Get up and get involved. Club sports are a great chance to be part of our active community.
Club sports are jointly regulated and organized by the Saint Mary's Office of Student Involvement and Athletic Department. Each club has a student president of the club and an advisor. Saint Mary's club sports are also open to Notre Dame and Holy Cross students depending on the sport's specific rules and guidelines. Learn more about each club sport below.
Cheerleading Club
The cheerleading squad performs at home Saint Mary's basketball contests. The group also performs at various special events throughout the year. Try outs are held each fall and are open to all Saint Mary's students. Practices are organized and run by student organizers.
President: Nia Merriweather (nmerriweather01@saintmarys.edu)
Dance Team
The dance team clubs both perform at home Saint Mary's basketball contests. The group also perform at various special events throughout the year. Try outs are held each fall and are open to all Saint Mary's students. Practices are organized and run by student organizers.
President: Kate Bridegroom (kbridegroom02@saintmarys.edu)
Cycling
The cycling club is a fitness group which meets for spin classes in Angela Athletic & Wellness Complex that is student-led. Dues will be $10 per semester per person regardless of number of classes attended.
President: Hannah Bruckman (hbruckman01@saintmarys.edu)
Sailing Club
The sailing club competes in the Midwest Collegiate Sailing Association. Practice is held on Notre Dame’s St. Joseph’s Lake and nearby Eagle Lake. Lessons are offered for first-time sailors and sailors of all skill levels are welcome.
President: Makayla Perry (mperry01@saintmarys.edu)
Ski Club
The ski club is a social group for students. It is designed for recreational/non competitive skiing and snowboarding. Club members will enjoy weekly ski sessions at Swiss Valley, as weather permits.
President: Marie Lunne (mlunne01@saintmarys.edu)
Volleyball Club
The Volleybelles club volleyball team competes against other colleges and universities through tournaments and other competitions in the Midwest. The season typically runs from October through April. An organizational meeting and tryouts are held in mid-September.
President: Katie Kramer (kkramer02@saintmarys.edu)
Yoga Club
The Yoga Club is a club offered to students of Saint Mary's, Notre Dame, and Holy Cross with the opportunity to practice and grow through yoga classes and yoga inspired events. It promotes a healthy lifestyle, spiritual growth, community building, and provides a way for for students to decompress.
President: Elizabeth Bourassa (ebourassa01@saintmarys.edu)
Healthy Celebrations Running Club
We are a non-competitive run club that aims to make an encouraging running community on college campuses around the world. The club collaborates with Notre Dame and campuses across the states to encourage healthy movement.
President: Marie Lunne (mlunne01@saintmarys.edu)
Looking for an opportunity not listed? Check out the club sports available to Saint Mary's students at Notre Dame.
For more information, please contact Jill Humphrey in the Athletic Department (jhumphrey@saintmarys.edu).