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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division II
Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association
School Colors
Navy and gold
School Mascot
Triton (official); the Sun God (unofficial)
Men Playing Varsity Sports
269 - 3 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
268 - 2 %
College Prowler Take
Athletics have become a joke at UCSD. Although the University moved from Division III to Division II in 2000, sports have very little support around campus. There is no football team, and although some of the teams have done very well in competition and have gone on to the national level, no one pays attention. Unfortunately, the athletic teams receive very little funding, and there are no scholarships given out for athletics. Those who play on a team seem to enjoy it, but everyone else is oblivious to the sports on campus. Intramural (IM) sports are a consistent favorite around campus. There is a large variety of sports played, and surprisingly, one of the most popular is coed innertube water polo. Intramural teams can be made up of friends, members of the same college, or complete strangers. Playing IMs is a great way to meet new people, spend time with friends, or relieve some stress. If you want to participate but want something less competitive or time-consuming, there are numerous sports and fitness classes offered at RIMAC and the Old Gym. Students enjoy cheap or free classes in anything from ballroom dancing to karate to weightlifting. Organized sports at UCSD are not popular, but physical fitness and keeping in shape is important to most students. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Varsity sports aren’t that big at...
Varsity sports aren’t that big at all. All the games are advertised, but the students here are pretty apathetic for it. Plus, we don’t have a football team. I feel, though, that lots of our teams are pretty good and do get a good turnout. IM sports are pretty big and easy to get involved with. They have them for practically every season. |
Anonymous says: |
Sports are pretty decent here....
Sports are pretty decent here. Personally, I run on the track team. People are encouraged to go to games and show school pride through Triton Tide (our spirit group). IM and club sports are huge. Most of the campus participates in them. |
Anonymous says: |
Sports are not that big here....
Sports are not that big here. There are lots of intramurals. It’s probably because the fields are along the outskirts of the campus, so we don’t get to see the athletes. |
Anonymous says: |
IM sports are pretty big but...
IM sports are pretty big but varsity is not. Sports are not all that big here, although we do have teams. |
Anonymous says: |
The school is D-II, so most sports...
The school is D-II, so most sports aren’t a huge deal. IMs are really big, though; many students participate in something and we have a huge assortment of IMs. The best is inner tube water polo. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross country
- Fencing
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross country
- Fencing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Badminton
- Cycling
- Dance team
- Dancesport
- Equestrian
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Roller hockey
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Surfing
- Table tennis
- Triathlon
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Water skiing
Gyms and Facilities
- Canyon View Recreation Center - Canyon View Recreation Center and the pool is where all the swimming and water polo practices and games take place. It also has a small weight room, Jacuzzi, and gym. The best thing about Canyon View is its inside rock climbing wall.
- Old Gym - The Old Gym has various sports classes and meeting rooms. It isn’t as modern as RIMAC, but it does have an indoor pool.
- RIMAC - RIMAC is a gym, recreation center, and events center all rolled into one. Throughout the year, concerts are held and students can buy discounted tickets. Intramural sports are played there, as well as pick-up games. The San Diego Chargers use RIMAC to train during their off season.
Athletic Fields
Track & Field Complex, Warren Field, soccer field, RIMAC Field, baseball field, Pacific Hall Field
Getting Tickets
Box Offices are located at Price Center or RIMAC for students to purchace tickets. Most of the games at UCSD are free or only a couple of dollars to attend. Check out athletics.ucsd.edu, call (858) 534-4211, or e-mail cquthrie@ucsd.edu for prices and times.
Most Popular Sports
Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, and surfing
Most Overlooked Teams
Basketball and swimming
Best Place to Take a Walk
Black’s Beach (stretches of Black’s beach are nude).
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