Athletics
Athletics serves as one of the four developmental pillars at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The experiences and lessons learned through competition are essential in building the leadership, management, and teamwork skills of midshipmen.
USMMA midshipmen are highly encouraged to participate in the Academy's diverse athletic offerings.
NCAA Division III Varsity Sports (19 Programs): Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor), Women's Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor), Wrestling, and Volleyball.
Competitive Waterfront Sports: Dinghy Sailing, Offshore Sailing, Men's Crew, and Women's Crew.
Club Sports: The Physical Education & Athletics department sponsors three competitive clubs: Ice Hockey, Rugby, and Water Polo. Additionally, the Office of Student Activities hosts a variety of other recreational athletic clubs and allows midshipmen to create new ones.
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Our Waterfront Athletics
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Facilities
Facilities Student-athletes train and compete in comprehensive campus facilities:
- O'Hara Hall (Indoor): Historic facility featuring a spacious gymnasium, an Olympic-size swimming pool and diving well, racquetball courts, a wrestling room, and cardio, core, and weight training areas.
- Outdoor Complexes: Dedicated sport fields for football, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, and track & field. Additional outdoor training areas include a surfaced quarter-mile track, tennis and handball courts, a HITT locker, and a customized Obstacle Course.
- Yocum Sailing Center: Located on the waterfront overlooking Long Island's Little Neck Bay, serving as the home base for the Rowing, Dinghy Sailing, and Offshore Sailing teams.
