Club Sports

Competitive intercollegiate athletics at Haverford are not limited to our 23 varsity teams.

The club sports program at Haverford College is designed to provide opportunities for students to participate and compete in a variety of sports not already offered at the varsity level.  Members of the clubs sports teams are responsible for the administration and organization of their club activities. Haverford clubs are supported by Students’ Council, the Athletic Department and the Dean’s Office. Any questions should be directed to Administrative Assistant to the Athletic Director, Susan McCabe

 What is a club sport?

A club sport is a registered student organization intended to promote the common interests of a particular sport or activity through participation and competition.

Participation in a club sport is completely voluntary. Membership is open to all current students regardless of skill level. No student may be discriminated against by any organization at Haverford College for reasons of age, color, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

To be recognized as a club sport at Haverford, each organization must agree to abide by the guidelines and expectations outlined the Club Sports Handbook.

Club sport practices and matches are limited to Haverford and Bryn Mawr college students whose names appear on the official roster. Alumni/ae or students on leave are specifically excluded.

Eligibility for some club sports may depend on various league or divisional rules established by outside organizations. Practices and schedules vary since all activities are organized and administered by students.

Recognized Club Sports

The Coed Club Badminton team practices year round and competes in the spring. Traditionally, we host matches against Villanova, Penn, Drexel, Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore. Additionally, we represent Haverford at collegiate and open tournaments in Region 1 (the Northeast). Our team is made up of players of all skill levels and we actively encourage beginners to join the team.

For more information, contact captains Benjamin Zheng, Maia Roark, Jackie Chen, Daniel Lee, Ashlee Hollander (treasurer),and Jishi Lin (social media coordinator)

Crew

Haverford's growing crew program has been in existence since 1998, and boasts lively men's and women's teams that compete in the fall and spring in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. The team currently shares boathouse space with Villanova University on the upper Schuylkill River in Conshohocken, only 15 minutes from campus. The team's coach since 2001 is Valeria Gospodinov, an Olympic medalist for Bulgaria and former assistant coach for the Bulgarian national team. The crew teams practice daily in the spring and fall in the afternoons and follows an intense conditioning program during the winter. Rowers and coxswains of all experience levels (including complete novices) are welcome on the team every year.

For recruiting (and general) information, contact: haverford.crew@gmail.com

Captains: Sarah Fahkry, Sophia LipariBrisa Kane, Luke Rubin

Join the Men’s Ultimate Frisbee team, one of Haverford's largest athletic clubs since 1982! We practice three days a week on the Duck Pond fields, and play in three to five tournaments per semester against both local and regional opponents. All are welcome to come out and play with us — whether you're a seasoned saucer-tosser or a complete beginner. We aim to compete at the sport’s highest level while still keeping things fun for everyone involved. 
 
Check us out on TwitterInstagram and YouT ube, and get in touch with us via email!
 
Captains: Mihir PatelAlec WallachBen Bergerson
 

Sneetch Ultimate is a Bi-Co club sports team open to women, non-binary, and trans athletes of all skill levels. We practice three days a week and compete in three to five tournaments each semester against opponents from all across the country. We strive to be competitive at the highest level of college ultimate, and recently we attended D3 College Nationals in both 2022 and 2023. At our core, the Sneetches value good spirit, having fun, and fostering an inclusive community. 

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@sneetchultimate), and get in touch with us via our new website and email

Captains: May CourtneyAmy Tse (BMC), Clara Shapiro Morton
 

The men's club soccer team formed in 2009 to satisfy the demand for a competitive but less time-consuming alternative to Haverford’s varsity soccer team. With a core of over 20 members, the club holds several practices a week and competes with nearby college and university club teams, including Penn, Swarthmore, The College of New Jersey, St. Joseph’s, and Drexel. 

Contacts: Alexander Nathanson, Oliver Galea, Krish Gupta

The women's club soccer team is made up of a great group of women who love to play soccer. We play games against club teams from other colleges in the area, both at home and away. Each season we usually play local Philadelphia teams such as Penn and Drexel, but we also travel to other schools that are within about hour of us, such as Princeton. We practice 2-3 times per week and play between 5-8 games per season.

Club soccer is designed to be competitive and fun and we'd love to have you come join us at any practice!

Please contact Erin Ng or Natalie Goeler-Slough if you're interested.

Clubs that do not participate in intercollegiate competition are considered Student Activities and may contact the Student Activities office for assistance. Like all student activities at Haverford College, sport and recreational clubs and organizations are self-governing and must follow the guidelines and responsibilities outlined in the Constitution of the Haverford College Students' Association.