Club Sports lacrosse athletes play on Katy O. Rady Field with the Palisades rock formation seen in the background.

Club Sports

Build your community through a love for sports.

Club Sports is dedicated to providing students with opportunities to participate in competitive intercollegiate sports, fostering leadership, creating lasting friendships, building character, and encouraging involvement on campus and in the Gunnison community.

Western’s Club Sports teams play at other colleges and universities in Colorado, Utah, and Montana. Each club has the opportunity for national competition. Coaching varies by team, but all Club Sports participants can expect to practice around three times per week, with the opportunity to compete in the fall and spring. Practice schedules are built around student availability as best as possible.

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Baseball

The Baseball Team is one of the longest-running teams on Western’s campus. In 2010, the team was ranked eighth in the U.S. and went to the World Series in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. While spring may arrive late in Gunnison, our players make the most of it to play. The team is open to all skill levels and competes in NCBA Division II, District VIII.

Men’s Basketball

Men’s Basketball

The Men’s Club Basketball team at Western is a competitive program that travels to face other club teams across Colorado and neighboring states. Open to students of all skill levels, the team welcomes those looking to sharpen their skills, compete, and be part of a supportive basketball community.

Boxing

Boxing

The Boxing Club has been a part of Western for over 50 years! Open to all ability and skill levels, the team welcomes everyone from beginners to experienced athletes. Some members have even gone on to secure national titles in the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association (USIBA).

Western figure skater performing during the 2025 Western Club Figure Skating Showcase.

Figure Skating

The Figure Skating Club at Western welcomes skaters of all skill levels to practice, grow, and enjoy the sport. Members train regularly and have the chance to showcase their talents in an annual performance. Open to all gender identities, the club is always excited to welcome new members.

A photo of five Western Hockey players posing for a photo around the mountaieer statue while it snows.

Men’s Hockey

The Men’s Club Ice Hockey Team is an ACHA D3 competitive hockey program. The team plays between 18 and 24 games per year. While not required, prior playing experience is a plus. The team prides itself on community engagement, allowing student-athletes to integrate with the local hockey community and give back to the organizations that support Mountaineers Hockey.

A Western women's hockey player shoots the puck and scores a goal.

Women’s Hockey

The Women’s Club Hockey Team at Western welcomes players of all skill levels, from seasoned athletes to those new to the sport. Always looking for new members, the team provides a supportive environment to learn, grow, and compete. Don’t have gear? No problem — the team has extra equipment available for new players.

Two Western Club Sports lacrosse athletes play on Katy O. Rady Field.

Men’s Lacrosse

The Men’s Lacrosse Club competes in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Conference of the MCLA. Since restarting in 2021, the Club has become stable and competitive staple of the Club Sports Organization at Western. Each year brings new and exciting growth. The team encourages athletes of all skill levels to reach out and learn more.

A group photo of the club rugby team kneeling in front of the field goal post on the practice field.

Rugby

With a history that spans more than 35 years, The Men’s Rugby Team is the oldest and most venerable Intercollegiate Club Sport at Western. Men’s Rugby is committed to upholding a tradition of excellence, dedication, and fun. They compete in the Small College Division under National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) in the High Peaks Collegiate Rugby Conference.

Soccer plays chase a ball at the Katy O. Rady Field during sunset.

Soccer

The Co-Rec Soccer Team at Western is an active club that competes during a ten-week fall season. With year-round opportunities to play, the team welcomes participants each semester and is always excited to welcome new members.

Softball player pitching #6 Anna Gallowich.

Softball

Club Softball encourages students to pursue an active lifestyle through competitive play opportunities. The Club is open to all skill levels and encourages students to reach out with any interest, regardless of prior playing knowledge!

Volleyball player goes to net to set the ball to a teammate waiting behind her

Women’s Volleyball

Women’s Volleyball aims to promote healthy lifestyles in those who are passionate about the sport and to compete against other universities. Club Volleyball competes as a part of the NCVF and the Mountain West Volleyball Conference. The team is always consistently looking for more participants.

Contact Club Sports

Any questions about our Club Sports teams? Reach out to our Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for more information.