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Let’s just say Mount Holyoke isn’t a sports-oriented campus. There are students who faithfully participate in a sport all four years, but those who don’t probably won’t even come out to watch the games. It’s not that you can’t find sports if you’re looking for them, but the latest basketball statistics probably won’t be a hot topic of conversation around the dinner table (unless one of your friends is on the basketball team). That said, the facilities are there for some sports to really shine. Kendall is well equipped, and the Equestrian Center is a reason some students come here—not every campus has a barn and extensive indoor and outdoor riding areas, nor a famous golf course.

From the proliferation of club sports, it would seem that Mount Holyoke women play sports more for the fun of it than for the competition. Not that club sports and the few intramurals that are offered need to be any less strenuous than intercollegiate sports, but they offer a chance to participate without as much external pressure to perform. Club sports differ widely in the level of commitment involved—since they are run through Student Programs, they are largely what the students who participate make of them. They are a good way to get involved in something new and exciting, such as cheerleading, water polo, or hiking, while getting physically fit at the same time. Unfortunately, club sports don’t always get the funding they need, since the student government, which provides the funding to all clubs, rarely has enough money to give every club what it asks for.

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Athletics at Mount Holyoke College

dchristine3

Environmental Studies '12

1.9

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Students Are Not Crazy About Sports

Unfortunately, varsity athletes often do not get the credit they deserve and games are not well-attended. Our athletics teams are average at best. The Equestrian team is competitive. Oddly for a women's college there is no softball team. Lacrosse, field hockey and crew are popular as is the rugby team (club sport). There are no intramural sports and limited offerings for club sports. Overall we have an ok program for women's athletics, but if you're looking for a more competitive athletics scene and one where students show up to the games, I suggest looking elsewhere.

May 24, 2012

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willi23l

English '14

3.8

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For being a Division III school there are some very strong programs on campus. However there are some other programs that definitely have room for improvement in terms of how challenging they can be.

Jan 19, 2012

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epierce

Neuroscience '15

3.5

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Club sports are about equally as popular as varsity.

Nov 09, 2011

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