Club Sports Descriptions

CLUB SPORTS DESCRIPTIONS

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art that teaches coordination of mind and body,
combining effective self defense techniques with development of one's own internal
energy or "ki". Aikido practices three times a week year round.
Visitors are always welcome.

Club Hours:
Classes are held at the following times in the Martial Arts Room:
Monday 5:15-6:45pm
Wednesday 5:15-6:45pm
Fridays 5:30-6:30pm

The Badminton Club plays throughout the academic year. Meetings are quite informal, and we operate under an open door policy: anyone with access to the gym is welcome to play. As a result, the quality of play is quite varied, ranging from beginning to very high. Almost anyone wishing to join will be able to play competitively with someone of their own skill level. Non-students are required to purchase a Facilities Permit available in Room 3, Dillon Gym. At practices we play singles and/or doubles (depending on the number of people present) and drill together, with the help of our coach Steve. The club provides nets, birds (nylon), and club racquets to those who need them. During the year, we usually play a friendly match with Rutgers. Depending on interest, we may also attend the Ivy League tournament sponsored by Yale.

Visit the Badminton Club website for more details.

Practices are in Dillon Gymnasium.
Club Hours:
MWF from 7-9pm

Visit the Ballroom Dance Club website for details.

BASEBALL

Only receiving official club sport status last spring, Club Baseball will use this year to build membership and develop contacts at other schools throughout the Northeast. The skill level is equivalent to a JV team, though we encourage and hope that anyone with an interest in the game will join us at one of our informal practices. During the fall, we will hold intra-squad scrimmages once a week in addition to a weekly practice. In the spring, we will practice twice a week and play what should be about a 15 game schedule against other club teams and local community colleges. We hope to see you out on the field so that you can help us to build the club baseball team into one of Princeton's finest programs.

Contact David Rosen drrosen@princeton.edu
for more information

BASKETBALL (MENS)

Club basketball practices three times a week: Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. It also has one game a week against other teams in the league, and an occasional game against other colleges. The fee is $35.00 for dues and the season runs from November to March

Practices are held in Dillon Gym.

BASKETBALL(WOMEN)

The Women's Club Basketball team is a team of 22 undergraduates who compete in the East Coast Women's Club Basketball League which includes club teams from universities up and down the East coast. The team participates in weekend tournaments both at home and away and plays the bulk of its games in the fall and spring.

For more information, contact swish@princeton.edu

Practices are held in Dillon Gym.

CYCLING

The Princeton Cycling team trains year-round and races in the spring in the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference. Detailed information is available at their website, www.princetoncycling.com

The Princeton University Equestrian Club offers English horseback riding lessons at Phoenix Farms for all levels. The fee for one semester of instruction is $195.00 and includes 10 one hour group lessons. Princeton owns horses for the students to ride in lessons. Lessons are organized by the coach according to each student's academic schedule and experience level. Students carpool to and from the barn. A lesson is approximately a three hour time commitment to get to the barn, tack up, ride, untack, and return to campus. The rider should wear long pants and a hard soled shoe with a heel. The club provides hard hats. Opportunities are available to lease a horse, and/or show in this area for riders who have previous experience and wish to be more active in their riding. Phoenix farm is a 17-stall barn in Hillsborough, approximately 20 minutes from campus. It offers full care board with turn out and indoor facilities for year round riding.

The Princeton University Equestrian Club offers intercollegiate team competition for all levels of rider. (At least one semester of prior instruction is recommended.) Princeton is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IS). We compete in 4-5 shows per semester in NJ, PA, and DE. Each rider and the team as a whole accumulates points throughout the year toward qualifying for Regionals. From there, riders qualify for Zones and finally Nationals. A rider's division is determined by previous experience and is specifically defined in the rules. The divisions range from walk-trot classes to 3'6" over fences classes. The team members carpool to the shows. Everyone rides the host team's school horses in the show by drawing a name from a hat for each class. The team tries to cover all IS show expenses for the riders. Members usually loan show clothes to other members who don't have their own. Our team hosts a show every other year. Throughout the year, the team also holds fund-raisers, study breaks, and other group activities.

Lesson Sign-ups are held in Dillon Gym during Physical Education Registration. Look for announcements in the Daily Princetonian for the dates. At sign-ups, look for a meeting announcement. At the meeting, we will complete membership forms and the first show entry.

Visit the Equestrian Club website for more details.

Club Field Hockey practices in the fall on Monday through Thursday from 4:30-6:30pm on West Windsor Field. Since the team is part of the National Field Hockey League, it plays games throughout the season against colleges such as the College of New Jersey, Lafayette, St. Joe's and the University of Delaware. Princeton Club Field Hockey is a co-ed teams, and all people are encouraged to play regardless of experience. Equipment will be provided for those who do not own sticks or shin guards.

Princeton University Figure Skating Club gives students the perfect opportunity to combine a top-notch education and their desire to keep skating in college. The club consists of every level skater from beginner through senior and provides around 25 hours of ice time each week available at the on-campus rink. There are several professional coaches in the area who can come in and work individually with skaters in freestyle, moves, and dance. Club members also have the opportunity to compete in intercollegiate competitions all over the East coast. These competitions provide the opportunity to represent for Princeton in a low-key environment. Each year, we host an intercollegiate competition. In addition, we have a collegiate synchronized skating team, which is a lot of fun and something most club members do. We skated with 16 skaters last year and made our second trip to Nationals. We also have one or two exhibitions a year and a large spring show. The club is entirely student run and each year grows in size and enthusiasm!

Please visit our website if you would like more information or contact us via e-mail pufsc@princeton.edu

ICE HOCKEY (MENS)

The Men's Club Ice Hockey team plays in the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association (MACHA) including Rider, UPenn and the University of Maryland. Last season, the team lost a heartbreaking 6-5 game in overtime in the MACHA semi-finals against eventual champion Montclair State University. The 2000-01 season culminated with the club being named Men's Club Sport of the Year.

Practices are held in Baker Rink.

ICE HOCKEY (WOMENS)

The Women's Ice Hockey is looking forward to another great season. Last year, we were undefeated in our league in the regular season, but suffered a disappointing loss to the Flames in the semifinals of the league tournament. Now, we are back for revenge!

Practices will be held in Baker Rink.

The Princeton Karate club has been training for over 20 years. The club combines classical karate with practical defense training, Brazilian jujitsu, and the Krav Maga used by Israeli special forces. The club encourages men and women to develop not only martial arts skills and techniques, but also the "art" of Karate, the art of self-defense, and the true art of developing yourself. No experience is needed to start training. Contact Brandon Ricaurte ricaurte@princeton.edu to find out about scheduling and how to participate in a free trial class.

KENDO

Kendo is the modern form of Japanese fencing or swordsmanship. Participants wear protective armor (bogu) and practice striking with a bamboo fencing foil (shinai). Practice involves striking into the air to develop correct form as well as free sparring sessions for intermediate/advanced practitioners. No experience necessary, beginners welcome.

LACROSSE (MENS)

Typically, we have 10-15 games per season (Spring), at which point we advertise the team and recruit new players. Our season runs for about six weeks (Spring Break to House Parties). Prior to this period, we play two or three games in the fall with our veteran players. Additionally, we try to get Dillon/Pit/Windsor time before break and even one or two games. this is usually inhibited, as past years, by the weather. We carry a large roster, over thirty players, who can span a large range of ability. We do not have a coach and run on an officer system.

Club Hours:
Mon - Thurs 4:00pm
All practices are held on West Windsor Fields.

LACROSSE (WOMENS)

Women's Club Lacrosse is a relatively new, expanding team. Though primarily a spring sport, loose practices are held outside in the fall, roughly twice a week. In the winter, girls get together to work out, go running, or work on stick skills. Generally, there may be up to two games in the fall - schedule flexibility is important to allow girls to participate in other club or varsity fall sports. During the spring, practices are more serious and frequent, with the team getting together three to four times a week. Games are also much more frequent. The team hosts, as well as attends, several tournaments. Each of these usually consists of four teams and usually three games in one day. Games are generally held on the weekends. Experience is not necessary, and many girls who have participated in other sports in high school are able to pick up stick skills with practice.

Club Hours:
Mon - Thurs 4:30pm
All practices are held on West Windsor Fields.

The rifle team is a member of the MAC League who competes with 21 colleges and universities. Vist the Rifle Club website for more details.

Club Hours:
5:15pm daily

All practices are held at the Armory (last two doors at the Southern end opposite brick wall). The season is September through February. We are a gender equality sport. Experience is desired, but not necessary. We will train. For more information, contact the team captain or Coach Joseph Sundra at 258-6257 or jjsundra@princeton.edu

Club Hours
4 times a week 4:00pm
All practices are held on West Windsor Fields.

Vist the Mens Rugby Club website for more details.

Club Hours:
4 times a week 4:00pm
Practices held on West Windsor Fields.

Visit the Women's Rugby Club website for details.

WHEN, WHERE, AND IN WHAT?

You'll sail two or three days a week both in the Fall and Spring on either Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. We meet on the steps of Dillon Gym at 1:30pm and you'll get back just in time for dinner. We practice in FJ dinghies at the Raritan Yacht Club, which is a 30 to 40 minute drive north on Route 1. During these practices you will learn more about racing sailboats than ever before. You will become very good at one of the coolest sports there is. You will never get an opportunity like this again, and when you leave college, you can keep doing it for the rest of your life. Best of all, no experience is necessary to start.

HOW?

Most regattas and our practices take place in two-person dinghies. That means that you get a partner (or we'll give you one), either skipper or crew. It also means that you can be competing against good competition very early even if you are a complete newcomer to sailing because you can sail with someone who knows the ropes. WE VALUE DEDICATION OVER EXPERIENCE.

TIME, MONEY, AND TEMPERATURE

The sailing team experience can require anything from a moderate time commitment (two afternoons a week), to a big time commitment (three afternoons a week and lots of weekend regattas). Play it your way. Our flexibility lets you treat it as a serious hobby or as a way of life. You pay annual dues and get a lot for the money, but we individually pay for gear and travel expenses for regattas. Yes, it does get quite cold, and yes, we do keep racing into November and start again in March. So yes, you will need gear to keep yourself warm. We will help you with that (used gear, group orders, etc.), but it usually requires an initial investment.

Club Hours:
3 times a week
Practices held at the Raritan Yacht Club, Perth Amboy, NJ

For more information, contact: Tracey Harrop tharrop@princeton.edu

SKI & SNOWBOARD

The Princeton ski & snowboard team is a fun, laid-back group of people of all ranges of skiing ability. We have races in Mountain Creek, New Jersey on Saturdays in January and February, and take an awesome ski team trip over intercession. It is not necessary to compete to be a part of the ski team, even though the races are a blast! The Ski & Snowboard Team has fun both on and off the slopes and is a great chance to meet some very cool people! We hold dry-land practices a few days a week starting after fall break, which include jogging, ultimate frisbee and soccer.

If you have any questions, contact Alex Smith alexande@princeton.edu

Club Hours:
Dry land practices starting after fall break.

SOCCER (MENS)

The Men's Soccer Club provides an opportunity for Princeton students to participate in competitive soccer in a relaxed atmosphere.The club has both a Fall and a Spring Season. We tend to have at least one game every weekend that New Jersey's lovely weather permits and often have two games per week. Depending on the schedules of the clubs current players, the team practices three or four times a week. The schedule varies every season depending on the preferences of the players. We compete in the Mercer County Men's League which includes adult teams from the Central New Jersey area. Generally, we have a slightly better than .500 average in games in this league. We also try to schedule several games with other college clubs. A player can expect 5 to 10 such games a year. Recently, we have been extremely successful in our intercollegiate competition.

Club Hours:
MWF 3:30-5:30pm
Practices are held on West Windsor Fields.

SOCCER (WOMENS)

Princeton Women's Club Soccer is a competitive, intercollegiate and fun team that plays year round. The fall is our most competitive season that culminates in the NIRSA National Tournament held in mid-November. Cuts are made during the first week of the season. Practices are held twice a week, with intercollegiate games or tournaments every weekend. The winter is an indoor season and is open to all who wish to participate. We run a mini-league, breaking up all of the players into several teams and each team plays once a week. We also play in the spring.

For more information, contact wcsoccer@princeton.edu

SOFTBALL

Club softball is a chance for women in the Princeton Community (undergraduate as well as graduate students) to come together for a lot of fun and softball. The team is open to anybody who is interested in trying out and we welcome everyone. We have a lot of fun with practices twice a week and games every weekend in the spring, as well as the Club Softball World Series in Virginia for a long weekend in the spring as well. More than anything, it is a lot of fun for all you softball lovers!! Please feel free to contact the captain: Maureen O'Hern mohern@princeton.edu

SQUASH

Squash is an indoor racquet sport that is gaining increasing popularity around the world. Club Squash provides Princeton students with the opportunity to practice and play other players of all skill levels, in addition to competing with local schools. For more information, contact Luke Cohler lcohler@princeton.edu

The Princeton University Table Tennis Club practices 3 times a week: Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:30-9:30pm and Fridays from 7:00-9:00pm in the Multi-purpose room of Dillon Gymnasium. Practices are flexible. The club consists of 10-12 table tennis players with ratings ranging from 900-1900. Also the PUTTC holds the USATT sanctioned tournaments once/twice a year, including the National Collegiate Table tennis team Championships in the Spring. Besides running the tournaments (LNITT League), Hofstra Open and other tournaments in New Jersey and New York. Anyone who is interested, may come play - experience isn't necessary. Non-students are required to purchase a Facilities Permit available in Room 3, Dillon Gym. Membership dues are $20.00 for the year.

Club Hours:
TBA

Practices are held in the Dillon Gym Multi-purpose Room.

Taekwondo is the Korean "art of kicking and punching." With over 80 members, the Princeton Taekwondo Club continues to be on of the largest club sports on campus. We practice WTF-style Taekwondo 3-5 times a week and we are taught by Grandmaster Choi and Master Hatfield. We also compete at collegiate and other tournaments regularly.

Visit the Taekwondo Club website for more details.

Club Hours:
T, Th 9:00-10:30pm
Friday 9:00-10:30pm
Practices are held in the Dillon Gym Multi-purpose Room.

TENNIS

Club Tennis is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages (students, graduate students and professors) to play tennis in an informal atmosphere, with an occasional chance for match competition. The skill level of club tennis players range from potential junior varsity players, to those who have never picked up a racquet. Club Tennis has a Fall and Spring Season.

Club Hours:
T, Th 5:30-6:30pm
Fridays 1:30-3:30pm
Practices are held at the Pagoda Courts.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE (MENS)

Club Hours:
3 times a week 3:30pm
Practices are held on West Windsor Fields.

Vist the Mens Ultimate Frisbee Club website for more details.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE (WOMENS)

Club Hours:
3 times a week 3:30pm
Practices are held on West Windsor Fields.

Vist the Womens Ultimate Frisbee Club website for more details.

VOLLEYBALL (MENS)

Club Hours:
Tu, Th 7:00-9:00pm
Sunday 2:00-4:00pm
Practices are held in Dillon Gym

Vist the Mens Volleyball Club website for more details.

VOLLEYBALL (WOMENS)

Club Hours:
Tu, Th 7:00-9:00pm
Sunday 2:00-4:00pm
Practices are held in Dillon Gym

Vist the Womens Volleyball Club website for more details.