Club Sports News

  • Rams Continue to Roll: Men’s Lacrosse - The University of Rhode Island Men’s Club Lacrosse team is one of the best in the country. They are currently ranked 6th in the Division II Men's Club Lacrosse Association (MCLA) week 5 coaches poll. The Rams had their first ranked matchup against 17th ranked at the time, Minnesota Duluth. This game was played on… Continue »
  • Nikki Friesen discusses journey to becoming Rhody women’s hockey club team coach - KINGSTON, R.I. — March. 6, 2024 — The University of Rhode Island’s women’s ice hockey club team’s coach, Nikki Friesen, is excited and optimistic about her team’s future as her first season at URI comes to a close. Continue »
  • URI honors men’s club hockey coach Joe Augustine on becoming winningest coach in Rhody history - KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 31, 2024 – The University of Rhode Island men’s club hockey team delivered a powerful gift over the weekend to its coach, Joe Augustine, as he was honored by the University for becoming Rhody’s all-time winningest coach. Continue »
  • URI student, Turkish national team member competes in U.S. women’s single-handed collegiate sailing championship - KINGSTON, R.I. — Dec. 6, 2023 — Okyanus Arikan, a University of Rhode Island sophomore kinesiology major who has sailed for Turkey’s Olympic team, competed in the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association’s national championship regatta at Tulane University Nov. 11 and 12. Arikan finished 6th out of 18 competitors in the women’s single-handed race. Continue »
  • November 2023 Athletes of the Month - Bella BonfiglioWomen's HockeyShannon GerspachCrewEmma McEvoyEquestrianNovember 2023 Club Sports Athletes of the Month Bella Bonfiglio - Women's Ice Hockey “Bella has had such an explosive start to the season, and has already accounted for 7 goals and 3 assists in our first 8 league games. She’s such a big part of our team and always gives… Continue »
  • Women’s Hockey Comes Home - As URI’s Women’s Ice Hockey returns to Boss Arena for home games, now is the perfect time to come out and support the team. Located next to Mackal Field House, Boss Arena is home to URI’s men’s and women’s Club Hockey teams, as well as intramural sports. Continue »
  • October 2023 Athletes of the Month - Ava AmatoField HockeyKerem ErkmenSailingJames O'SullivanMen's RugbyOctober 2023 Club Sports Athletes of the Month Ava Amato - Senior - Field Hockey “Ava is an insane player. She knows how to absolutely carry the team in any position, She's strong anywhere on the field, and you can always count on her and her skill. ”“Besides her physical… Continue »
  • Nikki Friesen Named Women’s Hockey Coach - The URI Women’s Ice Hockey team has named Nikki Friesen as its next head coach. Friesen was selected after a national search. Continue »
  • Fall 2023 Organizational Meeting Dates Announced - The URI Club Sports Office has announced the dates for the Fall 2023 team organizational meetings. Meetings will take place at 4:00PM and 5:00PM on Tuesday September 5th and Thursday September 7th. All new and returning students who are interested in joining a club sport team during the 2023-2024 school year should plan to attend… Continue »
  • Women’s Ice Hockey Seeking New Head Coach - The URI Women's Hockey team is accepting applications for its head coach position. Interested candidates can find more information and submit an application here. Questions may be directed to Joe Wilbur, Coordinator of Club Sports at joseph_wilbur@uri.edu or 401-874-2732. Continue »