Climb Champlain

Students climbing a rock wall in the quad during spirit week

Type	Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Aidan Smith, President Brody Silva, Vice President Nic Anderson, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Aidan Smith
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Discord Instagram

Description

The Climbing Club has provided a great community to Champlain for many years and is a great space for students to relax and engage in something casually athletic. We go to indoor rock climbing gyms three times a week—Metro on Wednesday mornings and Sunday evenings, and Petra on Friday evenings. Gym accessibility is free (though you do need to pay for gear if you do not have it), and rides are provided.

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A hockey player takes a shot with the puck during a game played on a frozen lake.

Champlain Club Ice Hockey

Type	Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Keegan Nilsson, Team Captain Kyra Yu, Advisor
Primary Contact	Keegan Nilsson
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Discord

Description

The Club Hockey Team at Champlain College offers students the opportunity to play competitive hockey in a fun and inclusive environment. Our team focuses on promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship while providing a supportive community for hockey enthusiasts of all skill levels. Join us for regular league games and the chance to proudly represent Champlain College on the ice!

Champlain College Dance Team

Type	Art & Entertainment Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Adra Gonzalez, Captain Avery Marr, Captain Maia Tebbets, Captain Elise Deuel, Captain Danella Hohmann, Captain Jenna Giguere, Instructor/ Advisor
Primary Contact	Adra Gonzalez
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Instagram Personal Website

Description

The Champlain College Dance Team is a fun way for students to dance in college without the pressure of tryouts. We work on many fun and unique projects during the year and experiment with different dance styles. At the end of the year, there is an opportunity to perform at the annual Champlain College Dance Team (CCDT) Showcase, with original choreography from our members. We strive to have a positive and safe environment for everyone to be in their bodies comfortably while dancing.

Champlain College Esports

Type	Local Community Engagement Social Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Raymond Graham Gombes, President Lukas Muecke, Vice President Christian Konczal, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Raymond Graham Gombes
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	X Instagram Discord Personal Website

Description

Champlain Club/College Esports (CCE) is a student run club that looks to provide a space for gaming and esports for all Champlain students who are passionate about gaming culture. We look to push the limits of esports and engage all students in club events that are centered around social interaction, fun, and of course, gaming. Being diverse and inclusive are our objectives as we look to make esports available to everyone and accommodate any game a student(s) want to build a team for. CCE is focused on gaming, esports, and bringing together a community of individuals who are passionate about video games.

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Location

Visit Champlain Esports at Lakeside!

Champlain College Esports: Splatoon

Type	Art & Entertainment Social Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Brendan Peters, Manager Anne Knoicki, Cerulean Team Captain Eric Murray, Seafoam Team Captain Kaiden Slusarz, Assistant Manager Isabelle Booth, Assistant Manager Christian Konczal, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Brendan Peters
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Facebook Instagram X

Description

CCE Splatoon is a part of the Champlain College Esports club. We compete in CCA (Collegiate Cephalopod Association), the largest collegiate Splatoon league in the US. We also host community outreach events for Splatoon and Non-Splatoon players.

Champlain College Soccer Club

Type	Social Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Parker Banas, Club President Weston Allred, Vice President Evan Eggsware, Club Captain Kristos Iliopoulous, Club Captain Kyra Yu, Faculty Advisor Christine Koogle, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Parker Banas
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Instagram

Description

Are you a soccer player wishing you had a competitive and fun club to continue your career with at Champlain? Champlain College Soccer Club provides an opportunity for athletes to continue playing competitive soccer in both practice and match settings. We hope you will join us! We travel to surrounding colleges and states to participate in competitive matches and tournaments. We are looking to grow our numbers and build a great soccer community at Champlain!

Champlain Equestrian Club

Type	Social Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Elizabeth Chadbourne, President Lucien Edwards, Vice President Jessica Allard, Faculty Advisor Sarah Beno, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Elizabeth Chadbourne
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Discord Instagram

Description

The Champlain Equestrian Club offers a variety of options for anyone interested in horses. Whether you are looking for horseback riding lessons, trail rides, or non-riding horse activities, there is something available for all levels of experience and interest.

Our goal is to provide every club member with the opportunity to engage in equestrian activities while attending Champlain College. Whether you are continuing your journey or just starting out.

Champlain Ultimate Frisbee

Type	Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Veronica Hill, Co-Founder Erik Biedrzycki, Co-Founder Alexander Been, Co-Founder Ryan Dunleavy, Advisor
Primary Contact	Veronica Hill
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Discord

Description

Champlain Ultimate Frisbee welcomes players of all skill levels to join weekly pick-up games. We’re happy to teach new players! Ultimate is a great opportunity to meet people on campus, get some fresh air, and have fun. We play casual games on and off campus, as well as other disc-related games such as KanJam and disc golf.

Flag Football Club

Type	Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Morgan Walls, President Chuck Justus, Vice President Erik Shonstrom, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Morgan Walls
Email	Email Us

Description

The Champlain College Flag Football Club offers students a dynamic and welcoming environment to engage in weekly pick-up games, promoting fitness, camaraderie, and school spirit. Participants can join any game throughout the semester, making it accessible to players of all skill levels and schedules. Champlain Flag Football emphasizes inclusivity and fun, encouraging new friendships and teamwork while enjoying the excitement of the sport. As a reduced-contact version of American football, flag football provides a safer and enjoyable way to experience the game’s competitive spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying flag football for the first time, our club is the perfect place to stay active and connected on campus.

Hearthlight Club

Type	Social Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Jupiter Sinclair Chong, President Isa Flaherty, Vice President Sylvia Connolly, Officer Vincent Var, Officer William Oakley, Officer Harry Tomasco, Officer Kel Bachus, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Jupiter Sinclair Chong
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Discord

Description

Hearthlight is a live-action battle game that uses foam weapons for combat. We focus heavily on safety, inclusion, and (of course) fun! Each practice, we run various games, including twists on classic games like Capture the Flag. Plus, we host special events like tournaments, craft days, and others throughout the semester.

Meetings Wednesday & Saturday, 12 – 2 PM, Finney Quad (Argosy Gymnasium if weather makes Finney unusable).

Intramural Sports

Type	Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Primary Contact	Student Engagement

Description

Join a community of enthusiastic students who share a passion for sports and friendly competition. Our Intramural Sports are run through the Office of Student Engagement and offer a diverse range of activities that cater to athletes of all levels and interests. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking to try something new, this is a great opportunity for you.

Ski & Ride

Type	Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Leo Chrapla, President Aiden Campbell, Vice President Erik Shonstrom, Advisor
Primary Contact	Leo Chrapla
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Instagram

Description

Ski and Ride is an inclusive, community-building club for students interested in winter outdoor recreation. Our goal is to form a community in which people can learn to ski and ride in a safe and welcoming environment! Meet friends and form lasting memories with other Champlain students. We host events like general meetings, movie premieres, and shop nights. When the cold months bring snow, the club will transition to in-person, on-hill events, such as community ski days, learn-to-ski events, and our annual Rail Jam.

Learn more about Champlain’s discounted student mountain pass!

Volleyball Club

Type	Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Silas Reinhold, Co-President/ Coach Jack Snyder, Co-President/ Coach Mila Delmas, Assistant Coach Jacob Wilkins, Assistant Coach Nathan Magold, Assistant Coach Kyra Yu, Advisor
Primary Contact	Silas Reinhold
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Instagram Discord

Description

The Champlain College Volleyball Club is open to all students who want to play volleyball, regardless of athleticism or experience level. We hold weekly open gym sessions that focus on friendly, casual games, as well as weekly practices that focus on physical fitness and improvement. It’s a great way to stay active and meet new people on campus. Everyone is welcome, and no tryouts are required.

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Climb Champlain

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Champlain Club Ice Hockey

Champlain College Dance Team

Champlain College Esports

Champlain College Esports: Splatoon

Champlain College Soccer Club

Champlain Equestrian Club

Champlain Ultimate Frisbee

Flag Football Club

Hearthlight Club

Intramural Sports

Ski & Ride

Volleyball Club

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Clubs, Activities & Affinity Groups

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