The objectives of Club Sports are to fulfill the recreational
and extramural competitive needs of students. The program
emphasizes Instruction and Competition.
Club Sports are special interest groups where by the students,
with the Campus Recreation Department, accept the responsibility
for the majority of the organization responsibilities of the club.
Anyone interested in joining a club may contact the Campus
Recreation Department in Taffner Field House or the club’s coach or
captain.
Interested in Starting a New Club?
All proposals for new Club Sports must be submitted to the
Director of Campus Recreation. The proposal must show evidence
of:
1. A strong student interest in participating in the
activity.
2. Availability of facilities for practice and
competition.
3. Availability of adequate competition within a reasonable
geographical range from campus.
4. Availability of a coach.
5. Demonstration of student leadership within the club.
6. Capacity of the club to meet needs, which are not currently
met elsewhere in the total athletic program.
7. Capacity of the club to meet financial responsibilities of
the club beyond what is provided by the Campus Recreation
Department. (i.e.: fund-raising)
The Director of Campus Recreation in consultation with the Dean of
Student Life reviews the proposal and submits recommendation for
final approval.
The following clubs are currently established through the Campus
Recreation Department:
Competitive Clubs
The Bowling Club is open to all matriculated students (12
credits/2.0 GPA) who are interested in competition. The club will
participate in the Eastern Intercollegiate Bowling Conference as
well as various tournaments throughout the year. Competition and
practice will take place mainly on weekends. Tryouts and Practice
will commence the second weekend of the fall semester. For more
information about the bowling club, contact Coach Bill Delawski at
718-990-5302 or 718-990-5810.
The Men’s Volleyball Club is open to all male students who are
interested in competition. The club will hold tryouts in September
and will compete in the fall and spring semesters. Practices
for the Volleyball Club are determined by the coach. The Men’s
Volleyball Club is coached by Chardly Pierrecharles; to contact
Coach Pierrecharles call 718-990-2917 or 718-990-2193. Please be
advised that a physical examination is required to participate.
Instructional Clubs
Fencing instruction offers the opportunity for participants to
learn the fundamentals of fencing through guided instruction.
Proper athletic attire and a valid St. John’s ID are required. All
equipment necessary to participate is available for loan.
Fencing Instruction is offered on:
Tuesday and Thursday: 1 – 3 p.m.
Tennis instruction offers the opportunity for participants to
learn the fundamentals of tennis through guided instruction. Proper
athletic attire and a valid St. John’s ID are required. All
equipment necessary to participate is available for loan.
Tennis Instruction is offered on:
Monday first session: 10 – 11 a.m.
Monday second session: 11 a.m. – Noon
The coach for Tennis and Fencing Instruction is Joe Brodeth who
can be contacted at (718) 990-5810.
For questions or information on club sports or to start a new
club please stop by the Campus Recreation Office, located in
Taffner Fieldhouse, call (718) 990-5810, or e-mail us at clubsports@stjohns.edu.