Club Sports

Find Your Team at Iona

The Iona University Club Sports Program offers students the opportunity to try a new team sport or continue with a sport they played in high school. It’s the perfect way to meet new people, compete, stay fit and have fun! At Iona, our club sports teams compete in established regional and national leagues against other colleges and universities within New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Teams also compete in Northeast regional conferences for the chance to play in the national championship.

Whether you are a seasoned high school player or looking to explore a new sport, we invite you to find out how Club Sports at Iona can enhance your college experience.

Email Us: Clubsports@iona.edu

Follow Us on Instagram: @ionaclubsports

Follow Us on X: @ionaclubsports

All student clubs & organizations are open and welcome to all Iona students.

Club Sports Stats and Facts

24
 
Active Club Sports
600
 
Students Participate in Club Sports Each Year
15+
 
Teams have Earned Playoff Appearances in the Past 5 Years
10+
 
Teams have Earned Nationals Appearances
6
 
Metro Conference Championships (former MAAC)
17+
 
Former College and High School Head Coaches on Staff
20+
 
Club Sports Leagues Competing in the Tri-State Area
2
 
Certified Athletic Trainers on Staff
1
 
Partnership with Orthopedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS)

FAQs

We have 24 teams. 

No. However, select teams may hold tryouts to determine placement on gold or maroon teams. 

No. All equipment, transportation, and uniforms are provided by the Club Sports Department and individual teams.

Yes. All teams are led by qualified coaches. 

Yes. One of the benefits of club sports is the opportunity to play on multiple teams.

Club Sports Calendar

Games, practices and other events run throughout the academic year.

August 23, 2026

September 5, 2026

  • Off Campus Event
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rugby has been a huge part of my journey at Iona. Being part of the team has given me more than just a competitive edge, it’s taught me discipline, teamwork and the importance of pushing myself beyond limits.

Archil Buka Kvaratskhelia ’25, Entrepreneurship major
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Contact Club Sports

MATT GRIMALDI, ED.D. 

Director of Club Sports 

Email: mgrimaldi@iona.edu  
Phone: (914) 633-2377

TYLER DANZI 

Assistant Director of Club Sports 

Email: tdanzi@iona.edu  
Phone: (914) 637-2759

FAITH PREZIOSI 

Coordinator of Recreation/Fitness Center & Game Day Operations 

Email: fpreziosi@iona.edu  
Phone: (914) 633-2344

Elisabeth Schwarz, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS

Athletic Trainer for Club Sports & Spirit Programs

Email: eschwarz@iona.edu 


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