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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division III
School Colors
Blue and gold
Men Playing Varsity Sports
421 - 15 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
328 - 10 %
College Prowler Take
Despite the talent some of the teams at IC have, students fail to attend games or show school spirit. For the students who don’t want to commit to joining a varsity team, IC offers many intramural and club sports that are very popular. It’s hard to get excited about being a Bomber. The most well-attended sporting event at IC is the November football game between IC and the State University of New York at Cortland. Known as the Cortaca Jug, which Sports Illustrated has called the “biggest little game in the nation,” this rivalry game brings almost every IC student to the stadium. Other than this one Saturday afternoon, support for the teams is almost nonexistent. If someone wants to go to a school that is big on athletics, that person can appreciate all the talent that IC athletes have and try to forget about the student body’s poor game attendance rating. The college administration doesn’t stress athletics, and the school’s overall lackluster spirit shows it. The talent and athletic opportunities are there—students just have to take part in Bomber pride.
Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Sports aren’t a huge deal. Other...
Sports aren’t a huge deal. Other than Cortaca Jug, most students aren’t that interested in football. Students attend games to watch their friends play, but I wouldn’t say that sports are that big on campus since we are only a Division III school. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports are not too big of...
Varsity sports are not too big of a deal on campus, but athletes enjoy their fair share of fans. Intramural sports are very enjoyable, from what I hear, and there are a broad range of sports for people to choose from. |
Anonymous says: |
Nobody cares, except for football...
Nobody cares, except for football season. The football team is pretty good. |
Anonymous says: |
Sports at IC can be as big or as...
Sports at IC can be as big or as small as you want them to be. I don’t go to many of the games, but the people who do get really into them. I also haven’t joined any intramural sports, but again, people who do love it. |
Anonymous says: |
Football is definitely big here....
Football is definitely big here. The Cortaca Jug game between IC and Cortland is the biggest game of the year. It’s crazy. This year it was held at IC, and people seriously get so plastered and wasted during pre-game and post-game that it was ridiculous. The amount of animosity and competition that exists between teams is unbelievable. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross country
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- 3-on-3 basketball tournament
- 4-on-4 volleyball
- 5K Prediction Run
- 5-on-5 basketball
- 6-on-6 volleyball
- Bowling league
- Broomball
- Climbing wall
- Dodgeball tournament
- Flag football
- Floor hockey
- Golf tournament
- March Madness horse tournament
- Mountain bike time trial
- Poker run
- Quickball (Wiffleball)
- Sand volleyball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis doubles League
- Tennis tournament
- Texas Hold’Em tournament
- Weightlifting competition
- Workout with the President
- Wrestling
Club Sports
- Abzolut (step)
- Adventure recreation
- Badminton
- Ballet
- Ballroom dance
- Basketball (men's and women’s)
- Breakdancing
- Cheerleading
- Circus
- Cycling
- Dance Collective
- Dance team
- Disc golf
- Equestrian
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Hip-hop
- Ice hockey (men’s)
- Lacrosse
- Lindy Bombers (swing)
- Mixed martial arts
- Ping-pong
- Rugby (women’s)
- Seido Karate
- Skiing and snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tae Kwan Do
- Tap dance
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Unbound Dance Company
- Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
- Water Polo
Gyms and Facilities
- Ben Light Gymnasium - This is home to both the basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, and wrestling teams. With space for 2,600 spectators, many championships have been won here.
- Ithaca College Fitness Center - The Fitness Center is a state-of-the-art facility that has free weights, cardiovascular machines, two gyms, an aerobic room, and an outdoor pool.
- John Collyer Boat House and Inlet - Shared with Cornell University, the crew program rows on a 2,000-meter race course that opens out into Cayuga Lake. It includes three boat bays, a shop, three locker room areas, a trophy room, offices, and a bunk room for training.
- Tennis Courts - This six-court complex is where the men’s and women’s tennis teams hold home matches.
- The Hill Center - The Hill Center is home to the swimming and diving teams. This six-lane exhibition pool has diving boards and room for 200 spectators.
Athletic Fields
Butterfield Stadium (football, track), Carp Wood Field (lacrosse, soccer), Freeman Field (baseball), Kostrinski Field (softball), Upper Terrace Field (lacrosse), Yavit Field (field hockey)
Getting Tickets
Students can get into any sporting event free of charge. With low attendances at many games, you’re usually guaranteed a seat. Tickets for Cortaca Jug are free if the game is here, and a small fee if the game is held at Cortland. It is imperative to get tickets early though, because they go fast!
Most Popular Sports
Football
Most Overlooked Teams
Gymnastics and swimming
Best Place to Take a Walk
Most of the local gorges have beautiful trails that are the perfect activity for a nice day. Try Taughannock Falls and Buttermilk Falls.
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