Contact information for each club can be found here: Club Contacts 2012-2013
For information on starting a new club, not listed below, please contact Angie Nagle at anagle@sju.edu or 610-660-2583
Baseball
The club baseball program was formed to give an opportunity for all male students who posses the skills necessary to play competitive baseball to be played during the spring and fall seasons. The team is engineered to be a developmental group to enhance and hone all players' skills. We are a member of the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Alliance (MABA) which is a league comprising of several area club baseball teams and takes place in the spring. In addition to the league will be play some exhibition games in both the spring and fall. To achieve our above goals of player development and success in competitive games, we will hold weekly practices throughout the school year. SJU Baseball now competes and practices on Smithson field located on the Maguire campus.
Basketball (Men's)
Club basketball is designed for players who competed in high school and wish to continue playing at a competitive level. While there is no structured league we are a part of, we play a very competitive schedule. Games include local division 3 school, community colleges, prep schools, games vs Penn at the Palestra, and Navy at the Naval Academy. Tryouts typically begin in early October.
Basketball (Women's)
Women’s Club Basketball has become an established, successful program on the campus of St. Joe’s. Leading into the fourth semester, the team is officially a member of the East Coast Women’s Club Basketball League. Club Tournaments in the league take place during the fall semester with competition from prominent east coast schools such as Penn State, Georgetown, James Madison and University of Delaware with the championship games played at the University of Maryland. During the fall semester, practice is typically twice a week with tournaments on various weekends. Heading into the spring semester more individual games are played. The team is competitive and disciplined but has fun bonding together on and off the court. We are looking for committed girls who have basketball experience and the desire to play to win.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club is a friendly team environment open to all skill levels. No experience necessary! If you like learning new skills and testing yourself then come check out our club. We train for all different reasons: to stay fit, have fun, learn self defense and to compete. We frequently enter grappling tournaments and produce many champions, some of which have only trained for a few months. So if you want to learn how to defend yourself or just get involved in a great workout program to lose weight and have fun, check out our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/
Cycling
The main purpose of Hawks Cycling is to provide an opportunity for all Saint Joseph’s University students, graduate and undergraduate, men and women, to compete in the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference (ECCC) races, and to promote and represent the sport of cycling inside and outside of the SJU community. The objective of Hawk Cycling is to have a strong and competitive racing team that will be competing in multiple Mountain Bike Races and Road Races within the ECCC. We will also be participating in various charity rides. Our official team email address is sjucyclingclub@gmail.com. Our team website is http://clubs.sju.edu/
Field Hockey
The Club Field Hockey Team is committed to providing participants with an opportunity to enjoy playing a sport they love. We are a part of the Northern Division of the National Field Hockey League (NFHL) and play against many schools in the area as well as up and down the East Coast. The SJU Club Field Hockey team is a great way to get involved on campus and continue (or start) playing a wonderful sport. We are a competitive team but tend to focus more on having a good time while playing. If you are looking for a chance to play field hockey without the often stressing demands of a Varsity, D1 team, Club may for you. Please feel free to contact the SJU Club Field Hockey team with any questions or suggestions!
Ice Hockey (Men's)
The Saint Joseph’s University Ice Hockey team was founded to provide a medium for aspiring hockey players to develop skills both on and off the ice. The SJU Organization is committed to developing personal responsibility and commitment as well as ice performance. The Saint Joseph’s University Hawks are led by a highly skilled coaching staff, creating a healthy and positive environment for continuing success at the rink and in life. Players will have a forum to showcase their talents and experience a successfully team tradition. The Hawks offers a competitive and rewarding experience for its players in the Mid Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association (MACHA) and is dedicated to excellence both on and off the ice while sustaining a positive and winning environment.
For more information visit the SJU Ice Hockey Web Page: http://clubs.sju.edu/
Ice Hockey (Women's)
The Women's Ice Hockey Club is entering its 3rd year as a club sport in 2012-2013.
Lacrosse (Men's)
The Men's Club Lacrosse team competes in the NCLL, a competitive league with members from all over the country. They were recently named NCLL Division 2 Team of the Year for 2011. The team competes mainly against other local area teams, such as Temple, Drexel, UPenn, and Villanova. . Anyone with or without prior experience is welcomed to inquire into playing. Practices are held sporadically in the fall and will participate in future fall tournaments, but the main season is in the spring where weplay 10-12 games and possibly playoffs.
Lacrosse (Women's)
The women's club lacrosse team is in 4th year of existance. This is a competitive team that plays to win but have fun at the same time. Practices will be held 3 times a week in the fall but the spring semester is our main season.
Roller Hockey
Playing in the: Philadelphia Collegiate Roller Hockey League
More information can be found at
Rugby (Men's)
Men's Rugby is the largest drawing field sport on the campus and has become one of the most popular and well-supported programs on the campus. They hold all practices and matches on beautiful Finnesey Field and compete in Division I against some of the best programs in the country. In addition, they travel to numerous locations and offer the opportunity of selection for the United States National Team in either the Olympics or the next Rugby World Cup. Please take a look at their website www.hawkrugby.com for more info
Rugby (Women's)
Women's Rugby currently competes in Division 2 of MARC. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Villanyi at ev540964@sju.edu
Running
The Running Club was started to provide all levels of runners with a time and place to run throughout the academic year. Our goal is to promote health and well being but also to push the runners to their personal best while having fun with their team at the same time. It is our first year and we’re looking forward to an exciting semester when we will participate in races around the area, representing the Hawk pride!
Ski and Snowboard
This is a new club in 2012-2013. The SJU Ski and Snowboard club was started by students who have a passion for ski and snowboarding. It offers an opportunity for those interested in outdoor activities during the winter months to participate in skiiing and snowboarding as a grup no matter what their skill level or ability might be.
Soccer (Men's)
Men's Club Soccer was founded at Saint Joseph's in the fall of 2008 under the guidance of Brendan Martin ('12) and Wes Harris ('10). The program, though in its first year, has great potential and a promising future. The pool of soccer talent at SJU is deep, giving us the top players, without asking of them the commitment of a Division 1 NCAA program. In its current state, the program is seeking to play in select indoor and outdoor leagues throughout the academic year.
Soccer (Women's)
The Women's Club Soccer team was established in the Spring of 2006 and has now completed 8 seasons, playing outdoor in both the fall and spring as well as on an indoor league during the winter. They play various schools in the area, such as UPenn, Villanova, Drexel, and West Chester University and numerous others. This promises to be the best semester yet.
Softball
New in 2012-2013 -Contact Kristen for more information at kg542104@sju.edu
Swimming
Saint Joseph’s University Club Swimming is a co-ed program that accepts all levels. We practice several days a week, and hold regular meets with other schools, including hosting our own as often as we can, we are always looking for new members who care about the sport and can help make this season the best yet.
Taekwondo
Contact Carol for more information at cc541606@sju.edu
TennisThe club tennis team was formed in the fall of 2005 and is open to both men and women students looking to play both casually and competitively. The club is active in the fall and spring semesters, including some court time indoors during the winter. Saint Joseph’s participates in the Middle States Region of the USTA sponsored Campus League. We have competed in tournaments and played several matches set-up through the Campus league against schools including Lafayette, Lehigh, Navy, Penn State, Rutgers, TCNJ, University of Delaware, UPenn, and Villanova. USTA holds a campus tournament each semester, and other matches are arranged accordingly throughout the semester. Club players are allotted court time typically twice a week on campus to practice (times may vary). Fees may include optional participation in the indoor courts.
Ultimate Frisbee
Come out and learn the ultimate sport! This will be our third year being an official club sport at SJU and we keep getting better. No experience is needed to join the team, only the desire to work hard and have fun. This year we will be having both A and B teams. This is to let newer players develop their skills while letting more experienced players continue to compete at higher and higher levels. We are also trying to start a dedicated Women’s team up. We typically practice 3 times a week, and have tournaments and other events on weekends. We compete against other college teams all over the northeast and the country. You are only in college once enjoy it! We guarantee by joining our team, you will do just that!
Volleyball (Men's)
The Men's Saint Joseph's Club Volleyball team competes in the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Volleyball Club (MACVC). Within this region there are six divisions Central, East, North, West, Northeast, and Non-Conference Opponents. SJU is currently in the East division along with other schools such as Villanova, Drexel, and Temple to name a few. Last year we had one of our most successful seasons ever, we made the quarter finals of the MACVC championship tournament and we finished second in the East. We are a very competitive, small team, always trying to become better. In the future we hope to become one of the more competitively strong team known throughout our Eastern division. If you have any questions about the MACVC the website is http://www.eteamz.com/MACVC
Volleyball (Women's)
As members of the Northeast Women's Volleyball Club League (NWVCL), we compete year-round with club teams from surrounding universities and colleges. We not only scrimmage with local schools such as UPenn and Drexel, but also participate in tournaments that can sometimes require traveling. We are looking for women who have experience playing volleyball competitively in high school, and wish to continue their commitment to a team while having fun at the same time.
Water Polo