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CLUB
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AIKIDO (Recreational Club)Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba; its name means "The Way of Peace." It is a non-competitive art that stresses a system of fluid motion to deal with attacks. It is different from arts such as Karate in that it does not rely on physical strength and rote memorization to achieve its ends. The club meets every Tuesday and Friday evenings, and all interested parties are encouraged to come. BADMINTON (Recreational Club)This club typically has an average of fifty members who play once a week during the year (Saturdays from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the East Gym). The club caters to all levels of badminton players, from the absolute beginner to the more experienced and skilled player. As a recreational club, this club plays on a non-competitive basis and against its own members. Once a year, the club coordinates a tournament. BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU (Recreational Club)The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Club meets several times a week to practice this particular form of martial arts. The club teaches both sport and self-defense aspects of BJJ. Unlike traditional striking martial arts, BJJ is a submission grappling art that focuses on using the power of your opponent to your own advantage and emphasizes using technique over strength. All are welcome to join. BOWLING (Recreational/Competitive) Bowling is a sport
that's easy to enjoy, yet challenging to perfect. The club is designed
to be both enjoyable and challenging for all members. The club is open
to all students, however the strongest bowlers will have the opportunity
to compete on a more competitive level versus other institutions. By fall
2005, the club is intending to join the CBUSA league that consists of
over 200 teams nation-wide. There will be two to three practices per week
at both the University Bowling Alley as well as Midway Lanes. CREW/ROWING (Competitive Club)Crew is a sport that defines teamwork. Everyday, this club goes out and works together to row as eight people sharing one technique. If your heart is into it, and you feel like you are ready to meet the challenge, then crew's coaches can take you, experienced and non-rowers, and make you competitive in a field of high competition. There is no greater feeling than taking home a medal after a semester of hard work and dedication. All are welcome from novice to the experienced men and women. CYCLING (Competitive Club)This club consists of riders who ride recreationally and who race both locally and regionally at an intercollegiate level. The riders are members of the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference of the National Collegiate Cycling Association. The goal of the club is to promote cycling as a competitive outlet, a transportation alternative, and a recreational activity. Riders of all abilities are welcome. EQUESTRIAN (Competitive Club)The Binghamton Equestrian Club is based at a farm approximately six miles from campus. Many of the students car pool to lessons weekly. The lesson discipline offered is hunt seat. Binghamton University is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, and attends ten horse shows yearly. This club competes in Zone 2 Region 3, one of the largest in the northeast area. While competition is an enjoyable club experience, it is not required. The club offers a competitive team atmosphere with a relaxed attitude. Although the competitions are judged hunt seat, our members come from many different disciplines (dressage, eventing, stock seat), as well as many different ability levels. The BU Equestrian Club offers beginners through advanced lessons. FENCING (Competitive Club)This is a competitive, intercollegiate team with instruction, practice, and competition in foil, epee, and saber. Fencing stresses speed, endurance, and strategy. No experience necessary. Fencers of all skill levels are welcome. FIELD HOCKEY (Competitive Club) The field hockey club has returned to Binghamton University
after having been inactive for the past three years, This club originated
in the mid -1990's. It's a competitive club and will soon compete against
other institutions. The team is comprised of both experienced and inexperienced
field hockey players. Any BU student is welcome to participate, and no
previous experience is necessary. This club has grown rapidly and will
continue to grow into the future years to come. GOLF (Competitive/Recreational Club) The golf club is open to students of all skill levels.
Beginners will be taught the game of golf, including the swing, rules,
and etiquette. At the same time, advanced golfers will be able to perfect
their skills. The club practices at driving ranges and on the course when
weather permits. During the winter, the club practices indoors utilizing
portable nets to prevent their skills from getting rusty. Golf is a lifetime
activity. The skills participants gain will stick with them far past graduation.
GYMNASTICS (Recreational Club) The Binghamton University Gymnastics Club promotes the well being of individuals through social and physical activities. We aim to share our common love and interest for gymnastics and spread our knowledge of the sport to whoever is curious and willing to learn. The club educates members in the sport of gymnastics and provides an opportunity for members of all levels to work together and learn from each other. The club meets several times a week and carpools to a local gym. HANDBALL (Competitive/Recreational Club) The traditional Handball game dates back the early 19th centuries. The BUHandball Club allows for players of all levels (including beginners) to practice with one another. It is open to all students with the ambition to learn and develop their skills within this sport. Men and women are welcome to practice with both types of balls indoors (4 wall) as well as outdoors (1 wall). Meetings are scheduled two times a week Tues (4-6PM) and Sat (1-3PM) at (Winter Seasonal): Indoors West Gym Handball/Racquetball courts and (Fall and Spring) Outdoors Single wall Handball Courts right next to the tennis courts. There is a coach (A 4-Wall National Championship player: JJ Vanhoff) that teaches the basics of the game on Tues. *1 Wall* Tournaments are held at least once a semester. We are hoping to participate in regional Tourneys in the coming years. ICE HOCKEY (Competitive Club)This club is open to anyone interested in the game of ice hockey. The team typically consists of a combination of fifteen to thirty undergraduate and graduate students. Generally, there is a qualified volunteer coach with collegiate hockey experience. At times, however, the oversight of this club is handled by team captains and executive board members. There are also opportunities for participation as score keepers and statisticians. The team practices one or two times per week throughout the academic year, beginning in September. There are three ice arenas within fifteen minutes of campus where the team practices. They team typically plays a ten to twenty game season, and most of these take place on the weekend. Common opponents include club teams from Colgate University, Cornell University, Ithaca College, LeMoyne College, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Oswego, and the Elmira Junior B team. All games are officiated by USA Hockey sanctioned referees. This club is open to interested men and women. KICKLINE (Competitive Club)The Binghamton Kickline, a 30-member squad performs
at all home men's and women's basketball games. Kickline provides entertainment
by performing a number of different dance routines during the half-time
show, ranging in styles from jazz to hip hop. Additionally, the B.U. Kickline
performs at other various events around campus and hopes to compete next
season. LACROSSE (MEN'S) (Competitive Club) The Men's Lacrosse club is a very competitive club. With a roster of about 30 members, the team is comprised of players of all skill, former Division I and II varsity players, former high school players, and beginners. In the spring of 2003, the club finished second in its division after a one-year absence and was chosen as the wild card to represent Binghamton University in the NCLL playoffs in Annapolis, MD. The club had a very successful pre-season in the fall of 2003 consisting of 5 wins and one loss. The club won the 2003-2004 NCLL national championship. LACROSSE (WOMEN'S) (Competitive Club) The Women's Lacrosse Club is a competitive club. The club consists of about 20 dedicated girls, though it's always looking for members to add to its roster. The club participates in a local Winter League, which allows the players to stay active and focused throughout the winter season. Practices are held in the East Gym, and conditioning practices are held at the indoor track at the West Gym, though the practice days and times will change as the weather gets warmer and the practices move outside. This coming spring the club looks forward to competing against other institutions, both at home and away. All skill levels are welcome to join. OUTDOORS (Recreational Club)The purpose of the Outdoors Club is to
help students with common recreational interests to get together and spend
time outside and also to expose members to new outdoor opportunities while
teaching safety and responsibility for the environment. The club practices
Leave No Trace which is an environmental ethic that is geared towards
preserving natural areas. At each of their weekly meetings, trip planning
and backcountry skills, and responsibilities are discussed. Some other
activities the club has participated in the recent past are: backpacking,
tree and rock climbing, mountain biking, snow shoeing, winter camping
and cross-country skiing. Future activities may/will include: Geo-Cashing,
Survival Skill Instruction, Orienteering and Wilderness First Aid. The
club usually funds most of the expenses on trips, so don't miss out on
a chance of a lifetime! Men and women are encouraged to join. RACQUETBALL
(Competitive Club) ROLLER HOCKEY (Team ECRHA Web Page) (Competitive Club)This club, which began in 1995, is one of the premier roller hockey club teams in the nation. As a member of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (NCRHA) and the Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (ECRHA), this club competes against schools such as: SUNY Buffalo, Penn State University, Boston University, the University of Rhode Island, the University of Maryland, and many other clubs at both the regional and national level. The club plays away at least six weekends a year for ECRHA regular season tournaments, plus some "just for fun" tournaments. The Bearcats have two teams in ECRHA: one in Division One and the other in the B division. The Bearcats have been extremely successful in the past few years. In 2003, the Bearcats won the Division II National Championship Tournament, held in Philadelphia, PA, as well as completed a three-peat of the ECRHA Championship. The roller hockey club fosters a friendly, competitive atmosphere for its participants. RUGBY (MEN'S) (Competitive Club)Men's Rugby is a highly competitive and well-organized sport club. They compete at the Division I level and are one of the more formidable clubs in the division. Their primary season is in the fall from September through late October. They practice five days a week in the fall. In the spring, the club competes in various tournaments both away and at home. Generally, the practice schedule in the early spring is between 2-3 times per week. In the latter part of the spring semester, the club practices five days a week as they vie to compete in the Upstate Championship Tournament held every year in Geneva, NY. All men are welcome to participate in this club. RUGBY (WOMEN'S) (Competitive Club)The growing nation-wide interest in the sport of women's rugby makes this one of the most exciting and popular sports on the Binghamton University campus. A small group of interested women created and organized this team in 1991. Since then, the team has grown in both popularity and success. They compete against Division I level schools, and over the years have garnered many outstanding accomplishments. In the spring of 2003, the club traveled to Ireland over spring break to train with top international coaches as well as compete against formidable Ireland club teams. In 1998, the BU women's rugby team won the Upstate Championship tournament, as well as placed second in both 1997 and 1999. Throughout its eleven year existence, the club has produced five consecutive undefeated seasons. In 2001, the team excelled to compete in the Northeast Regional Championships. Women's rugby is a highly aggressive sport and is played the same way as men's rugby. Many women who play rugby usually achieve a high level of self-confidence and accomplishment. Although the BU women are passionate about the sport of rugby and winning their games, their primary objective is to have fun. Experience is not necessary. Excitement about the sport is all that is required. There are both A and B teams that compete regularly, thus guaranteeing that everyone on the team will be afforded the opportunity to play in a game. The sport of rugby requires players of all different shapes, sizes and abilities. So you can be sure there will be a place on the team for you. The women's rugby club welcomes anybody to come and practice with us. In the fall, they practice Monday through Friday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Their games are weekly on Saturday. In the spring, they practice indoors utilizing the weight room and indoor track until the weather improves for outdoors practice RUNNING ( Recreational Club)The Binghamton University running Club is composed of students of varying levels of fitness and ability. We can help you train for races from sprints to the marathon or to stay in shape. The club is a great way to get to know the BU campus and surrounding neighborhoods, as well as meet a diverse group of students who all enjoy running. All members are encouraged to enter local road races as well as on campus events. SHOTOKAN KARATE (Recreational Club)This club is dedicated to the development of its members through rigorous training of mind, body, and character in traditional Shotokan karate. (Shotokan Karate Club was founded in 1985.) Shotokan karate is a Japanese style of martial art that focuses on powerful movements and practical applications. To participate, it is not necessary to be athletically fit or limber. Through the methods used in Karate-do, both the benefits of physical and mental fitness are cultivated at a pace that is your own. Participants of a variety of backgrounds have been successful in this practice of karate-do. Our training is used for the development of good habits of self-discipline, self-confidence, self-analysis, and practical self-defense. Karate-do is a building of mind, body, and character together. Shotokan karate, along with other styles, finds its origin on the island of Okinawa. It was developed by Gichin Funakoshi, who devoted his life to the study of martial arts and the profession of education. Born in 1868, Funakoshi took his karate training to Japan and dedicated much of his life to its systemization. He is markedly known for persisting in the belief that the life of the karate-ka be one of humility and service for oneself and one's students. Funakoshi's style was named "Shotokan" after his pen name, and he is now considered the father of modern karate-do (the way of empty hand). All are welcome, and there is no cost to join. SKIING (Competitive Club)This is a co-ed club that competes as a member of the
USCSA conference. We compete against schools throughout New York including
Syracuse University, Cornell University, Ithaca College, University of
Rochester, Buffalo and many more. Races are held on weekends in January
and February and follow the format of Giant Slalom on Saturday and Slalom
competitions on Sunday. In addition to races on the weekend, we practice
on the snow two nights a week at Labrador Mountain (http://www.labradormtn.com).
All skiers who are interested in racing at the intercollegiate level and
improving their skiing abilities are welcome. Common destinations for
races include Swain Mountain (http://www.swain.com),
Song Mountain (http://www.songmountain.com),
and Toggenburg Mountain (http://skitog.com).
SOCCER (MEN'S) (Competitive/Recreational Club)Created and organized in the fall of 2000 it is one of the youngest club's within club sports. The number of alumni is growing rapidly however due to the large interest the club generates. As a result of the large number of members, there exists two different teams that function under a single administration. The teams participate in a spring indoor league as well as outdoor competitions throughout the year. Syracuse, Cornell, Colgate, Cortland, Ithaca, Delaware, and Rochester are all teams that are frequently seen on the schedule. In fall 2001, men's soccer placed second in the Cornell Fall Invitational Tournament. The year following a home tournament was organized and hopefully will be hosted again in future years. The main season is in the fall, yet play continues year round due to participation in indoor soccer league and the ability to use the schools gym. Anyone is welcome to join the club but at least some prior soccer experience is definitely recommended. Most players have high school experience and some others have club, premier, college, or even semi-professional experience in a few rare cases. Practices are held Monday through Friday from 4:30-6:30 on the East Gym fields. Anyone interested in joining, or watching the team can contact the Club Sports Office located in the East Gym. SOCCER (WOMEN'S) (Competitive Club)Established in 1999, this club, consisting of relatively thirty individuals, competes in a regular schedule of games during the fall, and takes part in tournaments throughout the spring semester. They play both at home and on the road, facing other club teams at Colgate University, SUNY Cortland, Cornell University, Syracuse University, RPI, The University of Rochester, and The University of Vermont. During the fall, practices take place Monday through Friday on the intramurals and club sports fields located behind the East Gym. Spring practices are held three days a week in either the East or West Gym. This club seeks committed, competitive and experienced players. If you played on your high school team or a travel team, this may be the club to join. SOFTBALL (Recreational Club)America's national pastime is now a club sport for Binghamton University. Club softball is an increasingly popular activity at many colleges and universities in the Northeast because it is a great way to exercise, meet new friends, and have fun. Still in its first year, this club strives to field a team to compete against other schools. The club is open to all students and women are encouraged to join and hold positions on our executive board. Our constitution mandates that, if possible, we have both men and women in our starting line up. As the club develops, we hope to gain league membership, design uniforms, and expand fundraising efforts. Weather permitting, practices are held twice per week. SWIMMING (Recreational Club) The Binghamton University Swimming club is a place for members
to practice TABLE TENNIS (Recreational Club)The Table Tennis Club is designed to provide students with the opportunity to compete against other players as well as the opportunity to enhance their table tennis skills. Due to it's nature of activity and played inside and requires moderately little equipment, it's an ideal recreational activity for everyone. Although the club will be primarily competitive, non-competitive players are welcome to join as well. TAE KWON DO (Recreational Club) Binghamton Tae Kwon Do is a club/team dedicated to the study and practice of Tae Kwon Do. We meet twice a week to practice all aspects of the sport and the art. We are open to all BU students and welcome people of all belt levels. TENNIS (Recreational Club)
ULTIMATE FRISBEE (Competitive Club)This club allows Binghamton University students to participate in one of America's fastest growing sports. Ultimate combines aspects of soccer, basketball and football, and will be represented for the first time at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The BU Frisbee club is co-ed and is open to anyone interested, regardless of experience. Practices generally take place daily during September and October, as well as March and April. These are also the months in which the club competes in the majority of its tournaments. The club is affiliated with the Ultimate Player's Association in the collegiate division where virtually every large college/university is represented. Ultimate is a fun, competitive, and fast-paced sport. So come out and play! VOLLEYBALL (MEN'S) (Competitive Club)This club plays at one of the highest level of competition in the area. They practice two to three times per week with daylong tournaments on six to seven weekends within a semester. The tournaments are held through the EIVA Conference at colleges and universities throughout New York State, such as Syracuse University, SUNY Cortland, The University of Buffalo, Cornell University, Ithaca College, and The University of Albany. In the spring, the club competes in a three-day national championship tournament for men's club volleyball teams. Approximately one hundred club teams participate. Every year the club travels to the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Championships to compete against colleges and universities from across the nation. Some of those destinations have been Reno, NV, Dallas, TX and Columbus, OH. Men with all level of volleyball abilities are welcome to join. VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN'S) (Competitive Club)Founded in 1998, the Binghamton University Women's Volleyball Club has provided those with a love for volleyball a chance to play throughout the entire year. The players hold practices, which makes it more of an intense experience. The club affords those who cannot dedicate the amount of time necessary for the varsity team, or who are not quite at that skill level, a chance to remain competitive. Since its inception, there has been growing interest in this club as its presence is realized throughout the University. The club has become popular over the past few years and therefore has been divided into two teams. One team participates in the majority of travel to tournaments and competitions, and the other team travels when feasible. Both teams practice together as one club, usually twice, or three times per week. This club is a member of the Northeast Women's Volleyball Club League, founded in 2000, and currently includes nineteen women's collegiate club teams from Delaware to New England. The club also competes in the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Championships. So far, the club has traveled to Kansas City, MO, Reno, NV, Dallas, TX and Columbus, OH to vie for a national championship. WASHIN-RYU KARATE (Recreational Club)Washin-Ryu is a traditional Okinawan martial arts style led by Master Hidy Ochiai. This form of martial arts incorporates aspects of aikido, jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and karate. It stresses physical fitness, self-defense, sparring for sport, mutual respect, safety, and discipline. Progress is at your own pace. No uniforms are necessary. Wearing comfortable clothes is all that is required. Washin-Ryu does not cost anything. There are no individual expenses. The instructors are high ranking black belts who have decades of experience teaching and were former national and/or Olympic class champions. This club also performs demonstrations and self-defense seminars for the University residential halls, as well as for cultural clubs and various events throughout the academic year. In addition, the club participates in a karate tournament every spring on the BU campus. Practices are held throughout the academic year every Saturday and Sunday afternoon in the West Gym. Come in your leisure time and enjoy the workout! WATER POLO (Competitive Club) Water Polo is a competitive co-ed club sport that competes
in the Collegiate Water Polo Association- New York State League. The club
practices three times a week in the East Gym Pool. Practice consists of:
scrimmages, drills and swimming laps. League play takes place during the
fall semester. The club then participates in various scrimmages against
other schools during the spring. Most competitors do not have prior experience
in water polo but have swum competitively in the past. The game is tough
but fun, come join us! |
