Club Sports with Garrett

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Meet Garrett, a senior from New Jersey and a member of HPU’s club hockey team. HPU’s club sports compete at the national level. With more than 30 teams in a variety of sports, nearly 1,000 students are involved. It’s an excellent way to join a close-knit group of friends, grow as athletes, and achieve a common goal. Garrett, you’re up.

– Thanks, Alex. Are you involved in high school sports right now and aren’t really ready to give that up? Or maybe you don’t want to compete at the division 1 level but still want to travel for competition. Maybe you’re looking to explore new passions. Well, I have the solution for you. Club sports. Club sports is a great way to stay active, have fun, make friends, and continue your athletic career. There are so many club sports options here at HPU in both men’s and women’s. There’s hockey, lacrosse, baseball, equestrian, esports. There’s just too many to list. Each sport is different, but you’ll generally have a few practices during the week, then throughout the year compete against other colleges. You even get to travel as a team for tournaments or games. So you’ll definitely find that competitive environment that you’re looking for. Many of our teams are nationally ranked and have competed on the biggest stages for their respective club sport. I’ve been a member of our club hockey team since my freshman year and I’ve made so many friends. And our team has been pretty successful. Like for last year, we won our conference championship, made it all the way to the final four at D2 Nationals. So we made national headlines and even took home some hardware. I’ve even been able to take my passion for sports beyond the ice. As a sports media major here at High Point, I had the opportunity to host a live pregame show on ESPNU, one of our men’s basketball games. It was a great experience for me to put to the test what I’ve been learning. HPU showed me that my passions in high school don’t have to end there. So whether you’re an experienced athlete looking for a high level of competition or a beginner looking to learn a new sport and make friends along the way, HPU Club Sports has a place for you. Passing it back to you, Alex.

– Sounds like Club Sports have allowed you to enjoy your college experience to the fullest by doing something you love outside of the classroom. Not to mention all the friendships. Club sports are one of the most sought after activities by incoming students, and HBU has plenty to join. Thanks again, Garrett. That was a great story.