UPJ has many sports and recreational clubs that offer the opportunity of athletic competition and non-varsity club and intramural sport activities to both men and women. The activity schedule of each club includes:
- Competitions
- Regular practices
- Service projects
- Social outings
CLUB VOLLEYBALL Club Volleyball provides male athletes an opportunity to come together to compete in the sport of volleyball. The Club Volleyball team will participate in surrounding matches and tournaments throughout each semester.
ICE HOCKEY
Congratulations to Dave Layman (Ice Hockey Coach) who was named "Ed Bittner General Manager of the Year" for College Hockey East! Read about this honor!
The purpose of the Ice Hockey club is to promote activities for students and faculty, both male and female, interested in the sport of ice hockey or recreational ice skating.
The purpose of the Ice Hockey Club is to promote activities for students interested in the sport of ice hockey.
The goals of the club include:
KARATE CLUB
This club instructs students in the art of Tang Soo Do, the practices of Korean Karate. You will build self-confidence and inner strength in the Karate Club.
MOUNTAIN CAT MANIACS
The purpose of the "MANIACS" is to generate more of a sense of pride for UPJ and the athletics programs. The Maniacs support the athletic teams at all home events by creating one of the largest student sections in the WVIAC. When you join our team, we have giveaways at the home games. If you wear your MANIAC shirt, you have a chance to win a prize at halftime!
OUTDOORS CLUB
The Outdoors Club provides the student body with a continuous source of outdoor recreational activities such as:
Backpacking
Bicycling (road or mountain)
Camping
Climbing
Hiking
Kayaking (sea or whitewater)
Mountaineering
Rafting
Skiing (cross country or downhill)
Skydiving
RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
The Rugby Club participates in a non-varsity team sport. The club is an athletic organization designed to:
Each year, the club sponsors a Blood Tournament with proceeds donated to the American Red Cross.
UPJ CHEERLEADERS
The Cheerleaders support the athletic teams and promote school spirit. The UPJ Cheerleaders cheer at men's basketball and wrestling home games. The Squad competes each April at the NCA (National Cheerleaders Association) National Competition in Daytona Beach, FL. The Squad is currently ranked 5th in the Nation. Members must maintain a 2.0 GPA and any academic major is accepted. Meetings and practices are held at Uzelac's Athletic Training Center and the UPJ Sports Center. Tryouts are held in early Spring.
Head Coach: Ms. Kristi Clifford
Assistant Coaches: Teri Varidian and Suzanne McIntosh (suzmm@pitt.edu)
President: Jenna Ricci: jlr58@pitt.edu
UPJ LACROSSE CLUB
This club was established in the Fall of 2006. All men at UPJ are encouraged to try this sport! This club is designed and conditioned to engage in the international sport of Lacrosse, which places a strong emphasis on sportsmanship and goodwill.
UPJ SAILING CLUB
The purpose of the UPJ Sailing Club is to provide its members with sailing-related instruction and recreation throughout the promotion of safe boating, study of seamanship, yacht sailing and intra/inter club competition. This club is currently inactive, but is looking to reactivate. Interested? E-mail the Advisor: yaskanic@pitt.edu.
UPJ SKI TEAM
This college Ski and Board Club is organized to promote:
Good sportsmanship, justice and fair play
The ideals of amateurism in competitive ski and snowboarding events
The sport of skiing and snowboarding
UPJ ULTIMATE FRISBEE
This club promotes and educates interested students about the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. Additional aims of the club include:
Interacting with other college Ultimate Frisbee Clubs
Participating in University activities
Sponsoring social functions for students
Stimulating physical fitness through athletic activity
Stressing sportsmanship through the spirit of the game