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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
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NCAA Division III arena
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in the NCAA Division III for Academic All-Americans
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height of Calvin's rock wall—modeled after Kentucky's Red River Gorge
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Serious about sports
Varsity sports bring out the passion of the Calvin community. Calvin has an NCAA Division III athletics program, and Calvin student-athletes rise to national recognition on a regular basis. Calvin has been in the top ten NCAA finishers more than 100 times. The famous rivalry between Calvin and nearby Hope College has been recognized as a national phenomenon in Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and The New York Times.
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Athletics facilities
Home of the Knights
Van Noord Arena
Everyone loves our 5,000-seat arena, which plays host to Division III national championships and MHSAA finals to concerts, convocations, graduations, keynote speakers, and banquets. Whether you’re here for a quick practice or a sold-out game, this state-of-the-art facility will have you playing your best.
![A court-level view of the arena during a basketball game.](/dotAsset/137711c1-b6d0-42c0-8879-699728b7a0c4.jpg)
![An overhead view of the court during a basketball game.](/dotAsset/b49c8bb9-2342-434f-95c6-d70cf35f3b9b.jpg)
![A look down on a packed arena during a volleball game.](/dotAsset/13df02db-922e-4875-b98d-ea96c36c51d4.jpg)
![A side shot of the entire arena, empty of all activity, showing the stands and bleachers.](/dotAsset/a837144c-a7d0-4ef5-871b-bd25a324c2ce.jpg)
![A look down on the court during a basketball game, with a packed arena.](/dotAsset/5f464b3a-6972-45cc-8da5-b582b08fc635.jpg)
![An interior shot of one of the booths, showing tables and windows overlooking the court.](/dotAsset/01064772-5823-4d94-8a70-7bf62c8a81fb.jpg)
![Calvin's mascot, Joust the Knight, running by and riling up the crowd, with cheering fans behind him.](/dotAsset/ea1f362b-49e7-4d42-a8fc-a08fad755904.jpg)
![A shot of the pool from behind the diving boards as divers prepare to jump.](/dotAsset/04bac047-fdf3-40d1-a31e-de0aaf27f99e.jpg)
![Looking down on the pool lanes as swimmers race.](/dotAsset/a475be5a-f038-47bf-b43f-ec0abf09ec18.jpg)
![An exterior shot of the Venema center, dusk, with a beautiful blue-purple sky overhead.](/dotAsset/af5ccb3c-5921-4088-a121-08cc6c34ef59.jpg)
![A pool-level wide shot of the arena, with maroon and gold banners hung over the pool.](/dotAsset/93ae30c8-30f3-445a-98cd-762965171928.jpg)
![Swimmers poised and ready to make their initial leap into the pool during a race.](/dotAsset/8b7fc9dc-226d-4069-a47f-48dc3f522498.jpg)
![A wide shot of the Venema Aquatic Center](/dotAsset/7419c2d6-2f88-4245-b5da-0157afd445c9.jpg)
![Swimmers in their lanes, splashing in the water during a race.](/dotAsset/0691568b-7fdd-443e-965c-4fedb011577c.jpg)
![A classroom within the arena complex.](/dotAsset/3503e9e0-f747-4c13-b898-873c1907d1af.jpg)
![A swimmer lounging in the pool, arms over the sides.](/dotAsset/7de6749d-17d5-4385-8fe8-0f92f122632f.jpg)
![A wide shot of the climing center, also showing the international flags hung in the lobby where viewers watch climbers.](/dA/109aec1ae7/fileAsset/climbingcenter2.jpg)
![A female student climbing the wall, reaching for the next hand hold.](/dotAsset/a3df9d24-43af-490c-9f63-065c31adbf5f.jpg)
![A climbing instructor demonstrating to students at the base of the wall.](/dotAsset/e65d6e94-660a-42b9-99a6-a14c8d3e4255.jpg)
![Two male students ascending the wall, talking.](/dotAsset/ca403b1c-7096-43a3-bf5c-1c0f1c26bb67.jpg)
![A female student managing ropes at the base of the wall.](/dotAsset/b385464c-4ea2-45ae-b60b-91ab49b1079b.jpg)
![A wide view of a few students climbing the wall.](/dotAsset/f5633aa0-0d3d-4bdb-86e3-0d22c55379e2.jpg)
![Students exercising on the elliptical machines.](/dotAsset/3e83bf34-0f08-4d67-9608-cdd80d7e1942.jpg)
![A wide shot of the fitness center showing the many elliptical and treadmill machines.](/dotAsset/69b44bc9-47a4-44cb-9ae2-bca70a9da35c.jpg)
![A wide view of the fitness center, amongst the workout benches and racked weights.](/dotAsset/0981f429-3b67-4dd2-b467-66563721a3a8.jpg)
![A close-up shot of the dumbbell racks.](/dotAsset/9515eaef-1bd2-4b04-8c76-cd37ec4af6fb.jpg)
![A female kinesiology student demonstrating an abdominal hold.](/dotAsset/626d516c-96a6-44a4-8f14-4d0ee4cee732.jpg)
![A male student using the tricep ropes machine.](/dotAsset/1f04d84a-ec90-4f03-8e94-2b6fee76f8a8.jpg)
![An exterior shot of the Morren fitness center with a cerulean blue sky overhead.](/dotAsset/ed533d60-f979-45dd-9e6f-62d038cb708e.jpg)
![A student smiling at the camera as she holds a stretch/pose.](/dotAsset/7f43b1be-3c8a-4100-a47d-c5bfab0d1435.jpg)
![A wide shot of the indoor track, with two people walking in the far distance.](/dotAsset/0558b1d3-4228-4dfc-b1be-fd10a9b61cce.jpg)
![A wide shot of the track, with the sand pit in the foreground.](/dotAsset/945318d1-8694-499a-8079-8a38b3b6e533.jpg)
![A female runner posing for the camera, smiling.](/dotAsset/78d605f9-d475-43ba-8573-f853376f502b.jpg)
![A view of the indoor tennis courts.](/dotAsset/5be6941f-1546-4225-a279-d6978fffba7b.jpg)
![Another view of the tennis courts and track.](/dotAsset/d2a7e950-e747-4765-8c22-1dbd7ac59e61.jpg)
![Aerial shot of Zuidema field, showcasing leaves turning colors and a freshly-mowed lawn.](/dotAsset/8531d22a-dca3-460d-ba9a-cde66fd0ee71.jpg)
![Men's soccer players playing a match](/dotAsset/bcbe2394-49e0-4048-a2be-62623fe92d7c.jpg)
![Soccer player kicking a ball, leg outstretched.](/dotAsset/edce863c-0c98-4799-9730-34d78b3de92b.jpg)
![Calvin soccer fans lined up at fence, watching a match.](/dotAsset/a304a8e9-e915-48bf-b0b2-defc1835119b.jpg)
![Men's soccer player running arms outstretched, cheering after a goal.](/dotAsset/d313572a-bb7f-428e-af78-5ad726076668.jpg)
![Aerial shot of the field at dusk, illuminated by lights.](/dotAsset/38363225-ec94-44d6-b21f-092b86baf2a0.jpg)
![Male soccer player leaping, controlling the ball.](/dotAsset/c60e814a-5ee7-4fc9-8983-bc2990805f02.jpg)
![Women's soccer team gathered in group huddle.](/dotAsset/6c245b00-0d67-4cc8-9142-914ee2e71de8.jpg)
Athletic & Recreational Opportunities
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![Kinesiology professor demonstrating on a white board in front of class.](https://calvin.edu/dA/43c346111f/Calvin_University_Kinesiology_Classroom_with_pofessor_and_students.jpg)
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![Volleyball intramurals in the Hoogenboom gym.](/athletics/images/Calvin_University_Volleyball_Intramurals_in_Hoogenboom_Gym.jpg)
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![Kayaks sitting next to a campsite where students are sitting around a campfire in the dark.](https://calvin.edu/dA/0a0ad8c8dd/calvin_university_outdoor_recreation_group_camping_on_island.jpg)
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![Young softball camp participant pitching underhand.](https://calvin.edu/dA/e6048c2c3b/calvin_softball_summer_camp_student_pitching_underhand.jpg)
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![A female student in the dance studio, flipping her hair to one side, smiling.](https://calvin.edu/dotAsset/cc50a742-0783-4a2f-9052-3ad4aaa758ea.jpg)
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![Group fitness participants on stationery bikes at Calvin University.](https://calvin.edu/dA/7d24b87dcc/group_exercise_calvin_university_students.jpg)
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Our approach to athletics
Higher expectations
Academic excellence is the number one priority of every athlete and team. Calvin’s student-athletes have received CoSIDA/CSC Academic All-American honors over 150 times—with nine in 2022–2023 alone (which is a new school record)!
Physical activity, whether it takes place on our number-one volleyball team or a weekend backpacking with friends, develops skills and habits that inform leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building.
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.
Join intramural teams, group fitness activities, or one of three dance-oriented student organizations. The largest student organization on campus, Dance Guild, stages four sold-out performances every year.