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The Pursuit of Excellence

Excellence requires passion, dedication, and courage—and it isn’t limited to the classroom. On the playing field and the court; in the stadium and the crowd—at Calvin, we fearlessly pursue excellence in all things.

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NCAA Division III varsity sports teams

Largest

NCAA Division III arena

Top 10

in the NCAA Division III for Academic All-Americans

Serious About Sports

Sports Team Options

I didn’t know if I wanted to pursue athletics in college. I visited bigger schools and felt small. DIII has been the best fit for me—I could keep my academic and career aspirations at the front while continuing to compete at an athletically high level.

Hannah Biddlecome
Film Production and Communication Major
Hannah Biddlecome in her Calvin University softball uniform holding a bat behind her head across her shoulders with both hands.
Home of the Knights

Athletics Facilities

Whether you’re here for a quick practice or a sold-out game, this state-of-the-art, 5,000-seat arena will have you playing your best.

Whether you’re here for a quick practice or a sold...

Van Noord Arena

This Olympic-sized pool is outfitted for multiple simultaneous events, spacious spectator seating, and soft dives with a 50/50 air-water mix.

This Olympic-sized pool is outfitted for multiple ...

Venema Aquatic Center

The 36-acre Gainey Athletic Facility includes a newly constructed track and field area, a cross-country course, twelve tennis courts, three softball fields, two baseball fields, two soccer fields, a concession stand, and courtyard.

The 36-acre Gainey Athletic Facility includes a ne...

Gainey Athletic Facility

Zuidema Field, home of Calvin's soccer and lacrosse teams, features a turf field, field lighting, covered seating, restrooms, concessions, pressbox, ticketing, and team locker rooms. 

Zuidema Field, home of Calvin's soccer and lacross...

Zuidema Field

Division III has been a good fit for me because it has allowed me to have so many great opportunities. I can play the most competitive basketball I have ever played while receiving a fantastic education.

Owen Varnado
Economics Major
Owen Varnado highlighting his Calvin University basketball uniform.
Higher Expectations

Our Approach to Athletics

Academics above all else

Academic excellence is the number one priority of every athlete and team. Our student-athletes receive numerous CoSIDA/CSC Academic All-American honors every year!

Skills for life

Calvin Knights develop leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building. These transformative skills and habits last a lifetime.

Joy in motion

Calvin Knights find joy in the very act of moving our bodies and pushing our limits, whether running, jumping, swinging, or diving. 

Grace in competition

We never lose sight of the God we play for. Even in the heat of competition, Calvin Knights model sportsmanship and grace, honoring the Lord in all we do.

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The Calvin men's basketball team celebrates on the court after a win against Hope, holding number 1 in the air.
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Women's lacrosse players high five as they are announced before the game starts.
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A Calvin men's tennis athlete high fives his opponent after the match.
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A women's track and field athlete pole vaults over the bar.