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Hofstra University club sports consists of student organizations that offer recreational practice and collegiate competition in a particular sport. All club sports are open to all Hofstra University students. There are currently 26 different teams with over 800 students participating. These teams are intended to be recreational or competitive, as well as educational and instructional, in an effort to connect students who share a common interest. All teams are voluntary and welcoming of any and all skill levels.
All club sports teams are student led clubs. They receive administrative support from the Department of Campus Recreation, the Dean of Students Office, and the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement (OSLE). Club sports teams receive additional support from their coaches, advisors, and student leaders who oversee the Club Sports / Spirit Support Council (CSSC). Club sports are funded by student fees and governed by the Student Government Association (SGA).
Current Club Sports Teams:
- Badminton Club
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Recreational
Play with PRIDE standing: Probation
- Club Baseball
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Below the Standard: Warning
- Club Roller Hockey
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Meeting the Standard
- Club Tennis
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Recreational
Play with PRIDE standing: Below the Standard: Warning
- Club Volleyball (HUVC)
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Meeting the Standard
- Equestrian (HUEC)
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Below the Standard: Warning
- Hofstra Billiards (Hofstra Billiards Organization: HBO)
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Probation
- Hofstra Club Softball Team (HUCSB)
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Meeting the Standard
- Hofstra Esports
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Meeting the Standard
- Hofstra Men’s Club Lacrosse (Dutch Lax)
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Below the Standard: Warning
- Hofstra Men’s Club Soccer
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Probation
- Hofstra Men’s Rugby (HURFC)
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Meeting the Standard
- Hofstra Quidditch (Hofstra Flying Dutchmen)
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Below the Standard: Warning
- Hofstra Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong Club)
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Recreational
Play with PRIDE standing: Probation
- Hofstra University Bowling Club (HUBC)
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Recreational
Play with PRIDE standing: Meeting the Standard
- Hofstra University Swim Club (HUSC)
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Recreational
Play with PRIDE standing: Below the Standard: Warning
- Ice Hockey
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Raising the Standard
- Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Club (The Flying Dutchmen)
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Below the Standard: Warning
- Hofstra Rock Climbing
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Recreational
Play with PRIDE standing: Below the Standard: Warning
- Ski and Snowboard (HSSC)
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Recreational
Play with PRIDE standing: Below the Standard: Warning
- Women’s Club Lacrosse
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Meeting the Standard
- Women’s Club Soccer (HUWCS)
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Meeting the Standard
- Women’s Rugby (HUWRFC)
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Below the Standard: Warning
- Women’s Ultimate Frisbee (M45)
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Competitive
Play with PRIDE standing: Meeting the Standard
- Yoga Club
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Recreational
Play with PRIDE standing: Below the Standard: Warning
Play with PRIDE
Play with PRIDE is an initiative at Hofstra University to create successful college and community-centered club sports teams. Hofstra utilizes the following program as a way to assess the current status of the team & community, create strategic plans, and recognize and reward teams for their hard work and contributions.
Purpose
The purpose of Play with PRIDE is the following:
- Provide assessment information to Hofstra University
- Create strategic plans to help each team strive for excellence
- Identify excelling teams for recognition
Play with PRIDE (PwP) has been designed to provide Campus Recreation with a progress report for all teams at the end of each semester.
Rankings
- Setting the Standard: A team receiving between 90% and 100% of the possible points. These teams are eligible for ALL awards.
- Raising the Standard: A team receiving between 80% and 89% of the possible points. These teams are eligible for ALL awards.
- Meeting the Standard: A team receiving between 60% and 79% of the possible points. These teams are eligible for all awards except team of the year.
- Below Standard: A team receiving between 0% and 59% of the possible points. Teams in this category are not eligible for awards and will be required to meet with Campus Recreation staff to create an improvement plan. Teams falling below the standard set in Play with PRIDE will be put on one of the following sanctions:
- Warning
- Probation (unable to participate in competitive play)
Club Sports / Spirit Support Council (CSSC)
The purpose of CSSC in partnership with the Department of Campus Recreation shall be to unify all club sports and spirit support organizations through the promotion of sportsmanship, leadership, competition, cooperation, and fun. All active club sports and spirit support member enrolled at Hofstra University are members. CSSC host annual events including recruitment events, tailgates before Hofstra Athletic games, and community service events. You can contact the executive board members by email, clubsportscouncil@pride.hofstra.edu.
2020-2021 Club Sports / Spirit Support Executive Board
Jade Brennan
President
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Melissa Braunstein
Vice President
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Jonathan Meyer
Treasurer
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Kathleen Reed
Secretary
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Nicholas Cammarata
Event Chair
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Emma Bachofer
Spirit Liaison, Cheerleading
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Amy Oliver
Spirit Liaison, Dance Team
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Edward Mabeza
Spirit Liaison, Pep Band