Athletics and Recreation
Athletics and Recreation
UConn Avery Point is known for its robust athletic department that helps student-athletes reach their full potential and produces outstanding ambassadors for our campus. We are the only UConn campus other than Storrs to provide students with the opportunity to participate in intercollegiate sports, competing in the NJCAA Region 21.
Baseball
The UConn Avery Point baseball team has established itself as one of the top programs in the nation. The Pointers have competed many times in the College World Series, their division and district championships, and finished as the national runner-up in 2010. Many players have gone on to play professional baseball.
Women’s Basketball
Our women’s basketball program has blossomed, winning their region title twice and placing 3rd in the country during the 2017-18 season. The program has produced numerous All-Americans and student-athletes who continue their athletic careers after their time at Avery point.
Men’s Basketball
The UConn Avery Point men’s basketball program has a long-standing tradition of excellence that spans several decades. The program has produced numerous standout performers and many student-athletes who go on to have successful athletic careers after UConn.
Waterfront Programs
UConn Avery Point’s Waterfront Program provides recreational, instructional, academic, and competitive on-the-water programming for the campus community that complements the marine and maritime focus of this coastal regional campus.
Waterfront Programs
UConn Avery Point’s Waterfront Program provides recreational, instructional, academic, and competitive on-the-water programming for the campus community that complements the marine and maritime focus of this coastal regional campus.
Club Sports
In addition to UConn Avery Point’s intercollegiate teams, the campus offers a range of club sports for students to participate.
Martial Arts
The martial arts are systems and traditions of combat practiced for self-defense, competition, physical, mental, and spiritual development, the preservation of cultural heritage, and more.
For more information about the martial arts at UConn Avery Point, please email evan.ward@uconn.edu.
Sailing Club
The UConn Avery Point Sailing Club provides UConn Avery Point students, staff, faculty, and alumni with opportunities to venture out on the waters of the Thames River and Fishers Island Sound in sailing dinghies and kayaks. The season typically starts runs from mid-March through late November. with 2-3 meeting per week.
