Sports/Games Clubs and Organizations
Ballroom Dancing Club : The purposes of the Union College Ballroom Dancing Club are to create an alternative social environment to the typical Union social scenes where all Union students may interact, learn a little dancing (jitterbug, swing, mambo, etc.) and have some fun.
Baseball Club: No Description Provided
Cheer and Spirit Squad: The Dutchman Spirit & Cheerleading Squad at Union College is a year-round club which is actively involved in Union Athletics, mainly football and basketball. The team practices each week and cheers at each home football and basketball game. During the 2008-2009 season the Dutchman Cheerleaders hope to become a competitive team.
Cycling: Union College Cycling provides recreational and competitive settings for students to ride their bikes. All students are welcome to enjoy the relaxed recreational rides throughout the region. Students also have the opportunity to compete in road, mountain bike and cyclocross races within the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference.
Dance Team: The Union College Dance Team is a group which provides fast-paced entertainment during half-time of home basketball and football games.
Fencing Club: The goal of this club is to promote the sport of fencing through instruction and eventually competition.
Baja: The goal of the club is to build a mini formula 1 style race car and race it against schools all across the country. The club is open to anyone who wants to participate, no matter what you major or knowledge level is.
Golf Club: The purpose of the U.C. Golf Club is to be an alternative social event, to enhance member's skills, and provide the opportunity to play golf.
Karate Club: Students and Alumni receive instruction in Martial Arts, Asian Culture, self-defense and physical conditioning. T. Kidachi (6th dan) former Japan national champion instructs. Prof. Donald Thurston assists with related academic affairs.
Kendo:No Description Provided
Men's Hockey Club: This club exists to teach the fundamental laws of the game of Ice Hockey to Union undergraduate men, and to compete with ohter club teams, thereby providing an alternative to the Varsity program.
Men's Rugby Club: The club sponsors intercollegiate rugby and is open to everyone. Members experience a strong competitive environment while partaking in a fun social activity. Students should be aware of the risk of physical injury in this activity and (as all activities) should be covered by basic health and accident and major medical insurance.
Outing Club: The Outing Club sponsors activities such as canoeing, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, rock climbing, and spelunking. Trips run almost every weekend with the club supplying most of the equipment.
Skateboarding Club: No Description Provided
Ski Club: This club is designed to bring together individuals who love to ski. This club is perfect for the recreational skier. In addition to attending local ski slopes there are usually trips offered to regional slopes.
Ultimate Ultimate:
We are the Ultimate Frisbee club at Union. We organize trips to tournaments
and hold practices every weekday right below the Nott. All are welcome.
Union College Rock Climbing Club: No Description Provided
Union College Step Team:No Description Provided
Women's Rugby Club: The Union College Women's Rugby Football Club teaches the fundamentals of the game of rugby to all interested female students. The club competes with other teams, both intercollegiate and club, and is a member of the Upstate Rugby Union.