Message from the President - Hartwick College

Physical Education/Intramurals/Athletics
Hartwick’s physical education intramural and athletic programs provide
recreational and competitive environments that complement and enrich academic
pursuits. The aim is to provide students with appropriate ways to build healthful
lifestyles and prepare for lifelong physical activity and fitness.
All students participate in physical education skill courses of their choice as part
of the requirements for graduation. A large portion of the student body also
participates regularly in the intramural program, which offers spirited competition
in a wide range of sports and activities. Hartwick’s intercollegiate athletic
programs have developed strong traditions in both men’s and women’s
sports.
Hartwick is a multi-division member of the NCAA with men’s soccer and
women’s water polo competing at the Division I level. All other sports compete at
the Division III level. Conference affiliations include the ECAC, NYSWCAA,
UNYSSA, NYSCTC, Empire 8, Atlantic Soccer Conference (men’s soccer),
CWPA (women’s water polo), and IHSA (equestrian).
The intercollegiate athletic program for men includes baseball, basketball, cross
country, football, lacrosse, soccer (NCAA Division I), indoor and outdoor track
and field, tennis, golf, and swimming and diving.
The women’s intercollegiate athletic program includes basketball, equestrian, field
hockey, lacrosse, tennis, cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, soccer,
softball, swimming and diving, volleyball, and water polo (NCAA Division I).
Through the years, Hartwick has had more than its share of student athletes
named to NCAA All American and Academic All American teams. The challenges
faced and the lessons learned through participation in athletics continue to be an
important part of the college experience for many Hartwick students.