Club Sports

The Alpine Ski team provides students with the opportunity to either continue participating in competitive Alpine racing events or provide experienced skiers with an avenue to compete for the first time. Team training season begins in January with travel to our home site of Labrador Mountain in Truxton, NY. We participate in the Men's and Women's Mideast Divisions of USCSA, the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association, which hosts (5) regular season, 2-day races within our Division, culminating with the Regional Championships. At Regionals, teams and individuals have the chance to qualify for the USCSA National Championship. 

Prior experience with downhill skiing is required.

The Club Curling Team hopes to expose members to the wonders of the unique sport of Curling. We attend practices once per week during Curling season (typically late September-March) and have the option to compete in a fun, non-competitive, coed league around the Northeast that is dedicated to sportsmanship and the spirit of curling.  This sport is extremely beginner friendly, and no prior experience is required.

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The Club Cycling team provides an opportunity for experienced cyclers to compete under USA Cycling and Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference. Training rides aare organized throughout the fall semester, with competition primarily reserved for the spring semester. Competition provides the opportunity to travel throughout the Northeast region. Prior experience is required.!

The Equestrian Team strives for excellence in horseback riding and horsemanship. The club competes in the Region 3 of the IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association) with focuses on equitation and hunter-jumper style riding. Team members attend weekly lessons and have the option to compete in regional shows across both semester. The team rides under the guidance of coach Sarah Agan at Whistler Ridge Equine Center in Canastota, NY. Prior experience is required and all prospective members will receive a riding evaluation.

The Club Fencing team welcomes all Fencers, new or experienced, to practice in foil, epee, and sabre Fencing. Practice sessions are held up to 3 times per week, and all participation is coed. sport. This active program competes under in NEIFC tournaments several times throughout the year in the Northeast region.

The Club Figure Skating team aims to provide training space for figure skaters of all levels. We practice up to 3 times a week during skating season (mid-October- early March), choreograph routines which are performed at two highlight Hockey events during the school year (the Citrus Bowl and Winter Classic), host a Holiday skate showcase to the community, and attended competitions regionally.

The Club Hockey Team provides the opportunity to play quality hockey in a competitive environment. The team competes in the Men's D3 division of the Upstate New York Club Hockey League (UNYCHL) and has won league championships in 2010 and 2018. Practices are two nights per week, with games on weekends between early November and mid-February. Prior experience and provision of your own equipment is required.

The Club Nordic ski team provides students the opportunity to improve their nordic skills, or support those who are newer to the sport. We train on campus through our beautifully groomed ski trails when weather and conditions permits. Additionally, club team members have the ability to attend a variety of competitions throughout New York and Vermont.

The Men’s Club Rugby team competes in the Upstate Small College Rugby Conference (UpSCRC), which is part of the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO). New players are always welcome to join the team, receive proper coaching and training, with no prior experience necessary. Practices are held Monday - Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. on Minor Field during fall and spring semester.

The Women’s Rugby Team is a competitive club sport that provides a positive, fun, and enriching environment for athletes who enjoy team sports. No experience required, and the majority of students who join the team have no prior knowledge of the game. The team typically practices on Minor Field from 4:30 to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday. We are a part of the Upstate New York Collegiate Rugby Conference (UNYCRC), and we compete in both the fall and spring seasons. .

The Club Sailing Team is a competitive club team in the MAISA College Sailing conference. We have a race team that practice 2-3 times per week out of Willow Bank Yacht Club (Cazenovia, NY) and compete in regattas through September and October all over the mid-Atlantic region. The mission of the race team is to give experienced people the opportunity to compete at a high level collegiately.

The Club Soccer programs provide students with an interest in soccer to continue competing without the demands of Varsity-level Athletics. Practices are held 2-3 times per week, along with weekend competitions throughout September and October of the Fall semester. The Club Soccer program competes under the Finger Lakes division of NIRSA Region 1. The program is open to players of all ability levels, but some prior experience at the high school or private club level is encouraged .

The Club Soccer programs provide students with an interest in soccer to continue competing without the demands of Varsity-level Athletics. Practices are held 2-3 times per week, along with weekend competitions throughout September and October of the Fall semester. The Club Soccer program competes under an Independent division of NIRSA Region 1. The program is open to players of all ability levels, but some prior experience at the high school or private club level is encouraged.

The Hamilton College Ultimate Frisbee team is a group of people who is passionate about creating a fun, spirited, and inclusive space to play ultimate! We are an ever-growing, self-coached team that accepts players of all types of experience. Our team practices year-round. During our fall and spring seasons, we practice outdoors Monday through Friday for two hours. We attend several Men's and Women’s tournaments each fall in the Northeast and have been known to take home a trophy or two. We continue our practices indoors two or three times a week during the winter months. In the spring, we compete in the Metro East USAU college series. Ultimate Frisbee is the largest Club Sport on our campus, and recently just celebrated their 50th anniversary!

The Club Water Polo team supports the advancement of water polo skills and intercollegiate competition. Founded in the Spring of 2009, the Club belongs to the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA), and competes in the spring semester in the competitive Women's New York Division against regional opponents (Columbia, Colgate, Cornell, New York University, and Syracuse University). Prior experience is not necessary.