Drexel has 17 different club sports. These teams are competitive, but do not require as much of a strong dedication compared to varsity teams. The club sports include: Aikido, badminton, dance sport, cricket, cycling, ice hockey, jung sim do, karate, lacrosse, paintball, rifle, roller hockey, rugby, sailing, track, ultimate Frisbee and volleyball.

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Sports are a fun thing at Drexel. It's not all about the Varsity athletics; the focus is stronger on having a good time with your friends. This is why the athletic clubs are so popular at Drexel.

Students enjoy these activities because they have the opportunity to learn all aspects of the sport, practice it, as well as play competitively. Most teams play against schools in the Mid-Atlantic region that are also on the club level. Some teams only compete against other teams in the Philadelphia area. The participation in these sports creates an enjoyable and complete experience.

Drexel Club sports provide students to get involved in a variety of activities. Teams currently include: football, ice hockey, karate, badminton, rugby, sailing and ultimate Frisbee among others.

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The Weekend Warriors Ski Trip

I visited Blue Mountain Ski Area, located near Palmerton, PA, on Saturday, January 26, 2008. This was my 4th ski day at Blue Mountain this season (10th ski day overall this season), and was certainly the best condition day I've experienced in PA this season.

The trip was organized by Weekend Warriors, a student organization at Drexel University organizes seasonal outdoor trips. I spent the day skiing with 3 of my friends and a student from our trip who I met while standing in line for a ski lift.

Our group traveled to Blue Mountain by bus. However, I often drive up with my friends. The round trip is 155 miles by car from Drexel's campus, and the average time each way is 1 hour 30 minutes in average traffic conditions (though I have made it to the mountain in as little as 1 hour and 15 minutes on an early Saturday morning).

Though we are skiers, my friends and I rented snowboards and spent the morning riding. We did 2.5 runs down Easy Out/Vista, then headed down Burma Road and over to the six-pack (six-person lift, named Challenge Express). Then, we rode down Paradise 4 times. I got to the point where I could get down Paradise without falling. I must say, my biggest concern was getting blindsided by other skiers/riders. On two of my turns I had people come too close to me (one nearly touched me) and since I'm not skilled yet as a rider I wasn't comfortable like I am when I ski (I've skied for 11 years).

The snow in the morning was spectacular. Everything was loose or packed powder. The best time to ski or ride at Blue Mountain is in the morning. On the weekends, heavy crowds begin to arrive around 10am-11am, and shortly after lunch much of the powder or granular snow is skied off to the sides of the trails, leaving ice or crunchy hard-pack in the middle. Blue cannot be blamed for this as they are more south of other major PA ski areas and experience warmer weather patterns. However, it would be helpful if they groomed their slopes in the afternoons.

At 12:30pm, after snowboarding for about 3 hours, we headed in for lunch at the Summit Lodge. One friend and I got the chili in the bread bowl. The chili was DELICIOIUS, and I thought it was a great value ($6.50) considering how ski area food prices are usually ridiculous. I can't wait to eat at Blue again so I can get more of that chili. The breadbowl was great too...I must recommend that all get the breadbowl.

After lunch I switched back to my skis for the afternoon. We skied Challenge, Switchback, Lazy Mile, Barney's Bumps (Main Street), Paradise, Razor's Edge, Challenge again, Paradise, and Razor's Edge again. I was really disappointed that Switchback was so icy. Lazy wasn't spectacular either. Challenge was in it's typical state: crusty in the middle and a bit of loose powder on the side...it was enough to turn on. I was having trouble getting rhythm in Barny's Bumps since they were groomed out the night before, and my hurt knee was giving me a little bit of trouble. Otherwise, Main Street, Paradise, and Razor's Edge were gorgeous with some decent loose or packed powder on all of them.

Today was a great day for me for both skiing and riding, and I can't wait to make it up to Blue again. I think next time I come up will be an upcoming Thursday or Sunday Night so I can do NASTAR (amateur racing) for the first time.

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Surprisingly, Drexel intramural sports are more popular than the varsity teams are. These teams seem to be extremely popular amongst students because they enjoy being able to participate in sports without the massive commitment that is required of a Division 1 athlete. The ability to hang out with their friends while enjoying themselves draws in an even larger crowd.

The lack of a strict practice schedule that is required of varsity sports also allows students to continuously focus on their studies, while also leaving time to have fun.

Intramurals are a big deal at Drexel. Everyone can participate and everyone has fun. Intramurals are played all over Drexel's campus including: Buckley Green, Athletic Field, the DAC, and the sand volleyball pit.

Intramurals are open to all Drexel students. Varsity athletes may not participate in sports similar to their own.

Intramurals include: Flag football, indoor volleyball, basketball, hockey, softball, soccer and beach volleyball.

Tournaments are held throughout the year sponsored by the DAC. These tournaments include: table tennis, tennis, volleyball, squash, badminton, kickball. Tournaments are held in the Creese Student Center, the volleyball court, as well as in the DAC.

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Surprisingly, Drexel intramural sports are more popular than the varsity teams are. These teams seem to be extremely popular amongst students because they enjoy being able to participate in sports without the massive commitment that is required of a Division 1 athlete. The ability to hang out with their friends while enjoying themselves draws in an even larger crowd.

Club Sports

Drexel has 17 different club sports. These teams are competitive, but do not require as much of a strong dedication compared to varsity teams. The club sports include: Aikido, badminton, dance sport, cricket, cycling, ice hockey, jung sim do, karate, lacrosse, paintball, rifle, roller hockey, rugby, sailing, track, ultimate Frisbee and volleyball.

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