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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
  • NCCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conferences Football: Presidents' Athletic Conference
Basketball: Presidents' Athletic Conference
School Colors Gold and white
School Nickname Golden Tornadoes
Men Playing Varsity Sports 208 - 26%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 106 - 13%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 91
Basketball: 26
Baseball: 23
Cross Country/Track: 32
Other Sports: 65
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 33%
Basketball: 80%
Baseball: 80%
Cross Country/Track: 71%
Other Sports: 62%

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Geneva has NCAA Division III status and also participates in the PAC (Presidents' Athletic Conference). Geneva's no powerhouse school, but the men’s basketball team consistently follows a well-trod path to the playoffs, and plenty of other sports perform well, too. The football team maintains a record above .500 and claims one of the top programs in the country, while both track and cross country teams routinely send runners to nationals. Home games garner a respectable attendance, with Tornado Towels waving proudly, especially for big games and special occasions—Homecoming packs the stadium to standing-room only. Reeves Stadium recently got a facelift in the form of a brand-new entryway, synthetic turf, press box, and other goodies.

Intramural sports get as much attention as varsity sports on campus. Basketball, indoor soccer, and ultimate Frisbee are always popular, among a long list of sports offered. Most students join intramurals looking for a friendly contest, so competition is usually fierce, but fun. Club sports are also great options. Some club teams, such as men’s and women’s rugby, play other schools like Cal U (California University of Pennsylvania) and Grove City College. Geneva also boasts its own sport: "Little Bat," played on the tennis courts with a tennis ball and miniature baseball bat.

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Athletics at Geneva College

spacepenguin

Music Theory and Composition '14

4.6
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Geneva Sports Are Fun!

Geneva is the birthplace of college basketball. They also have football, baseball, soccer and volleyball. The women's volley ball team has an excellent record. It is fun to go to the games and support our teams. Intramural and club sports are a big part of campus life.

May 10, 2012

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Athletics at Geneva College

cashdollar37

Education '14

3.8
B+

Huh? What?

The athletics at Genevas are important to some but not to others. It is up to one's own personal intrest to become involved. If you like football and not baseball you don't go to that.

May 02, 2011

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Athletics at Geneva College

naomiA

Middle School Education '14

3.8
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Choices

I was surprised by the variety of intramurals here at school. There is golf and ultimate Frisbee, no swimming though. The important games are attended well. The rest are kind of ignored. Professors often go.

Apr 30, 2011

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User rating for Geneva College - Athletics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 23 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Flag football
  • Soccer (indoor)
  • Softball
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wiffleball
Club Sports
  • Cheerleading
  • Dance
  • Little Bat
  • Roller hockey
  • Rugby
  • Tennis
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • 33rd Street Field
  • The Fitness Center
  • Jannuzi Tennis Courts
  • Merriman Athletic Complex
  • Metheny Fieldhouse
  • Reeves Field

Most Popular Sports

This is Western Pennsylvania at its Western Pennsylvanian-est, so men's football is the main attraction. Both men's and women’s basketball, kicked off by the annual Midnight Madness event, are a close second, followed by women's volleyball. Recent success has drawn attention to men's soccer, as well.

Most Overlooked Teams

Club rugby, cross-country/track,
women's tennis

School Spirit

School spirit for the Golden Tornadoes is a low-key affair. Students often sport Geneva hoodies, shirts, and sweatpants—there’s even a Geneva Snuggie—and generally want the GTs to succeed. A core of screaming diehards never misses a game, notably the superfans: these students are identified by their full-body black and gold paint, vuvuzelas, and volume.

Getting Tickets

Students get free admission to athletic events. Seats are first-come, first-served, and the 5,500-seat stadium rarely sells out—though at games like Homecoming, seats are scarce.

Best Place to Take a Walk

The neighborhood surrounding the College makes for wonderful walking grounds. The half-mile walk to Sheetz is popular among couples and hungry college students alike. There is also a nice flat trail by the railroad tracks near the river, but a steep hill makes it difficult to access.

Did You Know?
  • Cal Hubbard and Larry Bruno both began their professional athletic careers at Geneva.
  • Geneva football coach Geno Demarco is in the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Geneva is the "birthplace of college basketball," having hosted the first collegiate game in 1892.

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Hometown
Fort Ashby, WV
Major
Writing
Grad Year
2012

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