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York College Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation

Athletics
Health and Physical Education (HPE) Building
718-262-5114
email: yorkathletics@york.cuny.edu

Mission and Goals

The York College Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Department is committed to excellence in athletics and recreation as part of a larger commitment to enriching the lives of our students through institutional pride, intellectual growth and personal well-being as individuals and global citizens.

Goals:

  1. To maintain academic integrity and eligibility to ensure our student-athletes reach their educational goals.

  2. To facilitate the improvement of our athletic programs and the overall student-athlete experience through the recruitment, retention, and growth of our diverse population in order to compete for conference championships.

  3. To strengthen the department's contributions to and relationship with the college community and its neighboring communities.

  4. To enhance our financial position through the development of our facilities, alumni relations, sponsorships/ partnerships and fundraising endeavors to ensure budget sufficiency.

About Athletics

York College, home of the Cardinals, offers 17 varsity teams that compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III level as a member of the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC).

Men's Sports

  • Basketball

  • Cross Country

  • Soccer

  • Swimming

  • Tennis

  • Track and Field (Indoor)

  • Track and Field (Outdoor)

  • Volleyball

Women's Sports

  • Basketball

  • Cross Country

  • Track and Field (Indoor)

  • Track and Field (Outdoor)

  • Soccer

  • Softball

  • Swimming

  • Tennis

  • Volleyball

Brief History

The Cardinals have captured 31 CUNYAC Championships in their history, with the most coming from Men's Outdoor Track and Field, with seven overall. In 2010, York College took home five conference championships, the highest single season total in school history.

Prospective Student-Athlete Form

Take the next step to becoming a student-athlete at York College by submitting a prospective student-athlete form by visiting www.yorkathletics.com/psa

Facilities

York College offers numerous athletic facilities on its campus, including:

  • Locker rooms (heated)

  • Indoor Track

  • Fitness Center and Weight Room

  • Gymnasium (2,500-person capacity)

  • Swimming Pool (six-lanes, heated)

  • Outdoor Athletic Field

  • Outdoor Throwing Cage

  • Tennis Courts (six courts)

  • Handball Courts (three courts)

  • Outdoor Track (six lanes)

  • Turf Soccer Field

Athletic Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics, a student must:

  1. Meet the admissions requirements of the college

  2. Be a full-time matriculated student carrying at least 12 credits (or equivalent)

  3. Meet the minimum requirements for good academic standing and making reasonable progress toward degree

  4. Comply with NCAA Division III rules and regulations, as well as meeting conference (CUNYAC) eligibility requirements

  5. Student-athletes are eligible to compete in four seasons of intercollegiate competition in any one sport, over the course of a maximum of 10 full-time semesters (or 15 quarters) of college attendance

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine coverage is provided to all York College student-athletes by the Head Athletic Trainer (AT). Our certified athletic trainer works in conjunction with the Office of Public Safety and Team Physician in case of emergency or injury.

Strength and Conditioning

A comprehensive strength and conditioning program is available for all varsity teams and individual student-athletes under the direct supervision of our Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Connect with Us

The general contact number for the Athletics Department is 718.262.5114. Phone numbers and email addresses for a specific coach or staff member can be found by visiting: www.yorkathletics.com/contact

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Recreation and Intramurals

Health and Physical Education (HPE) Building, Room 109
718-262-5107
webpage: www.yorkathletics.com/recschedule

Recreation

The following facilities are available to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni of York College during specified hours. Recreation schedules are available prior to the start of each semester and reflect the normal hours of operation. A copy of the schedule can also be obtained at the Recreation and Intramural Office or website. 

  • Gymnasium

  • Indoor Track

  • Fitness Center

  • Multi-Purpose Room

  • Swimming Pool

  • Outdoor Athletic Field

  • Tennis Courts (seasonal)

Recreation Rules

  • A valid York College ID must be presented to Recreation staff in order to use the recreational facilities. ID will be held until completion of workout.

  • Proper attire must be worn at all times:

    • Gymnasium: t-shirt, shorts or sweatpants, and sneakers

    • Pool: Nylon or Lycra swimsuits (no shorts)

  • No outside food or drink is permitted in the recreation facilities

  • Lockers are available on the lower levels and are for daily-use only

  • Personal belongings, such as coats, bags, books etc. are not permitted to be left in the recreational spaces

  • All participants must adhere to York College's code of conduct

  • Clothes must be changed in community locker rooms only, or faculty locker rooms as assigned

Intramurals

York College Athletic Department hosts a wide range of intramural events throughout the academic year. These activities are designed for the participation, recreation, and enjoyment of the entire campus community including faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students. It is our goal to actively promote college community engagement through health and recreational activities and events, including the following:

  • Badminton

  • Basketball

  • Dodgeball

  • Flag Football

  • Pickleball

  • Running

  • Soccer

  • Tennis

All activities are co-ed. Please refer to www.yorkathletics.com/recschedule and postings campus-wide for the intramural schedule of events. If you have any questions or are interested in registering for an event please contact us directly at 718-262-5107, visit the Intramurals, in person, or register online.

The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act

The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) is designed to make prospective students aware of a school's commitment to providing equitable athletic opportunities for its men and women students. All co-educational institutions of higher education that participate in a federal student aid program must prepare an EADA Report by October 15. Institutions must also report data to the U.S. Department of Education via a mandatory online survey. Data collected in this survey are published by the Office of Postsecondary Education on the Equity in Athletics Data Analysis Cutting Tool website located at http://ope.ed.gov/athletics. Please see the York website for a copy of the certificate noting submission.