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Connecticut College - AthleticsCollege Prowler3.08
Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I for sailing and water polo
NCAA Division III
Conference
Collegiate Water Polo Association
New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
School Colors
Blue and white
Men Playing Varsity Sports
243 - 34 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
333 - 32 %
College Prowler Take
Even though Conn is a Division III school, athletics are vital to campus life. Once afternoon classes finish up, it seems like the whole school suits up for practice or gets ready for a workout. Conn competes in the NESCAC (New England Small College Athletic Conference) against a difficult roster of opponents, featuring the likes of Colby and Trinity. The Camels typically don’t get a lot of fan support at home, which is a shame, because all sporting events are free and easily accessible. Varsity sports steal the headlines in the College Voice, but one could argue that intramural and club sports are the real backbone of athletics at Conn. Theoretically recreational in nature, intramural and club sports still boast a healthy level of competitive spirit, while giving all students a chance to participate regardless of skill level. Connecticut College places an emphasis on developing “student-athletes.” In other words, Conn is more interested in GPAs than field goal percentages and winning championships. This doesn’t mean that athletes at Conn are undisciplined. In fact, many train as hard as their Division I counterparts. But at the end of the day, Division III intercollegiate athletics don’t carry the same pressure as Division I. Although the athletic department produces the occasional Olympian, Camels are not looking to make millions by going pro in their sport. Athletics at Conn are primarily a complement to other experiences and activities, and they preclude athletes from participating in other areas of college life. Students Speak Out
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ConEA says: Connecticut College 2012 Biological and Biomedical Sciences  |
Conn is a Division III school, so...
Conn is a Division III school, so the sports isn't all that big. We do have a lot of intramural sports which are a lot of fun.
Athletics: March 15, 2009
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ConRM says: Connecticut College 2010 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities |
Sports are big on campus. Soccer,...
Sports are big on campus. Soccer, lacrosse, hockey, and other team sports dominate social life in a way that a Greek system might otherwise. However, club sports, intramurals, and sports like ultimate Frisbee provide a great alternative for those who want to be involved in a non-varsity sport.
Athletics: March 02, 2009
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ConCT says: Connecticut College 2013 Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
Varsity sports are not that...
Varsity sports are not that popular on campus, save for basketball. However, this has gradually begun to change over the years. When I first came to Conn the stands were barren, save for basketball games. Now more and more students are beginning to get involved, but it still isn't nearly as popular than at other schools.
Athletics: February 27, 2009
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ConES says: Connecticut College 2012 Psychology |
Varsity sports really aren't a big...
Varsity sports really aren't a big deal at Connecticut College. Some people attend sporting events, but there's never a really huge turnout. However, there's a lot of team morale within the team and many of the team members bond. As far as club sports go, they're really not a big commitment. You can attend practice whenever you want and will probably not be kicked off. Also, there really aren't many actual "games" or "meets" for club sports. However, being on a sports team is still very important to many of the students here.
Athletics: February 26, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Sports aren’t huge on campus. The...
Sports aren’t huge on campus. The only Division I sport is sailing, and the Frisbee team is really good. There aren’t varsity football, baseball, or softball teams, although there is a squash team. Intramurals are quite popular and fun, but not a central focus of the campus. The most popular semi-sport on campus is Camelympics, a 24-hour, weekend-long event where dorms compete in events such as crossword puzzles, Jenga, puzzles, skateboarding, Mario Kart, poker, pool, swimming, track and field, basketball, and bombardment, among many others. |
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Connecticut College? FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross country
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Water polo
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Intramurals
- 6-on-6 soccer
- Basketball (3-on-3)
- Beach volleyball (coed)
- Floor hockey
- Racquetball
- Softball
- Squash
- Team tennis
- Two hand touch football
- Volleyball (coed)
Club Sports
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Martial arts
- Outing club
- Rugby
- Ski team
- Soccer
- Softball
- Synchronized ice skating
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Water polo
Athletic Fields
- Christoffers Rowing/Training Center
- Connecticut College Atheltic Center (“The AC”)
- Dayton Arena
- Lott Natatorium
- Luce Field House
- Silfen Track & Field Complex
School Spirit
School spirit certainly isn’t always rampant at Conn, but it does occasionally bubble to the surface. For example, students can be spotted wearing shirts supporting Conn’s football team and it’s almost one-hundred-year undefeated streak. The mere fact that Conn has never had a football team does nothing to damper students’ zeal. Another great place to observe school spirit is in the opening ritual of Camelympics, an annual competition between dorms. Conn students go to dinner wearing team uniforms and sit with their dorms. Each team then tries to psyche the others out by hurling taunts and the occasional food item across the cafeteria.
Getting Tickets
If you want to root on the Camels at home, just show up at a game. Sporting events at Conn are typically under-attended, so tickets aren’t necessary.
Most Popular Sports
The soccer teams use College Green as their home field, which is great real estate for drawing spectators from the nearby South Campus dorms. Even on a rainy day, students can catch the game from their windows. Crew is also a popular sport, but is more popular in the fall time, then in the spring.
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