St. Mary’s Club Sports
Welcome to our St. Mary’s College of Maryland Club Sports. Below, you’ll find some of our amazing St. Mary’s club teams! General clubs and organizations can be found on the clubs page. Our club sports seahawks share a love for their sport and a passion for the St. Mary’s community. They’re always eager for new members, so check them out! As you look through these teams, you’ll note a “Commitment Level” rating from 1-5 based on how involved the team expects their members to be.
Co-ed Climbing
smcmclimbingclub@gmail.com / IG: @SMCM_Climbing
Climbing Club is a great way to get extra climbing hours at the rock wall. The club provides its members with climbing exercises and games that enhance their strength, stamina, and climbing ability. Climbing Club also travels out of SMCM one-two times a year for a Rock Climbing Trip, which gives climbers the opportunity to climb outdoors in various places across America. The club is not just for experienced climbers; they welcome beginners and climbers of any body type! Anyone can join with a turned in medical packet and physical.
Contact:
TBD
Coach:
TBD
Climbing meets every week for team and solo climbing exercises/games outside of normal rock climbing hours. This added time allows club climbers an extra hour of climb time that non-club members do not receive.
Commitment Level: 2
Executive Board:
President: Julia Gaevsky
Vice President: Jackie Miller
Treasurer: Clay Kiesel
Secretary: Cole Bergan
Trip Coordinator: Abby Buck
Senior Advisor: Ben Johnson
St. Mary’s Ultimate Team (SMUT)
smcmultimate@gmail.com / IG: @smutsmcm
SMUT IS A CASUAL ULTIMATE Frisbee TEAM THAT IS WELCOMING AND OPEN TO ANYONE WITH A FOCUS ON COMMUNITY BUILDING. all who join will have the opportunity to ATTEND tournaments and games each semester with the club.
Contact:
rkvarner@smcm.edu
Coach:
Rachel Varner (Community Member)
Practices Monday-Thursday on the Club Field from 4:30-6pm. Game times and tournament dates are variable, but on the weekends.
Commitment Level: 4
Executive Board:
President: Emily Feldman
Vice President: Alexandra Cucumber
Treasurer: Grace Galifaro
Secretary: Ivan Lee
St. Mary’s Fencing Team
smcmfencing@gmail.com / IG: @smcm_fencing
Come have fun and break a sweat while learning one of the most exhilarating and fast Olympic sports! The St. Mary's Fencing Club provides student-coached instruction (with occasional guest instruction) for all 3 sword types (foil, sabre, and epee) and offers participation in collegiate tournaments at colleges in the MD/VA/DC area. No equipment or experience necessary!
Contact:
wcroberts@smcm.edu
Coach:
Bill Roberts (Staff)
Practices are on Fridays from 4pm-6pm and Saturdays from 12pm-2pm in the ARC Movement Room.
Commitment Level: 3
Executive Board:
President: Brooke Kopack Ware
Vice President: Bridget Norton
Treasurer: Kenna Ruark
Secretary: Meggie Moran
Captain: Santiago Duran
Senior Advisor: Ryan Knight
Hawkettes
smcmhawkettes@gmail.com / IG: @smcmhawkettes
THE SMCM HAWKETTES ARE A poms TEAM THAT cheers on the sidelines and PERFORMS during halftime AT BOTH MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GAMES. they also travel to some away games with the teams and participate in local showcases. ALONG WITH THEIR PERFORMANCES, THE HAWKETTES ALSO PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ON-CAMPUS EVENTS, INCLUDING RELAY FOR LIFE and WORLD CARNIVAL. THE TEAM PRIDES THEMSELVES IN BEING A GREAT REPRESENTATION OF ST. MARY’S SCHOOL SPIRIT AND THE ST. MARY’S WAY. IN ORDER TO JOIN, YOU NEED TO AUDITION/TRY OUT.
Contact:
jessica.j.lane@smcm.edu
Coach:
Jessica Lane (Alum and Staff)
Practice Times:
Tuesdays 8pm-9:30pm in the ARC Movement Room (everyone)
Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:00pm in the Dance Studio (showcase team)
Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm in the Dance Studio (halftime team)
Commitment Level: 5
Executive Board:
President: Paige Brazelton
Captain: Shannon Lutz
Treasurer: Niyah Duncan
Secretary: Zoe O’Shea
Historian: TBD
Equestrian
smcmeqclub@gmail.com / IG: @smcmequestrianclub
THE EQUESTRIAN CLUB IS OPEN TO ANY STUDENT INTERESTED IN BECOMING INVOLVED WITH HORSES! THEY PRACTICE AT “A MOMENT IN TIME” FARM AND HELP OUT AT THE BARN WHEN A SHOW IS HOSTED THERE, PREPARING JUMPS, CLEANING UP THE AREA, AND MAKING THE ARENA LOOK NICE. IF ANYONE OUTSIDE OF THE CLUB IS INTERESTED, THEY MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOW AS WELL! EQUESTRIANS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN COMPETING WILL LESSON TWICE A WEEK AND COMPETE IN IHSA SHOWS. ANYONE CAN JOIN.
Contact:
rscook@smcm.edu
amomentintimefarm@gmail.com
Coach:
Reilly Cook (Alum)
Ally Gaug (Barn Owner)
Weekly lessons at “A Moment in Time” Farm, team lessons on Friday evenings, and occasional competitions.
Commitment Level: 4
Executive Board:
President: Christine Sayles
Vice President: Sarah White
Secretary: TBD
Treasurer: Bella Schindler
Co-ed Soccer
seahawkclubsoccer@gmail.com / IG @smcm.clubsoccer
Come out and enjoy playing soccer no matter your skill level! Club soccer invites players of any skill level from varsity level players and players who have never touched a soccer ball. The club soccer team is co-ed and will sometimes split into groups depending on skill and comfort levels. In the spring, the team often organizes a few semi-competitive games against rival schools club teams. Club soccer is welcoming to everyone. Anyone can join.
Contact:
ajkoch@smcm.edu
Coach:
Aaron Koch (Staff)
Club soccer meets in the afternoons and evenings 2-3 times a week. Practices are generally on the club field (guam field) or the tennis courts when it rains.
Commitment Level: 2
Executive Board:
President: Merrin Scott
Captain: Liam Johnston
Treasurer: Lucas Ballard
Secretary: Rony Salgado-Lara
Historian: Colin Webster
Social Media Chair: Sarah Leech
Co-ed Softball
smcmclubsoftball@gmail.com / IG: @smcmclubsoftball
SMCM Club Softball works to create a community that practices and plays softball together in a friendly environment. Anyone can join.
Contact:
TBD
Coach:
TBD
Co-ed Softball currently does not have any set meeting times, as meetings will be determined based off of member availability. Practices will take place on the North Fields Softball Field.
Commitment Level: 3
Executive Board:
President: Molly Jacobs
Vice President: Ty Hughes
Treasurer: Matthew Jacobs
Club Windsurfing
smcmshred@gmail.com / IG: @smcmwindsurfing
Windsurfing is a challenging blend of surfing, sailing, and flying that is one of the most rewarding sports to undertake. The St. Mary’s Windsurfing club provides a variety of gear, from beginner gear to top of the line, so progression is easy. Whenever it is windy, you will find club members of all abilities challenging themselves and having the time of their lives. Anyone can join, but all members must be physically fit enough to pass the required safety test (a mile swim).
Contact:
rwloheed@smcm.edu
Coach:
Rick Loheed (Staff)
If member of exec board is at the shanty, they will notify other members so others can learn or join- meeting times are fluid. Important details and information is discussed and shared in a club group chat.
Commitment Level: 4
Executive Board:
President: Victoria Chazin
Vice President: Sam Shenot
Treasurer: Isabella Cooper
Secretary: TBD
Historian: TBD
offshore sailing
smcmofsc@gmail.com / IG: @smcmoffshore
St. Mary’s offshore sailing team is an inclusive group of students from all skill levels who are excited about getting out on the water and learning about sailing keelboats! The team practices almost everyday on the St. Mary’s River and competes in offshore sailing races, such as the Frostbites at Solomon’s Islands and the overnight Governor’s Cup. All interested future sailors are encouraged to join.
Contact:
rwloheed@smcm.edu
Coach:
Rick Loheed (Staff)
The team meets at least 5 days a week at the waterfront. The times and days are determined by all of the members at the start of each semester.
Commitment Level: 3
Executive Board:
President: Mortimer Shiflett
Captain: Max Taylor
Treasurer: Grace Tobin
Secretary: William Faller
Quartermaster: Collin Ford
Social Media Manager: Celeste Shiflett
Women’s Rugby
smcmwrfc@gmail.com / IG: @smcmwrugby
Join the SMCM Women's Rugby team to learn how to tackle, scrum, ruck, and more! The rugby club aims to cultivate a positive and inclusive presence on campus, so feel free to come with friends! The club is registered with National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) and the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference (MARC), therefore we travel frequently to compete in tournaments around the DMV area. No prior experience is required so all are welcome! We look forward to seeing you all on the pitch! GO HAWKS!
Contact:
picklesamber5@gmail.com
Coach:
Amber Pickles (Community Member)
Practices are from 4:30-6:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Captain’s practices are on Fridays from 3:00-5:00, and games are mostly on Saturdays and Sundays
Commitment Level : 4
Executive Board:
President: Rae Taylor
Captain: Abigail Pisanic
Senior Advisor: Camila Leiva
Match Secretary: Lucia Cangelosi
Co Match Secretary / Manager: Tessa Newton
Treasurer: Mackenzie Nettleton
Social Chair: Sarah White
