Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL) - Sports and Recreation Center

The purpose of Wheaton College Club Sports is to provide student-initiated, managed and funded sports opportunities at an intercollegiate level of competition, above that of intramurals and below that of varsity athletics, to Wheaton College students, faculty, staff and their spouses.

Club sports can provide the opportunity for students to develop positive Christian attitudes and good sportsmanship through the testing ground of athletic competition. Club sports offer extra-curricular learning experiences for their members through involvement in fund raising, public relations, organization, administration, budgeting and scheduling as well as the development of skills in their particular sport. Involvement in a group and a team situation helps enhance the student's overall education while at college.

The Wheaton College club sports purpose supports the vision of the Athletic Department and the overall mission of the college.

Any student desiring to participate in a club sport or any student having further questions should contact the club contact person (listed on the sport's individual page) or Sydney Westrate.

Wheaton College Cheerleading

Wheaton Thunder Cheerleading looks to continue its long-standing tradition coming off one of our best season!. Under the leadership of Monica Batts along with coaches Brooke Weston and Ben Buckley, the squad was comprised of 14 women for the 2008-2009 football and basketball seasons. Wheaton Thunder Cheerleading includes pyramid stunting, partner stunting, tumbling, dancing, and halftime performances at all home Football and Men's Basketball games. We look forward to another great season for the 2009-20010 football and basketball seasons and welcome all students to show some Thunder Spirit and check out Wheaton Cheerleading! Contact 2009-10 captains Kristianna Russo and Caitie Johnston for further information! First practice and tryouts are Thursday, August 27 - all are welcome to come participate!

Wheaton College Crew

Wheaton Crew exists to glorify God through performance on the water, to promote spiritual growth and discipline among members of a unified team, and to exemplify Jesus Christ to the world of rowing. Members of Wheaton crew annually compete at the Head of the Charles in Boston, MA and are highly competetive in local competitions.

The Wheaton College ice hockey club team faces a challenging 2009-10 schedule of about 18 games. The team will certainly miss seniors Zach Bohler, Josh Bell, Dan Mueller and Matt Tanaka, but are looking forward to the incoming freshman class and the upperclassmen who plan on joining the team this coming season. Wheaton hockey prides itself on commitment and strong determination through late-night practices and fun road trips. For more information check out the Wheaton Hockey website, www.wheatonhockey.com.

Wheaton College Men's Lacrosse

Wheaton Men's Lacrosse hosted first round of the Great Rivers Lacrosse Conference and advanced to the second round in St. Louis. The team hopes to advance to post-season again in 2008-2009. For more information, please visit the team website, www.wheatonlacrosse.com or contact the captain or coach listed below.

Wheaton College Women's Lacrosse

The women's lacrosse team continues to establish an outstanding program with solid leadership, dedicated women and an excellent coach. For the past 4 years, the women's team has hosted a 10-team playday on the turf fields at the McCully Complex. 2009-2010 will see the return of many players and has the potential to have an even more exciting season than ever. For more information, please email wheatonlacrosse@gmail.com.

Erin Cuculi (Captain) and Katie Vaselkiv (Captain)

Wheaton College Poms/Dance Team

New in 2008-2009, Poms introduced a new outlet for girls who love to dance and perform. With 14 girls on the squad in the first year, Poms performed 3 different routines during half-times of Wheaton basketball games and received overwhelming support from the student body. We are so excited for our second season as a squad, and hope for the team to grow in number. We love being able to show how dance can be used as a way to glorify God with the talents He has given us! Contact the captains listed below for more information!

Lea Chinn (Captain) and Taylor Horton (Captain)

Wheaton College Men's Soccer

The club soccer team is entering its fifth year. Taking on schools like Marquette, Loyola, DePaul and Northwestern, the team has met success in tough competition. Wheaton FC provides men of Wheaton College the opportunity to compete at a high collegiate level without the time commitment of a varsity sport. Our purpose is to glorify and honor Christ while consciously brining our faith to the field.

Wheaton College Tae-Kwon-Do

The purpose of the Wheaton College tae kwon do club is to provide a constructive and challenging form of exercise, develop self-discipline, and, through the art of tae kwon do, teach important truths about life and human behavior.

Wheaton College Men's Volleyball

Wheaton Volleyball, coached by Wheaton Volleyball alumnus Kevin Ritchie, is now in its second year after a 3-year hiatus. t09-10 should be an exciting season, built on a great year in 2008-09: hosting the conference tournament and winning an away tournament. Above all, Wheaton Volleyball strives to build a Christ-centered community both on and off the court, honoring him with our play, attitudes and relationships.