Club Sports
Not everyone interested in sports desires or is ready to make the commitment to a varsity program. Oberlin's Club Sports is a popular alternative for students who want a recreational or competitive experience in a less formal setting.
Club sports are student-initiated and student-governed activities that offer students opportunities to organize, lead, and manage their respective clubs. The Club Sports Council (CSC) oversees and represents club sports and athletes.
Clubs sports include competitive clubs that typically belong to leagues or associations that participate in contests and tournaments with other colleges and universities. Non-competitive clubs are more instructional and developmental in their approach. Oberlin currently has 11 such clubs sanctioned by the college: aikido, bowling, Brazilian jiujitsu and grappling, dressage, equestrian, fencing, coed ice hockey, men's and women's rugby, men's and women's ultimate Frisbee, and tumbling.
If you want to remain physically active, fit, and competitive while having fun, join a club sport or create one that interests you. To begin the process of establishing a club sport or activity and having it sanctioned by the college, visit the Student Union in Wilder Hall for information.
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Aikido ClubOne of the most beautiful forms of budo is aikido, a Japanese martial arts form based on a philosophy of nonresistance and harmony. Oberin's Aikikai Club follows a nonviolent style of training that focuses on suppleness, dynamics, flexibility, and inner strength. The club sponsors an Experimental College class and three seminars each year to enable newcomers and members to train and improve their skills. |
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Bowling Team
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Brazilian Jiujitsu and Grappling ClubBrazilian jiujitsu is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person may successfully handle a stronger opponent using leverage, body strength, and proper technique. Sparring and live drilling play a large role in training. Take an Experimental College class to learn more. |
 | Dressage TeamThe Oberlin College Dressage Team is a new club that focuses on developing a horse's balance, flexibility, and strength. The club provides lessons and team-building activities in dressage and competes in the Intercollegiate Dressage Association. The club trains and works closely with the Oberlin College Equestrian Team. |
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Equestrian TeamThe Oberlin College Equestrian Team welcomes riders of all abilities. The club offers weekly lessons and prepares members to ride and compete in both Hunt Seat and Western disciplines. Members also work closely with the Oberlin Dressage Team and have the option of participating in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. |
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Fencing ClubThe Oberlin College Fencing Club, the Flaming Blades, is Oberlin's oldest chartered club sport. Members practice weekly to hone skills in sabre, foil, and épée. Fencers may compete in NCAA and United States Fencing Association tournaments, in addition to Oberlin meets. The club has an armory, and will provide outfits and equipment as needed. Interested? Take the Experimental College fencing class to learn more. |
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Men's Ultimate FrisbeeThe Men’s Ultimate Frisbee team, the Flying Horsecows, is a highly competitive collection of veterans and novices. Newcomers are welcome and students may learn more during Orientation. Practice is four times a week with a scrimmage on Saturdays. The Horsecows attend tournaments and compete in the Great Lakes Region and East Plains Section of the Ultimate Players Association College Division. |
 | Women's Ultimate FrisbeeThe Women's Ultimate Frisbee Team, the Preying Manti, became a chartered student organization in 1996. The team attends several tournaments and participates in the Ultimate Players Association College Division Championship series. The club also annually hosts its Force Freedom Tournament. Take an Experimental College class to learn more and to join. |
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Ice HockeyOberlin's coed ice hockey program invites hockey players of all skill levels and experience to play in both relaxed and competitive situations. The OC Plague provides ice time, equipment, and instruction. The club competes against teams throughout Ohio and local men's leagues. Practices and open hockey are available about three times a week. The Plague offers an Experimental College class for beginners who want to learn the basics of ice-skating and hockey. |
 | Men's RugbyThe Oberlin College Men's Rugby team has established a friendly and open atmosphere. Players of all levels of experience and athletic ability are welcome to join. The club practices with an emphasis on a complete understanding of the game, safety in all drills and matches, and camaraderie with each other and with members of other clubs. The team competes in the Ohio Rugby Union. |
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Women's Rugby ClubRugby is a fast-paced, full contact sport. The Oberlin Women’s Rugby Team carries on the tradition of excellence in women's rugby. Weekly training helps members develop skills, camaraderie, love, power, strength, and determination. The club competes as part of the Ohio Rugby Union and offers an Experimental College class to introduce interested athletes to the sport. |
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Tumbling ClubThe Tumbling Club, founded in fall 2005, includes members of varied backgrounds in tumbling and circus performance. The club participates in OCircus, an official college event. Members offer a tumbling program during Experimental College for newcomers. The class includes strength and flexibility training, as well as partner balance tricks. The club gives a small performance at the end of the semester to showcase members' skills. |
