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Colorado College - AthleticsCollege Prowler3.08
Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division III
NCAA Division I for men’s hockey and women’s soccer
School Colors
Gold and black
School Mascot
Prowler the Tiger
Men Playing Varsity Sports
201 - 21 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
157 - 14 %
College Prowler Take
Because students at CC are so active, athletics at all levels are popular. At the varsity level, Division III athletes can choose how seriously to take their sport. Many students seem to dedicate their lives to becoming the best, while others participate only so they can eat and drink more without getting too fat. The point is that students usually play to have fun, not because they’re getting paid, and the result is a fun atmosphere with a serious, competitive side for the truly passionate. Most of the students who participate in varsity sports will tell you that sports are a great distraction from the academic pressures of CC and that their commitment actually helps to improve their grades and provide them with an “automatic” social group. The typical “college jock” is a rare species at CC, and athletes of all levels and abilities are welcome to come out for the teams, although students aren’t guaranteed a spot on the varsity level. Club and intramural sports also form a backbone of CC life. Over three-quarters of the students participate in one of these sports. Each IM sport usually has one or two teams who play to win, but most groups are out to have a good laugh and to get a little exercise. In the springtime, the Quad is ablaze with intramurals, from softball to ultimate Frisbee. The non-competitive atmosphere is perfect for athletes who want the maximum amount of fun with a minimal amount of commitment. The most popular club sports at CC are women’s hockey and the cycling club. Both teams are fairly competitive, although their funding from the school is minimal. The cycling team is generally thought of as a bunch of crazies, but they always have a great time training and traveling to California and Arizona for their races. Students Speak Out
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rcaseria says: Colorado College 2012 English Language and Literature  |
Varsity Sports Enthusiasm Is Average
C+
As a varsity athlete and someone who knows athletes at other schools, I feel that enthusiasm for sports at CC is very much average. Basketball draws a modest crowd, soccer is a little more celebrated, and smaller sports such a Cross Country and Track and Swimming are typically not attended. We don't have a football team. We do, however, have a Division I Hockey Team that is very popular.
Athletics: February 21, 2010
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ccstudent12 says: Colorado College 2012 Social Sciences |
IM Sports Are Huge
A
The hockey team is the only really serious sports team we have, and the occasional game is fun to go to, but the club and D3 teams fit in better with the school as a whole. Also, the intramural programs are great. Almost everyone participates, and we have sports ranging from soccer to broomball (and debate!). IM doesn't have to be competitive, but it can be if you make it that way.
Athletics: February 16, 2010
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katherinerowe89 says: Colorado College 2012 History |
IMs Are Popular
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Intramurals are VERY popular and range from soccer to innertube water polo. Varsity sports events aren't a huge deal—but the campus rallies around the D1 ice hockey team when they play our rival, University of Denver.
Athletics: January 26, 2010
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Afleig says: Colorado College 2012 Education |
Um. . . Hockey?
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Being at a small liberal arts school with a D-1, nationally-ranked sports team is really awesome. Tons of people go to hockey games against rival teams like University of Denver. Hockey games are really a point of pride for the school and the town in general. Other sports are fairly unrecognized, unless it's by the players's friends.
Athletics: January 26, 2010
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lp1500 says: Colorado College 2011 Social Sciences |
Intramurals Rule
B
We've got a decent number of student athletes, and sports teams—the hockey team is a big deal around here. But intramurals are the most popular by a long shot. There are so many intramurals going on all the time—it's definitely competitive, but people know how to just have fun too. Our athletic facilities—primarily El Pomar, are a bit outdated, especially the weight room. But the outdoors are incredible!
Athletics: March 02, 2010
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Colorado College? FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Ice broomball
- Ice hockey
- Inner tube water polo
- Kickball
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Baseball
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Figure skating
- Ice hockey (men's and women's)
- Rugby (men's and women's)
- Skiing (men's and women's)
- Soccer (women's)
- Track and field
- Ultimate Frisbee (men's and women's)
School Spirit
Despite a lack of consistent strong sports programs, CC enjoys a fun, vibrant sense of school spirit. There’s generally a small group of students at each sporting event, but their cheers and jeers make them seem bigger than they are. Men’s soccer and hockey games are the most fun, as students practice their profanity-slinging on the referees and any opponents unfortunate enough to be on the field. The strong school spirit, though, doesn’t originate on the athletic fields. Most CC students will tell you that they’re truly happy being on the campus and that their experience here has been a positive one. This general feeling of contentment leads naturally to what can best be described as a latent school spirit. Students are always happy to show prospective students around, show nervous parents the resident halls, or just greet a new face on campus. Visitors always take away a sense of fulfillment from their visits, due mostly to the quiet pride that CC students take in their institution.
Getting Tickets
Hockey is the only sport for which you’ll ever need to pay for tickets. The nationally-ranked hockey team plays at the nearby World Arena and enjoys a strong local following, mostly due to the lack of other sports teams in Colorado Springs.
Most Popular Sports
The hockey team is by far the most popular team on campus. The team has made it to the NCAA playoffs for the past several years, but has been repeatedly shut down by Wisconsin. The men’s soccer team also attracts their own crowds, though they often have to advertise a free keg to woo their “fans.” Intramural sports are an important outlet for the energy bug that plagues CC—75 percent of students participate in one or more IM activity.
Most Overlooked Teams
Men’s and Women’s swimming has had an impressive string of meets, and it’s always worth trekking to the pool or the Air Force Academy to watch these slick swimmers.
Best Place to Take a Walk
The Monument Creek Trail provides a quiet, scenic walking trail, aside from the streets which cross it at odd intervals. You may want to find somewhere else to walk at night, due to the recent trouble with assaults and shady characters along the creek. A walk up Cascade is a great time for contemplating your future, as you pass the posh houses and wonder if you’ll ever be like that. Use caution if you’re prone to jaunting around alone at night.
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