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Athletics

Quick Stats

Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division III
Athletic Conferences Football: N/A
Basketball: New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
School Colors White, blue, and yellow
School Nickname Pioneers
Men Playing Varsity Sports 0 - 0%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 233 - 9%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

While attending an athletic event is typically not a Smithie’s first priority on a Saturday morning, home games tend to have a good-sized cheering section of students rooting for their friends. In a recent effort to promote school spirit, there was a campus-wide vote to create a new Pioneers "spirit mark," a blue-and-white emblem to go on sports uniforms and Smith merchandise; however, this was not well-received by the student body. Regardless, students who do play sports here will find the experience incredibly rewarding and a major part of their Smith experience. Whether it’s a varsity, club, or intramural sport, participants will discover the incredibly powerful team dynamic that comes from being on a women’s college athletic team—at Smith, each is truly like a family.

Smith has beautiful athletic facilities. The Olin Fitness Center is relatively new, and the gym offers an indoor track, tennis courts, pool, and rock-climbing wall. Smith’s outdoor fields are some of the most beautiful and well-maintained spaces on campus. Even if you don’t usually play sports, intramural games between the houses in sports such as soccer, kickball, and basketball are a great way to stay active, use Smith’s incredible athletic resources, and promote some friendly intra-house competition. There are also non-student-athlete programs at the gym, such as “Get Fit Smith,” and many workout classes in the afternoons, such as Awesome Abs.

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Athletics at Smith College

TifDuckie3

Women's Studies '15

2.3
C

Athletics?

The athletics department isn't exactly the most visible force on campus but everyone still knows it's there. Our athletic facilities are amazing though. Our gym is designed for women. <3

Dec 12, 2011

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glassion5678

History '14

3.5
B

Sports

Sports are not central to Smith life but they are a part of it. Crew is really important.

Jan 10, 2011

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vfalconi

Biological Sciences '12

2.3
C

Athletic Apathy for the Most Part

As a non-athlete on Smith campus, I have to say I don't notice the sports much. There is not a large amount of fan support, and people generally attend games only if they know someone on the teams personally.

Jan 06, 2011

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User rating for Smith College - Athletics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 25 user reviews.

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Facts

Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Crew
  • Cross country
  • Equestrian
  • Field hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Soccer
Club Sports
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • Kung Fu
  • Rugby
  • Synchronized swimming
  • Tae kwon do
  • Ultimate Frisbee
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Ainsworth Fitness Studio
  • Cross country course
  • Equestrian Center
  • Grass fields
  • Indoor Track and Tennis Facility
  • The Olin Fitness Center
  • Outdoor track
  • Smith boathouse
  • Softball field

Most Popular Sports

Crew, rugby, softball, and swimming and diving.

Most Overlooked Teams

Synchronized swimming and ultimate Frisbee.

School Spirit

Students go to games to cheer on their school and their friends, not because sports are a major part of Smith campus culture.

Getting Tickets

Tickets aren't needed for sporting events at Smith.

Best Place to Take a Walk

There is path circling Paradise Pond that students often jog or walk around. During the fall, it is a great place to see foliage and to get away from campus. It is not lighted, so students are encouraged not to walk there at night, but some take the opportunity for a quiet, moonlit stroll.

Did You Know?
  • Smith ranks in the Top 10 among all U.S. colleges and universities in the number of women's varsity sports offered.
  • Julia Child played on the Smith basketball team.
  • Smith was the first women's college to join the NCAA.

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Dara Kagan
Hometown
Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.
Major
Government, with a minor in the Study of Women and Gender

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