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Athletics

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division III
Athletic Conferences Football: Presidents' Athletic Conference
Basketball: Presidents' Athletic Conference
School Colors Maroon and white
School Nickname The Wolverine
Men Playing Varsity Sports 287 - 23%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 171 - 14%

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Grove City College offers 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division III level. The college is a member of the President’s Athletic Conference, which includes other schools like Washington and Jefferson, Westminster, and Thiel. Athletes are encouraged to put their academics before their athletics. The Wolverine Arena is never filled to its 1,600-person capacity. Student-athletes frequently feel under supported and, in some cases, dislike the interference of Grove City College’s academic rigor. However, a band of enthusiastic students—dubbed the Crimson Crazies—have made varsity athletic fan support a more mainstream phenomenon. Grove City College also offers club sports including men’s volleyball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and men’s rugby. Club sports attract good fan support, but are not insured or financially supported by the administration—a sore point with avid club team members. Grove City College intramural sports attract over half of the student body—a mixture of all-around athletes and wannabes.

Freshmen wandering through the Physical Learning Center (PLC) may be mystified by the maze of hallways that access pools, racquetball courts, and a dance floor. Facilities here are safe, but dated. A 200-meter suspended track and a newly expanded weight room offer ample indoor workout space. The four tons of free weights and variety of machines are usually busy, but there is rarely a long wait. Many freshmen decry the mandatory fitness and wellness classes. However, students frequently run throughout the town and enjoy pick-up games of volleyball, basketball, racquetball, and ultimate Frisbee.

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Athletics at Grove City College

zyradustorm

English '15

4.6
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Athletics

The athletics available are many and diverse. We have generally good varsity teams and we have one of the best intramural programs in the country. There is high participation in both varsity and intramural. We have club sports too, including rugby, which is AWESOME! We even have Quidditch and of course the popular Ultimate Frisbee. School spirit is better for some sports than others. I myself proudly sport a Rugby fangirl shirt. The workout facilities are great, there's something available for everyone.

Sep 27, 2011

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rauell

Physics '13

3.1
B-

A Lot of a Little

Although we do not have large stadiums, we highly encourage our athletics. The typical student participates in 2.3 IM sports.

Jun 06, 2011

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Athletics at Grove City College

Liegepk

Biological Sciences '10

4.6
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Everything but Football?

All the sports (either IM, Club, or Varsity)are pretty well organized and rank off pretty well.

The only sport that does not necessarily meet this evaluation is probably football.

Feb 09, 2011

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User rating for Grove City College - Athletics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 22 user reviews.

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How would you describe the athletic facilities?

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Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • 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
  • Water polo
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Euchre
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Kickball (women’s)
  • Racquetball (women’s)
  • Softball
  • Swimming (women’s)
  • Tennis (women’s)
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Wiffleball
Club Sports
  • Cheerleading
  • Field hockey (women's)
  • Lacrosse (men's and women's)
  • Rugby (men's and women's)
  • Skiing and snowboarding
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Outdoor Facilities
  • Physical Learning Center

Most Popular Sports

On the varsity level, basketball, soccer, and baseball get more attention than most others—a definite commentary on a lack of support for varsity athletics. Club sports attract enthusiastic fans, but IM sports are the most popular draw. Basketball, volleyball, and ultimate Frisbee also get wide student support.

Most Overlooked Teams

Club teams generally get broad fan support, but little or no finances from the administration, due to insurance issues. Also, the Grove City College hockey team attracts a noticeable fan following.

School Spirit

Grovers may not be well-known for their spirit, but a group called the “Crimson Crazies” has helped remedy that reputation. With a touch of paint and a hearty yell, these students cheer for their peers both on the field and the court.

Getting Tickets

No tickets are needed at a Grove City College sporting event. Students may be asked to present an ID card.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Waste Water Treatment Plant paved trails: Northwest from campus on East Main Street, turn left on Greenwood Drive, 3–5.5 miles; Grove City Memorial Park: Northwest from campus on East Main Street; Pinchalong Road Loop 1: West from campus on Pinchalong, turn left on Diamond Road, turn left on Pine Street, 2 miles; Pinchalong Road Loop 2: West from campus on Pinchalong, turn left on Diamond Road, turn left on Enterprise Road, turn left on Madison Avenue, 3.7 miles.

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