Athletic Department's Philosophy

Through athletics, the Southern Vermont College Athletic Department desires to teach student-athletes the meaning of teamwork, trust and competition while guiding them through a period of education, athletic and self-development. We prepare our students to compete in life.

Athletic Affiliations

Southern Vermont College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, New England Collegiate Conference (NECC), North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) and New England Rugby Football Union (NERFU). These affiliations have enabled Southern Vermont College to compete against many of the best teams in New England and New York State.

SVC Intercollegiate Varsity Teams

* Men's Soccer
* Women's Soccer
* Men's Cross Country
* Women's Cross Country
* Men's Basketball
* Women's Basketball
* Softball
* Baseball
* Men's Volleyball
* Women's Volleyball
* Men's Rugby
* Women's Rugby

Fitness Opportunities

The College offers a program in intramural sports and at the Field House provides a Fitness Center with classes in yoga and women's self-defense.

Recreation Opportunities

On campus, SVC offers hiking and biking trails and in season cross-country skiing, snowboarding and ice skating. In our general region are numerous sites for downhill skiing, golf, canoeing and boating, fishing, tubing, and rock climbing, mountain biking, camping and swimming.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Southern Vermont College, in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, age, veteran's status or handicap, in regards to treatment, access to, or employment in its program or activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations should contact the Office of Learning Differences. Telephone: 802-447-6360