Student opinion on Chatham athletics varies, although all agree that anyone who enjoys sports will find that they can be a vital part of their campus life. The University is a member of Division III's Presidents' Athletic Conference, or PAC, and offers nine varsity sports, including hockey, softball, soccer, swimming, and water polo, to name a few. Intramural sports are more varied, and while some say they aren't an essential part of campus life, others say they are a blast. Student athletes, save for a few sports, can do almost all of their training in the Athletic & Fitness Center's weight room, dance studio, swimming pool, and basketball court. In addition, student athletes at Chatham are able to balance sports and school. The swim team, for example, was on the Team Scholar All-American list in 2009 with a collective GPA of 3.33.
Students who are big on school spirit or who are looking for sport scholarships might not be a fit for Chatham. The sporting events here don't attract large crowds, but rather, have small, dedicated fan bases. And, as an NCAA Division III institution, Chatham does not offer scholarships for student athletes. However, students who love their sports will love what Chatham University has to offer.
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Sports Are Doing Great!
With a doctor on staff just for students participating in sports and an amazing athletic center with beautiful swimming pool, rock wall, and elevated indoor track, we're definitely spoiled! We have a fantastic hockey team, swimming team, and even water polo! The intramural sports are also a lot of fun :)
Feb 25, 2012
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Chatham Lacks School Spirit and Good Teams
Our teams don't win often, so the fans in the stands are often friends or family members of the teams. It's hard to rally around the teams since they don't win.
Dec 14, 2011
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Athletic Facilities
The athletic facilities are superb at Chatham. The building is excellent and in wonderful shape. The cleanliness of the building is excellent. The performance of the athletic director is outstanding and the involvement that the coaches has with the students is exceptional
Oct 15, 2011
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