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Recreation Guidelines and Responsibilities

Trinity College is dedicated to providing recreational opportunities that improve the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of the College community. In support of this mission, the Recreation Office strives to prepare students to lead examined lives that are personally satisfying, globally aware, and social focused.

Recreation offers the following:

  • Intramural sports are organized each semester to offer a variety of on-campus competitive sports. Any current student can form a team and compete in various co-ed sports. Teams may represent campus organizations, residential communities or independent teams all vying for the championship for each league.
  • Club sports involve working as a team dedicated to a competitive schedule with other institutions. With the assistance of the Recreation Director, club members can hire a coach, schedule matches and organize club practices. Students are the driving force behind the club offerings.
  • Fitness and well-being: The recreation program offers several group fitness classes such as Zumba, yoga, and spinning along with other opportunities that improve ones wellness and fitness.
  • Outdoor Education is the latest recreation program that offers weekend and extended outdoor trips. OE also offers classes through the PE department. Each semester Outdoor Education offers a full list of trips that students can register for. Previous trips include: ice climbing in the Adirondacks, backpacking in the Grand Canyon, canoeing in the Florida Everglades, or hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
  • Informal recreation involves enjoying free time, staying active, playing and having fun. Equipment is available to borrow from the front desk of Ferris when you leave your ID. Campus organizations may reserve additional equipment for events and programs by filling out the equipment form on the Recreation Web Page.

To learn more about each of these programs and how to get involved, visit the Recreation Web page at: https://bantamsports.com/sports/rec. You can also follow us on Facebook at:http://www.facebook.com/TrinityCollegeFitness

Alcohol and Drug Policy

Alcohol/drug consumption will not be permitted during any Recreation activity. Violators will be asked to leave the area or trip and may be subject to disciplinary action.

Policy on Good Sportsmanship

Good sportsmanship is an important aspect to the success of any program, and is required of all participants in recreation activities. Key elements of good sportsmanship are:

  • Show respect for the opponent at all times—opponents should be greeted and spoken to in an honest, clear, and forthright manner.
  • Show respect for the officials—good sportsmanship implies the willingness to accept and abide by the decisions of the officials. Human error is inevitable under the best of circumstances. Contests are inherently full of conflicting views and students will be officiating. Understanding this is the basis for participation.
  • Maintain self-control at all times—games are the testing ground of character and the values of our college.
  • Recognize and appreciate skill in performance, regardless of affiliation— applause for an opponent’s good performance is a demonstration of generosity and perspective that should be held in high regard. This willingness to acknowledge quality of performance in others is at the core of good sportsmanship.

The Recreation Director reserves the right to suspend or disqualify teams and individuals on site for unsportsmanlike conduct. Violators of the Alcohol and Drug Policy and Good Sportsmanship Policy may face disciplinary action.