The Club Sports program at Stanford University represents a return to the player-oriented concept that characterized the beginning of organized sports in the United States. With emphasis on student initiative, not only in competition and performance, but also in team management, the club program provides participants the opportunity to shape their own experience to a much greater degree than any other program in the department.

The enthusiasm and team pride engendered by this environment are readily perceived by even the most casual observer, and are reflected by the fact that approximately 1,000 participants within the Stanford community currently take part in one or more of the nineteen club sports offered.

The program is coeducational and exists to provide additional opportunities in competition, instruction, and recreation for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff in an array of sports which are not funded through the other areas of the Stanford Athletic Department.

The Stanford Archery Club is a coed team designed to train competitive archers and foster the growing interest seen in the sport. We compete in 4 major tournaments throughout the year (CA state indoors, National Indoors, West Regionals, and US Intercollegiate Archery Competition) and shoot both recurve bows and compound bows. Our major competitions are in Spring quarter, and we practice throughout the year. We encourage both women and men to give this sport a try and offer beginner practices every Friday from 3-5. Please see our website to sign up.

Stanford Badminton is comprised of a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students loosely split into the Stanford Badminton Team and the Stanford Badminton Club.

The team is for those who want to play competitively (train, play in tournaments, etc.), and the club is for those who would like to play recreationally. Playing on the team is still really fun though!! There are separate club and team email lists, so you will only get information relevant to you. No experience is required for either team or club.

We provide rackets for you to use, but if you're interested in becoming a serious player, you'll want to get one at some point.

All club and team members (with Stanford affiliation) are required to pay dues of $40 per quarter or $5 per walk-in. See our website for information on practice times, competitions, and other info. Come join us! All are welcome!

The Stanford Climbing Wall is the realized product of hard work and persistence by several generations of students that have come through Stanford University. It has become a place to train, teach, learn, and perfect top rope climbing and bouldering techniques for climbers of all abilities. Climbing routes are set and the wall is staffed by the very people who climb and support the gym. We offer a beginner's introduction and admittance to the gym at no cost to anyone affiliated at Stanford. Harnesses and belay devices are free of charge and shoes are available for a $2 rental fee. We encourage anyone interested to come by and discover why we all love to climb. We think you'll be hooked after the first visit.

As a member of the Northern California Cricket Association, the Stanford University Cricket Club provides opportunties for students and staff to play cricket on competitive and recreational levels.

Since being founded in 1962, the team has consistently been among the more successful in the area and has won it share of league championships and knock-out trophies.

The cricket season lasts from April until October. League fixtures occupy the earlier part of the season followed by knock-out competition. Matches are played on Sunday afternoons.

Potential new members are most welcome to attend our practice sessions.

The Stanford Cycling Club is the umbrella organization for the University's Road, Track, and Mountain Bike Racing Teams, recreational rides, and cycling-oriented community service efforts. All levels and types of riders are welcome to join. Even if you don't race, benefits of club membership include group rides, clothing, coaching, and access to club events. The club facilitates rider development for all levels of cyclists.

Stanford Cycling has one of the best collegiate racing programs in the country, with top results in road, track, and mountain biking. Racing takes place nearly year round, in three different seasons; road in the spring, track in the summer and mountain biking in the fall.

We would like to extend an invitation to all Stanford students, undergraduates and graduates, to join the team. Visit www.stanfordcycling.com for more details.

The Stanford Equestrian Team is made up of about 40 men and women. Within the team there are two groups; the Club team, which rides in 1 lesson a week and gets to hack, ride unsupervised, once a week, and the competition team, which competes in the Interscholastic Horse Show Association with 8 other teams in our region.  Competition team members ride in 2 lessons a week and travel to shows on the weekends from September to March, with championships in April and May. All team members pay quarterly dues, attend a weekly team meeting, and participate in training sessions with our Pilates and Weight Training instructors.

The Equestrian Team maintains fifteen horses, stabled at the Stanford Red Barn. Facilities include a show arena, a schooling arena, a long dressage court, a covered arena, both covered and uncovered roundpens, and a covered hot-walker.

Tryouts are in September following the Activities Fair, however, at the beginning of each quarter we hold small tryouts for people who express interest in the team. We are looking for students who have some riding experience and have taken at least a few lessons, possibly through the PE program at Stanford. Riders should be able to walk, trot, and steer comfortably in a group.

Stanford Ice Hockey is a competitive team which plays full-contact hockey in the Pacific-8 Hockey Association. League competitors include UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, Oregon, Arizona State, Washington and Washington State. Players are selected by the coach at tryouts in early October.

Between October and May, the team practices twice weekly. All practices and home games are held at the Ice Oasis in Redwood City. Home games are normally Friday evenings at 8:30 and Saturday afternoons at 2.

The Stanford Judo Club was founded in the Fall of 1980 and has since evolved into a nationally competitive collegiate Judo team. We practice Judo for recreation, exercise and self-defense, but our main thrust is competition. We compete as individuals in tournaments and as a team in tournaments and intercollegiate meets.

Although traditionally an East coast sport, Lacrosse has grown more and more popular on the West coast nad at Stanford. The The men’s lacrosse team is a member of the Western Collegiate Lacrosse League which includes such teams as UC Berkeley, Whittier, UC Santa Barbara and Arizona.

The team practices throughout the year, preparing for a Winter/Spring season. During the Fall, practices are light and beginners are more than welcome to come and try their hand at what has been coined "the fastest game on foot"

The Stanford Polo Club offers avid riders the opportunity to learn and compete in the thrilling sport of polo. The club fields both men’s and women’s intercollegiate teams and plays in tournaments and club chukkars with two local polo clubs. In addition, the Stanford club hosts two tournaments a year with six to eight teams from all over California competing in each tournament. In intercollegiate polo, Stanford competes in the Western Region against UC Davis, Cal Poly, USC and Washington State.

The club plays field polo at Webb Ranch in Portola Valley during the Fall and Spring quarters nad plays arena polo during the intercollegiate season in Winter quarter.

Since its 1906 inception, the Stanford Men’s Rugby Club has enjoyed a tradition of success. Before the establishment of a National playoff format, Stanford rugby dominated the National scene winning the prestigious Monterey tournament nine times. Recently Stanford rugby has begun to recapture the glory of old with visits to the Final Four.

The team’s schedule matches the club up against the nation’s premier college teams, including the annual Big Game against Cal-Berkeley. Along with the normal season schedule, the club has also recently toured Australia, Hawaii and the South Pacific.

Rugby is a violent sport played by gentlemen. Take a step forward and discover the camaraderie that is unique to rugby around the world. No previous experience is necessary.

Fifty years ago, the idea of women playing rugby was almost unheard of. Now, the sport is thriving and growing all over the world. We, the Stanford Women’s Rugby Team, are proud to be a part of this tradition.

Rugby is a sport that will intrigue you, challenge you, and reward you in a way that no other sport can. It is a game that incorporates skill, strength, conditioning, and teamwork. There are no size requirements or restrictions and no experience is necessary, simply a desire to have some fun and try something new.

Fall quarter is spent developing basic skills and techniques. Our season is primarily in Winter quarter, running over into the first weeks of spring. Players are always welcome. We'll teach you everything you need to know and introduce you to what we certainly think is the best sport around.

The Stanford Running Club is a means for all those with Stanford to come together and share a love of running. It is low pressure and it is flexible, with members showing up when they have the time and planning runs of their own. We have many levels of runners, from those who have never run before to marathoners and ex-Stanford runners. We have undergraduates, graduate students, professors, and even visiting high schoolers. Pooling all of Stanford's runners, we guarantee that there'll always be someone with whom you can run. In addition, we can even reimburse any races run with us. If you come, you will be entering an environment that inspires running and that will keep you fit. So, whether you are looking to stay in shape, find a team, or just have a relaxing activity, come on out and join us for a run. We meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4:15 at the Claw.

The ski team is looking for enthusiastic skiers of all backgrounds who want to get up to the mountains, shred the slopes and hang out with some good people at our cabin in Truckee. Racing experience is a plus, but definitely not required, and about half of the new members have never raced before. Skiers are encouraged to try racing, but the team is also open to recreational skiers and snowboarders. For more info, check out our website.

Squash is a fast-paced endurance sport of strategy and speed. Many players think of it as physical chess with its emphasis on dexterity, deception, and finesse. Squash is easy to learn, especially for tennis players.

The Stanford Squash Program has a varsity women's team, a club men's team, and a more informal squash club. Both teams practice several times per week and travel across the country playing mainly varsity programs. We encourage all skill levels to come out, although prior racquet experience is recommended.

The club is open to all Stanford affiliates at all skill levels and includes instruction from Jonathon Perry, one of the top coaches in the US , Bay Area scrimmages, a university ladder, and round robin matches.

Members of the Stanford Table Tennis Club run the whole gamut, including undergraduates, graduate students, foreign exchange students, and faculty. We practice two evenings a week and welcome players of all levels to join us.

The Club also features an intercollegiate team, which competes in the Northern California Region of the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA). The season spans all three quarters and culminates in the NCTTA National Championships held in April.

Whether you're a beginner player, a dorm ace looking for better competition or a formal national champion, the Table Tennis Club is for you!

The Stanford University Taekwondo Program trains undergraduates, graduates, and community members in the modern martial art and sport of Taekwondo.
Classes focus on basic and advanced footwork, kicking and striking technique, competitive theory, individual and partner drills as well as both recreational and competitive sparring. Stanford Taekwondo also fields a team that competes in tournaments nationwide.

In addition to providing a rigorous workout to both newcomers and advanced students, the club fosters a fun and friendly atmosphere among its members, organizing various social events outside of regular workouts.

Join us this year in our brand new training facility inside the new Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation. Classes for various skill levels meet two to three times a week. Please see our web page for more information.

Swim, Bike, Run!

Stanford Ultimate offers an opportunity for undergraduates and graduates to compete in high level intercollegiate athletics. Practices are held three times a week on Roble Field. Fall quarter is dedicated to improving new players, with teams being chosen at the start of Winter quarter. Throughout winter and spring, the team participates in tournaments in Arizona, Hawaii, and throughout California, culminating in the national championships in May.

Why Ultimate? Too often great high school athletes (soccer players, basketball stars, track runners, etc.) enter Stanford and feel that they have to end their experience of playing a team sport or participating at a high level of competition. Stanford Ultimate is an excellent opportunity to get in fantastic shape, play a fast-paced sport on one of the country’s most competitive teams, and have unlimited fun in the process!

Don't worry if you have never touched a frisbee before - we will teach you. So come join the Ultimate Family this fall and find out how fun it is to lay out for swill huck!