Student Engagement

Club Sports

The Recreation and Wellness Division of the Office of Student Engagement sponsors club sports for men’s, women’s and co-ed teams. These teams compete against other colleges and universities locally and nationally.

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If you are interested in trying out for any team please email to the club directly or contact recreation@manhattan.edu.

Manhattan University cheerleaders performing on a basketball court
Cheerleading

The Manhattan University Cheer Team attends every home game for both the men’s and women’s basketball games. The team performs cheers on the sidelines to engage the crowd and performs routines during timeouts. They also travel with both basketball teams during post-season play and tournaments. Some experience in cheerleading is recommended to join, but all students are welcomed to tryout.

  • Participant Dues: Yes
  • Personal Equipment Required: Yes
  • Season: September - May
  • Practice Location: Draddy Gymnasium 
  • National Governing Body: National Cheer Association
  • Coaches: Stephanie Riggi- sriggi01@manhattan.edu 
  • Team Social Media:
    Instagram: @manhattan.cheer
    Email: cheerleading@manhattan.edu
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Esports

The Manhattan University Esports Team is a co-ed competitive team. Four games are offered to students: League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros Ultimate. The team competes in weekly matches against other MAAC schools. At the end of the season the team competes in the MAAC Championship Tournament. Experience in Esports is encouraged, but all students are welcome to tryout for all teams.

  • Participant Dues:Yes
  • Personal Equipment Required: Yes
  • Season: September - March
  • Practice Location: Esports Gaming Room or remotely
  • Annual Competitions: Weekly MAAC games, MAAC Tournament
  • National Governing Body: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)
  • Team Social Media:
    Instagram: @manhattanesports
    Email: esports@manhattan.edu 
  • Recent Accolades:
    League of Legends: 2nd place in the 2023 MAAC Tournament
    Super Smash Bros: Competed in the semi-finals in the MAAC Tournament
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Dance

The Manhattan University Jasper Dancers are a club Division 1 university dance team that compete both locally and nationally. The team performs at all home men’s and women’s basketball games and attend post- season tournaments for the teams. The MU Dancers compete in Jazz and Hip Hop at Nationals in Daytona, Florida every year.

  • Participant Dues: Yes
  • Personal Equipment Required: Yes
  • Season: September- May
  • Practice Location: Draddy Gymnasium or Alumni Mini Gym
  • Annual Competitions: Nationals in Daytona, Florida
  • National Governing Body: National Dance Alliance

  • Coaches:

    Elizabeth Henrich- ehenrich01@manhattan.edu 
    Taylor Post- tpost01@manhatatn.edu 

  • Team Social Media:

    Instagram: @manhattancollegedanceteam
    Email: jasperdancers@manhattan.edu 

  • Recent Accolades:
     2019 NDA Division 1 Hip Hop 1st place
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Men’s Rowing

Men’s Club Rowing is one of the longest-running clubs at Manhattan University. It was established in 1932 and is one of the founding schools of the Dad Vail Regatta. Our rowers’ technique and endurance are further strengthened during training trips during winter and/or spring break.

Our Men’s Club Rowing team is open to any interested male athlete of any level who is willing to learn and compete at a collegiate level. Novice events are open to new rowers or rowers new to collegiate rowing. Previous rowing experience is not required. 

  • Club Type: Competitive
  • Participant Dues: Yes
  • Season: September- May
  • Practice Location: Water Practices are held locally in New Rochelle, New York with transportation to and from campus. Other practices are held in the Rowing Room. 
  • Annual Competitions: Regatta’s each semester
  • Coaches: Michael Ward- mward06@manhatta.edu 

  • Team Social Media:

    Instagram: @jasperrowing
    Email: crew@manhattan.edu

Flag Football

Welcome to our new men's Flag Football Club team! The Manhattan University Flag Football team is a club that competes locally against other institutions, as well as at the Region I NIRSA Tournament. All students are welcomed to tryout, no experience is required, but is recommended.

  • Club Type: Competitive
  • Participant Dues: Yes
  • Season: Fall
  • Practice Location: Gaelic Park
  • National Governing Body: National Intramural- Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)
Tennis

Welcome to our new co- ed Tennis Club team! The Manhattan University Tennis team is a club that competes locally against other institutions. All students are welcomed to tryout, no experience is required.

  • Club Type: Competitive
  • Participant Dues: Yes
  • Season: September- May
  • Practice Location: Van Cortlandt Park and Draddy Gymnasium 
Ultimate Frisbee

Welcome to our new co-ed Ultimate Frisbee club team! The Manhattan University Ultimate Frisbee team is a club that competes locally at USA Ultimate tournaments. All students are welcomed to tryout, no experience is required.

  • Club Type: Competitive
  • Participant Dues: Yes
  • Season: September- May
  • Practice Location: Gaelic Park
  • National Governing Body: USA Ultimate