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Springfield College Club Sports

The club sports program at Springfield College is designed to serve interests in different sports and recreational activities, whether they are competitive, recreational, and/or instructional. Emphasis is placed on student leadership and involvement, as well as on the dedication and commitment of club members.

Club Sports Philosophy Statement

The philosophy of the club sports program is to promote health and physical well being and physical skill development among all of its participants. It also aims to develop leadership and management skills, budgetary competence, and other professional qualities that will benefit the participant throughout his/her lifetime and to provide social/recreational opportunities for the entire Springfield College community. Club sports are designed to serve individual interests in different competitive sports and recreational activities. These interests can be competitive, recreational, or instructional in nature. “Clubs” may represent the College in competition or may conduct intra-club activities such as practices, instructional activities, social activities, demonstrations, and/or scrimmages.

Eligible Participants

Springfield College full-time students, faculty, and staff are eligible to participage in club sports.

Current Schedules

Click here for current game schedules.

How to Form a Club Sport

• Provide a list of at least eight members (or more, depending upon the sport and amount needed to form a team) that will pay dues.
• Create and provide a copy of a constitution (a sample of which will be provided).
• Create and provide a draft of an initial budget that summarizes costs/requests on an annual basis.
• Create and provide an inventory of existing (member-owned) equipment.
• Ensure that at least two of the members volunteering to act as president and vice president of the club, one of whom must be the liaison with the graduate teaching fellow.
• Ensure that that club does not duplicate an existing varsity or junior varsity sport.
• Present in meeting to campus recreation department.
• Be sure that the club includes an element of competition and participate during the academic year; clubs must have at least three other club opponents from nearby colleges/universities.

Club Sport Presidents’ Contact Information

• Bodybuilding: Ethan Grossman — egrossman@spfldcol.edu
• Cheerleading: Courtney Vander Werff — cvanderwerff@spfldcol.edu
• Crew: Alex Priest — apriest@spfldcol.edu
• Equestrian: Natalee Rolince — nrolince@spfldcol.edu
• Ice Hockey: George Johnson — gjohnson@springfieldcollege.edu
• Martial Arts: Blaze Cox — bcox3@spfldcol.edu
• Mixed Martial Arts: Anna Ragonese — aragonese@spfldcol.edu
• Paintball: Evan Doktor — edoktor@spfldcol.edu
• Powerlifting: Dan Jaffe — djaffe@spfldcol.edu
• Racquetball: Kaitlyn Hanlon — khanlon@spfldcol.edu
• Rugby (Mens): Jared Collinson — jcollinson@spfldcol.edu
• Rugby (Womens): Shannon Stanley — sstanley@spfldcol.edu
• Ski: Mike Mingolla — mmingolla@spfldcol.edu

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Club Sport Descriptions

Bodybuilding

*There will be a mandatory meeting in the pe complex thursday 5/5/11 for anyone who is interested in joining the club. For time and room number, contact ethan grossman at egrossman@spfldcol.edu

Information:
This club was founded for the serious lifter (male or female) who is looking for a refuge from the modern day fitness club atmosphere.

The Springfield College Bodybuilding Club will offer:

• Personally designed training programs and nutritional assessments from certified professionals
• A team atmosphere with a focus on “hardcore” down to basics training, loud music, and heavy weights
• Special accommodations for the dietary needs of the competitive bodybuilder
• Weekly trips to local bodybuilding gyms, competitions and seminars
• Q&As conducted by former and current competitive bodybuilders
• A chance to participate in local and national bodybuilding competitions as well as helping to create our own show here on campus
• Networking opportunities with supplement companies
• A team atmosphere which includes mandatory team meals, trips, etc
• The bodybuilding club will not be a place where people can hold bench pressing contests, discuss the newest pre-workout supplement or talk about “last night at the x-pub”

Disclaimer:
This club is open not only to those interested in competitive bodybuilding, but also all those who are passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet and intense training along with improving one’s overall quality of life through a sport which focuses on improvements in character and the achievement of goals in all aspects of one’s life.

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Cheerleading

Information:
The cheerleading program at Springfield College began in 1998. Like all club sports, cheerleading falls under the supervision of campus recreation. The team has two seasons.

In the fall, the team practices two nights a week in the Field House to prepare for upcoming home football games on Stagg Field. The team also is active at the annual Gymnastics Exhibition Home Show and Homecoming Pep Rally. Typically football games take place during Saturday afternoons, and practices are held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The team’s winter season includes supporting the men’s and women’s basketball teams at their home contests in Blake Arena. Similarly to the fall season, practice is twice weekly from 8pm-10pm in the Field House.

Interested in joining the team?
For incoming freshman, tryouts are held the first week of school in September. This tryout is for all students who are interested in joining the football cheerleading squad. Upperclassmen tryouts will be held in April, before the start of the fall season.

An additional tryout will be held for the winter session. This tryout is for all students who are interested in joining the basketball cheerleading squad. Typically, tryouts take place the week before Thanksgiving.

Summer Camp:
Each summer, the Springfield College cheerleaders attend the Universal Cheerleaders Association(UCA) cheerleading camp. The three-day camp is held in August at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven Conn. All students who are accepted to Springfield College and are interested in the cheerleading program are welcome to attend the UCA camp with the team.

If you have any questions, you may e-mail coach Amy Ruelle Leigner.
Team members pay dues or fund-raise money to help offset club expenses.

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Crew

Information:
Crew is the oldest intercollegiate sport in the United States. At Springfield College, men’s and women’s crew provides a competitive and healthy sport for students, whether they are experienced rowers or have never rowed before. Typically the club competes in two events during the fall and one in the spring.

Interested in joining the team?
Crew is always looking for new members who are interested in the sport. Those who value teamwork and cooperation are encouraged to join! The team currently practices at the Holyoke Rows facility in Holyoke, Mass. On site, they launch off into the Connecticut River.

To learn more, or if you have questions, please contact the president of the Club, 'Alex Priest.

The team is coached by Zack DePace: zackdepace@comcast.net

Team members pay dues or fund-raise money to help offset club expenses.

The men’s four team rowing hard to the finish
Head of the Fish, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., October 25, 2003.

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Equestrian

Information:
The equestrian team at Springfield College is composed of a spirited group of riders at every level of experience, ranging from walk trot riders to advanced riders who have competed in the A circuit. Because it’s a club sport, there are no tryouts for the team. As a growing team, all riders are welcome regardless of experience. All that’s required is a love for riding.

For more information, check out the Equestrian Club web page.

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Ice Hockey

Information:
The hockey team is among the most active club sports at Springfield College. Composed of roughly 21 players, the team competes in Northeast Collegiate Hockey Association (NeCHA) and plays a 14-game schedule. Led by veteran coaches Jeff Callahan and Ed Shore, last season’s team reached the division semi-finals. Practices begin in October and occur twice a week between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Last season, the team played at Cyr Arena in Forest Park.

Ice Hockey Schedule

• Oct. 28, 2011 at Lyndon St 7:30 p.m.
• Oct. 29, 2011 FITZPATRICK WPI 1 p.m.*
• Nov. 5, 2011 SMEAD DANIEL WEBSTER 1 p.m.*
• Nov. 6, 2011 at Castleton 3 p.m.
• Nov. 12, 2011 SMEAD Tufts 1 p.m.*
• Nov. 18, 2011 at RIC 8:20 p.m.
• Nov. 19, 2011 FITZPATRICK RWU 6:15 p.m.*
• Dec. 4, 2011 SMEAD Norwich 6:15 p.m.*
• Dec. 10, 2011 SMEAD LYNDON ST 1 p.m.*
• Jan. 21, 2012 SMEAD RIC 1 p.m.*
• Jan. 27, 2012 at Norwich 5 p.m.
• Jan. 28, 2012 SMEAD USCG 1 p.m.*
• Feb. 3, 2012 at New Haven TBA
• Feb. 4, 2012 SMEAD CASTLETON 1 p.m.*
• Feb. 10, 2012 at RWU 6 p.m.
• * Home games

Interested in joining the team?
While experience playing hockey is not necessary to participate, it is certainly helpful. Team leaders hold dry-land practice before the team hits the ice in October. Those interested in joining the team should contact the club president, George Johnson.
Team members pay dues or fund-raise money to help offset club expenses.

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Martial Arts

Information:
The Springfield College martial arts club was founded by Joe Falanga ’10 who is a fourth degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a traditional Korean martial art. Since its beginning, the club has welcomed many new members from different styles of martial arts and experience levels.

In addition to everyday training, the club prides itself on representing the College at sport karate and intercollegiate tournaments. Once again, the club plans on being quite active during the school year. For a third consecutive year, the club will host its own tournament in the spring of 2011. The martial arts club at Springfield College is a great way to stay in shape and be part of a martial arts family.

Interested in joining the team?
The Springfield College martial arts club provides an opportunity for students to further experience the Springfield College philosophy of educating the whole person in spirit, mind, and body, through disciplined training. Those who have never considered martial arts training before, but are looking to reshape their spirit, mind and body, this is the ideal place to start. New members of all experience levels and style of martial arts are always welcome. The club meets three times per week, in both the fall and spring semesters.

For more information, contact the club’s president, Blaze Cox.
Team members pay dues or fund-raise money to help offset club expenses.

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Mixed Martial Arts

Information:
The mixed martial arts(MMA) club provides students with the opportunity to learn techniques from a variety of martial arts, practice their integration into a personalized style, and grow in spirit, mind, and body in a whole new way. Co-founded in 2010 by president and fourth-degree karate black belt Anna Ragonese and coach Jay Hurtubise, the MMA club trains in grappling, wrestling, judo, and more, all in a welcoming dojo atmosphere. Anyone can join and learn at their own pace, regardless of skill level or even if it's their first introduction. MMA isn't just for men either, as there are many female participants who attend every class.

Interested in joining the team?
There's a reason to join for everyone: For those interested in competing, the team travels to submission grappling tournaments sanctioned by the North American Grappling Association(NAGA), where the team has already found success in its first year, taking home three medals.

Those interested are invited to observe or participate in a class or two to see what the club is all about. Simply e-mail aragonese@spfldcol.edu or come to the wrestling/combatives room in the PE Complex during a scheduled practice. See you there!

For more information, e-mail the club’s president, Anna Ragonese.
Team members pay dues or fund-raise money to help offset club expenses.

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Paintball:

Information
As a program within the Springfield College community, the paintball club aims to promote the sport of paintball by offering opportunities for college students to play in a structured and competitive environment. While in service, this club hopes to provide another opportunity for students to get involved and to meet people with similar interests.

Interested in joining the team?
Last spring, the team held an intra-squad shootout at Camelot Paintball in Wilbraham. This season, the club is looking to get involved with the National Collegiate Paintball Association.

For more information, e-mail the club’s president, Evan Doktor
Team members pay dues or fund-raise money to help offset club expenses.





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Powerlifting

Information:
The Springfield College powerlifting club practices four to five days a week in the College’s strength and conditioning room. Under president Dan Jaffe, the club has hosted an annual open, ‘Last Man/Woman Standing’ competition benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information, contact Dan Jaffe.
Team members pay dues or fund-raise money to help offset club expenses.



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Racquetball

Information:
Members of the Springfield College racquetball club describe the club as laid back while competitive in regional and national tournaments. The team is made of students from many majors and experience is not necessary to be part of the team.

The team belongs in the Eastern Collegiate Racquetball Conference and practices during the week either in the afternoon or evenings on campus in the PE Complex. Typically, the team competes in five tournaments throughout the year including a final national tournament to end the season. Regularly tournaments are located in Albany, N.Y.; Penn State; Woodbridge, N.J.; Allentown, Penn.; and Nashua, N.H. Past national tournaments have been located at Arizona State University, Missouri State University, and in Kansas City, Kans.

Like most club sports at Springfield College, the club is largely funded by campus recreation, though each member of the team pays dues to help offset registration costs and team expenses that arise during the season. The team holds numerous fund-raisers to offset costs. Average spending at a tournament averages $20.

Interested in joining the club?
The team does not have a coach, but members help each other sharpen their game through intra-squad competition. Those interested in joining the club or for more information, should contact Kaitlyn Hanlon.
Team members pay dues or fund-raise money to help offset club expenses.





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Rugby (Men's)

Information:
Playing for the Springfield College men’s rugby team is an experience like no other. Participating on the team provides a chance to stay active, to make many life-long friendships, and to have a great time. Rugby is a combination of football and soccer with some twists: the most famous, perhaps, being a lack of pads. The team is open to anyone who is interested; experience is NOT necessary. Many players start without knowing anything about the game, but will leave with a new understanding and love for the sport.

Led by coach Brad Lawrence and captains Jared Collinson and Dylan Gutheil, Springfield College competes in the New England Rugby Football Union (NERFU) in Division III. After strong campaigns in 2008 and 2009, the team went 7-0 in the 2010 regular season with two wins and a loss in the New England championships, placing the squad 7th in the nation for Division III. In the spring 2011 season, the team competed in the Division II Beast of the East tournament against Division I and II teams, finishing third out of 24. The team hopes to expand on their success in the 2011-12 season and possibly make a trip to Ireland in spring 2012. Practices are held Mondays through Thursdays, either from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Facilities and Campus Services field or from 8 to 10 p.m. on the turf. All are welcome and encouraged to participate at any time. The team prides itself on being a family, so come join the family!

Game dates:

• Friday, September 23, 7 p.m. v WNEU on Schmid Field
• Friday, November 4, 7 p.m. v New Haven on Schmid Field

Interested in joining the team?
Contact club president, Jared Collinson.
Team members pay dues or fund-raise money to help offset club expenses.



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Rugby (Women's)

Information:
Looking for a fun team sport that requires absolutely no prior experience? Check out the Springfield College women’s rugby club. The team plays in fall and spring, with each season lasting approximately ten weeks. Practices are daily, usually from 4-6 p.m., but have an extremely flexible schedule. There is a three-day practice policy to play in the Saturday games (five days prior to the first competition each season). There is a traditional fall season with competition in the New England Rugby Football Union, and a non- traditional spring season, which is typically focused on tournament play. The squad plays a five-game regular season schedule before the playoffs begin.

Game dates:

• Saturday, September 18, 12 pm v Trinity College on FACS Field
• Friday, September 30, 7pm v Westfield State University on Schmid Field

Interested in joining the team?
This is a student-run club sport. Springfield College women’s rugby is a great way to meet new friends, learn a new sport, keep your competitive edge, and stay in shape. Contact club president, Shannon Stanley.
Team members pay dues or fund-raise money to help offset club expenses.





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Ski Team

Information:
The ski team races as a part of the McBrine Division, which also includes teams from the University of Rhode Island, Yale, Marist, Brandeis, and Wesleyan. At competitions, the team tests its skill in slalom and grand slalom events. The team begins training at the end of the first semester before winter break. During this training, the ski team meets for dryland training, which consists of warm-ups, stretching, running, and some bodyweight exercises to stay in shape for the upcoming season. After winter break, for five consecutive weekends, the ski team races all over mountains in Vermont. Springfield College consistently places well in its races and also often sends racers to regional races. Last season, the ski team sent Leigh Brewster and Chris Ogilvie to regionals, where they both performed very well.

Interested in joining the team?
For more information contact, club president Mike Mingolla.
Like all of our club teams, the ski club participants are required to either fund-raise or pay individual dues to help offset costs—which include food and lodging while away at events.



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Ultimate Frisbee

For information, the club can contact Coach Tom St John: tstjohn@spfldcol.edu

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Quick Links:

• Bodybuilding
• Cheerleading
• Crew
• Equestrian
• Ice Hockey
• Martial Arts
• Mixed Martial Arts
• Paintball
• Powerlifting
• Racquetball
• Rubgy (Men's)
• Rugby (Women's )
• Ski Team
• Ultimate Frisbee