Club Sports
‘All in Good Fun’: Camaraderie and Competition in Harvard’s Club and Intramural Sports
In more than a dozen interviews with The Crimson, participants in club and intramural sports described the motivation as camaraderie and competition — not success.
The Harvard Rugby Football Club Celebrates 150th Anniversary of McGill Rivalry
While everyone was getting ready for the Head of the Charles last weekend, the Harvard rugby football club, also known as the men’s club rugby team, was preparing for an historic trip to Montreal to compete in the 150th edition of the team’s rivalry game against McGill.
Jennifer R. Yu ’25 Captures U.S. Women’s Chess Championship
College sophomore Jennifer R. Yu ’25 took home the 2022 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship title late last month after a 17-day tournament in St. Louis.
Club Athletes Report Mixed Experiences with Return to In-Person Club Sports
The return to in-person activities has drawn mixed reviews from Harvard club athletes, who report facing new team dynamics created by the pandemic and related safety protocols.
The Last Gymnasts of Hemenway
Why doesn't Harvard have a gymnastics team anymore? And what was it like to be a part of the team in its heyday?
Perfect Form
Harvard’s gymnastics hosted its first ever meet in 1980 against Northeastern, in which the men’s side swept the Huskies. Less than a decade later, the club faded into oblivion.
Not Wasting Their Shot
To accommodate the passion and fervor for soccer on campus, the Harvard Club Futsal team was created as an accessible outlet for students to play the game they love.
Club Futsal Creates a Unique Space for Soccer Enthusiasts
Because futsal is open to anyone and allows everyone to play, it creates a pick-up style, recreational environment compared to the organized practices and drills of club sports. The structure also means that the people who take time out of their week to go play club futsal also happen to be extremely passionate about the sport.
Classy Classics
The Crimson Classics finished their season as national runner-ups, beating Michigan and Princeton in the NCBBA Tournament before falling to Ohio State.
The Clubbies
Harvard Club Basketball plays its home games at Lavietes Pavilion. The Crimson Classics finished 10-1 at home this season.
Club Basketball Finishes as Runner-Up at NCBBA National Championships
A day after upsetting No.1 Michigan in the NCBBA semifinal, Harvard Club Basketball (Crimson Classics) fell to Ohio State in the championship game 80-70 at South Bend, Ind.
Quidditch on the Quad
Jesse A. Thue ‘20 plays Quidditch with the Harvard Horntails on the Quad Lawn on Sunday afternoon.
