Simmons College - Athletics

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The Simmons Sharks athletic program circles intense seasons of basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, tennis, swimming and diving, field hockey, crew, and lacrosse. Many players hold spots on multiple teams while still balancing their academics. The idea that student athletes are students first is highly stressed. Unfortunately, while the teams have been successful in their divisions, there is still little attendance at games, although Simmons teams are slowly beginning to get more recognition. The College belongs to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC), and is affiliated with the Massachusetts Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (MAIAW). Though competing in Division III, the Simmons Sharks play hard, which is slowly helping them become more well-known.

In order to maintain student health, the College offers the Lifelong Exercise and Activities Program (LEAP), which offers classes for students without the stress of competition, while still encouraging an active lifestyle. For a small fee, undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty can register for ballet, yoga, spinning, or core-conditioning classes. Also, as part of the Colleges of the Fenway Consortium, Simmons offers intercollegiate intramural sports. This partnership offers a chance to meet students from Wentworth, Wheelock, Emmanuel, and the School of Museum of Fine Arts. Oh, and do not be surprised if you see Wentworth or Harvard Medical School boys working out in the weight room, running around the track, or playing a pickup game of basketball. They also have access to the Simmons gym, and the girls do not seem to mind—at all.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Simmons is a D-III school, and... Simmons is a D-III school, and sports are a big part of some of the students’ lives. Many of the teams have won the conference in their division, so the sports teams are pretty good. 12345 Athletics Report

Anonymous says:

Sports are kind of big on campus.... Sports are kind of big on campus. A lot of people play them, and going to games is cool, but it’s not this huge gigantoid thing, where you’re a loser if you don’t go. 12345 Athletics Report

Anonymous says:

Being a D-III school, I don’t... Being a D-III school, I don’t think that sports are as big compared to D-I schools, but Simmons still offers plenty. There is soccer, swimming and diving, softball, field hockey, basketball, crew, tennis, and volleyball. All of the sports encourage students to join, even if you’ve never played before. 12345 Athletics Report

Anonymous says:

Sports are definitely secondary to... Sports are definitely secondary to academics at Simmons. 12345 Athletics Report

Anonymous says:

Considering we’re such a small... Considering we’re such a small school, we aren’t big on sports. But soccer and softball are two of our strengths, and swimming, I believe. 12345 Athletics Report

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