About Bard Athletics & Recreation
The Department of Athletics and Recreation offers programs, classes and events that are designed to meet students' wide range of interests and to encourage lifetime fitness and wellness.
The intercollegiate athletic program is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III, the Liberty League, the College Squash Association, and other national organizations. Varsity sports include baseball, men's and women's basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, squash and women's lacrosse.
Intramural sponsorship range from basketball and indoor soccer to kickball. The department also offers club sports such as men's and women's rugby, equestrian, ultimate Frisbee and fencing. Instructional courses range from yoga to martial arts to aerobics.
Indoor facilities include a six-lane swimming pool, main gymnasium, a fitness center, squash courts, locker rooms, instructional class studios, athletic training room and staff offices.
Outdoor venues include Honey Field, a turf baseball facility, the Lorenzo Ferrari Soccer & Lacrosse Complex, Seth Goldfine Memorial Rugby practice field, lighted tennis courts and cross country trails. Information regarding the use of the facility and student employment is available on the department web site and at the department office.
