Club Sports
The Recreation and Wellness Division of the Office of Student Engagement sponsors club sports for men’s, women’s and co-ed teams. These teams compete against other colleges and universities locally and nationally.
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Cheerleading
The Manhattan College Cheer Team attends every home game for both the men’s and women’s basketball games. The team performs cheers on the sidelines to engage the crowd and performs routines during timeouts. They also travel with both basketball teams during post-season play and tournaments. Some experience in cheerleading is recommended to join, but all students are welcomed to tryout.
PARTICIPANT DUES: Yes
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Yes
SEASON: September - May
PRACTICE LOCATION: Draddy Gymnasium
NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY: National Cheer Association
COACHES: Stephanie Riggi- sriggi01@manhattan.edu
TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram: @manhattan.cheer
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Esports
The Manhattan College Esports Team is a co-ed competitive team. Four games are offered to students: League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros Ultimate. The team competes in weekly matches against other MAAC schools. At the end of the season the team competes in the MAAC Championship Tournament. Experience in Esports is encouraged, but all students are welcome to tryout for all teams.
PARTICIPANT DUES: Yes
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Yes
SEASON: September - March
PRACTICE LOCATION: Esports Gaming Room or remotely
ANNUAL COMPETITIONS: Weekly MAAC games, MAAC Tournament
NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)
TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram: @manhattanesports
Email: esports@manhattan.edu
RECENT ACCOLADES:
League of Legends: 2nd place in the 2023 MAAC Tournament
Super Smash Bros: Competed in the semi-finals in the MAAC Tournament -
Dance
The Manhattan College Jasper Dancers are a club Division 1 college dance team that compete both locally and nationally. The team performs at all home men’s and women’s basketball games and attend post- season tournaments for the teams. The MC Dancers compete in Jazz and Hip Hop at Nationals in Daytona, Florida every year.
PARTICIPANT DUES: Yes
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Yes
SEASON: September- May
PRACTICE LOCATION: Draddy Gymnasium or Alumni Mini Gym
ANNUAL COMPETITIONS: Nationals in Daytona, Florida
NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY: National Dance Alliance
Coaches:
Elizabeth Henrich- ehenrich01@manhattan.edu
Taylor Post- tpost01@manhatatn.edu
TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram: @manhattancollegedanceteam
Email: jasperdancers@manhattan.edu
RECENT ACCOLADES:
2019 NDA Division 1 Hip Hop 1st place -
Flag Football
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Men’s Rowing
Men’s Club Rowing is one of the longest-running clubs at Manhattan College. It was established in 1932 and is one of the founding schools of the Dad Vail Regatta. Our rowers’ technique and endurance are further strengthened during training trips during winter and/or spring break.
Our Men’s Club Rowing team is open to any interested male athlete of any level who is willing to learn and compete at a collegiate level. Novice events are open to new rowers or rowers new to collegiate rowing. Previous rowing experience is not required.
CLUB TYPE: Competitive
PARTICIPANT DUES: Yes
SEASON: September- May
PRACTICE LOCATION: Water Practices are held locally in New Rochelle, New York with transportation to and from campus. Other practices are held in the Rowing Room.
ANNUAL COMPETITIONS: Regatta’s each semester
Coaches: Michael Ward- mward06@manhatta.edu
TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram: @jasperrowing
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Tennis
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Ultimate Frisbee