Club Sports News

  • 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 »
  • Sailing: New Leaders at the Helm - by Lucas Masiello '24 KINGSTON, RI - The Rhode Island Sailing Team is excited to welcome Head Coach Matthew Peter to the team. Joining the Rams after a two-year stint as assistant coach at the U.S. Naval Academy, during which Navy won both Coed Fleet and Team Race Nationals, Coach Peter brings elite-level coaching experience… Continue »
  • Sailing: Rams Wins McMillan, Sail Kennedy Cup, Open Atlantic Coast Trophy, Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship - by: Lucas Masiello '24 ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Rhode Island Sailing Team competed in a number of late-season interconference regattas, winning the MacMillan Cup for the first time in 52 years and competing in the Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship and Open Atlantic Coast Trophy. Hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy, the McMillan Cup is the… Continue »
  • Sailor Spotlight: Olympian Okyanus Arikan - by Lucas Masiello '24 ENOSHIMA, JPN- Skippering in A-Fleet at interconference women’s regattas as a freshman for the Rhode Island Sailing Team, Okyanus Arikan ’26 is no stranger to being the youngest in a fleet. At 16 years old, Arikan is the youngest sailor to ever compete in an Olympic Games. Furthermore, Arikan is the… Continue »
  • Sailing: Offshore Team Wins Chicago IOR, Podium at Larchmont - by Lucas Masiello '24 CHICAGO, IL - The URI Offshore Sailing Team performed valiantly at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta and Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta this fall, finishing first and third respectively. The offshore team swept the five-boat J/105 fleet at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (GLIOR), held Sept. 23-25 in Chicago at the… Continue »