One College, Many Ways to Triumph

Whether you are chasing championships, trying out an intramural sport, or cheering from the sidelines, the IC experience builds character—and a true sense of community.

Here, students like you excel in the classroom, on the field, and far beyond. With 28 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III teams and dozens of club sports and intramural teams, IC offers opportunities for every student.

At IC, our student-athletes are also researchers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and change-makers. They blend their majors, passions, and hands-on learning experiences to launch bold and impactful careers.

Unlike Division I schools, where broadcasting rights to sporting events are generally exclusive to professional networks, IC gives students opportunities to fill every role, from athlete, sideline reporter, and play-by-play announcer to director, camera operator, and executive producer. You can feel the thrill of the game, whether you’re on the team, behind the camera, or advancing athlete wellness. 

We’re proud of our IC family. In fact, you’re likely to hear “Go Bombers” all over campus! The nickname Bombers originated in the 1940s when it was used in radio broadcasts and news articles about IC’s sports teams—and the name stuck.

See some of our student-athletes in action.

Athletics for All

Across all 28 NCAA Division III teams, Bombers fiercely compete and consistently rank among the nation’s best. Club, recreational, and intramural sports provide a wide range of opportunities to participate in the way that's right for them.
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Sculling
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Equestrian
  • Esports
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rugby
  • Running
  • Ski Team
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Flag Football
  • Pickleball
  • Soccer
  • Team Handball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Ballroom Dance
  • Cheerleading
  • ICircus
  • IC Unbound Dance Company
  • Island Fusion Dance Team
  • Katalyst K-Pop Dance
  • Outing Club
  • Pulse Hip Hop
  • Running Club
  • And many more!

IC Facilities

Where our champions train

LEED silver-certified complex with training facilities, locker rooms as well as:

  • Glazer Arena  – Six-lane, 200-meter indoor track with throwing and jumping areas; doubles as a multisport practice and event space
  • Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium  – Nine-lane, 50-meter swimming pool with moveable floor—one of the best in Division III
  • Indoor Tennis Courts and Golf Simulator
  • Higgins Stadium  – Turf and lighting for field hockey, lacrosse and soccer

Eight-lane, 400-meter outdoor track with specialized areas for sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws, plus a natural-grass infield

Versatile training space anchored by Ben Light Gymnasium, home to basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics

Venue for Bomber football that houses Bertino Field, a cutting-edge playing surface for high-energy competitions

  • Freeman Field (baseball)
  • Carp Wood Field (soccer)
  • Kostrinsky Field (softball)
  • Robert B. Tallman Rowing Center
  • Three varsity fitness centers, two full-size turf fields, and recreation courts for strength, conditioning, and recovery

Off the Field

IC students turn passion into expertise through hands-on learning in and beyond the classroom.
Explore and Blend Your Interests

Many of IC’s 70+ majors and minors connect to sports through academic theory, hands-on experience, and performance.

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Leadership Academy

Through workshops, mentoring, and hands-on experience, selected varsity athletes build skills to lead with confidence.

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Clubs and Organizations

Join the Sport Management Association, color guard, esports, or any of IC’s other 200+ clubs and organizations.

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IC student-athletes are leaders and champions on the field and in the classroom.

Whether you compete in one of 28 Division III teams, participate in an intramural or club sport, or cheer from the crowd, you are part of the Ithaca College Bombers family.

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