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Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division III
Conference
University Athletic Association (UAA)
School Colors
Red and green
School Mascot
The Wash U Bear
Men Playing Varsity Sports
270 - 9 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
153 - 5 %
College Prowler Take
The typical big-draw college sports like men’s football struggle for any kind of following at Wash U—bleachers for these events are, at best, peppered with loyal fans and the occasional girlfriend or boyfriend. Most other sports suffer the same fate. For three sports, however, turnout is never a problem: The women’s volleyball team, which has won eight national championships since 1989, the women’s basketball team, which won four consecutive NCAA titles (1996-2000), and the men's basketball team, which won back-to-back national championships in 2008 and 2009, each enjoy a contingent of die-hard fans and draw big crowds for their high-quality matches. The real sports scene at Wash U, however, is recreational. Thousands of students participate in the intramural leagues, and it’s fair to say that Wash U is an exceptionally athletic campus when compared to its peers. The annual Residential College Olympics on the South 40 are only one of many major amateur sporting events throughout the year, including several 5K runs, year-long IM leagues, and intra-fraternity competitions. There are also a number of club sports, often slightly more competitive than IM leagues, that provide a middle-ground between recreational sports and varsity. The running club is populated by former high-school long-distance stars, the sailing club competes at national regattas against top state-schools, the crew club practices every morning before class . . . the list of organizations is very long. Athletic students, in any case, will not wilt for lack of ways to stay in shape. Students Speak Out
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qjohann2007 says:  |
Wash U sports have lots of support...
Wash U sports have lots of support depending on the sport. Basketball games are packed especially after winning our first men's national title in 2008. The women's volleyball team also won a national championship in the fall of 2007. The men's tennis team took home the national title in 2008. All in all, the 2007-2008 school year was awesome with Wash U coming in second in the Director's Cup. What's great is that the athletes are real people who actually participate in class. Fans pack the Field House for Friday night games. On the other hand, you won't see many student fans at softball and baseball games, or at tennis matches or track and field meets. We also just added a women's golf team. In terms of IMs, a ton of people do participate and have a lot of fun. There's everything from basketball to arm wrestling.
Athletics: February 07, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
No one really goes to the football...
No one really goes to the football games here—it’s just not a very big thing. Girl’s basketball is kind of big; they’ve done really well in the past. A lot of people get involved in IM or club sports, also, and really enjoy them. There are, like, a million of them. IMs are easy to organize and easy to get involved with, and club sports like girl’s lacrosse and crew are also pretty popular. |
Anonymous says: |
Sports are really not big at all...
Sports are really not big at all at Wash U. That’s one thing I don’t like here. There’s not a lot of school spirit on campus. There are, however, lots of opportunities to play IM sports, especially Frisbee. |
Anonymous says: |
I didn’t even know we had varsity...
I didn’t even know we had varsity athletics here. Truly, sports are not big on campus at all. I have not been to a single sporting event in my time here. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports are very...
Varsity sports are very unimportant at Wash U (I didn’t even know when it was homecoming). IM sports are huge, though. So many students participate in IM sports. They’re so much fun! |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Arm wrestling
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cards
- Cross country
- Field goal kicking
- Flag football
- Free-throw shooting
- Home run derby
- Kickball
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Three-point shooting
- Track and field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Club Sports
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Muay Thai
- Racquetball
- Rock climbing
- Roller hockey
- Rugby
- Running
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tae Kwon Do
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water polo (men's and women's)
- Winterguard
- Wrestling
Gyms and Facilities
- Athletic Complex - The AC is the main sports facility on campus. Its most popular features are the weight room, which is often very crowded between 3-6 p.m, the Olympic-size Millstone pool, and the basketball, volleyball, badminton, handball, raquetball, squash and tennis courts. The facility also offers athletic classes. It is not a top-notch facility by any stretch, but it is big enough to accommodate many activities, and it provides equipment for a wide range of sports at no charge.
- TAO Tennis Center - Wash U’s eight outdoor courts, located right in front of the athletic complex, are used by the tennis team throughout the year. But they are open to the general public at all other times and have lights so you can play at night.
- The South 40 Fitness Center - When the AC is closed, or seems too far away, the S40 Fitness Center is a nice alternative option. For a small annual fee, students have access to weight equipment and a large collection of exercise bikes and treadmills, as well as aerobics, kickboxing, and yoga classes. South 40 Fitness is located upstairs in Wohl Center.
- The Swamp - Behind the sprawling lawn that usually serves as an ultimate Frisbee, football, or soccer field, stands a large outdoor basketball court with several hoops. On the other end of the Swamp lies a beach volleyball court with real sand.
Athletic Fields
Busyhead Track (track, recreation), Francis Field (track & field, football), Mudd Field (soccer, Frisbee), the Swamp (all-purpose, soccer, Frisbee), TAO Tennis Center, Kelly Field (baseball, IMs), Softball Field
Getting Tickets
A few sports events, like the basketball and volleyball games, occasionally involve a ticket purchase, but the vast majority of Wash U sporting events are free to both students and the public.
Most Popular Sports
On the varsity level, the football and soccer teams have the largest presence on campus, but that presence is still pretty small. The men’s basketball team won the Division III championship this year, and the women’s team got second. Women’s volleyball also draws large crowds. All of the IM sports are very popular, especially ultimate Frisbee and flag football.
Most Overlooked Teams
A few teams at Wash U which don’t always get a second look: the competitive ultimate Frisbee team that often plays other schools around the country; the relatively newly-formed rugby team which competes with local universities; and the sailing team, which competes in regattas all over the Midwest.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Concordia Seminary, across from the South 40
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