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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
School Colors
Red and white
School Mascot
Big Red (Contrary to popular belief, the Big Red Bear is not the official Cornell mascot. Since the University doesn’t have an official mascot, it is simply the Big Red.)
Men Playing Varsity Sports
616 - 9 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
461 - 7 %
College Prowler Take
Although Cornell isn’t seriously focused on its athletic program like one of the Big 10 schools, we still come to dominate in several sports, including hockey, lacrosse, wrestling, and polo. In the future, it is without a doubt that Cornell will become increasingly more competitive and progressively more powerful in Division I athletics. As a result, the next few years will be a very exciting time for Big Red sports, and the future has big things in store as Cornell continues to catch more glimpses in the national spotlight! Cornell is well-known for its men’s hockey team, which constantly ranks in the national top 10. Lynah Rink is consistently packed for home games, and students camp out days in advance just to secure season tickets. The football team, although not nearly as good, attracts a decent-size crowd during home games in Schoellkopf Stadium. However, most other teams fail to draw so much attention and students are generally apathetic and indifferent to the results of some other up-and-coming teams. Many students like intramural sports. Intra-school competition is fierce, especially amongst Greek members. IMs are a great way to stay active, get some exercise, and meet new people with similar interests. Students Speak Out
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farabove2010 says: Cornell University 2014 Engineering January 22, 2009  |
We probably the best sports in the...
We probably the best sports in the Ivy League. Hockey, track, lacrosse, wrestling, basketball, and other sports are perennially at the top of the Ivy League and nationally ranked. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports are big, especially...
Varsity sports are big, especially hockey and football. Everything else gets a normal share of attendance. IM sports always have participants, and you can play any sport. |
Anonymous says: |
The only varsity sport people care...
The only varsity sport people care about is ice hockey. I’ve been to many of the games, and they’re quite fun and exciting. The student body really gets into them. IM sports are also extremely popular and competitive. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity athletics are big, since...
Varsity athletics are big, since we are Division I. Some of the nationally-talented teams are hockey, wrestling, lacrosse, and water polo. As for IM, it all depends on the sport. For some leagues like basketball, soccer, or softball, there are tournaments that last weeks at a time. |
Anonymous says: |
This is the Ivy League, so varsity...
This is the Ivy League, so varsity sports aren’t exactly huge. Hockey is fairly big here, but beyond that, it’s definitely not a priority. Intramural sports do have a presence here. If you want to participate in them, then it’s very easy to do. There are intramurals for virtually any sport you can think of. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Gymnastics
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Disc golf
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Floor hockey
- Golf
- Horseshoes
- Ice hockey
- Innertube water polo
- Intramural Sports Challenge
- Kickball
- No tap bowling
- Sand Volleyball
- Soccer (indoor and outdoor)
- Softball
- Squash
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Club Sports
- Aikido
- Baseball
- Basketball (women's)
- Big Red Bears
- Bodybuilding and nutrition
- Bowling
- Boxing
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, CUBJJ
- Cayuga windsurfing
- Chinese tennis
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Fencing
- Figure skating
- Gymnastics
- Ithaca underwater hockey
- Juggling
- Karatedo doshinkan
- Kendo
- Lacrosse (men's and women's)
- Nordic ski racing
- Paintball
- Roller hockey
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Shotokan karate
- Ski and snowboard
- Soccer (men's and women's)
- Sport Tae Kwon Do
- Synchronized skating
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (coed, men's, and women's)
- Water polo (men's and women's)
- Wrestling
- Wushu
Gyms and Facilities
- Bartels Hall - Bartels Hall houses the Newman Arena, The Richard Ramin Multipurpose Room, the Andrew P. Stifel Fencing Salle, The Lindseth Climbing Wall, and the Phillips Outdoor Program Center.
- Barton Hall - Barton Hall is Cornell's track facility.
- Friedman Strength and Conditioning Center - Training facility for Cornell varsity athletes.
- Helen Newman Hall Recreation Center - Helen Newman Hall Recreation Center houses a lap pool, a two-court gymnasium, dance studio, a bowling center, and a fitness center.
- James Lynah Rink - Big Red hockey is played at the Lynah Rink.
- John Collyer Boat House and Doris Robison Shell House - The training facility for the men's and women's rowing teams, complete with three boat bays and locker rooms.
- Noyes Community Recreation Center - The Fitness Center in the NCRC includes treadmills, elliptical trainers, steppers, rowers, bikes, and spin bikes. There is also a gymnasium, bouldering wall, and outdoor basketball court.
- Reis Tennis Center - The Reis Tennis Center is home to six indoor courts and six outdoor courts.
- Robert Trent Jones Golf Course - The golf course is located on the edge of Cornell's campus.
- Teagle Hall - Teagle Hall is the training and competition venue for Cornell swimming, rowing and gymnastics.
- The Oxley Equestrian Center - There are two well-lit barns and a heated indoor arena at Oxley Equestrian Center.
- The Robert J. Kane Sports Complex - The Simon Track is home to the track and field teams, and offers state-of-the art facilities.
Athletic Fields
Charles F. Berman Field,David F. Hoy Field, Marsha Dodson Field, Niemand-Robison Softball Field, Robison Alumni Fields, Schoellkopf Field
Charles F. Berman Field,David F. Hoy Field, Marsha Dodson Field, Niemand-Robison Softball Field, Robison Alumni Fields, Schoellkopf Field
Getting Tickets
Some sporting events are free, but the more popular sports (football, basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, indoor track, volleyball, lacrosse, and wrestling), you have to pay for tickets. For Cornell students, the prices are low, around $3. Most can be purchased online at www.athletics.cornell.edu/tickets or over the phone (607) 254-BEAR. The notable exception is ice hockey tickets, which is, by far, Cornell’s most popular sport. Tickets per game are around $18 for Cornell students, but season tickets are quite expensive ($171/graduate student, $247/undergraduate) and somewhat difficult to obtain, requiring students to wait in line for hours at Lynah Rink. Most students will split a batch of season tickets.
Most Popular Sports
Men's hockey, football, lacrosse, and women's lacrosse and soccer
Most Overlooked Teams
Wrestling, field hockey, gymnastics
Best Place to Take a Walk
The Gorges, the Plantations
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