Athletics and Recreation
At Sacred Heart University, a comprehensive athletics and recreation program exists for all members of the university community. During the academic year, the following opportunities are available:
Division I Intercollegiate Athletics
The University’s 33 NCAA D-I varsity athletic programs are open to all full-time undergraduate students. Eligibility requirements and scholarship availability vary by program and information can be found by contacting members of the coaching staff. To learn more about the Pioneer athletic programs, visit the official athletic website, www.shubigred.com where you will find team overviews, schedules, and players and coaches profiles. You can also find information on SHU Athletics on twitter and instagram, @SHUBigRed.
Intercollegiate Club Sports
Our individual and team (single-gender and co-ed) club sport programs are open to all full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Most of the club sport teams are members of athletic conferences. Unlike varsity athletics, club sports do not offer scholarships, and practice and playing seasons are shorter and in some cases less intense then their D-I counterparts. All skill levels are encouraged to participate, and all programs have direct student involvement in the management of their sport. Similar to varsity athletics, each team has a professional head coach and athletic trainer. Additional information about intercollegiate club sports can be reviewed on the club sports webpage: http://www.sacredheartclubsports.com/
Our club sport teams include:
Men’s Club Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Football
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Volleyball
Wrestling
Women’s Club Sports
Basketball
Field Hockey
Gymnastics
Kickline
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Co-ed Club Sports
Badminton
Crossfit
Dance Team
Figure Skating
Gaming
Golf
Martial Arts
Rock Climbing
Running
Sailing
Spirit Squad
Tennis
Weightlifting
Ultimate Frisbee
Recreation and Intramurals
Activities in this area are varied and offered throughout the academic year. Multiple fitness centers, a dedicated aerobics/dance room, an exceptional weight-training facility, and numerous sport leagues such as flag football, basketball, volleyball, softball, etc. (which are organized by residential hall floors, within academic departments, or most frequently by friends organizing a team) are all designed to allow members of the university community time to relax, exercise, socialize, compete, and enjoy healthy activity to balance out a rigorous academic schedule. Additional information about recreation and intramural sports programming can be reviewed at https://www.sacredheart.edu/sacred-heart-life/fitness-recreation-sports/intramural-sports/