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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
School Colors
Garnet and gold
School Mascot
Seminole Indian
Men Playing Varsity Sports
264 - 2 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
204 - 1 %
College Prowler Take
For those who want to participate in sports but aren’t ready to try out at the varsity level, it’s easy to get involved with intramural teams. There is a wide variety of IMs to choose from, and the warm weather allows for year-round competition. IM sports are plentiful and offer a variety of choices for the discerning amateur athlete. The choices run the gamut, from flag football to bowling. All the IM sports are well organized and highly competitive, so make sure you’re serious about the sport you choose, otherwise you may end up on the sidelines. As for varsity sports at FSU, football is arguably the biggest thing on campus. When fall rolls around, you can feel the excitement in the air. Tickets can be difficult to come by, especially for the big games, but everyone is usually able to attend the games they want. Florida State University prides itself on having one of the most competitive athletic programs in the country. Football dominates the scene, but that doesn’t mean the other sports are ignored. FSU women’s sports are just as competitive as the men’s and also garner national attention, with the softball, soccer, and volleyball teams often in the hunt for a national championship. Even if you aren’t interested in sports, you can’t help but cheer when an FSU team takes the field. 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:
FSUMH says: Florida State University 2010 Communication and Journalism  |
Most everyone loves football. It's...
Most everyone loves football. It's a state school. Some people actually applied because of the football team. Intramural sports are a good way to stay in shape and meet people. They are often over-run by the Greek system, but if you can get past that or are in a fraternity/sorority yourself, you shouldn't have a problem.
Athletics: February 22, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Even if you aren’t a sports fan,...
Even if you aren’t a sports fan, you can’t help but get caught up in the excitement on campus when there’s a big game. Tailgating in the fall is a serious tradition here. I would suggest attending at least one football game. You won’t be disappointed. |
Anonymous says: |
Sports are crazy at FSU. We have...
Sports are crazy at FSU. We have some of the best teams in the nation. IM sports are easy to get into—there are tournaments between teams made up of people from dorms, frats, sororities, and just groups of friends getting together. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports are huge. FSU has a...
Varsity sports are huge. FSU has a great football team. The games here are always packed and are great fun. Basketball, baseball, swimming, and softball are also popular. IM sports are very good. If you want to participate, they have lots of sports to choose from. |
Anonymous says: |
This is not only a party school,...
This is not only a party school, but one with a really good football team. Sports are a big deal here. There are all kinds of on-campus sporting events. There is always some intramural thing going on. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Flag football
- Home run derby
- Kickball
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Tailgate games
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wallyball
- Weightlifting
- Wiffleball
Club Sports
- Aikido
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Bowling
- Climbing
- Crew
- Cricket
- Cuong Nhu
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Gymnastics
- Ice hockey
- Kiteboarding
- Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
- Paintball
- Racquetball
- Roller hockey
- Rugby (men’s and women’s)
- Scuba
- Shotokan Karate
- Skimming
- Soccer (men’s and women’s)
- Softball
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (men's and women's)
- Wakeboarding
- Water polo (men's and women's)
- Wrestling
Gyms and Facilities
- Bobby E. Leach Recreation Center/Stults Aquatic Center - The recently renovated Leach Center offers a gymnasium, spas, racquetball and squash courts, weight training and fitness rooms, indoor track, and other multi-purpose areas. The Stults Aquatic Center contains an eight-lane-by-50-meter pool with two 1-meter diving boards, one 3-meter diving board, and a 10-meter platform.
- Scott Speicher Tennis Center - FSU recently spent $800,000 on additions to the tennis center, which now boasts 12 lighted hard courts, over 1,000 court level seats, coaching offices, men’s and women’s locker rooms, equipment and storage rooms, and a public address system.
- Seminole Golf Course - Located less than two miles from campus, the golf course measures 7,033 yards from the championship tees and is considered an excellent test of golf. The greens, Tifton 328 (Bermuda) are of medium size, approximately 6,200 square feet each. The course rating is 72.0
Athletic Fields
Dick Howser Stadium (baseball), Doak Campbell Stadium (football), Donald L. Tucker Center (basketball), Intramural Sports Complex, JoAnne Graf Field (softball), Mike Long Track, Morcom Aquatic Center, Scott Speicher Tennis Center, Seminole Golf Course, Seminole Soccer Complex, Tully Gymnasium (volleyball)
Getting Tickets
It is very easy to get tickets to most sporting events at FSU. All currently enrolled students pay an athletics fee with their tuition, so student tickets are free. For large events like football games, students request their tickets online, and block seating is available. A lottery will be used when student demand for tickets exceed the supply of available tickets, but usually this doesn't happen. For other events, students show their FSU ID to the ticket office located near Doak Campbell Stadium to receive their free ticket to the game.
Most Popular Sports
Baseball, football, softball, volleyball
Most Overlooked Teams
Women’s basketball, women’s soccer, lacrosse
Best Place to Take a Walk
San Luis Mission Park, St. Mark’s Trail
Did You Know?In the wake of the NCAA’s 2005 decision not to support most Native American-themed mascots, there arose some uncertainty as to whether FSU could retain its use of the name “Seminoles,” as well as images and symbols representing that name. A council meeting of the Seminole Tribe’s elders in June of 2005, however, affirmed that the Tribe’s relationship with FSU was a constructive one, and that FSU’s traditions and depiction of the Seminole were respectful.
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