Active Sports Clubs
To learn more or join the club, reach out to the club convener.
Badminton Club
Conveners: Linh Nguyen and Arjun Lakshmipriya
Badminton club is designed for any eligible member of the Earlham College community to take part in. The club’s purpose is to learn and improve at badminton as well as promoting the growth of the sport on campus. Practice takes place inside the AWC Trueblood Fieldhouse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Boxing Club
Conveners – Armen Sargsyan
Boxing Club strives to train members in the skills necessary to effectively protect themselves and others against harmful persons and to provide a safe and welcoming community for people to learn kickboxing and boxing. We want community members to value their health and have the confidence and tools to be a positive force within our community. Our organization will also provide an atmosphere of positive encouragement to all those who wish to participate in this sport, or those who wish to learn more about self-defense. We will ensure a progressive and contemporary approach to promoting healthy living and safety through boxing and kickboxing. In addition, we encourage group members, as well as community members, to develop health and discipline as a method of facilitating a positive and growth-oriented lifestyle.
The Hunt Seat Equestrian Club
Conveners – Alex Busse and Briana Ancalmo
Coach – Dayna Cocca
Faculty adviser – N/A
Website: earlham.edu/equestrian/hunt-seat-equestrian-team
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earlhamequestrianteam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earlhamequestrian
The mission of the Hunt Seat Equestrian Team is to enable student riders from any skill level and economic background to compete in horse shows through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA — Zone 7, Region 1). The Equestrian Team provides students interested in horses and riding an additional opportunity to ride and advance abilities in a competition setting. The Equestrian Team aims to ride at a competitive level with other institutions while also fostering a positive, supportive and fun dynamic among members and competitors. The Equestrian Team strives to maintain membership and grow in the future, increasing interest in horseback riding among the community as well as attracting prospective students.
Women’s Rugby Club
Convener – Rey S Jensen-Sizelove
Faculty adviser – TBD
Open to all eligible members of the Earlham College community, no prior rugby experience is necessary. Tryouts are held at the beginning of each semester, and practices are held multiple days a week. Rugby is becoming an increasingly popular sport in America, so come out and give it a try!
Judo Club
Convener– Fabian Bagaric
Judo develops self-discipline and respect for oneself and others. Judo provides the means for learning self-confidence, concentration, and leadership skills, as well as physical coordination, and flexibility. Judo club is open to beginners as well as more advanced individuals that are eligible in the Earlham College community.
Pickleball Club
Conveners: Katie Conner, Hudson Roebken, Charles Bowen-Rayner
One of the fastest growing sports in the world. Pickleball club is open to all eligible members of the Earlham College community. Practices are held inside the AWC Trueblood Fieldhouse. Come give it a try!
Volleyball Club
Conveners: Guru Sahai k Khalsa, Noah Radtekishimoto
Open to all members of the Earlham College community, no prior experience necessary. The club’s purpose is to give the Earlham community a place to gather along with others who also enjoy volleyball and continue to develop and evolve their skills. The volleyball club meets in the AWC Trueblood Fieldhouse as well as the Performance Gymnasium.