Athletic and Recreational Organizations

Athletic and Recreational Student Organizations

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• Cardinal Dance Team

  The Cardinal Dance Team performs at basketball games and some community events. The team is open to all students by audition only.

• Cheerleading

  The football and basketball cheerleading programs are profiled on the Athletics site here.

• Health and Physical Education Club

  The Health and Physical education club is a group developed by students for students to help aid in professional development, provide opportunities for professional networking and social interaction and provide community service in the area of Health and Physical Education. Events include attending workshops and professional events, developing community workshops, and networking with current professionals.

• Hip Hop All Starz

  This organization is an opportunity for students with a love of performing to learn a form of dance that's not offered at Otterbein. You will develop friendships with others from a wide range of ethnicities and promote good health and fitness.

• Otterbein Club of Athletic Training Students (OCATS)

  OCATS is designed to provide an environment for social and academic learning. The mentorship program will assist new students with meeting upperclassmen and getting information about Otterbein University and our athletic training program. The vision is to provide a stimulating learning environment, which in turn will produce athletic trainers of the highest quality.

• Otterbein Cycling Club

  This group promotes safe cycling through education about where to ride, bike safety and bike maintenance. The club does recreational rides on the rails-to-trails paths in the area and mountain bike rides at the Alum Creek Park mountain bike trails. They also train for participation in 25-100 mile local bikes tours such as TOSRV. The club also sponsors a road racing team that competes intercollegiately as part of the Midwest Collegiate Cycling Conference. The club is open to the entire Otterbein community. Meetings are usually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

• Otterbein Equestrian Team

  The Otterbein University Equestrian Team has something valuable to offer horse people of all experience levels. These opportunities are open to all, even those who choose not to ride and/or compete. Those who choose not to ride are invited and encouraged to participate in all team functions such as social gatherings, campouts, picnics, horse shows, and invitationals.

• Outdoor Adventure Club

  The goal of the Outdoor Adventure Club is to provide fun and challenging activities that generates a spirit of fun and fellowship. Membership is open to all students, faculty and administrators associated with Otterbein University. The club has gone hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, spelunking, horseback riding, indoor climbing and white water rafting.

• Intramural Sports

  Otterbein offers many intramural sports. This year's offerings include:

  • Badminton
  • Bowling
  • Basketball (men's and co-ed)
  • Co-ed softball
  • Co-ed volleyball
  • Cornhole tournament
  • Dodge ball tournament
  • Men's and women's flag football
  • Putt-putt golf
  • Racquetball
  • Roller skating
  • Soccer
  • Ultimate frisbee

  Click here for sign up forms and other information.

• Western Equestrian Team

  If you are horse crazy and looking for a fun time with fellow students and faculty, this is the club for you! Members carpool to western group lessons at the Sid Griffith Equestrian Center and are trained by one of our very own alumni, Allison Applegate. All riders are welcome, from beginning to advanced! Come to our meetings, every first Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Campus Center.