Mike Vecchione '17, who served as men's hockey captain, hits the books in
Schaffer Library with team members Matt Krug ''17, left, and J.C. Brassard '18
Union College believes that all students should be encouraged to take part in sports activities at a level commensurate with their abilities. They should have the opportunity to improve skills and to learn new sports that will carry over later in their lives. Union offers an extensive program of intercollegiate, intramural, club and recreational sports, along with numerous wellness programs. The College strives to keep athletics in harmony with the essential educational purpose of Union. Its athletes, like those engaged in all extracurricular activities, are an integral part of the campus community. They are students first.
Intercollegiate competition is offered in 26 sports. Union is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), the Liberty League and ECAC Hockey. Men's and women's ice hockey compete at the NCAA Division I level; all other sports compete at the NCAA Division III level.
All club sports are administered through the Student Activities Office. Some of the most active and popular clubs are Ultimate Frisbee, ice hockey, cheer and spirit squad, dance team and rugby. An extensive intramural program is offered in a wide range of sports along with non-credit physical education classes as part of the wellness program.
All student-athletes are evaluated each year by the head coach and staff to assess overall ability and the potential for positive contribution to the team. Both recruited and "walk-on" student-athletes must earn a spot on the team each year based upon overall performance. The head coach will communicate the final roster to the team at the end of the tryout period.
For more information
Contact the head coach of your respective sport. Email and/or phone numbers are listed in our department staff directory.Â
Fill out the recruiting questionnaire located on each of the individual team's home page, under the "Recruiting" tab.
