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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.
jrodrigu212
'14
Psychology
Athletic Facilities
Conn has recently upgraded the athletic facilities. It has a track field, a pool, gym equipments, zumba, martial arts, spinning, and yoga classes all for free. You don't have to be an athlete to use all these resources.
Jun 08, 2011
hc2014
Lots of Athletes and Many Fans
There are a lot of athletes on campus, some are varsity level, and many students also participate in club sports. During the soccer games you can find many fans watching on the field and fans support the other teams as well.
Jan 25, 2011
ConEA
'12
Biological 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.
Mar 15, 2009
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.
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.
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.
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