golf professional has pledged her support to work with the club.
The men’s and women’s ice hockey clubs offer an opportunity for those with competitive hockey skills to compete against other area and regional college club teams. The men’s club has been well established for many years and plays a independent regional schedule. The women’s club played in the Northeast Women’s Collegiate Hockey Association for the first time in 2005-06 and will continue this year. Each team schedules formal practices 2-3 times a week in Starr Rink. Open to novice and experienced jugglers, this eclectic group gets together once a week to share knowledge, show off new tricks and prepare for periodic juggle fests and public demonstrations. Located in one of the nation’s hotbeds of high school and collegiate lacrosse, Colgate has numerous students who have played the game at the high school level and desire a competitive outlet in college other than at the varsity level. Both men’s and women’s clubs function year-round with a limited fall schedule and additional contests in the spring. Seidokan Aikido is the study of Aikido as a whole, which is a non-violent art of self defense. It does not include punches, kicks or offensive strikes. Aikido means “way of life through harmony with ki,” where ki is the energy of a human attacker, the universe surrounding us, the forces of nature or the life force within ourselves. Defensive arts consist of blending with the force of an attacker, leading the person downward, and then releasing the assailant safely. Old traditions are analyzed with the best traditions retained for study and application. This club emphasizes attitudinal training with students and instructor growing together. Martial Arts (American Karate) The Karate style taught in this program is a kicking and punching system that incorporates the use of locks and control techniques. American Karate is a blend of traditional Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Jujitsu. Self defense, sparring, weapons training, flexibility exercise, breathing techniques, body and mental awareness are all topics of study. Colgate American Karate is affiliated through the instructor with the international Zen Do Kai organization. Colgate students serve as instructors, working side by side with other students and community residents. Students of American Karate are encouraged to participate in regular rank promotions as well as numerous local tournaments. Home competitions, self defense seminars and demonstrations are all regular club activities. Students of all levels and all styles are encouraged to join. Capoeira has been said to be a martial art disguised as dance. It is a combination of dance, an exercise and a sport. The sport includes spinning kicks, head butts, maneuvers from the ground and a lot of unusual things which are done upside down. Some have even compared it to break dancing. The activity is non-contact and is not involved in competitions, although it does put on a number of exhibitions. Judo teaches the principle of flexibility in the application of technique. This is the flexible or efficient use of balance, leverage, and movement, rather than the use of brute strength. Judo is best known for its spectacular throwing techniques, but also involves considerable grappling on the ground utilizing specialized pins, control holds, arm locks, and choking techniques. Judo emphasizes safety, and full physical activity for top conditioning. As a sport that has evolved from a fighting art, it develops complete body control, fine balance, and fast reflexive action. This club seeks to adhere to these principles, developing physical coordination, power, and flexibility, as well as concentration and self-confidence. This club’s primary goal is to produce well rounded, confident martial artists employing a practical self-defense system that focuses not only on the individual aspects of combat but on the holistic approach as well. It is an ever-changing system that uses only those techniques that are most practical and efficient. It aims to teach students to think critically and understand for themselves what might be the best and most efficient means of self-defense in all situations. Colgate Tae Kwon Do is comprised of punching, striking, deflecting, footwork, kicking, drills, sparring and combat philosophy and applications. It also involves grappling (sweeps, takedowns, joint locks and chokes), trapping hands, the theory of nerve strikes, bone breaks, the use of practical weapons and an overall focus on the mental aspects of self-defense. This form of martial art is focused on self defense with the use of minimal body movement, so strength is not important, just good technique to achieve maximum effect. Classes are safety conscious using the original method of Tai-jitsu. The sessions are well structured starting with a non-strenuous warm up, just enough to stretch the muscles to prevent injury. The sessions include technical instruction and individual training for various belt levels. |
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Rugby
The Colgate men’s and women’s rugby clubs are members of the New York State Upstate Rugby Conference. Although the formal league schedule takes place in the fall, a limited non-league competitive schedule takes place in the spring. The clubs schedule formal practices four times a week on their own picturesque field (pitch). Games are generally scheduled on Saturdays during the competitive season. Teams on Colgate’s schedule include Hamilton, Ithaca, Binghamton, Oneonta, Clarkson, Union, Buffalo, Syracuse, Cornell and West Point. The clubs hire an outside professional coach, who works closely with team throughout the season. Contact: Mr. Tim Burdick @ tburdick@mail.colgate.edu
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The running club provides an opportunity to get together with other like-minded students who are looking for running companions. Additionally, the club facilitates participation in numerous area 5K and 10K races and fundraisers. This club competes under the umbrella of the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association and sails against highly competitive programs from Navy, SUNY Maritime, Kings Point, Cornell and Hobart. The club’s fleet of eight Johnson FJ’s is housed at nearby Willow Bank Yacht Club located on Cazenovia Lake (approximately one half hour from campus). Although the bulk of the competitive season takes place in the fall of the year, some limited competition is scheduled for the spring. Ski Club (Competitive)
The Colgate Ski Racing Club is a highly competitive team which competes within the Adirondack Division of the United States Collegiate Ski Association. Other schools in the division include Clarkson, Albany, Skidmore, Union and the U.S. Military Academy. In the fall, the team conducts dry land training a couple of times a week. During the season the club trains at nearby Toggenburg Ski Area (about a 35 minute drive from campus). League competition begins around the second week of January and extends approximately six weeks. Following league competition, the top finishing teams qualify for Regionals held each year at Waterville Valley, NH. The top four teams at Regionals qualify for Nationals. The club employs a professional coach who works closely with the team throughout the season. Soccer
The Colgate men’s and women’s soccer teams actively practice and compete throughout the year. Each program is involved in a limited fall outdoor program after which they compete in a regional indoor league. Most players have played in high school and are looking for a competitive experience a bit above that which is offered through intramural play. Squash
The Colgate men’s and women’s squash clubs are members of the Intercollegiate Squash Rackets Association and compete from November to March against mostly varsity programs. Following the dual match season the teams take part in their respective National Championship tournaments at season’s end. Regular opponents include Tufts, Cornell, Smith, Hamilton, Hobart, Columbia, Rochester, Williams, Skidmore and Bard. Prospective players should have played in high school; however, this is not an absolute requirement. The teams practice for approximately an hour and a half for four or five days a week. Rosters number approximately fifteen players with the top ten traveling to competition. Table Tennis
The club provides the opportunity for students with a love of the sport to get together for some spirited competitive and instructional sessions up to three times a week. The more experienced players have an opportunity to schedule competitions with other nearby college club teams. Tennis
The tennis club is a group of male and female tennis enthusiasts who meet once or twice a week for the purpose of engaging in some informal competitive tennis.
The Colgate Triathlon Club strives to unite existing student triathletes and to provide support and advice to students who wish to compete in triathlons. All students with an interest in cycling, swimming and running with their peers, whether they are experienced, or novice, are eligible for membership in the Colgate Triathlon Club. Any individuals who want to challenge themselves are free to participate in club activities and workouts. Competition between members will not exist, the goal is for students to compete only with themselves. .
Ultimate Frisbee The team is made up of students who are extremely dedicated to the spirit of Ultimate Frisbee and the fun of competitive play. The club practices two to three times a week and participates in a variety of intercollegiate invitational tournaments. As tournament opportunities increase for women’s teams, plans for initiating a separate competitive women’s team have been discussed for the 2006-07 year. Click Here to go to Men's Ultimate Frisbee Web Page Women's Ultimate Frisbee Web Page Volleyball
The men’s and women’s volleyball clubs practice year round and schedule individual matches and open tournaments throughout the year. Usual opponents include Syracuse University, University of Binghamton, Hamilton, Oneonta, Marist, Clarkson, Hartwick, Lemoyne and other nearby colleges. Each team practices in Huntington Gymnasium twice a week. Water Polo
The men’s and women’s water polo clubs are highly competitive teams competing as members of the Collegiate Water Polo Association within the New York Division. The men’s competitive schedule takes place in the fall semester and the women’s is in the spring. Opponents include Buffalo, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, Gannon, Cornell, Columbia, Iona, St. Frances, Queens, and West Point. Both clubs host a tournament as part of their respective formal schedules. Each team holds regular practices in Lineberry Natatorium at least four days per week during the competitive season. Click Here to go to the Men's Water Polo Home Page |
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