Club Athletics

Chess Club

The purpose of the EC Chess Club is to offer students the chance to play against one another in a fun and welcoming environment, with the goal of further improving each others chess talents.

Student Contact
Benedict Christen


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Disc Golf Team

To promote the sport of disc golf at Eckerd College.

Student Contact
Will Rhame


 
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EC Basketball Club

To give those with a talent for basketball and positive school spirit a chance to compete against other players of different ages and skill levels.

Student Contact
Greg Pillionnel


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EC Bike Club

The goal for this club is to encourage people to ride their personal bicycles (NOT the yellow ones!!) with fellow members of the Eckerd College Community beyond the campus borders. We not only explore bike trails just for fun but also provide the option to enter in competitions and races.

Student Contact
Hilary Mueller


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EC Equestrian Team

The objective of the EC Equestrian Club is to encourage the sport of horseback riding and increase participation and appreciation for all things equestrian.

Student Contact
Kathryn Cox


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EC Field Hockey Club

EC Field Hockey Club wishes to bring students together with common interest of the sport. We will practice, scrimmage and attempt to better ourselves in the sport of field hockey.

Student Contact
Alyssa Cross


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ECFC (Soccer Club)

The objective of this club shall be to promote soccer at Eckerd College and get people involved in soccer tournaments.

Student Contact
Drew Getsinger


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ECricket

To promote the sport of Cricket on campus and get interested parties involved.

Student Contact
Noah Wolf


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Fitness Club

The intention of EC Fitness Club is to take advantage of and improve on Eckerd's fitness assets, promoting proper fitness techniques and making students aware of proper technique and etiquette involved with this sport. A purely recreational club, EC Fitness tries to promote interactions between students and the fitness facilities provided, instilling an interest in a healthy lifestyle.

Student Contact
Alex Chriest


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Kayaking Club

A club for those who like to get outdoors and enjoy time out on the water with others.

Student Contact
Cairistiona Flatley


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Kiteboarding

Kiteboarding is an amazing sport that combines aspects of wakeboarding, windsurfing, sailing, and stunt kite flying. New improvements in the sport have made it incredibly safe and user friendly and we'd like to help as many people as possible enjoy it. We do this through organizing lessons, and helping everyone obtain a IKO/PASA Level 2-3 Kiteboarding Certification.

Visit the Kiteboarding Club website at TritonKiteboarding.com 

Student Contact
Matt Sexton


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Martial Arts Club

One purpose of this club is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for those who would like to practice martial arts. Another is to teach members self-defense techniques and provide them with instruction on recognizing and avoiding dangerous situations. Any background experience is welcome, but it is not necessary. Currently, a qualified instructor of Tae Kwon Do is teaching the class, but members are encouraged to train with each other in a martial art in which they have had experience.

Student Contact
Jazzy Steele


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Men's Lacrosse

After two years of consecutive championships in the Florida Lacrosse League, the EC Men's Lacrosse team has decided to compete in the South East Lacrosse Conference for the 2006 season! In this league there are competitors such as the University of South Florida, Florida State University and Wake Forest.

Visit Eckerd College Lacrosse at TampaBayLacrosse.com!

Student Contact
Max Weinberg


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Men's Rugby

The object of this club will be to provide all interested Eckerd College students with the chance to learn and enjoy the game of rugby. This will be done through bi-weekly practices as well as games against other rugby clubs on the weekends.

Student Contact
Dave Scherbaty


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S.A.A.C. (Student Athlete Advisory Council)

The purpose of SAAC is to connect the student body with the athletic department at Eckerd, and to be the voice of the student athlete.

Student Contact
Josh Coldiron


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Softball (Men's)

The object of this club will be to provide all interested Eckerd College students with the chance to play in a competitive men's softball league. We will be participating in a local park and recreation league as well as participating in various tournaments.

Student Contact
Alex Chriest


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Surf Club

  1. Promote unity among the surfers and other students at Eckerd College.
  2. Provide a chance to participate in outdoor activities (primarily surfing and camping on both the East Coast and Gulf Coast for those who would otherwise not be able to do so (ie.- lack of transportation, equipment or funds).
  3. Through the EC Surf Club's very own web site, http://www.ecsurfclub.com/, members
    can access information concerning upcoming events, chat on a forum, and most
    importantly, find information about surf conditions and potential swells.
  4. To provide a forum and a resource for students/surfers to acquire needed information in order to become more acquainted with Florida's wilder areas (particularly beaches and state parks near beaches).
  5. When waves are not readily available, members of the club will have a group that extends into the Eckerd College community with which they can partake in other experiences (ie. Waterskiing, wakeboarding, other board sports, camping, etc.)

Visit the Eckerd College Surf Club Website

Student Contact
Trevor Browning


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Swim Club

The objective of this club is to promote physical fitness through swimming. This shall be accomplished through swimming instruction for all levels and group participation in swimming workouts games and races. We shall also provide swimming related activities with area swim clubs as well as information about local competition events such as open-water swims and triathlons when that information is available.

Student Contact
Kelli Hoover


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Tennis Club

A group of students who want to encourage people to come out and play tennis without having to join the actual team.

Student Contact
Stephanie Bowen


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Ultimate Frisbee (coed)

The objective of the Ultimate Disc Club is to give Eckerd students a chance to develop various aspects of physical fitness, meet new people, take advantage of the year-round sunshine, and compete against students of a different age level, ability level, gender or school.

***Membership is open to all male and female students and faculty***

Ultimate Disc Club has regularly scheduled practices, taking place outdoors regardless of weather conditions. The club competes in a number of off-campus (and out of state, on occasion) tournaments and leagues throughout the year. Members are expected to attend all practices and tournaments. Additional meetings may include organizational meetings to set practice schedules, order equipment, make decisions, or set up other club events. Optional conditioning is also be available for interested members.

Visit the Ultimate Disc Club Website

Student Contact

Kaela Wuesthoff



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Volleyball (Men's)

The main purpose of this club is to provide a competitive setting for collegiate volleyball for interested male students and to represent Eckerd at the USA Volleyball Florida Regional Championships and the NIRSA Collegiate Sport Club Championships each April. The club team will serve as well as doing well academically. The team also provides another spectator sport with the team's weekly matches and four home tournaments during the Spring Semester in addition to supporting the varsity sports in several capacities.

Student Contact
Ezra Beaver


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Wakeboarding Club

Triton Wakeboarding is a club consisting of Eckerd students who all share similar passions; sports boating, fun people, adrenaline, and most of all, wakeboarding. Wakeboarding is a sport that combines surfing, snowboarding, a ski boat, and a dash of aerial acrobatics. The purpose of Triton Wakeboarding is to acquire members who enjoy teaching, learning, and encouraging others to learn or improve their wakeboarding ability. 

Student Contact
Eric Siegel


 
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Women's Lacrosse

The purpose of the EC Woman’s Lacrosse club is to foster a safe and fun environment for the women of Eckerd to compete in Lacrosse matches against other teams and players of varying skill levels.

Student Contact
Ashley Daigle


 
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Women's Rugby

The objective of this club shall be to provide the entire Eckerd College community to engage in the sport of women's rugby through regularly scheduled games, and give women at Eckerd College the opportunity to participate in the game of rugby.

Student Contact
Mitchell Crowley
 

 
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Women's Soccer

The objective of the EC Women’s Soccer is to provide a place for Eckerd females to participate in soccer matches against players of different skill levels and rank.

Contact
Livia Fiorio


 
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