Club Sports
Enjoy an activity that involves sport but don't know where to
turn? Look no more. This programming area encompasses students who
want to participate in a sport but want to do it on their
terms.
If we don't currently offer a club sport that you would like to
join, let us know and we can work with you to start your own! These
are the clubs that are currently active at Butler along with their
team president contact info. In some cases you can also find out
more info by clicking on the team link.
Contact Eric Kammeyer, Assistant Director of Intramural and Club
Sports, at ekammeye@butler.edu for information
regarding specific club sport information.
Club Information
Climbing
Get off your Rock! Butler's newest club will not only challenge
you physically, but will also test you mentally - sharpening your
body and mind. Whether you are an experienced climber or want to
get started, the climbing club is sure to meet your needs. We are
still in the start-up phase and are looking to expand our
membership. We currently have a membership at ClimbTime Indy (http://www.climbtimeindy.com/)
and are planning some camping/climbing trips in Southern Illinois
and the Red River Gorge in Kentucky.
Men's Crew
The Butler University rowing club is a growing club that offers
students the opportunites to grow physically and mentally. We
accept anyone who is interested and willing to try their best. Our
competing seasons take place in the fall and in the spring where we
compete against schools such as Purdue, Michigan St., Ohio St., and
many more. During the winter, we focus our efforts in getting in
shape for the spring season. For more information, please consult
our website.
Butler Crew Website
Women's Crew
The Butler University rowing club is a growing club that offers
students the opportunites to grow physically and mentally. We
accept anyone who is interested and willing to try their best. Our
competing seasons take place in the fall and in the spring where we
compete against schools such as Purdue, Michigan St., Ohio St., and
many more. During the winter, we focus our efforts in getting in
shape for the spring season. For more information, please consult
our website.
Butler Crew Website
Curling
The Curling Club practices with the Circle City Curling Club in
downtown Indianapolis at the Pan Am Plaza. We practice 1-2 times a
week. No experience is necessary to join. We plan on going to
bonspiels (curling tournaments) in the spring.
Butler
Curling Website
Cycling
Butler University's Cycling Club is a quickly growing Co-Ed club
that aims to spread their enthusiasm for collegiate cycling through
practice, leisure, and competition. Practices take place indoor and
outdoor, in and around the Indianapolis area at local mountain bike
trails and designated road paths. During fall semester from late
August to late October is mountain bike/cyclocross season with
competitions both close and far from Butler. Spring semester from
late February to late April is road bike season for competitions.
We are a part of the USACycling Midwest Collegiate conference which
includes approximately 40 universities from Michigan, Indiana,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Kentucky. Based on size, we compete
in division 2 giving an increased chance to qualify for nationals
each season. This is a fun club that does not require any prior
cycling/biking experience but gives those the opportunity to race
competitively, ride for leisure, or exercise on a bike.
Cycling Club Season Schedule (DOC)
Equestrian
The Butler University Equestrian Team is made up of about 20
western and English riders of varying levels of experience ranging
from beginner to advance. Our aim is to develop riders' skills and
provide and safe, fun and school sponsored program. Lessons times
and frequency are chosen by each rider based around their own
schedule and what time works best for them. We ride year round at
both barns and show (optional) throughout the year against other
colleges including Purdue, IU, Taylor, Saint Mary of the Woods and
Notre Dame. The English barn is Sierra Woods Farm, http://www.sierrawoodsfarm.com/,
and is located in Zionsville, and the Western barn is Sport horse
Inc. in Westfield, http://www.sporthorseinc.net
for more information on the team contact Lauren Garnett at lgarnett@butler.edu.
Hockey
Butler Ice Hockey has a long tradition of excellence winning the
Division III championship in 1999-2000. We practice twice a
week at Pan Am and have a competive team. We play teams
around the area like Holy Cross and Louisville. Experience is
not a key concern as long as there is passion for the game.
Karate: Shotokan
The Butler Shotokan Karate Club is a non-commercial, non-profit
organization dedicated to the practice of traditional karate.
Our club is a part of the national not-for-profit organization
Shotokan Karate of America, or SKA. No previous experience is
required, anyone is welcome to practice. At least once a
year, usually more, we either host or travel to exchange practices
which give us an opportunity to meet and practice with other
members of SKA. Anyone wishing to learn more is welcome to
come watch practice and talk to our members. Check out the
website for more information.
Shotokan
Karate Club Website
Men's Lacrosse
Information coming soon!
Women's Lacrosse
As members of the WCLL and WDIA, we are a highly competitive
team focused on team work, self improvement, and fun. We play
several other club teams from colleges and universities around the
Indiana region, including IU, Purdue, Xavier, and Western
Kentucky to name a few. No experience required. Check
out our website for more information.
Lacrosse
Website
Men's Soccer
The Butler University men's club soccer team is a competitive
club that provides students all the positive aspects of athletics
without the major commitment of a varsity sport. As a member
of the Midwest Alliance Soccer Conference, we play a 12-game season
in the fall against teams from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and
Illinois. In the spring, we participate in local Indianapolis
indoor leagues and try to attend at least one tournament. We
are open to any student who wants to continue playing soccer
through his college years.
Women's Soccer
The Butler University Women's Club Soccer Team is an
organization providing the highest level of non-NCAA competition
found at Butler University. The team offers a balance of intense
competition and high level of commitment on the field with an
active social life off the field.
The team generally consists of about 20-25 women. Practices are
3 times a week and we travel around the Midwest almost every
weekend in September and October. This year's season consists of 11
games and a possible bid to the Regional Tournament. Teams in our
conference include University of Illinois, Ball State, Purdue,
Indiana University, Illinois State, and Western Illinois.
Swimming
Butler Swim Club is a coed club for students who wish to swim.
We have meets about once every month through Indy Swim Fit and
practice Monday through Thursday for one hour in the evening. The
club is great for keeping in shape or learning more about technique
and how to properly swim each stroke.
Swimming Club Website
Tennis
Butler Club Tennis is a year round competitive tennis team at
Butler that practices twice a week, travels to matches monthly,
hosts a match and travels to big tournaments once a semester.
The team is in the USTA collegiate club tennis league and is
coed. We welcome people who want to travel with us
competitively but also welcome any player who just wants to hit
with us recreationally during our practices.
Tennis Club Website
Ultimate Frisbee
The Butler Ultimate Frisbee Club offers those that are
interested in competing in the sport of ultimate an opportunity to
do so at a variety of levels. For those that are interested in
simply having some fun in a fairly relaxed environment, there are
regularly scheduled pickup games on most afternoons during the
week, as well as weekends. For those looking to compete at an
intercollegiate level, the Butler Ultimate Frisbee Club offers an
opportunity to play on the Disc Society traveling team, which holds
regularly scheduled practices and competes in various tournaments
throughout the Great Lakes Region on any given weekend. The Butler
Ultimate Frisbee Club is open to all individuals regardless of
skill level.
Men's Volleyball
Men's Club Volleyball is a competitive club that is focused on
having fun. We want to compete at the highest level possible
without burning players out. We have 2 try-outs a year (one in the
fall and the other in the spring). We encourage players who've had
experience, but we will work with those who do not. We strive to
compete in 2 tournaments a semester as to not interfere with
academics too much. So if you have a passion for the game and would
like more info, please feel free to contact the club.
Women's Volleyball
Women's Club Volleyball is a growing club that aims to compete
in around 3 or 4 tournaments a semester. These tournaments are
usually close to Butler, including Indiana, Ohio, and Illinios.
This is a fun club that does require some experience but allows
girls to continue playing a sport they love throughout college.
Practices consist of constant drills and playing once or twice a
week.