Why Does Your Support Matter?
Three-quarters of Dartmouth undergraduates participate in some form of athletics. They deserve excellent coaches, facilities, and equipment.
Friends of Dartmouth Sports
Varsity Sports
Giving to a varsity sports Friends fund enhances virtually all areas of our programs, including team travel, equipment, technology, and recruiting.
Friends of Dartmouth Baseball
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.
Friends of Basketball
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.
With your support, we can schedule challenging non-conference opponents across the country, affording our players the opportunity to play against programs such as Cal-State Fullerton, Louisville, San Diego, and DePaul.
Friends of Dartmouth Basketball
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.
Friends of Dartmouth Equestrian
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.
I can’t express how thankful I am for the generosity of the Friends of Dartmouth Equestrian. Every gift, tack donation, and kind words of support and advice are so much appreciated.
Friends of Dartmouth Field Hockey
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.
Friends of Dartmouth Football
With the incredible support of the Friends of Dartmouth Football, our program not only produces highly competitive teams—most recently back-to-back shared Ivy League titles in 2023 and 2024—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
The Friends of Dartmouth Football have been so supportive of the program in so many ways and your investment makes us what we are. I can’t thank you enough for all the ways you impact our ability to be successful.
Friends of Dartmouth Golf
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
Friends of Dartmouth Hockey help provide the best tools and equipment for player development—critical to the program’s success.
Friends support allows us to stay on top of the ever-changing world of technology by providing our coaches the best tools and equipment for player development. It is critical to our program's success.
Friends of Dartmouth Hockey
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.
The Friends of Hockey are a big part of our program and the generosity we receive helps in so many ways. As we rebuild the women’s hockey program, the resources we have in place will be a critical component.
Friends of Dartmouth Lacrosse
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.
The Friends of Lacrosse has already demonstrated numerous areas of impact on our program and knowing that we have such an incredible community of supporters was a big part of my attraction. I look forward to working with all of you to grow the program.
Friends of Dartmouth Lacrosse
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 support we receive from the Friends of Dartmouth Lacrosse made an incredible impact from my very first day on campus and continues to touch all aspects of our program.
Friends of Dartmouth Rowing
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.
Friends support allows us to take the program on two extended training trips south, providing critical opportunities to stay in touch with the water during the long winter months in Hanover. It has also given me the flexibility to update our shell fleet and land training equipment in ways that we feel most benefit our student-athletes and their overall competitiveness on the national stage.
Friends of Dartmouth Rowing
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 luxury of two first-class training trips is one of the most important ways the Friends of Dartmouth Rowing impacts our program on an annual basis. We are a better team because we are able to maximize those experiences.
Friends of Dartmouth Rowing
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.
It became very clear very quickly that our program would not be where it is today without the support we receive through the Friends of Dartmouth Rowing. We are grateful for the resources we receive and the difference it makes in our ability to be successful.
Friends of Dartmouth Women’s Rugby
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.
Friends support allows us to fund a second assistant coach, which is hugely important. With three dedicated coaches, we’re able to provide individual attention to each student-athlete while growing a deep roster that can win at the highest level.
Friends of Dartmouth Sailing
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.
Friends of Dartmouth Skiing
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 hosted the 2025 NCAA Skiing Championships.
Thank you to everyone who feels passionately about Dartmouth skiing. We can compete against anyone because of your wonderful support.
Friends of Dartmouth Soccer
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.
Friends of Dartmouth Soccer
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.
Friends of Dartmouth Softball
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.
Friends of Dartmouth Squash
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.
Friends support propels our effort to recruit quality student-athletes to our program, an effort that would otherwise be unsustainable. We enjoy many benefits such as the yearly training trips and the financial backing to make our experience the most empowering one for our students.
Friends of Dartmouth Swimming & Diving
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.
Our supportive Friends group is one of the primary assets of our swimming and diving program. From mentoring opportunities and connecting with student-athletes on campus to funding team travel and training enhancements, the Friends make a direct impact on the experience of our swimmers and divers that can be felt on a daily basis.
The Friends of Dartmouth Tennis
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.
Your gifts have allowed us to create what we think is the most challenging and opportunistic schedule in the Ivy League, including top-ranked opponents. We’re also able to travel the country to recruit not only the best players we can find, but to make sure they are also of the highest character.
Friends of Dartmouth Tennis
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.
Friends support allows us to schedule challenging non-conference opponents across the country, affording our student athletes the opportunity to compete against top-ranked programs. This helps raise Dartmouth's profile nationwide and, when we beat schools like this, also helps us move higher in the national rankings and qualify for the NCAA Team Championship.
Friends of Track & Field/Cross Country
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.
Since my arrival, I have felt so welcomed and supported by the Friends of Track and Field/Cross Country. Your impact on our program is noticeable in virtually every area of our program and really helps to drive the success of our program and the experience of our student-athletes.
Friends of Dartmouth Women’s Volleyball
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.
Friends support is needed for the future of our program as we continue to compete for Ivy Championships.
Club Sports
Your support for our club sports through Friends programs strengthens our ability to train, schedule, travel, and operate our programs.
Friends of Dartmouth Cheerleading
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!
Friends of Dartmouth Club Volleyball
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!
Friends of Dartmouth Cycling
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!
Friends of Dartmouth Fencing
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.
Friends of Dartmouth Figure Skating
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).
Friends of Dartmouth Men’s Rugby
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 Men’s Rugby is incredibly grateful for our friends donations. Your donations directly enable us to function as one of the nation’s top programs. Through travel, facilities and coaching we are able to provide a world class experience and contribute to developing leaders and people of great character.
Friends of Dartmouth Triathlon
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.
Friends of Dartmouth Ultimate
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.
Friends of Dartmouth Water Polo
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!
Friends of Club Sports
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.
More Ways to Give
Explore the many ways to help our varsity and club teams. Supporting our student-athletes is a tremendous demonstration of your Dartmouth pride!
Athletic Sponsors
This is the sole source of funds to bring outstanding athletic prospects to our campus.
Athletic Director’s Fund for Excellence
The AD’s Fund for Excellence supports top priorities and helps launch new initiatives.
Giving Societies
Dartmouth is delighted to recognize all members of our community who have invested in the success of our athletic programs.
Athletic Director’s Circle
The circle honors the most generous donors to Dartmouth Athletics’ annual funds, including the Friends programs, AD’s Fund for Excellence, and Athletic Sponsors.
The Grove
The Grove is a giving society for club and varsity sport alumnae who donate $1,000 or more per fiscal year to a Friends group that supports current female student-athletes.
Volunteer
You can volunteer to help our teams in multiple ways—be a mentor, provide career advice, alert us to prospects, and help raise funds.
Spaht Family Foundation Endows Dartmouth Peak Performance Leadership Role
A $5 million gift from the Spaht Family Foundation, led by Holden Spaht '96, P'29 and Claire Spaht P'29, will endow the position of Executive Associate Athletics Director for Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2). DP2 is Dartmouth's comprehensive program designed to position student-athletes to achieve optimal levels of physical and mental health, mental performance, and personal growth.
Contact Us
Do you want to learn more about a specific Friends program or have a giving-related question? Please contact the member of our staff dedicated to that sport or program.
