Club Sports

The Drew Equestrian Team competes yearly in the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA), which is composed of colleges and universities from around the country. Training is conducted at Seaton Hackney Stables in Morristown, N.J., located just minutes from Drew's campus. The team is open to riders of all levels.

The program has a storied history of champions. In 1989, Archie Cox C '91 became Drew's first national champion by placing first in the Open Equitation in the Flat division. In 2008, James Fairclough II C '09, became the national collegiate equestrian champion, the first ever for a Drew rider. Peter Leone C '84 represented Drew University in the 1996 Summer Olympics as a member of the silver medal winning team USA. Lastly, Sandra Sayre C '94 held a Drew and an IHSA record as the most decorated rider in University history, qualifying for the IHSA national finals in both the undergraduate and alumni divisions an unprecedented 11 times.

To learn more contact Dave Bodden - dbodden@drew.edu.

The Women’s Rugby Club has been successful throughout its 15 year existence. The club competes in intercollegiate matches as a member of the USA Rugby Union. The only requirement for membership is a tough spirit. In 2007 and 2008 the club competed in the Metropolitan NY Playoff and lost close games with Vassar College and Stony Brook, respectively. The coaches and members will teach new members everything they need to know about the fun and exciting sport. Contact the Women’s Rugby team: Head Coach, Jan Monrad - dwrfc@drew.edu

The Men’s Rugby Club was founded at Drew University in 1971. The team plays a full schedule of intercollegiate competition as a member of the USA Rugby Union, traveling to matches and tournaments all over the Atlantic Seaboard. The club offers prospective members an outlet for tough physical play on the field and social camaraderie off the field. The rugby club helps to instill a passion for the game and helps prepare its members for life after college by allowing players to practice teamwork, time management, leadership, and physical and mental toughness. The club welcomes both experienced and inexperienced players to join the team. Contact the Men’s Rugby team: Head Coach, John Sutherland - j.sutherland53@gmail.com, drfc@drew.edu

The Drew Cheer Team knows how to bring the spirit on campus! They are made up of a group of energetic Drew students who choreograph and perform fast-paced dance and cheer routines during halftime of men’s and women’s basketball games. They are also available for special invitational performances. Contact the Cheer Team: Captains, Sage Lidzbarski-Lahti slahti@drew.edu and Sarah Colucci scolucci1@drew.edu

The Drew Rangerettes Dance Team can be seen at all home men's and women’s basketball games, various University and alumni events, as well as other functions around the Drew University campus. Contact the Rangerettes: Captain, Michelle Lombardi - rangerettes@drew.edu

Drew’s Co-Ed Club Soccer Team is open to anyone who wants to further their education on "the beautiful game." The team plays in competitions with other northeast colleges and also hosts special viewing parties of the World Cup and other major soccer events. Contact: President, Dhruv Erry - derry@drew.edu