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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division III
Conference
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC)
School Colors
Maroon and gold
School Mascot
Athenas for women's teams
Stags for men's teams
Men Playing Varsity Sports
613 - 40 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
522 - 36 %
College Prowler Take
The California sunshine keeps Claremont’s campus warm almost year-round, and many CMCers take advantage of the climate by getting outside and playing sports, from pickup bocce and four-square to Division III basketball and water polo. There is a great sports rivalry built into the Five Colleges because the schools split into two Division III teams: the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Stags/Athena and the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens. The stands are always packed for games between CMS and PP, and the atmosphere is electric. Other games are typically quieter, but because everyone knows athletes, there are always friends cheering on friends in the crowd. Entrance is always free, and games are easy to get into (with the exception of playoff games). For those looking for a really laid-back way to play, the school offers intramural sports almost every week in anything from inner tube water polo to paintball. One of the most popular new events is IM bowling, which happens to coincide with dollar beer night at the alley. Often, other schools in the Consortium participate, so they can be a fun way to meet people from other schools.
Claremont requires three semesters of physical education before graduation for all non-varsity athletes, but the requirement can be fun to fulfill. Options include all the normal sports like tennis and soccer, and more unique options like yoga, lifeguard training, lawn sports, playground games, sailing, and fly fishing. So while you don’t have to take your sports seriously at Claremont, you are required to get out of your dorm room and enjoy the sunshine. Students Speak Out
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CMCcl says: Claremont McKenna College 2015 Other  |
There are plenty of both varsity...
There are plenty of both varsity and intramural sports. Certain varsity sports get a lot of hype, like men's basketball. They always have lots of fans during the season. Because CMC is a D-III school, the games and teams aren't wonderful, but they're pretty good and certainly fun to watch. I don't participate in intramural sports much, but my friends who do participate love them.
Athletics: March 11, 2009
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CMCGS says: Claremont McKenna College 2013 Psychology |
A lot of people are athletes. It's...
A lot of people are athletes. It's D-III but pretty competitive. We have some good rivalries, and everyone likes to watch the basketball games. IM sports are very popular as well.
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CMCRC says: Claremont McKenna College 2013 Business |
I am a varsity athlete, and it has...
I am a varsity athlete, and it has been great. IM sports are also really really fun.
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CMCCW says: Claremont McKenna College 2014 Other |
Because our school is small, a lot...
Because our school is small, a lot of students do take part in varsity athletics. Some are more popular than others, and there is a lot of opportunities for walk ons. Intramurals are not as popular except for basketball and intertube water polo.
Athletics: March 07, 2009
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CMCAD says: Claremont McKenna College 2013 Psychology |
Varsity sports are most definitely...
Varsity sports are most definitely competitive. I was under the impression the D-III football was a joke, but I was surprised by the talent level. Intramurals are really fun and not too competitive. I think they are more about having fun.
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FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Water polo
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Intramurals
- 3-on-3 basketball
- BASEketball
- Basketball
- Basketball skills
- Beach volleyball
- Billiards
- Bowling
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Golf
- Home run derby
- Inner tube water polo
- Kickball
- Lawn sports Olympics
- One-on-one basketball
- Paintball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Wiffleball
Club Sports
- Archery
- Crew
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Field hockey
- Lacrosse (men’s)
- Roller Hockey
- Rugby (men’s and women’s)
- Ultimate Frisbee (men’s and women’s)
- Volleyball (men’s and women's)
Gyms and Facilities
- Frank G. Wells Fitness Center - The Wells Fitness Center is small but adequate for the size of the school. An alumnus of the school founded the fitness equipment company LifeFitness, and he donates machines fairly regularly, so the gym is very up-to-date. The weight room, by contrast, is less up-to-date.
Athletic Fields
Arce Field, CMS Aquatics Center (Matt M. Axelrood Pool), David X. Marks and Ben F. Smith Tennis Courts, Fritz Burns Stadium (Zinda Field), Pritzlaff Field Soccer Stadium, Softball diamond
Getting Tickets
Tickets are free; seating is first-come, first-served.
Most Popular Sports
Football and basketball are probably the best attended sports on a regular basis. Volleyball is the best-attended women’s sport. Anytime a team makes the playoffs or plays Pomona-Pitzer, the seats are full.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Hiking on Mt. Baldy, easy walks around the campuses and to the Village
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