Sports Clubs
Whether you're a high school athlete or somebody looking to join a sports team, Sport Clubs are for YOU! Sport Clubs program promotes student participation in a wide range of intercollegiate athletic competition. Each sport club is managed and run by the participants themselves. Sport club participants not only enjoy the rewards of athletic competition, but they also gain skills in collaboration, leadership, problem-solving, and financial management. Sport Clubs run like an NCAA team and are much more involved than Intramural Sports. Contact a club for more information or start your own sport club.
See a list below of the current sports clubs!
The Sonoma State Club Baseball team was established in the fall of 2013. We participate competitively in Division 1 of the National Club Baseball Association. In the spring of 2019, we placed first in the Southern Pacific-North Region and advanced to the regional playoffs in Lancaster, California.
For more information email Trey Kujiraoka: kujiraot@sonoma.edu
The Sonoma State Cheer team brings spirit to the Men's and Women's basketball teams. We also compete at the Collegiate level at competitions.
For more information email Ashley Hartley: hartleya@sonoma.edu
Our competition team consists of current SSU students and alumni who are dedicated to the equestrian sport. We travel throughout Northern California and the U.S. competing with the IHSA in Hunt Seat Equitation and Western Horsemanship. The team is a wonderful opportunity for students to meet, compete, and learn together. Throughout the year there are many activities and events catered for the Equestrian Team and it's members.
For more information email Caroline Evans: evansca@sonoma.edu
The primary purpose of the SSU Fishing Club shall be to encourage camaraderie, sportsmanship, integrity, conservation and development of the skills and knowledge needed to be successful anglers by competing with other schools in fishing tournaments on a local and regional basis. We participate in any and all kinds of fishing we can. Anyone can join who is interested in having fun outdoors and meeting people who love to fish! Welcome to SSU Fishing!
For more information email Ari Forman: formana@sonoma.edu
The men's lacrosse team at Sonoma State competes at the national level, representing the university in a positive manner, on and off the field.
For more information email Sean Kenneally: kenneals@sonoma.edu
The women's lacrosse team at Sonoma State competes at the national level, representing the university in a positive manner, on and off the field.
For more information email Veronica Sandoval: Sandovav@sonoma.edu
The Rowing Club practices on the Petaluma River in downtown Petaluma and competes in intercollegiate regattas (races) year round. The purpose of the Rowing Club of Sonoma State University is to foster the development of collegiate level championship rowing at Sonoma State University. To do so, we will promote the athletic virtues of hard work, sportsmanship, responsibility, and competitive drive, as well as provide a safe environment for the development of such traits. We will encourage the students of Sonoma State to challenge themselves in a sport unlike any other. Through this, we will become better students, better people, and better members of society, both now and in the future.
For more information email Kristi Faro: faro@sonoma.edu
The Rugby Club is a community of students who are dedicated to teaching, learning, and growing the game. No experience is necessary to join our club. We compete locally, regionally, and nationally to represent Sonoma State University and the Rugby community.
For more information email John Gblah: gblah@sonoma.edu
We are the Sonoma State Men's Soccer Club. We offer a fun yet competitive soccer atmosphere for all of those interested in playing soccer.
For more information email Naldo Villarama: Villaram@sonoma.edu
Bringing women at Sonoma State Univeristy together to play, compete, and enjoy the game of soccer. We are a competitive team that travels to other Universities. We practice 3 days a week (in the evenings) and have games on weekends (not every single weekend). For more info, please contact our officers, or follow us on Instagram @ssuwomensclubsoccer or send us a direct message.
For more information email Ava Gackowski: gackowsk@sonoma.edu
The main purpose of our club is to provide a fun and safe opportunity to participate in college level volleyball competition. The club will strive to promote unity among the players, as well as encourage and challenge each player as an individual and more importantly as part of a team.
For more information email Emily Hockenbery: hockenbe@sonoma.edu
We are D'Vine, the SSU Women's Ultimate Frisbee Team. We travel to places like Humboldt, Chico, and Santa Cruz for tournaments and play against teams from all over California. We are fun, yet competitive and love to have a great time.
For more information email Mariah Jones: jonemari@sonoma.edu
Being a part of the SSU Equestrian club team has greatly deepened my connection with being a student of SSU. The Equestrian team has enabled so many opportunities to better my physical health, competitive skills, improve time management, communication and leadership (for and with teammates), and even made job and internship opportunities available to me. I could not imagine my time as a student at Sonoma State University without the Equestrian team.
Sports Clubs offer a great way for student-athletes to continue their passion. It gives students the balance they need for school, social life, and athletics. In addition, sport club officers receive leadership skills that will allow students to transition easily into their careers and the rest of their lives. Without the Men's Lacrosse team at SSU, I most likely would have never come here, and now I can not see myself at any other university.”
When I decided to join the club volleyball at Big Nite, it was the best decision I could have made. The team was amazing and so incredibly supportive. At the end of my first season, we became two time national champions! I was playing when we won the last point of the championship game, and I can honestly say it was the best thing I have ever experienced. The club team is also a huge reason I stay at Sonoma, Getting to play the sport I love with my amazing teammates and coaches is what gets me through the stressful times.
Being able to play club baseball has satisfied my need to play the game I love, created friendships with people that will last a lifetime, and enhanced my leadership and organizational skills. My experience playing on the club baseball team has been vital to my enjoyment at SSU.
Rowing has really helped me break out of my shell and meet new people. It's also the reason that I've decided to stay at Sonoma State. Clubs really are the best part of my school experience right now.