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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division III
Conference
Centennial Conference
School Colors
Orange and blue
Men Playing Varsity Sports
325 - 29 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
200 - 17 %
College Prowler Take
If you crave the excitement and intensity of Division I-caliber athletics, do not come to Gettysburg. Sports are simply not a priority for most students at Gettysburg, and despite having perennially excellent men’s lacrosse and women’s field hockey teams, athletics generally fail to stir much excitement or support among the student body. However, intramurals are a different story. They are very popular at the ‘Burg and are quite intense. Almost every student at Gettysburg ends up playing an intramural sport at one time or another, and many participate in multiple IMs year-round. Some safe bets for top-notch IMs are outdoor soccer in the fall, and softball and indoor soccer in the spring. Intramurals are a cheap and easy way to have fun, socialize, and get some exercise all at once. Club sports are sort of the hidden athletic treasure at the ‘Burg. They fall in-between varsity and intramurals in terms of intensity and fan support, and the games are usually quite competitive. Gettysburg competes against other schools in club sports, such as ultimate Frisbee and men’s and women’s rugby. Both due to the novelty of the sports and the earnest competition of the players, club sports can be quite enjoyable to watch, and they provide a unique weekend afternoon alternative to sitting at home or doing work. Students Speak Out
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harpal01 says:  |
Gettysburg is an athletic campus....
Gettysburg is an athletic campus. A good portion of students are involved in a varsity sport. Lacrosse is the most popular. People who choose not to participate in a varsity sport for whatever reason can readily get involved in club sports (both men's and women's rugby and ultimate Frisbee are popular) or intramurals.
Athletics: March 18, 2009
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GetTJ says: Gettysburg College 2016 Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
There is not a lot of spirit for...
There is not a lot of spirit for varsity sports, but a lot of people are involved with them. A lot of people also get involved with intramurals and they are a lot of fun.
Athletics: March 02, 2009
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GetKS says: Gettysburg College 2013 Social Sciences |
Varsity sports are pretty sad. The...
Varsity sports are pretty sad. The best sports as far as competition are the club sports. Varsity athletes think they're incredible except they're absolutely horrible. Intramurals are the same as in high school. Fun but nothing exceptional.
Athletics: February 28, 2009
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lc123 says: Gettysburg College 2016 Psychology |
Almost everyone here is involved...
Almost everyone here is involved in athletics in one way or another, whether it be varsity, club, or intramurals. The only people who really care about the varsity sports are the athletes themselves, and the games are mostly attended by their friends and family, with some exceptions. Club sports are awesome, though, since they involve less of a commitment, are fun, and are still really competitive. Intramurals are really popular, too. There's a wide variety to choose from with both single-sex and co-ed leagues. People get really into them.
Athletics: February 26, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Intramural sports are pretty big,...
Intramural sports are pretty big, and there are many different ones offered. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- 4-on-4 volleyball
- Basketball
- Dodgeball tournament
- Flag football
- Floor hockey
- Golf tournament
- Great pumpkin race
- Soccer (indoor, outdoor)
- Softball
- Turkey bowl
- Ultimate Frisbee
Club Sports
- Boxing
- Campus recreation
- Cheerleading
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Ice hockey (men’s)
- Rugby (men’s)
- Rugby (women’s)
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
- Tae Kwon Do
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (men’s)
Gyms and Facilities
- Bream/Wright/Hauser Complex - The largest athletic facility on campus, Bream/Wright/Hauser is home to the school’s weight room and two gymnasiums, as well as classrooms for the HES department. The complex is a bit aged, but still serves its purpose, even as plans for a new facility have been drawn up.
- Plank Gym - Plank Gym, named for Hall of Fame pitcher Eddie Plank, whose ghost supposedly still walks the streets of North Washington Street, is the site of a gymnasium and an aerobics room in the basement, consisting largely of treadmills, exercise bikes, and elliptical machines.
- The Athletic Recreation Center (ARC) - The Athletic Recreation Center (ARC), is home to a roughly 3,000 square foot state-of-the-art athletic training room. Also included is a SwimEx therapeutic pool for aquatic therapy.
Athletic Fields
Memorial Field, Musselman Stadium
Getting Tickets
Not an issue. The only time Gettysburg even bothers distributing tickets is when the school is hosting a tournament of some sort.
Most Popular Sports
Men’s lacrosse, women’s soccer
Most Overlooked Teams
The men’s club rugby team is a force to be reckoned with, but since it is a club sport, it attracts relatively few spectators.
Best Place to Take a Walk
The Battlefield
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