Pitt-Johnstown club sports offer the opportunity of athletic competition, non-varsity club activities to both men and women. Regular practices, competitions, travel, service projects, and social outings are all generally included in the activity schedule of a club sport of a club sport. Have questions? Contact Kelly Devett, Director of Campus Recreation & Student Athlete Success at devett@pitt.edu
- Cheerleading
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The cheerleaders support athletic teams and promote school spirit. The Pitt-Johnstown cheerleaders cheer at men's basketball and wrestling home games.
The cheerleaders compete nationally against other collegiate cheerleading squads at The National Association Competition (NCA) in Daytona Beach, FL. The squad placed fourth at nations in its division.
Members must maintain a minimum 2.0 QPA and be a full-time student. Any academic major is accepted.
Meetings and practices are held at the Pitt-Johnstown Sports Center and Turners All Stars Cheerleading Gym.
Tryouts will be held in early Summer for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
For more information, contact a coach at pittjohnstowncheer@gmail.com
Head Coach : Kristi Clifford
Co-Head Coach & Student Advisor: Suzanne McIntosh
Assistant Coach: Sarah Michuk - E-Sports Club
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The club's role is to provide a welcome environment for the growing community of E-Sports enthusiasts. The club aims to provide programs that allow the community to spectate, learn, and to participate in a friendly, competitive environment. We are members of the ECAC and compete a
- Ice Hockey Club (Ice Cats)
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The Pitt-Johnstown Ice Cats hockey team is a competitive member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) and the College Hockey East (CHE). The organization promotes teamwork and develops leadership skills.
The team won the CHE Championship in 2003, 2005 and 2014; and also qualified for the ACHA National tournament 2005, 2006, and 2014. The season begins in early September, with tryouts beginning the week after Labor Day, and finishes with the National Tournament held in March.
The Ice Cats hold three on-ice practices and one off-ice conditioning practice per week throughout the 30-game regular season. Home games and practices are held at the Cambria County War Memorial. Students must maintain a minimum QPA of 2.0 and be enrolled full-time to be on the active roster.
- Martial Arts Club
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This club instructs students in the art of Tang Soo Do, the practice of Korean karate. In addition to teaching the physical aspects of the art, the club helps students build self-confidence and inner strength.
- Rugby Football Club - Men's and Women's!
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Established in 1979, UPJ Rugby are men's and women's collegiate rugby teams that competes in the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO), in the Three Rivers Rugby Conference. Additionally, the team competes in 7s Rugby tournaments in the spring
Are you are interested in joining the team and playing this spring?
Learn More »- Email: upjrugby@gmail.com
- Instagram: @upj_rugby
UPJ Rugby is open to any students looking for a top-level athletic experience. If you are willing to commit time and effort to the club, you will have the opportunity to potentially play in national-level playoffs and make unforgettable memories in the brotherhood our team shares.
- Flood Ultimate Frisbee Club
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The Flood Ultimate Frisbee club promotes and educates interested students about the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. Additional aims of the club include: Interacting with other college Ultimate Frisbee Clubs Participating in University activities Sponsoring social functions for students Stimulating physical fitness through athletic activity Stressing sportsmanship through the spirit of the game.