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Rochester Institute of Technology - Athletics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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Athletic Association
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  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division III & D1 Men's Hockey (no Football)
Athletic Conferences Football: N/A
Basketball: Empire Eight
School Colors Brown, orange, and white
School Nickname Ritchie the Tiger
Men Playing Varsity Sports 367 - 5%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 207 - 5%

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If it weren’t for athletics, RIT would rank miserably in the school spirit department. The hockey team has long had a cult-like following here, and many RIT students leave here with fond memories of either watching or participating in one of the best hockey programs in the nation. The Tigers are consistently ranked as one of the top teams in their division and often win the section title. RIT fans are certainly devoted to their Tigers. Many even travel to away games as far away as New Hampshire to cheer them on. Possibly the most devoted Tiger fans (and certainly the most notorious) are found in the far corner of the Ritter Ice Arena. You can spot them by the bright orange shirts reading “Warning: I’m loud and obnoxious at hockey games”—this is an understatement. The Infamous Corner Crew is an integral part of RIT hockey, and the atmosphere at home games wouldn’t be the same without them. Some of the more inventive chants include “strawberry shortcake” and “rip, rip, rip!” If you aren’t quite a rabid a fan like these guys, don’t worry. You can still cheer vehemently for the Tigers from any of the seats, there’s just no guarantee you’ll be heard over the crew.

All athletics on campus are highly competitive and well coached, either by professionals or fellow students. Students who are involved in athletics find that their grades actually improve and their social lives become better as well. Teammates often study together and party together, creating a level of friendship often lacking in other areas of the RIT social spectrum. Also, students almost unanimously agree that the athletic facilities at RIT are top-notch, and with the recent additions of the Gordon Field House and the new turf-field, athletics are sure to gain even more respect and prestige in the near future.

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Athletics at Rochester Institute of Technology

bluewryan

'15

Computer Science

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RIT Women Hockeys

Especially Women Ice Hockeys, RIT has pretty good national ranking and student involvement.

Nov 05, 2011

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Athletics at Rochester Institute of Technology

yaris

'13

Commercial Photography

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Sports

RIT is a technology based school which does support spots which have a lot of school spirit especially with hockey which draws up the biggest fan support for any sport played on campus.

Oct 17, 2011

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mbp7232

'13

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VERY POSITIVE

people are very into out sports teams and very positive and full of school spirit.

Oct 04, 2011

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Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Ice hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Ice hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Ice hockey
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer (indoor)
  • Softball
  • Speedball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Alpine ski and snowboard
  • Archery
  • Badminton
  • Ballroom dance
  • Bowling
  • Capoeira
  • Crew
  • Cricket
  • Cycling
  • Dance
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey
  • Flag Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Kendo
  • Lacrosse
  • Outing Club
  • Paintball
  • Pool
  • Roller Hockey
  • Running
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Table tennis
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Weightlifting
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Archery Range, Tennis Courts, and Fields
  • Boathouse
  • Clark Gym
  • Frank Ritter Ice Arena
  • Gordon Field House
  • Judson Competition Pool and Hale Recreation Room
  • Student Life Center (SLC)
  • Track Complex and Game Field

Most Popular Sports

Hockey and basketball

Most Overlooked Teams

Baseball and lacrosse

School Spirit

RIT students are constantly under scrutiny by the administration for many reasons, one of which is the lack of school spirit. Students here just aren’t the cheerleader type. Most of us are content to know that we go to a school that has great academics and settle for complaining about other aspects of RIT. During hockey season, the campus has significantly more spirit because the students feel they have something to stand behind. Students like being able to boast that our hockey team is the best, especially when we play against our biggest rival, Elmira. Graduation is the only other time students seem to have any real school spirit. Maybe it is the realization that they are no longer students, but alumni. Now that is something to be proud of.

Getting Tickets

The majority of sporting events are free. Hockey tickets are available at the Gordon Field House ticket office.

Best Place to Take a Walk

The nature trails behind Grace Watson Hall

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