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Athletics:

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Quick Stats

Athletic Division

NCAA Division III

Conference

Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC)

School Colors

Purple and gold

School Mascot

Lion

Men Playing Varsity Sports

110 - 8 %

Women Playing Varsity Sports

103 - 6 %

College Prowler Take

The average student doesn’t play varsity sports at Emerson, and chances are his or her friends don’t either. In fact, it’s possible that the average student doesn’t even know that Emerson has sports teams. Though team members and their roommates, friends, and parents may attend Emerson’s varsity sports events, there is very little awareness—and even less support—on campus. Emerson competes against Suffolk University, Southern Vermont College, Emmanuel College, and Johnson & Wales University, among other schools in the Greater Northeastern Athletic Conference and Eastern College Athletic Conference. As for playing sports non-competitively, Emerson doesn’t have many options. Your best bet would be to try to organize a group to meet in the Common and play Frisbee. Another option is to participate in activities scheduled by the fitness center, such as aerobics, yoga, personal fitness, or weight training.

There are very few intramural options available. The school is attempting to add more, and Emerson's new gymnasium and athletic facility may help, but knowing the typical Emerson student, the interest for intramural teams isn’t likely to grow.

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Students Speak Out

Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:

EmeBH says:

Emerson College 2016

Communication and Journalism

Emerson has everything from hockey...

Emerson has everything from hockey to Quidditch. School spirit is relatively low as far as sports go, however.

Athletics: March 02, 2009
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EmeML says:

Emerson College 2015

English Language and Literature

The varsity sports teams are...

The varsity sports teams are actually pretty good, although a lot of students don't follow them. They aren't really a priority for most people here. Intramural sports are few and far between.

Athletics: February 25, 2009
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Emeks says:

Emerson College 2014

Arts, Visual and Performing

There are some sports, but almost...

There are some sports, but almost nobody attends the games, and we never really win anything.

Athletics: February 18, 2009
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Anonymous says:

Tell me more of these ‘athletics’...

Tell me more of these ‘athletics’ that you speak of.

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Anonymous says:

I think I’m actually one of the...

I think I’m actually one of the few people at Emerson who wishes we had some intramural sports clubs going on. The only real sporting experience I’ve had here is an attempt to create a kickball game freshman year in the dorms.

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Facts

Men's Varsity Sports

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Women's Varsity Sports

  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Intramurals

  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Soccer
  • Ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports

  • Dance team
  • Ice hockey
  • Martial arts

Gyms and Facilities

  • Emerson College Fitness Center - This is the College's only gym. If you’re an Emerson student, membership is free, but towel service and locker reservations are extra. The gym is managed by Fitcorp, a corporate fitness company. Basically, this means that all the staff members are degreed in exercise physiology and know what they’re doing. The Fitness Center also offers sports conditioning programs, wellness and healthy lifestyle programs, nutrition seminars, and a bunch of classes, such as power yoga, abdominal workout, stability ball, and strength training.

Athletic Fields

The soccer and lacrosse teams play at the Field at Rotch Playground, the tennis teams play at Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill and the golf team plays at Franklin Park Golf Course in Dorchester. The Piano Row Gymnasium is home to the basketball and volleyball courts.

Getting Tickets

Emerson sports events are free, just show up.

Most Popular Sports

Although Emerson has been known more for its extensive attention to the liberal arts rather than athletics, the building of the gymnasium at 150 Boylston St. has slowly started to bolster interest in sports. Basketball is quickly drawing large crowds, due in part to the excellence of the men’s and women’s teams and the visual flair of the dance team.

Best Place to Take a Walk

The Promenade by the Charles River, Newbury Street

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