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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Men Playing Varsity Sports
594 - 23 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
365 - 16 %
College Prowler Take
Athletics—varsity, club, and intramural—play an important role on campus. At some point in their Princeton career, most students will have some exposure to campus athletics, whether it is attending a game of the title-winning men’s lacrosse team at the Class of 1952 Stadium or participating in a yoga class at Dillon Gym. For students who are not up to varsity level, there are plenty of opportunities to participate on a team whether it is on one of the spirited IM teams or one of the University’s 34 club teams. Scenic features such as the wooded towpath and Lake Carnegie also encourage students to take a break from their work and go jogging along one of the University’s trails. For a small Ivy League school, Princeton exhibits an athletic prowess that’s almost surprising. Unable to offer athletic scholarships, the University draws athletes who come to Princeton not only because of some of the award-winning athletic teams but also because of the top-notch academics. The Ivy League provides a fantastic rivalry and gives Princeton students another venue for bragging about their abilities on and off the field. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
We have a ton of varsity athletes;...
We have a ton of varsity athletes; it blows me away. IM sports are fairly big as well. Not too many students attend football games, but a heck of a lot attend men’s basketball games. Our basketball team is always first or second in the Ivy League. Our lacrosse team has won the national championship in recent years. Varsity sports are very big, and a lot of people play them. |
Anonymous says: |
Princeton was ranked as one of the...
Princeton was ranked as one of the top ten jock schools in the country, except here, the jocks are smart. IM sports are a lot of fun and quite popular. |
Anonymous says: |
I have been to all the pool events...
I have been to all the pool events and a couple football and basketball games, and they seem to be pretty good, especially the water polo games. There are really hot guys in Speedos; it is great! |
Anonymous says: |
IM sports are huge and so much...
IM sports are huge and so much fun! We have everything from broomball (the best sport ever—hockey using brooms instead of pucks) to inner tube water polo. They were a huge part of my Princeton experience. Not only did I have an awesome time and get great exercise, but I also met a lot of my close friends through them. |
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There are a lot of sports and...
There are a lot of sports and always an IM team you can join. It really just depends on who you hang out with and how much sports are a part of your life. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew (heavyweight and lightweight)
- Cross country
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Sprint football
- Squash
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Crew (lightweight and open)
- Cross country
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Broomball
- Dodgeball
- Floor hockey
- Foosball
- Golf
- Handball
- Ice hockey
- Inner tube water polo
- Kickball (coed)
- Soccer
- Soccer (indoor)
- Softball
- Tennis
Club Sports
- Aikido
- Badminton
- Ballroom dance
- Baseball
- Basketball (men’s and women’s)
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Field hockey
- Figure skating
- Ice hockey (men’s and women’s)
- Karate
- Kendo
- Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
- Rifle
- Rugby (men’s and women’s)
- Sailing
- Ski and snowboard
- Soccer (men’s and women’s)
- Softball
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee (men’s and women’s)
- Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
Gyms and Facilities
- Baker Rink - Baker Rink is one of the older athletic facilities on campus, but constant attention from alumni donors has ensured that it remains in good condition. Recently, a giant orange “P” was added to the center of the ice, and a new refrigeration system as well as improved tempered glass and fiberglass boards have been added to improve the appearance of the facility. Students are able to use the rink occasionally for free skating when it is not in use by either of the ice hockey teams, the figure skating team, or any intramural teams.
- Class of 1952 Stadium - The Class of 1952 Field, the home field for the nationally- ranked field hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, was converted into Princeton’s first artificial turf stadium in 1995. Lights on the field make night games and practices possible, which is particularly useful for club teams.
- DeNunzio Pool - DeNunzio Pool was constructed in 1990 with modern design and technology, making it among the fastest pools in the nation. The building includes bleachers to accommodate 1,700 spectators, men’s and women’s locker rooms, an exercise room, offices, and a conference room. Because it houses the University’s Diving Team, DeNunzio also includes complete diving facilities. A tunnel system connects the pool building to adjacent Jadwin Gym and Caldwell Fieldhouse.
- Dillon Gymnasium - Dillon Gymnasium, the former home of the basketball team, is the intramural sports and physical education headquarters with four basketball courts, 19 squash courts, an extensive fitness center and a pool. It also serves as the home arena for the men’s and women’s volleyball teams and the wrestling team and can accommodate nearly 1,500 spectators.
- Jadwin Gymnasium - Jadwin Gymnasium is a multipurpose athletic facility that has a combined floor space of approximately 250,000 square feet, more total area than eight football fields. Jadwin includes facilities for the basketball, track and field, fencing, squash, tennis, wrestling, and baseball teams, including an eight-laps-per-mile track, one of the largest fencing rooms in the world, and 10 international-sized squash courts with spectator galleries to name a few. Jadwin has hosted professional exhibitions and national tournaments, and it is used as an indoor practice facility for many outdoor sports on days of bad weather. The main floor is surrounded by permanent seating for 6,854 spectators.
- Lenz Tennis Center - Consisting of eight lighted courts and seating for 700 spectators, the Lenz Tennis Center has served as host for numerous collegiate championship events. As the main hub of Princeton’s 35 courts, the center also boasts a clubhouse with office facilities.
- Princeton Stadium - Princeton Stadium opened several years ago to replace the rapidly deteriorating Palmer Stadium, the second oldest football stadium in the country, which had to be demolished, because it was being reinforced by orange and black netting. This $45 million facility has a seating capacity of 27,800, with room for more than 30,000 in the building. Aside from hosting football games, Princeton Stadium is also used as a meeting and banquet place for many University constituents.
- Shea Rowing Center - With one of the best crew programs with more than 200 athletes on the various teams in the country, Princeton’s boathouse brags a recent renovation and state-of-the-art equipment. The new Shea Rowing Center includes modern facilities and equipment, such as a new rowing tank, larger locker and shower rooms, better heat and ventilation systems, and improved handicap access, as well as offices and weight training areas. Additional launches, dockage, and boat racks have been installed also.
- Springdale Golf Club - The course is 6,380 yards from the championship (blue) tees and 6,017 yards from the men’s (white) tees, with par at 71 for each. From the women’s (red) tees the course is 5,599 yards and is a par 72. The entire driving range was upgraded back in 1997. These renovations have improved the teams’ practice capabilities.
- Weaver Track, Field Stadium & Frelinghuysen Field - Princeton’s new track and field stadium is part of the complex that replaced Palmer Stadium. Weaver Track, Field Stadium & Frelinghuysen Field brags additional running lanes, wider lanes, and a greater radius on the turns than were possible on the Palmer track. The stadium’s track is made of durable brick-red, full-depth polyurethane, the safest, fastest, and most comfortable surface available.
Athletic Fields
Clarke Field, Class of 1895 Field, Roberts Stadium, West Windsor Fields
Getting Tickets
Students do not need to pay for many sporting events, and tickets are not difficult to obtain. Occasionally, it is necessary to get tickets ahead of time, but that is usually for major events, such as a Princeton-Penn home basketball game.
Most Popular Sports
On the varsity level, the most visible teams are the football, basketball, baseball, ice hockey, and lacrosse teams. Football games draw in droves of alumni, especially for games against Big Three rivals Harvard and Yale. A strong rivalry with Penn in basketball gives Princeton students something to cheer about during the icy winters. Both lacrosse teams—men’s and women’s—have pulled in multiple national titles in recent history and are a great source of school spirit.
Most Overlooked Teams
The squash program is probably one of the most successful but underappreciated athletic programs on campus. Each year, the team places well in national tournaments but gets little exposure on campus, perhaps because few students even know what squash is by the time they get to campus freshman year. On the club level, both rugby teams have had great runs in national tournaments recently, but, because of its status as a club sport, rugby does not get the same sort of exposure as the football or lacrosse teams.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Towpath around Lake Carnegie, Princeton Battlefield
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