Athletics
Caltech's Department of Athletics fields teams in 17 NCAA Division III varsity sports and is a founding member of the prestigious Southern California intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) dating back to 1915. The Beavers (affectionately known as nature's engineer) epitomize the Caltech student athlete - they excel in both the classroom and on the field of play. In 2009, soccer captain Grayson Chadwick was awarded a patent for his work using decoy cells to treat HIV patients. In 2003, Caltech Athletics was honored by the Institute for International Sport for the dynamic role it plays in the lives of the Caltech student body.
In addition to intercollegiate athletics, Caltech offers a wealth of physical education; club and intramural sport offering intended to meet the desires and needs of the entire Caltech community. The Athletics Department is committed to the well being of the whole student; therefore combining physical, social and emotional skill development for Caltech students further enhances the cultivation of a sound mind and body.
Facilities
- one football field
- one baseball/softball/soccer field
- one six-lane, all-weather track
- two outdoor swimming pools
- six tennis courts
- two gyms for basketball/volleyball/badminton
- one fully equipped exercise and weight room
- one large dance/aerobics/martial-arts/fencing room
- four racquetball courts
- two squash courts
- one rock-climbing wall
Sports offered
Intercollegiate sports (NCAA Division III and Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference):
Men's baseball, basketball, cross country, fencing, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and water polo.
Women's basketball, cross country, fencing, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo.
Club and interhouse sports (men's and women's):
badminton, cricket, cycling, fencing, ice hockey, kiteboard, racquetball, rugby, Shotokan karate, soccer, surfing and windsurfing, table tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, and yoga.
If you are interested in playing a sport, feel free to contact a coach. To learn more information about any of our programs, visit the Caltech Athletics website.