Athletics
This is #GaelNation
With over 350 student athletes, Iona knows the value that athletics brings to the student experience.
Whether you are a future D1-athlete or interested in our Club Sports program, you can find your team at Iona.
Build the character that comes from healthy competition - and the camaraderie that leads to lifelong friendships.
Iona’s tight-knit alumni community has created valuable networking opportunities, offering connections and career support that will benefit me well beyond my time on campus.
-Brian Baldwin '25, finance major and swim captain
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What is it like to be a D1 Athlete?
Matt Rankin ‘24 majored in Media & Strategic Communication and ran Cross Country while at Iona. Follow him along at a two-day meet as he gives us an inside look at what it’s like to be a D1 athlete.
Iona Athletics
Iona is proud to be home to 24 Division I teams and MAAC championships across a variety of sports including basketball and cross country.
Explore varsity athletics at Iona and learn more about Gael Nation today.
As a D1 athlete at Iona, I have learned the value of hard work, perseverance and teamwork. Through the highs and lows of my athletic career, I have developed a sense of resilience that I will carry with me throughout my life.
Malia Naugle '23, Water Polo
Club Sports at Iona
Find Your Team at Iona
From Esports to Rugby, Iona University boasts a wide variety of club sports to choose from, and the list is only growing! Always inclusive, we encourage you to explore Club Sports today!
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