UCSC hosts a variety of sports programs for students and university affiliates. Different sports groups include competitive school teams, competitive clubs, recreational clubs, PE classes, OPERS classes, intramural sports and drop-in opportunities (such as games of pick-up basketball, jogging, or whatever).
Different Sport Categories
Competitive School Teams
UCSC competes in several sports as a Division III school.
Intramural Sports
Sports Clubs (recreational and competitive)
Drop-In Sports
Drop-in hours are for anyone who wants to stop by and join a game of badminton, volleyball, basketball and indoor soccer. Students with valid IDs may check out equipment for free. No referees or timed games are provided. Teams are informal — you may start a game with a group of people you know or ask to join others in their game.
Field Sports
Baseball
- UCSC Sluggers is the competitive intercollegiate club baseball team (Tier 1)
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
- UCSC Women's Soccer Team
- UCSC Men's Soccer Team
- Intramural Soccer
- Slug Football Club Men's intercollegiate competitive soccer club (Tier 1)
- Drop-in indoor soccer takes place from 10pm-midnight on Wednesdays in the West Field House, at College Eight.
Softball
- Intramural Softball Coed
Ultimate Frisbee
Water Sports
Diving
- UCSC Swimming and Diving Team Both women and men
Kayaking
- OPERS often offers recreational trips that include kayaking. Check the current catalog for details.
Rafting
- OPERS often offers recreational trips that include rafting. Check the current catalog for details.
Rowing
Sailing
- The UCSC Boating Marina at the harbor is open 3pm-5pm on weekdays and 12pm-5pm on weekends.
SCUBA Diving
- SCUBA Slugs Recreational club
Surfing
- OPERS offers surfing classes, including "women-only" sessions. Check the current catalog for details.
Swimming
- UCSC Swimming and Diving Team Both women and men
- The UCSC Physical Education Department offers several swim classes, including swimming for non-swimmers, beginning levels 1-4, water safety instruction, lifeguard training, competitive swimming and SCUBA diving.
- The pool keeps several lanes open throughout the day during pool open hours (7am-8pm MTuTh, 9am-8pm WF, 10am-6pm SaSu, as of Spring 2007) for drop-in lap swimming.
Water Polo
Martial Arts/Yoga
- Aikido Club
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
- Budo Taijutsu-Ninjutsu Club
- Freestyle Grappling Club
- Golden Dragon Martial Arts Club
- Seibukan Jujutsu Club
- Shorinji Kempo Club
- Shotokan Karate Club
- Warrior Yoga Club
Court Sports
Badminton
- Drop-in badminton takes place Thursdays 8pm-10pm in the West Field House, as well as Sundays 1pm-3pm in the East Field House.
Basketball
- UCSC Women's Basketball
- UCSC Men's Basketball
- Drop-in full-court basketball takes place Tuesdays 8pm-10pm, Wednesdays 8pm-11pm, and Saturdays/Sundays 1pm-5pm, at the West Field House, at College Eight. Half-court basketball takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm-5pm at the East Field House.
Indoor Hockey
Tennis
- UCSC Women's Tennis Team
- UCSC Men's Tennis Team
- UCSC ID holders with current validation may make tennis, racquetball and squash court reservations in person at the East Field House.
Volleyball
- UCSC Women's Volleyball Team
- UCSC Men's Volleyball Team
- Intramural Volleyball
- Drop-in volleyball takes place on Sundays 3pm-5pm and Mondays 8pm-11pm at the East Field House.
Athletic Conditioning
Aerobics
General Conditioning and Fitness
- OPERS offers a core strengthening class.
Kickboxing
Pilates
Weight Lifting
- The East Field House and West Field House both have weight-lifting equipment, available during open hours.
Other
Cycling
- OPERS often offers recreational trips that include mountain biking and bike touring. Different outings are available at different ability levels and strenuosity.
Bicycle Maintenance
- OPERS offers bike licensing at the East Field House on Thursdays from 2pm-5pm. Cost is $3.
- The UCSC Bike Co-op is located in the Quarry Plaza and has equipment, bike mechanics and parts to help you repair your bike for low costs.
Dance/Cheer
- OPERS offers dance classes in Ballroom dancing, Salsa, Bellydance, Hip-Hop, Breakdancing and Polynesian dance.
Dance Clubs
Equestrian
Fencing
- UCSC Fencing Club Coed intercollegiate competitive fencing club (Tier 1)
Gymnastics
Hiking and Backpacking
- OPERS often offers recreational trips that include hikes locally and as part of trips/adventure outings. Different outings are available at different ability levels and strenuosity.
- Backpacking Club
Ping-Pong
Rock Climbing
- OPERS often offers recreational trips and classes that include rock-climbing (indoor and outdoor) and knot tying. Check the current catalog for details.
- Climbing Club
Running
Competitions
- Santa Cruz Slug Run On-campus 10k and 5k courses
- Cardiac Pacer 5 mile run
