Competitive Sports Clubs

In competitive sports clubs, United States Military Academy cadets compete against other universities within sanctioned club leagues and at the national level.

Competitive Sports Clubs

In competitive sports clubs, United States Military Academy cadets compete against other universities within sanctioned club leagues and at the national level.

Leader Development through Intercollegiate Competition

West Point possesses a number of competitive sports club options for cadets. Unlike intramural teams, these competitive sports club teams compete against teams from other colleges and universities. Cadets interested in joining a competitive sports club must try out for the team, with each team having its own criteria for selection. While not the same as the academy’s NCAA teams, competitive club teams travel and compete at the regional and national level and have a history of success.

Competitive Sports Clubs

Cadet from Men's Boxing team practicing with a teammate

Army West Point Boxing takes on the Air Force Academy at Globe Life Stadium In Dallas, Texas, November 4th, 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by CDT Tyler Williams)

Cadet from the climbing club with a climbing rope.

Three Crew Club members with their arms around each other, smiling

The U.S. Military Academy hosted the return of the Army Cycling Classic April 9-10 at Shea Stadium. The University of Vermont cycling team took first place overall, while the Army cycling team earned third place out of 28 teams, including ahead of fifth-place Navy. Photos by Cadet Andrew Keeper

Equestrian Club members with their arms around each other, smiling

Fencing Club members with their arms around each other, smiling and holding epees.

Marathon Club members with their arms around each other, smiling

The West Point Orienteering Team hosted its 34th Orienteering Meet Apr. 27-28 in and around Camp Buckner and West Point. Two middle distance and two sprint distance races challenged more than 250 competitors of all ages and skill levels. U.S. Army photo by Mike Strasser/USMA PAO

Powerlifting Club members with their arms around each other, smiling, with a silver cup

A member of the Men's Handball team talking to cadets with a handball in his hand

#17 Morghan McAleney takes a shot during West Point Black Women's Team Handball's game versus New York City March 26 at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center. New York City defeated West Point Black 19-15 during the 1st Lt. Laura Walker Memorial Invitational. Photo by Eric S. Bartelt/Pointer View.

The first wave of competitors swim a counter-clockwise course in Lake Popolopen Aug. 18 during the 24th annual West Point Triathlon. U.S. Army photo by Mike Strasser/USMA PAO

The Army Men's Volleyball Team lost a five-set thriller to Air Force at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center Nov. 2. Army went up two sets to none by winning the first set, 29-27, and the second set, 26-24. However, Air Force climbed back by taking the third and fourth sets 25-10 and 25-23, respectively. Then in the deciding fifth set, both teams went back and forth and were tied 9-9 at one point, but then Air Force went ahead for good to take the final set, 15-11. All photos by Eric S. Bartelt/U.S.

Water Polo Club members smiling and laughing with prospective team members

Department of Physical Education

The mission of the Department of Physical Education is to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps by challenging each cadet in activities that promote holistic health and optimal physical performance, commissioning physically fit and mentally tough leaders of character. The department strives to cultivate a culture of physical fitness excellence that challenges cadets to realize their full potential.

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Directorate of Cadet Activities

The Directorate of Cadet Activities (DCA) is the primary advisor to the Commandant on all matters pertaining to the extracurricular and social activities of the Corps of Cadets. DCA provides and supports a wide array of extracurricular social, cultural, and recreational programs and services that enhance the leader development of the Corps of Cadets.

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Physical Program

The Physical Program is designed to challenge cadets to develop and maintain optimal levels of physical strength, endurance, mobility, agility, speed, power, balance, and coordination and prepare them to become leaders of character who are physically fit, resilient, and prepared to lead soldiers.

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