Triathlon club president reflects on Ironman races
Some college students may like to sleep for 15 hours on a Saturday. But for triathlete Shannon Glenn, the day is best spent swimming, biking and running – and not just a little. Glenn, president of TriCanes – the UM triathlon club – participates in Ironman competitions. The grueling sport includes swimming 2.4 miles, biking...
Volleyball wins national title in Dallas
The Miami football team didn’t get to play for an ACC title last fall, and the basketball team may not have gone as far as many predicted in the NCAA tournament. But one Hurricanes team flew under the radar and brought a national title back to Coral Gables. The men’s club volleyball team won the...
Club hooks in newcomers, veterans
Sometimes you just want to punch somebody in the face. Dozens of students get that chance every week at the UM boxing club. In 1960, the NCAA dropped boxing as a sport, and it subsequently disappeared from campus. But in the last two years, UM boxing has returned as an official club sport with a...
Clubs set sights on gold medal, victory
University of Miami club volleyball players are gearing up for nationals. The team will compete at the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation’s tournament in Dallas, Texas, beginning Saturday. “I’m excited about nationals,” junior Andre Abadin said. “This is the best team we’ve had since my freshman year.” At the tournament, teams compete against each other in...
Thriving club team crushes Tampa for 15th victory
DeSilva, a junior, is a goalie for the University of Miami Ice Hockey Club Team. He has played on the team for three years, including the final year the team was a roller hockey team.
Polo team dominates Florida tournament, looks ahead to nationals
Sandy wasn’t the only storm in the water this year – there was another group of hurricanes making waves. The UM Water Polo Club traveled to Corvallis, Ore. for the National Collegiate Club Championship hosted by Oregon State University. The Canes went into the tournament ranked third in the country, and kicked the weekend off...
UM SCUBA club ventures out on world-class dives
Past t-shirts for the UM SCUBA Club boast that it is an organization “where wet dreams come true”. The scuba club provides students, faculty, employees and alumni a chance to dive at reduced rates in some of the best dive spots in South Florida, which suggests that, for passionate divers, the t-shirt slogan may not...
Magic-themed sport will sweep you away
Popular English author J.K. Rowling’s books may have some UM students dreaming about the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but playing Harry Potter’s favorite sport is no longer a fantasy. Quidditch is a muggle-made reality on campus – and beyond.
Live the high life with UM rock climbers
Florida isn’t exactly known for its rocky terrain, but the University of Miami has a well-established rock climbing club. Senior Drew Hughes, the club president, has been involved with the club since high school. “I am a commuter student so this was a great way to branch out and meet new people,” he said. Hughes...
Intramural, club sports engage students in competition
Through club sport programs and intramural competitions, students can compete in a variety of sports at differing levels of competition. The Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center offers 34 different club sports and numerous intramural competitions throughout the year.
Dedicated coach leads team from few wins to potential playoff berth
The University of Miami Club Baseball Coach, Mike North, has instilled in his players a ritual he views as absolutely necessary to both the success and the morale of his team. And it couldn’t have less to do with baseball.
Quidditch team rides brooms to unprecedented heights
The Quidditch team at the University of Miami is the real deal. They are ranked 2nd in the International Quidditch Association, just under Ball State University in an association currently made up of 66 different teams.
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