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Athletics

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Athletic Division independent
Athletic Conferences Football: N/A
Basketball: N/A
School Colors Green and white
School Nickname Gryphon
Men Playing Varsity Sports 40 - 12%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 66 - 7%

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Among students and faculty, athleticism at Sarah Lawrence is a mainstay in sarcastic joking. Simply mention the Sarah Lawrence men’s basketball team and in response you’ll hear a grunt of ridicule. The general consensus is that Sarah Lawrence students are brainy, weak creatures, and any of their attempts at physical contests are promises of pathetic failure. But that isn’t entirely true—crew, equestrian, volleyball, basketball, swimming, tennis, and softball are offered at a varsity level. Weekly bouts of ultimate Frisbee, indoor soccer, and squash occur through intramurals or clubs. Teams are typically under-populated and in order to compensate, players often have to stay in for entire games. Turnout for games is low, which may frustrate athletes who work hard to represent the school and don’t receive respect or encouragement from the campus.

The college also holds special events such as 5K road races and basketball tournaments for those who want to be competitive without playing on a team. Others stay in shape by frequenting the Caspar Whitney Fitness Center or by taking physical education classes. The athletic crowd on campus may be small, but their morale is high and facilities top-notch. Coaches and physical education teachers are generally friendly, supportive, and lax—they don’t have any illusions about the non-competitive nature of the average SLC student.

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Athletics at Sarah Lawrence College

aao1718

Political Science and Government '12

3.5
B

Cute, Fun and Laid Back

Sarah Lawrence Sports are fun, and anyone can participate. We really emphasize team-spirit, not necessarily winning. Our sports center is beautiful, but we're not the most athletic student body. Our PE credit come from things like playground games and bocci club.

May 10, 2011

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Athletics at Sarah Lawrence College

rachiebonbon

Psychology & Counseling '13

N/A

We Don't Take Sports That Seriously

Sarah Lawrence is a wonderful place. I feel like our sports though are not taken too seriously. The people that play on teams are respected but it is not an very competitive athletic environment.

Mar 24, 2011

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Athletics at Sarah Lawrence College

saxon

Acting '11

3.1
B-

Not a Sporty School

You don't go to Sarah Lawrence because of its athletics. That being said, most of the teams are competitive in the division they're in, especially crew, boys' basketball, girls' tennis, and equestrian. Not many people go to games, but they're around if you want to watch and show your support. A great opportunity to try playing a sport you've never played before; no one who wants to play is turned away, generally speaking.

Mar 24, 2011

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User rating for Sarah Lawrence College - Athletics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 17 user reviews.

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How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Cross country
  • Equestrian
  • Rowing
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Campbell Sports Center (CSC)
  • Marshall Field
  • Sampson Field
  • Tennis courts

Most Popular Sports

The biggest crowds turn out for women’s volleyball and men’s basketball games at the Campbell Sports Center. That being said, these crowds are still just a spattering of students, many of whom simply come to cheer for specific friends on each team. Ultimate Frisbee happens weekly on the North Lawn (the heart of main campus), and thus, there’s always somebody to cheer on the players as they get tackled in the grass.

Most Overlooked Teams

What the SLC women’s swim team lacks in being a popular crowd-pleaser, it makes up for with a dogged work ethic and competitive success.

School Spirit

Students are proud of the close-knit, highly-creative community fostered at SLC. There’s a feeling that everybody at SLC has something intellectual to offer—whether it’s a creative talent, dogged ambition, or a steel-trap memory. A common phrase is, “Well, if he or she got into Sarah Lawrence, he or she can’t be stupid.” School spirit is evident in the massive turnouts for student art shows and performances, as well as the strong support for events such as Sleaze Week and Bacchanalia. Because there aren’t many other nearby colleges, campus life is at times comically insular, and students often bond by lovingly mocking their school with infectious inside jokes and satirical newspapers such as "The Bubble."

Getting Tickets

There are no tickets for SLC athletic events. Even if you show up late for a game, you’re likely to get a whole row of bleachers to yourself.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Bronxville River Park and Untermyer Park

Did You Know?
  • In an effort to encourage fitness, the gym holds an annual "Sweatheart Challenge" after Valentine's Day. Participants must complete a rigorous fitness regimen over the course of seven days. Anybody can participate, but only the toughest survive (and get a stylish victory T-shirt).
  • In Slonim Woods, there is a rope course for team confidence training sessions. Take a peek by climbing up Slonim Ledge; however, unauthorized use is forbidden.

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