Sport Clubs Information..
Baseball - contact Matt Pares
The University of Mary Washington Club Baseball team has been in existence since 2004. We are a team that strives to win along with promoting fun on the baseball field. This year we have an 18 game schedule playing Radford, University of Maryland, Washington and Lee, Virginia Commonwealth, and Georgetown. Games start the weekend after spring break and are played on the weekends with a double-header on Saturdays and a 9 inning game on Sundays. Practices are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays at the Goolrick fields and the lower gym in Goolrick from 3-5. Our team is looking good for the spring season and is projected to go to the Club Baseball World Series. Led by the pitching of William Ashley and Nathan Hartman along with the bats provided by Michael Ferrera, John Farris, Dan Seymour, and Francis Solomon our team is sure to be successful.
Boxing - contact Mike Gionfriddo or Matt Pares
Boxing is a great opportunity to get in shape. We do amateur style boxing, meaning that anyone can participate, and knock-outs are eliminated. Practices include physical training and conditioning, technique training, and sparring. The club activities culminates in Fight Night, one of the most successful and popular events at the University of Mary Washington, in which participants from the boxing club fight in a ring with a live audience.
Canoe & Kayak - contact Cameron John
The Canoe & Kayak Club at UMW is open to all interested students willing to make a serious commitment to the sport. No previous experience is required with new paddlers receiving instruction from more experienced club members. The club dues ar $10.00 per year and are required before any club member is eligible to participate in trips and events. The club has planned various trips and events throughout the school year. During the 2008 Fall Break, 7 members of the club participated in the ACA Collegiate Canoe and Kayak Championships finished 3rd in the team relay race and 3rd overall.
Cheerleading - contact Lindsay Mollohan
Cheerleading at UMW is a co-ed club that cheers for the Men’s and Women’s varsity basketball teams. Practices are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for an hour and a half in the afternoon. We are a student-run organization, but we have two wonderful volunteer coaches. Our season lasts from September-March, with the majority of games in the spring semester. Our main goal is to support the Mary Washington teams while improving our dances, cheers, stunts and tumbling. Prior experience is preferred, but since we are a club we do not make cuts, so all interested individuals are welcome! For more information, contact us!
Color Guard - contact Jennifer Davenport
Color guard, sometimes known as “the sport of the arts” is a combination of skills including spinning flags, rifles, and sabers, dancing, and acting. These concepts are combined into a routine to a musical selection. This type of color guard, also known as winter or indoor guard is performed inside a gymnasium during the months of January to April with the absence of the marching band used during the fall semester. Our color guard performs for a competition circuit known as the Atlantic Indoor Association, a branch of Winter Guard International. Enigma has been a part of the UMW clubs since the 2002-2003 school years and is completely student run. No experience is necessary to join, just a positive attitude and the ability to work hard!
Cycling - contact TBA
The UMW Cycling Club promotes the sport of cycling through team rides, collegiate racing, and other events. The club is co-ed and is composed of road and mountain cyclists. The club competes in the Atlantic Coast Cycling Conference for both mountain biking and road cycling. No prior experience is necessary – however – a bicycle is necessary. Individuals are encouraged to join even if they have no intention of racing. The cycling club has produced both conference champions and professional cyclists since its inception.
Fencing - contact Damian Allen
The Fencing Club holds practices Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 5:00-6:30 in the Goolrick Hall Auxiliary Gym. No prior fencing experience is necessary; the majority of our new members have never fenced prior to college. Although many people decide to purchase their own equipment, the club does provide gear for those who need it. In addition to regular practices, the Fencing Club also travels to, and hosts, tournaments. For more information, please visit our website
http://students.umw.edu/~fencing
Men's Lacrosse - David Pierandri
Men's Club Lacrosse practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings on the new Campus Recreation Field. Our practices run for about an hour and half. There are no cuts, and no one sits on the bench. No prior playing experience is necessary, but all players must be outfitted with proper equipment. The Men's Club Lacrosse team play's games against many of the area's universities, and starting fall semester 2009 will be part of the National College Lacrosse League. Players may join the club at any time of the season. Team dues are $10 a year and must be paid when you join the club.
Men's Rugby - contact Kyle Hoffman
Practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 pm. Games are held on Saturdays. There are no cuts and no bench sitting, plus everyone gets to play every weekend. Almost every US rugby player first plays the game in college, so there's no experience required. Rugby is a great way to get in shape or to stay that way. Although the team is very competitive, the atmosphere at practices and during games is very sociable. UMW Men's Rugby plays several NCAA Division 1 schools, and the Virginia Rugby Union - UMW's regional league - frequently sends at least one team to the National Final Four. Anyone can join at any time of the season, so come out today!
Men's Soccer - contact John Schell
UMW Men's Club Soccer provides an opportunity for those who wish to play competitive soccer without having to join a varsity team. Practices are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays year round as long as the weather cooperates. We play games outdoors in the fall and spring against regional schools (the College of William & Mary, Hampden-Sydney, Longwood University, the University of Richmond and more) and indoors in January and February against local Fredericksburg teams. Anyone can join regardless of skill level, though we do ask that those who join be committed to the club.
Men's Ultimate - contact Austin Bartenstein
Men's Ultimate Frisbee is a great sport for serious athletes who do not want to play on an intramural or collegiate level sports team. We are a competitive team who plays against Division I – Division III schools. The amount of time required to be a member of this team is three days of three hour practices per week and about eight tournaments a year. Our tournaments include three-day trips to North Carolina and day trips to Richmond. Although attendance is not mandatory at all tournaments, it is encouraged to give players the feel of the sport and of team play. The culmination of our year is the sectional tournament in Richmond. If we are one of the top qualifying teams, we will move on to the Regional and then National tournaments. Team dues consist of $20 dollars per semester and a registration fee for a UPA (Ultimate Players Association) membership. It is also mandatory to have cleats (no metal spikes) and an ultimate disk.
Tennis - contact Shreya Desai
The UMW Club Tennis team is a co-ed sports club that is proud to bring students at the University an opportunity to play tennis at both competitive and noncompetitive levels. Founded in 2006, the club has rapidly expanded with over 50 members and has worked its way up in the national club rankings to be one of the top five division III schools in club tennis, and one of the top 60 tennis clubs in the nation. We have three practices a week in the fall and spring, and one a week in the winter. There are no mandatory practices, matches, or competitions, and the team does not make cuts unless you do not play club dues. Players can challenge up ladders to earn the right to play in matches and USTA events. We play both conventional tennis and USTA world team tennis club competitions, including Mid-Atlantic Sectionals each spring. Anyone of any skill level is welcome to come to practice and try it out, just email one of our captains and be sure to check out our website at www.mdubtennis.org.
Terrapins (Synchronized Swimming Club) - contact Chelsea Moore
UMW is a proud member of United States Synchronized Swimming. The synchronized swimming team is the oldest club at UMW. The team is built upon the values of hard work, dedication, and having fun. The team is comprised of swimmers new to the sport as well as those who have been swimming for years. Please visit their web site at www.angelfire.com/va3/terrapins/terrapins.html
Women's Basketball - contact Micah Lurie
The Women’s Club Basketball Team was established in 2006 in order to provide students with the opportunity to compete beyond the intramural level but with a smaller level of commitment than the varsity basketball program. Our club is a member of the East Coast Women’s Basketball League, and we compete against teams such as Georgetown, Rutgers, N. C. State, and Villanova. We are open to players of all skill levels and invite anyone to come and join us.
Women's Lacrosse - contact Sirena Montgomery
Women’s Club Lacrosse provides interested students the ability to play lacrosse at a non-varsity commitment level . Practices are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on the Campus Recreation Field; games are held on weekends. All interested students – both experienced and inexperienced – are encouraged to come and participate. Our team dues are $20 a year and must be paid when you join the club. Visit our web site for more information,
http://wclublaxumw.synthasite.com/.
Women's Rugby - contact Molly Walter
UMW Women's Rugby was established in 1985. Since then the club has achieved great success. The season for women's rugby includes both fall and spring semesters with games traditionally held on Saturdays - tournaments are sometimes held on Saturdays and Sundays. Practices are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons from 4 to 6 pm at the Hanover Recreation Field (part of the UMW Battleground Athletic Complex). Please visit their web site at www.marywashwomensrugby.com.
Women's Soccer - contact Gwen Holdgreiwe
UMW Women’s Soccer Club competes in two outdoor seasons and one indoor season each year. We train and play matches in both the spring and fall, and compete indoors to keep our skills sharp in the winter. We practice on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons and play games against other schools in our region (i.e. University of Richmond, UVA, William & Mary) on the weekends. We are a competitive team and require commitment and dedication, but anyone is welcome to play with us! Our main goals are improving as a soccer team and just having fun, with outings for ice cream and team dinners. If you love to play the game and want to play soccer at a higher level, please contact us!
Women's Ultimate - contact Gina Rhodes
The UMW Women's Ultimate Frisbee team practices every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. We welcome anyone to come out and practice with us. No experience is necessary; we can teach you everything about the game! We travel to tournaments at many different schools, including JMU, the University of Richmond, and William and Mary. We also travel to tournaments in different states, including North Carolina and Georgia. We are a competitive team, but we enjoy having a good time. Our competitive season is in the spring; last year we placed first in Virginia and Tennessee. Come and join us as we continue to play hard and have fun.