Support Dartmouth Athletics & Recreation

With two Ivy League titles and eight Red Rolfe Division championships in recent history, Dartmouth consistently fields highly competitive baseball teams, in large part because of essential support from the Friends of Dartmouth Baseball. Your gifts subsidize our assistant coaching positions, underwrite the annual spring trip, and advance the team’s recruiting efforts, strengthening one of the most successful baseball programs in the Ivy League.

In the highly competitive world of Ivy League basketball, the Friends of Dartmouth Basketball provide crucial resources that allow our men’s and women’s teams to compete and win within the league and beyond. Your gifts enhance player development, support team travel, and expand our recruiting. As a member of one of the top leagues in the country, this support is critical to ensure that we provide all of the necessary resources to compete for championships.

In the highly competitive world of Ivy League basketball, the Friends of Dartmouth Basketball provide crucial resources that allow our men’s and women’s teams to compete and win within the league and beyond. Your gifts enhance player development, support team travel, and expand our recruiting. As a member of one of the top leagues in the country, this support is critical to ensure that we provide all of the necessary resources to compete for championships.

The Friends of Dartmouth Equestrian help fund the team’s spring break training trip and new equipment for the horses and riders. The spring break training trip provides a fun opportunity to escape the harsh Hanover winter and spend a few days training intensely in the Sunshine State. Friends support enhances the student-athlete experience through gear, equipment, and technology upgrades.

Friends play an incredible role in the vibrancy of our field hockey program. Support through the Friends of Dartmouth Field Hockey strengthens our entire program by enhancing our recruiting efforts, technology, gear, and equipment.

With the incredible support of the Friends of Dartmouth Football, our program not only produces highly competitive teams—most recently the Ivy League championship in 2023—but we’re also able to develop leaders who excel on and off the field.

Donors to the Friends of Dartmouth Football support some of the essential components of building a championship football program, including:

• Enhanced national recruiting to ensure our coaches can travel to elite camps across the country and visit the homes of key recruits
• Technology upgrades that allow us to continue to innovate through the use of emerging and cutting-edge technologies
• Strategic staffing, including the hiring and retention of positional coaches, strength coaches, and support staff
• Cutting-edge equipment such as outfitting the team with the safest helmets available
• Targeted nutrition program that supplements each player’s individual needs for strength, power, and speed
• Team Travel resources that allow the team to compete in talent-rich areas of the country outside the normal Ivy League footprint

With the support of Friends of Dartmouth Golf, our teams have been able to attend top-level tournaments that have  strengthened our competitiveness. Friends have also helped us purchase the TrackMan technology in our Leverone Field House hitting bays and expand our recruiting efforts. Better equipment and an expanded tournament schedule combine to prepare our golfers for the Ivy League Championships. Thank you for your support!

Friends of Dartmouth Hockey help provide the best tools and equipment for player development—critical to the program’s success.

Between hefty equipment costs and the need to recruit across North America and beyond, hockey is one of the most expensive collegiate sports. Fortunately for our teams, the Friends of Dartmouth Hockey generously step up and help our players compete and succeed in one of the nation’s premier hockey conferences. With the latest addition of summer ice back in Thompson, which gives our players an extra edge in preparation for the season, Friends support remains as important as ever.

Dartmouth men’s lacrosse strives to compete nationally to bring Ivy League titles back to Hanover. With the support of Friends of Dartmouth Lacrosse, we’re able to offer a first-class experience to our players and invest in their development. The financial support from the Friends is one of the driving forces behind the growth of our program. Thank you for making this possible.

Dartmouth women’s lacrosse strives to compete nationally to bring Ivy League titles back to Hanover. With the support of the Friends of Dartmouth Lacrosse, we’re able to offer a first-class experience to our players and invest in their development. The financial support from the Friends is one of the driving forces behind the growth of our program. Thank you for making this possible.

The Dartmouth Rowing program’s success is a result of the incredible investments made by our alumni, parents, and friends on an annual basis. Your gifts to the Friends make possible two annual training trips, team apparel and equipment, and greater recruiting opportunities. These dollars create a vibrancy in the Friends of Dartmouth Rowing Boathouse for our student-athletes and ensure the future growth of our programs.

Rowing Equipment Fund
In addition to Friends of Rowing, we also offer another giving opportunity, the Rowing Equipment Fund. Dartmouth’s fleet of boats, trucks, and trailers is the result of the generosity of individuals and groups of people. These gifts can be made for specific projects, which change on an annual basis. For information on current needs, please email athletics.fundraising@dartmouth.edu.

The Dartmouth Rowing program’s success is a result of the incredible investments made by our alumni, parents, and friends on an annual basis. Your gifts to the Friends make possible two annual training trips, team apparel and equipment, and greater recruiting opportunities. These dollars create a vibrancy in the Friends of Dartmouth Rowing Boathouse for our student-athletes and ensure the future growth of our programs.

Rowing Equipment Fund
In addition to Friends of Rowing, we also offer another giving opportunity, the Rowing Equipment Fund. Dartmouth’s fleet of boats, trucks and trailers is the result of the generosity of individuals and groups of people. These gifts can be made for specific projects, which change on an annual basis. For information on current needs, please email athletics.fundraising@dartmouth.edu.

The Dartmouth Rowing program’s success is a result of the incredible investments made by our alumni, parents, and friends on an annual basis. Your gifts to the Friends make possible two annual training trips, team apparel and equipment, and greater recruiting opportunities. These dollars create a vibrancy in the Friends of Dartmouth Rowing Boathouse for our student-athletes and ensure the future growth of our programs.

Rowing Equipment Fund
In addition to Friends of Rowing, we also offer another giving opportunity, the Rowing Equipment Fund. Dartmouth’s fleet of boats, trucks and trailers is the result of the generosity of individuals and groups of people. These gifts can be made for specific projects, which change on an annual basis. For information on current needs, please email athletics.fundraising@dartmouth.edu.

Dartmouth women’s rugby became the College’s 35th varsity sport in July 2015, but the history of the program dates back to 1978 when it was officially founded as a club. Over that time, the team has evolved from a group of novice ruggers to two-time National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) National Champions (2021, 2018). Friends of Women’s Rugby support has enabled DWR to field a development side and increase its coaching staff.

Support from the Friends of Sailing has helped build Dartmouth’s team into a nationally ranked program. Friends funding provides the bedrock for our two annual training trips, on which students have almost no out-of-pocket costs. These training trips provide critical on-the-water time and help offset the challenge of our northern climate as we prepare for championship season in April and May. Friends support also helps provide essential equipment and assistant coaching compensation.

Generous support from the Friends of Dartmouth Skiing elevates our alpine and Nordic programs in multiple ways. It makes two weeks of early-season training in Colorado possible and provides us with crucial training equipment, such as heart rate monitors and roller skis. Thanks to Friends support, Dartmouth will be hosting the 2025 NCAA Skiing Championships!

Dartmouth men’s and women’s soccer teams have earned 19 Ivy League championships and 26 NCAA tournament appearances since 1990, a level of success made possible by your generosity. Because of you and your fellow Friends of Dartmouth Soccer, our players can compete with—and defeat—any program in the nation.

Dartmouth men’s and women’s soccer teams have earned 19 Ivy League championships and 26 NCAA tournament appearances since 1990; a level of success made possible by your generosity. Because of you and your fellow Friends of Dartmouth Soccer, our players can compete with—and defeat—any program in the nation.

The Friends of Dartmouth Softball provide our players and coaches with the equipment and resources to prepare for the season, find and commit top recruits, and travel to games across the country. We’ve seen growth in our program—and two Ivy League championships—only made possible with your support. Your generosity improves our team and inspires our players to take back the Ivy League title.

The Friends of Dartmouth Squash have been essential to the growth of our program, helping us purchase special equipment and expand our recruiting efforts. Your support is essential as Dartmouth’s squash program continues to compete against top-ranked opponents.

Financial support from the Friends of Dartmouth Swimming & Diving is essential to operating a first-class, competitive varsity program. Your gifts to the Friends make possible our annual training trip, team apparel, special training equipment, and greater recruiting opportunities.

The Friends of Dartmouth Tennis play a crucial role in enabling our teams to compete nationally and to vie for Ivy championships. Thanks to you, our teams have access to advanced equipment and technology. They compete successfully against the best teams in the country because of your generous giving.

The Friends of Dartmouth Tennis play a crucial role in enabling our teams to compete nationally and to vie for Ivy championships. Thanks to you, our teams have access to advanced equipment and technology. They compete successfully against the best teams in the country because of your generous giving.

The support of alumni, parents, and friends through the Friends of Track & Field/Cross Country is a crucial element in creating the teams’ strength and depth. With five full-time, dedicated coaches, our roster of more than 100 student-athletes can receive the individualized attention they need to realize their highest athletic potential.

As the volleyball world continues to evolve and teams everywhere improve, Friends of Dartmouth Women's Volleyball make a significant difference for our team. Your investment in our program helps ensure that our team has the resources needed to compete for an Ivy championship. Friends support helps provide opportunities for the Big Green to leave the northeast to compete nationally. Additional resources are also dedicated to equipment and technology enhancements.

Dartmouth’s cheerleading team is dependent on external support. As with varsity programs, club sport Friends provide funds for a variety of expenses, including team travel, entry fees, purchase of equipment and technology, and, in some instances, coaches’ wages. Friends of Dartmouth Cheerleading provide crucial resources needed for us to train and compete. Thank you for improving our experience as student-athletes!

Dartmouth’s Club volleyball teams are dependent on external support. As with varsity programs, club sport Friends provide funds for a variety of expenses, including team travel, entry fees, purchase of equipment and technology, and, in some instances, coaches’ wages. Friends of Dartmouth Club Volleyball provide crucial resources needed for the men’s and women’s teams to train and compete. Thank you for improving our experience as student-athletes!

Dartmouth’s cycling team is dependent on external support. As with varsity programs, club sport Friends provide funds for a variety of expenses, including team travel, entry fees, purchase of equipment and technology, and, in some instances, coaches’ wages. Friends of Dartmouth Cycling provide crucial resources needed for us to train and compete. Thank you for improving our experience as student-athletes!

Dartmouth’s fencing team is dependent on external support. As with varsity programs, club sport Friends provide funds for a variety of expenses, including team travel, entry fees, purchase of equipment and technology, and, in some instances, coaches’ wages. Friends of Dartmouth Fencing provide crucial resources needed for us to train and compete nationally. Our coed team took first place at the USACFC College Fencing National Championship in 2018.

Dartmouth’s figure skating team is dependent on external support. As with varsity programs, club sport Friends provide funds for a variety of expenses, including team travel, entry fees, purchase of equipment and technology, and, in some instances, coaches’ wages. Friends of Dartmouth Figure Skating provide crucial resources needed for us to train and compete. With the help of Friends’ support, the program has brought home six national championships (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012).

On behalf of Dartmouth Men’s Rugby, we want to thank you for your support. Your donations go directly toward creating a world-class experience for team members, allow us to compete at the highest level, and help ensure that the legacy of Dartmouth Rugby continues to live on through current and future generations. Thank you.

Dartmouth’s triathlon team is dependent on external support. As with varsity programs, club sport Friends provide funds for a variety of expenses, including team travel, entry fees, purchase of equipment and technology, and, in some instances, coaches’ wages. Friends of Dartmouth Triathlon provide crucial resources needed for us to train and compete.

The Friends of Dartmouth Ultimate provides equipment and resources for student-athletes to train, travel, and thrive. Your generosity directly impacts the student-athlete experience as they represent Dartmouth regionally and nationally. The Friends supported the women’s ultimate team (Daybreak) in winning back-to-back national championship titles in 2017 and 2018.

The Friends of Dartmouth Water Polo provide equipment and resources for student-athletes to train, travel, and thrive. Your generosity directly impacts the student-athlete experience as they represent Dartmouth regionally and nationally. Thank you!

To support any other club sports team listed below, please click the "Give Now" button and choose which sport you want to support from the provided dropdown. 

Badminton, Baseball, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Boxing Conditioning, Dartmouth Dance Team, Dartmouth Running Team (DRT), Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Men’s & Women’s Ice Hockey, Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse, Powerlifting, Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tae Kwon Do, and Tennis.