Club sports
The mission of the Earlham College club sports program is to provide students the opportunity to participate in competitive sport clubs against intercollegiate teams, with an emphasis on student leadership, development, and involvement. Club sports represent Earlham College while competing on campus, locally, regionally, and nationally. Each club team is a recognized student organization that is affiliated with the Department of Wellness Programs as well as the Athletics and Wellness Center. The teams are administered by students under the supervision of faculty advisers and the director of club sports.
Philosophy
The following statements define club sports and their philosophy:
- A club sport is a group of Earlham students that share a common interest around an organized competitive sport. While the level of competition varies from club to club, all clubs are student-initiated and student-run.
- Emphasis is placed on student leadership, and the most successful clubs are those with outstanding student leaders. The club strives and thrives only by means of active student involvement and participation.
- Club sports are designed to accept members of any skill level, but individual clubs may determine the composition of traveling squad(s) defined by skill level.
- The director of club sports provides encouragement, guidance and supervision, but the success of the club depends on the involvement of students. The club will not maintain an active status without sufficient membership commitment.
Forms and Resources
As a convener of your club sports team, you are responsible for submitting the necessary forms and documentation to the club sports office.
Badminton Club
Conveners: Linh Nguyen and Arjun Lakshmipriya
Badminton club is designed for any eligible member of the Earlham College community to take part in. The club’s purpose is to learn and improve at badminton as well as promoting the growth of the sport on campus. Practice takes place inside the AWC Trueblood Fieldhouse
Boxing Club
Convener– Armen Sargsyan
Boxing Club strives to train members in the skills necessary to effectively protect themselves and others against harmful persons and to provide a safe and welcoming community for people to learn kickboxing and boxing. We want community members to value their health and have the confidence and tools to be a positive force within our community. Our organization will also provide an atmosphere of positive encouragement to all those who wish to participate in this sport, or those who wish to learn more about self-defense. We will ensure a progressive and contemporary approach to promoting healthy living and safety through boxing and kickboxing. In addition, we encourage group members, as well as community members, to develop health and discipline as a method of facilitating a positive and growth-oriented lifestyle.
The Hunt Seat Equestrian Club
Conveners –
Coach –
Faculty adviser –
Website: https://earlham.edu/equestrian/hunt-seat-equestrian-team
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earlhamequestrianteam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earlhamequestrian
The mission of the Hunt Seat Equestrian Team is to enable student riders from any skill level and economic background to compete in horse shows through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA — Zone 7, Region 1). The Equestrian Team provides students interested in horses and riding an additional opportunity to ride and advance abilities in a competition setting. The Equestrian Team aims to ride at a competitive level with other institutions while also fostering a positive, supportive and fun dynamic among members and competitors. The Equestrian Team strives to maintain membership and grow in the future, increasing interest in horseback riding among the community as well as attracting prospective students.
Judo Club
Conveners– Fabian Bagaric, Habib Habibi, and Don Papa Fall
Judo develops self-discipline and respect for oneself and others. Judo provides the means for learning self-confidence, concentration, and leadership skills, as well as physical coordination, and flexibility. Judo club is open to beginners as well as more advanced individuals that are eligible in the Earlham College community.
Pickleball Club
Conveners: Contact Dillon Wiseman for info
One of the fastest growing sports in the world. Pickleball club is open to all eligible members of the Earlham College community. Pickleball club plays inside the AWC Trueblood Fieldhouse. Come give it a try!
Volleyball Club
Conveners: Omar Zaher and Sonia Ineza
Open to all members of the Earlham College community, no prior experience necessary. The club’s purpose is to give the Earlham community a place to gather with others who also enjoy volleyball and continue to develop and evolve their skills. The volleyball club meets in the AWC Trueblood Fieldhouse as well as the Performance Gymnasium.
Women’s Rugby Club
Convener – Rey S Jensen-Sizelove
Faculty adviser – TBD
Open to all eligible members of the Earlham College community, no prior rugby experience is necessary. Tryouts are held at the beginning of each semester, and practices are held multiple days a week. Rugby is becoming an increasingly popular sport in America, so come out and give it a try!
After consulting the faculty/staff member that can or will advise the organization, an email must be submitted to the Director of Club Sports Dillon Wiseman at the beginning of each semester.
The Director of Club Sports will then discuss with the Director of Student Engagement. If granted club sports recognition, clubs will become recognized for the following academic year in which they will undergo a one-year introductory period.
After successful completion of the introductory period, club membership may be granted unconditionally, declined, or extended under the introductory period for further evaluation
Club sports are offered to students, faculty, and staff who meet the eligibility requirements under the rules of each individual club’s governing body. Individual clubs do not require fees (unless otherwise stated by the club). The costs of travel, lodging, equipment, and other necessary expenses can by requested for the clubs budget, and be fulfilled by student life funding. In addition, all club participants are required to fill out a participation waiver prior to participating in any club activity.
More information and resources
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