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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Division I-A Independents
Basketball: Big East Conference
School Nickname Fighting Irish “The Leprechaun”
Men Playing Varsity Sports 444 - 10%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 304 - 8%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 77
Basketball: 22
Baseball: 19
Cross Country/Track: 38
Other Sports: 263
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 76%
Basketball: 80%
Baseball: 67%
Cross Country/Track: 100%
Other Sports: 96%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

No matter how you look at it, the term “Fighting Irish” goes beyond the realm of athletics, but make no mistake about it, sports are a huge part of life at Notre Dame. Whether it’s on the playing field or in the stands, Notre Dame students love a good fight. Sports are a part of the Notre Dame tradition. Most students play sports, have played sports, love sports, or are learning to love them here. Whether varsity or intramural, students flock to watch and participate in Notre Dame athletics. With varsity sports ranging from water polo to football, and IM sports including figure skating and basketball, there’s certainly much more to do here than study.

If Notre Dame wasn’t a Catholic university, it would be religiously affiliated with sports. Notre Dame is the epitome of the college athletic tradition. Students here do not sit during football or basketball games. They bathe themselves in Kelly green paint, spell out IRISH on bared bodies, and will spend four hours standing in the snow to watch the Fighting Irish play. And believe me, they’ll play anything. From inter-hall football to horseshoes, there’s a sport for anyone willing to participate. The spirit, determination, student participation, and the expansive program vaults Notre Dame’s athletics into a champion’s spot.

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Athletics at University of Notre Dame

peterdoogs2

'14

Finance

3.8
B+

Tradition Is Overrated

Football is the biggest in the nation in terms of tradition. And that's all anybody cares about.

Dec 13, 2011

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Athletics at University of Notre Dame

irishmustang2012

'12

Finance

4.6
A

The Best

Although the football team has not been elite in some time, fan support and the varsity athletic facilities are world-class.

Dec 01, 2011

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Athletics at University of Notre Dame

mhaag

'11

Economics

5.0
A+

Notre Dame Athletics Are World-Class!

If you like sports, ND is the place to be. Everything to do with the athletics is near the top of the NCAA. Besides the recent struggles of the football team, the sports teams are all at least top 25 programs. The best part is the school spirit though.

Apr 14, 2011

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How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Broomball
  • Cross country
  • Dodgeball
  • Floor hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Horseshoes
  • Ice hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
Club Sports
  • Bowling
  • Boxing (men's and women's)
  • Climbing
  • Cycling
  • Equestrian
  • Field hockey
  • Figure skating
  • Fly fishing
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice hockey (women’s)
  • Martial arts
  • Pom pom squad
  • Rowing (men's)
  • Rugby
  • Running (men's and women's)
  • Sailing
  • Skiing
  • Squash
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball (men's)
  • Water polo (men's and women's)
  • World Tae Kwan Do Federation Club
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Alumni Stadium
  • Arlotta Stadium
  • Charles W. "Lefty" Smith Jr. Ice Rink
  • Courtney Tennis Center
  • Eck Tennis Center
  • Frank Eck Stadium
  • Guglielmino Athletics Complex
  • Haggar Fitness Center
  • Joyce Center
  • Joyce Center Field House
  • Joyce Center Field House Ice Rink
  • LaBar Practice Complex
  • Loftus Center
  • Melissa Cook Stadium
  • Notre Dame Boathouse
  • Notre Dame Golf Course
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame Track & Field Stadium
  • Outdoor Facilities
  • Purcell Pavilion
  • Rockne Memorial Center
  • Rolfs Aquatic Center
  • Rolfs Family All-Season Varsity Golf Facility
  • Rolfs Sports Recreation Center
  • St. Joseph Beach
  • Walter Langford Gymnasium
  • Warren Golf Course

Most Popular Sports

Football, then basketball

Most Overlooked Teams

Baseball and cross country

Getting Tickets

Season tickets are available to all students. Students are notified about ticket availability and purchasing times via e-mail.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Around the lakes

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