Athletics & Recreation

Committed to Academic & Athletic Excellence

Bucknell has one of the largest varsity programs in the country, with 27 teams competing in the Division I Patriot League. But many more of our students compete in recreational sports through an extensive intramural program. It consists of more than 40 men’s, women’s and co-recreational teams – from basketball and golf to tennis and volleyball. Many students enjoy the friendly competition provided by the 20 student-initiated and student-run club sports, ranging from cycling and rugby to crew and Ultimate Frisbee.

Our athletics facilities, among the finest anywhere, include a state-of-the art fitness center that is open most days from 6 a.m. to midnight as well as an Olympic-class pool and an 18-hole golf course.

Athletics Events

Latest sports headlines

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:49:20 EDT
W. Track. Fulmer, Kaehler Successful at USATF National Championships

Rising sophomore Stephanie Fulmer and 2007 Bucknell graduate Joshua Kaehler represented the Bison well at the USA Track and Field National Championships this past weekend at the University of Oregon's famed Hayward Field. Fulmer placed 10th in the 5,000-meter run, while Kaehler took ninth in the javelin.

  • USATF Web site
  • Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:14:20 EDT
    W. Swimming. Bucknell's Courtney Warren Qualifies for Swimming World Championship Trials

    Courtney Warren, a member of the Bucknell women's swimming and diving team, qualified for next month's World Championship Trials with a solid performance at this past weekend's Summer Solstice Meet in Gloucester, N.J. Warren earned a qualifying time in the 100-meter backstroke, clocking in at 1 minute, 3.82 seconds to claim first in Saturday evening's finals.

  • Summer Solstice Meet Results (100 back on page 13)
  • Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:36:27 EDT
    W. Water Polo. Bucknell's Rowe and Rozas Earn Honorable Mention All-America Honors

    Aubrey Rowe's and Valentina Rozas' names are scattered throughout the Bucknell women's water polo book and now they appear in one more position. Both were named Honorable Mention All-America by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches this week. It is the second consecutive All-America nod for Rozas and the first for Rowe.

  • ACWPC All-America List
  • Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:14:46 EDT
    W. Track. Fulmer, Kaehler to Represent Bucknell at USATF National Championships

    One current student-athlete and one recent alumnus will be representing Bucknell at the USA Track and Field National Championships and Junior National Championships next week at the University of Oregon's famed Hayward Field. Rising sophomore Stephanie Fulmer will be competing in the 5,000 meters at the Junior Nationals on June 27, while 2007 Bucknell graduate Josh Kaehler has qualified for the national meet in the javelin throw and will compete on June 25.

  • USATF Web site