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.

If you are interested in trying out for any team please email to the club directly or contact recreation@manhattan.edu.
  • Cheerleading

    Cheerleading

    The Manhattan University 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
    Email: cheerleading@manhattan.edu 

  • Esports

    Esports

    The Manhattan University 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

    Dance

    The Manhattan University Jasper Dancers are a club Division 1 university 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 MU 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

    Welcome to our new men's Flag Football Club team! The Manhattan University Flag Football team is a club that competes locally against other institutions, as well as at the Region I NIRSA Tournament. All students are welcomed to tryout, no experience is required, but is recommended.

    CLUB TYPE:  Competitive
    PARTICIPANT DUES: Yes
    SEASON: Fall
    PRACTICE LOCATION: Gaelic Park
    National Governing Body: National Intramural- Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)

  • Men’s Rowing

    Men’s Rowing

    Men’s Club Rowing is one of the longest-running clubs at Manhattan University. 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
    Email: crew@manhattan.edu

  • Tennis

    Welcome to our new co- ed Tennis Club team! The Manhattan University Tennis team is a club that competes locally against other institutions. All students are welcomed to tryout, no experience is required.

    CLUB TYPE:  Competitive
    PARTICIPANT DUES: Yes
    SEASON: September- May
    PRACTICE LOCATION: Van Cortlandt Park and Draddy Gymnasium 

  • Ultimate Frisbee

    Welcome to our new co-ed Ultimate Frisbee club team! The Manhattan University Ultimate Frisbee team is a club that competes locally at USA Ultimate tournaments. All students are welcomed to tryout, no experience is required.

    CLUB TYPE:  Competitive
    PARTICIPANT DUES: Yes
    SEASON: September- May
    PRACTICE LOCATION: Gaelic Park
    National Governing Body: USA Ultimate