The mission of the Boston College Club Sports program is to provide athletic opportunities to students who are seeking a high level of competition and camaraderie. In keeping with the Campus Recreation mission, the Club Sports program is committed to the formation of the whole person – intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually. Additionally, the Club Sports program promotes excellence, accountability, and leadership through its support of student-run teams.
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The Boston College Club Baseball team, which was founded in the fall of 2013, competes in the North Atlantic – North Division of the NCBA (National Club Baseball Association) against teams such as Boston University, Northeastern, The University of Massachusetts, the University of Connecticut, and SUNY Albany. Tryouts for the team are held within the first two to three weeks of school at Cassidy Park in Cleveland Circle, which is also where the team holds most of their practices and their home contests. The majority of the games are played in three game series which generally occur on the weekends during both the fall and spring season. While in season, the team typically has two to three practices each week and during the winter months they train in the Alumni Stadium Bubble.
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The Boston College Club Baseball team, which was founded in the fall of 2013, competes in the North Atlantic – North Division of the NCBA (National Club Baseball Association).
The Boston College Men's Club Basketball Team competes in the New England - East Conference of the NCBBA (National Club Basketball Association).
The Boston College Women's Club Basketball Team competes monthly against local teams such as Harvard, Northeastern, and Boston University as well as at the NIRSA Regional Tournament at Boston University which they won in both 2015 and 2016. While their main season is in the spring, they hold tryouts at the beginning of the Fall Semester and practice twice a week throughout the year. They’re a tight knight group of dedicated players who love to play basketball and spend time with each other on and off the court and are constantly working towards their goal of attending and winning the NIRSA National Championship.
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The Boston College Women's Club Basketball Team competes monthly against local teams such as Harvard, Northeastern, and Boston University as well as at the NIRSA Regional Tournament.
The Boston College Men’s Club Crew team is comprised of a group of hard-working, driven athletes who row at a competitive level both regionally and nationally. The team is an affiliate of the Eastern College Athletic Conference which is a part of the American Collegiate Rowing Association. While the team’s primary season is the spring, the Men’s Crew team is active throughout the year, starting with pre-season training before the academic year begins and continuing into fall competitions and winter training. During the fall and spring competition seasons, the team practices 6 days a week on the Charles River out of the Community Rowing, Inc. boathouse and during winter training the team typically practices 4 to 5 days a week indoors. During an athlete’s first year of rowing he will be a member of the Novice team. Prior experience is not required – in fact, the Novice team is typically comprised of athletes who did not row in high school. The team is also always interested in females who want to participate as coxswains. While the team may make some cuts a few weeks into the fall depending on how many athletes consistently show up, they are happy to teach anybody to row that is willing to work hard and put in the effort.
The Boston College Men’s Club Crew team is comprised of a group of hard-working, driven athletes who row at a competitive level both regionally and nationally.
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The Boston College Club Cycling Team is a member of the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference (ECCC), one of the 11 collegiate USA Cycling conferences. The team races against over 50 schools that range in geography from Canada to Pennsylvania. Racing in both the fall and the spring, the cycling team has both mountain and road racing teams. The conference is well-suited to introducing people to racing as well as hosting competitive categories for the more experienced riders. The team's practices consist of team spin classes three nights a week and group rides on the weekends that focus on long distances and building racing skills. All are welcome as the team seeks to introduce new people to the sport, while also helping veterans racers grow. Prior Racing, or even having a bike, is not required as team members choose how involved with the team they would like to be. Some members choose to only take advantage of the spin classes and the team camaraderie while others participate in every aspect of the team.
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The Boston College Club Cycling Team is a member of the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference (ECCC), one of the 11 collegiate USA Cycling conferences.
The Boston College Club Equestrian Team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and competes against schools in the region such as BU, Tufts, and Northeastern. The team was founded in 1993 by a small group of students and has grown over the years. We look for riders who are dedicated and passionate regardless of riding or show experience. Riders of all skill levels are welcomed on the team, as each IHSA division from Walk-Trot to Open Fences needs to be fulfilled.
The team practices throughout the school year at ABD Equestrian under Coach Allyssa Dean in Norfolk, MA. Members attend lessons once a week and in addition compete on weekends during both the fall and spring season. No need to own a horse– we practice on the school horses at ABD Equestrian. Tryouts are held at the beginning of each semester as there are only a limited number of spots available on the roster. Anyone who has a passion for riding horses and wants the opportunity to ride during college should consider joining the BC Club Equestrian Team.
You can visit Equestrian Team’s website for more information and follow us on Instagram!
The Boston College Club Equestrian Team was founded in 1993 by a small group of students and has grown over the years.
The Boston College Club Field Hockey team competes in the National Field Hockey League. During the fall season (September to November), the team practices for two hours, two or three times per week, usually on Mondays and Wednesdays evenings. Competition during the fall season includes several matches against local, New England teams, one divisional tournament, and one invitational tournament. In the off-season in the spring, the team usually participates in local scrimmages and an invitational tournament. The team welcomes players (both men and women) of all levels and backgrounds, although strong field hockey skills and knowledge of the game are encouraged. Tryouts are typically held during the second or third week of September after Student Activities Day when students have the chance to sign up for clubs.
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The Boston College Club Field Hockey team competes in the National Field Hockey League.
The Boston College Club Golf team is composed of competitive golfers looking to be a part of a team and improve their golf skills. The team competes in the National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) which is a national organization composed of club teams split into regions. BC Club Golf represents the New England Region and competes in both the fall and the spring. In each season, they compete in two regional tournaments and, based on their performance have the ability to qualify for the National Tournament each semester at different destinations. The top 8 players compete in each tournament, which is determined by qualifiers that take place throughout the season. The team’s home course is Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, which is just a short walk from campus. Tryouts are held each fall and everyone is encouraged to give it a shot and be a part of our team! Regardless of whether a member qualifies for Regional Tournaments, there are still opportunities to play, because the team holds golf tournaments in which everyone on the team can play. One of the team’s goals is simply to increase the golf presence on campus so they encourage anyone interested in reaching out.
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The Boston College Club Golf team is composed of competitive golfers looking to be a part of a team and improve their golf skills.
The Boston College Women's Club Ice Hockey team was founded in the fall of 2014. They are a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) and the Independent Women's Club Hockey League (IWCHL). They play against teams such as Boston University, Union, and The University of New Hampshire. Tryouts are held in the fall, usually in late September or early October, and the season runs from October to the end of February. They practice twice a week, once in the morning and once at night and have games on the weekends.
You can see what the team is up to by visiting their Twitter, Facebook and website.
The Boston College Women's Club Ice Hockey team was founded in the fall of 2014. They are a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) and the Independent Women's Club Hockey League (IWCHL).
The Boston College Men’s Club Lacrosse Team has been a member of the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) since 2005. Within the MCLA, they compete in the Pioneer Collegiate Lacrosse League (PCLL) and play against teams such as UConn and Northeastern during the regular season. The team is active in both the spring and the fall seasons, but its main competitive season in the spring. Practices are generally held twice a week in the fall and three times a week in the spring on either the Newton Lacrosse Field or the Alumni Stadium turf. The team is very competitive with 100+ students trying out each fall.
You can see what the team is up to by visiting their Twitter, Facebook or website.
The Boston College Men’s Club Lacrosse Team has been a member of the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) since 2005.
The Boston College Women's Club Lacrosse team competes in the Northeast League of the Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (WCLA). The team won the national championship in 2022 and 2023.
The Boston College Men's Club Ice Hockey team competes in the NECHA (New England College Hockey Association) Conference in Division 2 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association). The team was founded in 2006, and is typically comprised of around 30 members. Tryouts are held at the beginning of September and league competition runs from October to March. On the ice up to four times a week, club hockey offers a level of play between the varsity and intramural levels. While maintaining five consecutive years as runner up in the Northeast Regional, the team offers a highly competitive hockey atmosphere and is comprised of a great group of guys who are willing to put in the work required to remain highly competitive.
You can see what the team is up to by visiting their Twitter, Facebook and website.
The Boston College Men's Club Ice Hockey team competes in the NECHA (New England College Hockey Association) Conference in Division 2 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association).
The Boston College Rugby Football Club, founded in 1967, competes in the Liberty Rugby Conference and against top competition across the country.
The Boston College Women’s Rugby Club was founded in 1979 and competes at both the national and league level, with numerous titles and championships under their belt. The team is a member of the Northeast Women’s Collegiate Rugby Conference within USA Rugby and plays against teams such as UCONN and Boston University during their regular season play. BC Women’s Rugby is active in both the spring and fall seasons, although their main season is in the fall which begins with preseason a week before the start of school. In the fall the team practices three times a week in the afternoons, and in the spring they practice two times a week in the mornings. There are no cuts and everyone is welcome, with no prior experience necessary! There is both an A-side and a B-side match at almost every game, so everyone will get a chance to enjoy watching and playing rugby regardless of skill level.
You can see what the team is up to by visiting their Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or website.
The Boston College Women’s Rugby Club was founded in 1979 and competes at both the national and league level, with numerous titles and championships under their belt.
Boston College Club Running, formerly WeRunBC, was established in 2015 and became a club team in 2018. As members of the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA), athletes can race against other colleges' club teams as well as participate in local races, such as the Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandana 5k and the Cambridge Half Marathon. Practices are held five times a week and races typically twice a month. Boston College Club Running seeks to provide both recreational and competitive runners an outlet in which they can achieve their running goals and to create a supportive network of runners.
You can see what the team is up to by visiting their Instagram.
Boston College Club Running, formerly WeRunBC, was established in 2015 and became a club team in 2018.
The Boston College Men’s Club Soccer Team was founded on the principle that competitive soccer can still be played even if it is not at the NCAA level. They compete as a member of NIRSA’s Region 1 Club Conferenceand is consistently one of the top ranked teams in the Northeast. The soccer season is traditional in that it runs from early September to mid-November and officially begins after a team is named from tryouts, which are held the first week of the fall semester. Practices are held 2-3 times a week on Alumni or the Newton Soccer fields, and games are usually either on Saturday or Sunday. In the Winter/Spring season the team has practice once a week to stay in shape for the upcoming season, with a few scrimmages taking place in the spring.
You can see what the team is up to by visiting the Men's Club Soccer website or the team's Instagram or Facebook.
The Boston College Men’s Club Soccer Team was founded on the principle that competitive soccer can still be played even if it is not at the NCAA level.
The Boston College's Women's Club Soccer Team is a member of NIRSA's Region 1 Conference and competes against teams primarily in the Boston area during the fall. The team is very competitive and has consistently made it to regional and national club tournaments. Some highlights include winning regionals in Pennsylvania in 2012 and reaching the semi-finals of the Open Division at the National Tournament in 2015. The season begins with tryouts in the fall, which are typically the first weekend of school, and continues until Thanksgiving break. During that time, athletes are expected to commit to three practices a week and typically two games on the weekends. For ladies looking to continue playing high-quality level with a mid-level time commitment, this is the right team!
You can see what the team are up to by visiting their Instagram, Twitter and Facebook or the Women's Club Soccer website!
The Boston College's Women's Club Soccer Team is a member of NIRSA's Region 1 Conference and competes against teams primarily in the Boston area during the fall.
The Boston College Men's Club Squash Team is a member of the College Squash Association (CSA), which includes both Division 1 Varsity teams as well as all collegiate Club programs. On a year to year basis the team usually faces teams such as Boston University, Northeastern, and MIT. They also frequently travel to play other programs like Haverford College and Bucknell. The season is generally from mid-October to early February when the team concludes their year playing at the National Collegiate Squash Championships. Men’s Squash generally holds tryouts over a weeklong period as there is limited space to get everyone ample time to play. The team generally keeps a roster of 10-12 players and practices at the Boston Sports Club in Allston three times a week during the season.
You can see what the team is up to by visiting their Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or website.
The Boston College Men's Club Squash Team is a member of the College Squash Association (CSA), which includes both Division 1 Varsity teams as well as all collegiate Club programs.
The Boston College Women's Club Squash team, which is a member of the College Squash Association (CSA)became recognized in the 2009-2010 season. During the regular season, BCWCS has the opportunity to play varsity and club teams in and around Boston such as Boston University, Northeastern, Tufts, Wellesley, and Harvard, as well as taking trips to play teams in Philadelphia and Maine. The team’s season begins at the end of September, when cuts are made, and goes through February when they go to Nationals. The team generally tends to have a roster of fifteen players, often taking naturally gifted athletes with little squash experience. In these months, the team practices three times a week in the evenings. Every player on the team gets the opportunity to go to at least one match where they participate in play as well as refereeing the matches of their teammates. The team has a lot of fun together while remaining competitive to sustain their spot as one of the top club teams in the nation!
The Boston College Women's Club Squash team, which is a member of the College Squash Association (CSA)became recognized in the 2009-2010 season.
The Boston College Club Swim Team was established in 2021 and is a member of College Club Swimming (CCS). In their preliminary year, the club competes at a high level locally and aims to compete nationally next year. Tryouts are held in September and preparation for competition season follows. Meets are held throughout the year, with peak competition season beginning in January. The goal each season is to get as many swimmers qualified for the CCS National Championship held each year in mid-April. Although swimming is often thought to be an individual sport, the team work provides an environment of mutual support for one another and emphasizes the value of effective teamwork.
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The Boston College Club Swim Team was established in 2021 and is a member of College Club Swimming (CCS). The club will compete locally and nationally.
The Boston College Club Synchronized Skating team competes through US Figure Skating. The team consists of 14-20 skaters with various skating levels and backgrounds including synchro, dance, freestyle, theater on ice, etc. Our season begins in early September, and practices start soon after tryouts. We typically have three practices per week (5 hours of early on-ice practice in Conte Forum and one hour of off-ice). We compete in 4-5 competitions per season, including BSSC, Easterns, Porter, and Nationals (if qualified). This past year, we moved up to the Collegiate Division, allowing us to compete in the US Synchronized Skating National Championships where we achieved our best score of the season. Although BCSS only focuses on synchro and does not have a freestyle team, there are freestyle sessions available a few times a week. The team encourages everyone to try out for the team as no prior synchro experience is needed!
You can follow the team on Twitter or visit the team's website or Facebook page.
The Boston College Club Synchronized Skating team competes through US Figure Skating. The team consists of 14-20 skaters with various skating levels and backgrounds including synchro, dance, freestyle, theater on ice, etc.
The Boston College Club Table Tennis Team was established in 2018 for male and female students of all skill levels. As long as the club has sufficient equipment to accommodate all team members, no one will be turned away. However, only the 16 best players will be able to participate in tournaments. The team practices twice a week throughout the school year, and during competition season, an additional practice will be held each week for tournament players. The team competes in the Upper New England Division of the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA). The team's goal is to give Boston College students the opportunity to participate in a unique sport and to build a team that can compete at the national level, with the goal of making it to Northeast Regional Tournament and the Table Tennis National Championships.
The Boston College Club Table Tennis Team was established in 2018 for male and female students of all skill levels.
The Boston College's Men Club Ultimate Frisbee team competes in the Metro Boston Conference within the New England Region of USA Ultimate. The team plays against colleges such as Harvard, Tufts, Northeastern, BU, and other teams from across the country. The team is active in both the fall and spring seasons, with the spring season being the main season featuring a regional tournament with a chance to play in nationals. There are tournaments throughout the fall and spring to prepare for these playoffs at the end of the school year. The team practices about three times a week on the Brighton Campus when weather is nice, and also practices inside the Bubble during the winter. There are no cuts, and there is an A-team and B-team to separate skill level and experience. Everyone is welcome to come and play.
You can follow the team on Twitter and visit their Facebook.
The Boston College's Men Club Ultimate Frisbee team competes in the Metro Boston Conference within the New England Region of USA Ultimate.
The Boston College Women’s Club Ultimate Frisbee Team, better known as The Flix, was founded in 2006 and has grown tremendously in both size and skill level since. They compete as part of USA Ultimate. Most recently, The Flix have placed highly within the regional level, beating Northeastern and coming in 5th overall which has qualified them to play at higher level tournaments not just in the northeast, but also across the country. This has included Terminus in Georgia as well as Centex in Texas. The team prides themselves on team unity and inclusion, so the team as a whole makes no cuts and instead fosters an A and B team. Both compete regularly in competitive tournaments. Practices are held two-three times a week throughout the year with tournaments on the weekends, especially during the spring which is the main tournament season. Most of the members on the team never played Ultimate before entering college, so no prior experience is necessary. All that’s needed is a desire to learn, work, hard, and have fun!
You can see what the team is up to by visiting their Facebook page.
The Boston College Women’s Club Ultimate Frisbee Team, better known as The Flix, was founded in 2006 and has grown tremendously in both size and skill level since.
The Boston College Men's Club Volleyball Team competes in New England Collegiate Volleyball League (NECVL) under the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (NCVF). They regularly face New England teams such as Boston University and New Hampshire during league play, but travel to compete against teams from other regions in non-League tournaments. BCMVB is active in both the fall and spring seasons, although their main season with League games happens in the spring. Tryouts take place in the fall a few weeks after school starts, and from then on out they practice twice a week in the evenings in the Flynn Recreation Complex. BCMVB is extremely competitive within the region and annually strives to compete at the highest level at the National Tournament in April. The team’s goal is to be as competitive as possible while also fostering relationships between teammates and peers year in and year out.
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The Boston College Men's Club Volleyball Team competes in New England Collegiate Volleyball League (NECVL) under the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (NCVF).
The Boston College Women's Club Volleyball competes at the Division 1 Level of the Northeast Women's Club Volleyball League.
The Boston College Men’s Club Water Polo Team was first founded as a club in September of 1972. While the team has a long history competing in many different conferences and at many different levels, it is currently a club in the New England Division of the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA). The division is composed of local teams such as Boston University, as well as other regional neighbors such as Dartmouth College and Middlebury College. Although the team practices throughout the entire academic year, the main season starts a week prior to the beginning of the fall semester and wraps up at the end of November. Practices occur four to five times per week in the fall, and three to four times per week in the spring and are held in the Flynn Recreational Complex. The team holds tryouts at the beginning of the academic year, and while they are very competitive, it is encouraged for anyone with interest and an aquatic background to contact the team for information.
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The Boston College Men’s Club Water Polo Team was first founded as a club in September of 1972.
The Boston College Women's Club Water Polo Team competes in the New England Division of the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA). The team’s competition season is in the spring semester, although they do practice and scrimmage in the fall as well. In the fall, the team practices one to two times per week with about three scrimmages on various weekends, and in the spring they practice four times per week with three weekend-long league tournaments and a few scrimmages as well. The team roster is kept relatively small, with 14-16 people total, so sometimes cuts are made at the beginning of spring semester, depending on the number of girls trying out. However, no prior experience with water polo is necessary, and every year there are a few members of the team who are playing for the first time, and quickly learn to enjoy the sport and the team!
The Boston College Women's Club Water Polo Team competes in the New England Division of the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA).