TEAMS
Please find a list of recognized club sports below.
Recognized Clubs
The 芭乐视频 Club Alpine Ski Team competes in the Allegheny Conference of the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA). As a newly established team, we just completed our second season as a team and are continuing to grow鈥攖he team races throughout the winter season in the Mid-Atlantic region. Following league competition, the top-finishing teams qualify for Regionals, where they compete for a chance to advance to Nationals. This past season, we placed in the top five in our conference and placed 6th out of 17 teams at Regionals, falling just short of qualifying for Nationals. We are determined to build on this momentum and qualify for Nationals in the near future. The team welcomes skiers of all skill levels, from those with high school racing experience to advanced skiers looking to compete at the collegiate level.
芭乐视频 Club Baseball plays in the NCBA (National Club Baseball Association) at the Division 2 Level. Our season consists of 15-20 games in the fall and around 12-17 games in the spring. We practice twice a week either on campus on one of the many turf fields or off campus at nearby batting cage facilities. The competition is similar to the level of play a high school varsity team displays.
The English 芭乐视频 Equestrian Team is a club sport that competes in Hunt Seat in the Interscholastic Horse Show Association (IHSA). The team consists of riders of all levels who are looking to ride in college. Please visit the FAQ section for more information about the team.
芭乐视频 Club Field Hockey plays in the NFHL (National Field Hockey League) as a B Team. In recent years, we have attended both the fall and spring Challenge Cups held in Virginia Beach, VA, where we play other A and B club teams from all over the country. Our fall season consists of around 10-15 games primarily played on the weekends from September to November, and we practice twice a week on campus. Our spring season consists of around 5 games from March to April, and practice once or twice a week upon our return from spring break. For all games, we host and/or travel to local colleges and universities; the competition level is similar to high school varsity play.聽
Instagram: @villanovaclubfieldhockey
The 芭乐视频 Competitive Club Golf Team competes in the National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA), playing in tournaments against local colleges throughout the year. This co-ed team is open to all students who are dedicated to playing in a highly competitive environment. All new players are required to try out, and prospective members are generally expected to consistently shoot under 80 to qualify. Once selected, players remain on the team for their time at 芭乐视频.
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芭乐视频 Judo is a competitive club sport open to all 芭乐视频 students, from beginners to black belts. We practice three times a week off-campus at Valley Forge Military Academy. Follow us on Instagram or visit our website for more information.聽
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芭乐视频 Women鈥檚 Club Lacrosse plays in the Women鈥檚 Club Lacrosse Association (WCLA). In the Fall, we meet for practice once a week and participate in about five games. In the Spring, we have practice twice a week with an increased game schedule. We travel to local colleges and universities. The team competes at a high level and is comparable to a varsity-level high school program. We pride ourselves on building strong friendships and creating a supportive community both on and off the field.
Email villanovagirlsclublax@gmail.com
Instagram: 芭乐视频wclublacrosse
Club Pickleball offers a fun and competitive environment for anyone who wants to be active and participate in a fun and welcoming community year-round. We have a social team with four on campus practices a week and a competitive team that offers an additional off campus practice and the opportunity to compete in tournaments across the country. For competitive team members, we generally attend 1-2 out of state tournaments per month throughout the school year, with the biggest being DUPR Collegiate Nationals. For the entire 芭乐视频 community, we usually host a few on campus tournaments each year. We welcome players of all levels, and we hope to see you on the courts! For more information you can email us at pickleball@villanova.edu or check out our Instagram @villanova_pickleball.
芭乐视频 Club Running is a community of runners featuring a competitive and recreational roster. We practice five times a week Monday-Friday with meets or team long runs on the weekends. Our competition roster is similar commitment and environment to varsity athletics with workouts and racing in Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track. Our recreational roster welcomes runners from any pace field, together we all practice and come together. If you have any questions please email聽clubrunningvillanova@gmail.com.
The 芭乐视频 Women鈥檚 Club Soccer Team is an excellent way to continue to play soccer at a competitive level without the commitment of a varsity team. The primary season takes place from the first week of September to mid-November. We hold practice at 芭乐视频 2 nights a week and generally play 1-2 games a week. The league we play in consists of 9 teams, all within the NJ/PA area. We also strive to compete in the Regional Tournament each year, as well as the NIRSA National Club Soccer Tournament. Our team consists of around 25 players and is an excellent way to meet new girls within the 芭乐视频 community. For more information, check out our Instagram @novaclubsoccer.
Instagram: @novaclubsoftball
The Club Swim Team is a club that provides students with the ability to continue to compete in the sport that they love while also making friends with students of all ages at 芭乐视频. Participating students will have the benefit of both an intense cardio workout as well as the ability to gain a team that many refer to as a family. The team practices four times per week, Monday to Thursday from 9-10 p.m. We attend about four meets per semester and the season ends with the College Club Swimming Nationals meet in April.
芭乐视频 Club Taekwondo is dedicated to fostering personal growth through competition, belt advancement, leadership, and fitness as members of the Eastern Collegiate Taekwondo Conference and Atlantic Collegiate Alliance of Taekwondo. We practice WTF Taekwondo, emphasizing skill in kicks, weapons, discipline, physical fitness, and self-development. Our club actively engages in poomsae (forms), sparring (combat), and demonstrations, creating an inclusive environment where both beginners and experienced athletes are welcome.
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Unified Sports Club offers an inclusive and engaging environment where 芭乐视频 students can connect through sports. The club brings together VUnited Scholars and their peers for opportunities to practice, compete, and build friendships both on and off the field. We welcome students of all abilities, whether you鈥檙e looking for a fun, social experience or a more competitive setting. Throughout the year, members participate in on-campus practices and events, as well as competing in 芭乐视频鈥檚 Fall Fest. We hope to see you joining us to play, cheer, and support one another! For more information, you can follow our Instagram @villanovaunifiedsportsclub.
Seasons
Fall-Begins the week school starts and ends before Thanksgiving. Competition is against colleges in the Mid Atlantic Division.
Spring-Begins in January when school starts and ends in April. Competition is against colleges and Masters teams in the Main Line League.
Practices
Practices occur four nights per week from 7-9 PM. Practices in the fall are largely centered around team tactics and training, while the spring time is devoted to individual skill instruction. The water polo club is run as a competitive team, so we expect team members to be at practice unless they have academic conflicts.
Games
Games occur on weeknights and weekends throughout each season. We play over 30 games per year, not including scrimmages.
Ability level Required
We provide an opportunity for everyone, regardless of ability or experience. No one is cut from the team and everyone gets to play in games. For the more experienced players, our goal is to get to the National Championship in the fall and win the Main Line League in the spring. For our less experienced players, we schedule games against novice teams in the fall and in the spring we compete in the "B" Division of the Main Line League. The only requirement is the ability to swim.
Academics
They always come first and our team GPA is well above 3.2 with 80% of our athletes maintaining a GPA higher than 3.2.
Giving Back
We believe in service to others, so we often run clinics for teams in the area.
Competitive History
Highest Finish National Champion Runner-Up
National Championship 6 Appearances
Recent Finish 12th Place at the 2018 National Championship
Top 20 Ranking Normally a Top 20 team
Mid Atlantic Division 1st Place 2018, undefeated regular season 2019
Main Line League Div 鈥淎鈥� 1st Place 2019
Main Line league Div "B" 1st Place regular season 2019
Overall Record 2018 28 wins, 6 losses
More Info
For more information, contact Coach Dan Sharadin.