In the belief that an integrated curriculum
should foster students’ physical as well as cognitive
abilities, the Athletics Program presents students with an
opportunity to participate in and enjoy varsity as well as
intramural and recreational athletics. Athletics encourages every
student-athlete to complete a meaningful academic degree program,
participate fully in the college community and prepare for life
after college athletics. Athletics is an integral part of the
college’s educational program. Athletics strives to provide
equitable opportunities (as defined under Title IX and Office of
Civil Rights guidelines) for all students to engage in
intercollegiate athletics as a means of satisfying the need for
sport participation on a high level of amateur competition,
according to principles of fair play and amateurism as defined by
the NCAA. In addition, athletics provides opportunities for
non-players to assist in organizing and conducting intercollegiate
events; provides a means for students, faculty and members of the
community to develop closer ties and identification with the
College; and develops and maintains favorable athletic relations
between Queens College and other colleges and universities.
Teams and Recreational
Opportunities
The following teams are open to all students who have
matriculated and satisfied the necessary academic requirements as
specified by the college and the NCAA:
Men: baseball, basketball, cross country,
soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field.
Women: basketball, cross country, fencing,
lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field,
volleyball.
The recreation program is made up of organized intramural
activities and informal open recreation. Students who wish to
participate in either program should contact the Recreation
Director. Open recreation consists of basketball, swimming,
weightlifting, running, tennis, and many other activities. The
hours when the facilities for these activities are available are
posted in the Recreation Office at the start of each semester. The
intramural program is composed of many of the same activities
listed above, plus special events such as three-onthree basketball
and a Fall Fun Run. Students may enter as a team or ask to be
placed on an existing team. Announcements about specific activities
and the appropriate forms may be obtained in the Recreation Office
in FitzGerald Gym, Room 204D (718- 997-2777).
Students interested in any of these areas may contact the
Athletics or Recreation Office in FitzGerald Gym.
In compliance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, the
Athletics Office has prepared a report detailing the participation
rates, financial support, and other information related to our
men’s and women’s athletic programs. This yearly report
will be available in FitzGerald 204 by October 1.