Week 11: Athletics, YeoFit, and Recreation
Issue #11
Athletics, YeoFit, and Recreation
Athletics Offers Excitement at Oberlin
Oberlin College & Conservatory is an NCAA Division III institution and is home to 21 varsity sports. Oberlin belongs to the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), which was the first conference to give equal emphasis to men's and women's sports. The "Yeomen" and "Yeowomen" are cheered on by their mascot, "Yeobie".
Oberlin experienced a plethora of successes in competition during the 2023-2024 season. By the numbers, the Crimson and Gold improved in nearly every statistical category since the previous year. Oberlin tallied 37 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Athletes of the Week, 60 All-NCAC Selections, ten individual NCAC Champions, five NCAC Players of the Year, and 70 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Awards.
The historic year began with the Volleyball team having the winningest season in program history, hosting their first NCAC Tournament game in history, and finishing with conference-best marks in 11 statistical categories.
In January, Oberlin Athletics was honored as the 2023 NCAA LGBTQ+ Institution of the Year by the NCAA, while Lucas Draper ‘23 was named a Finalist for the 2023 NCAA LGBTQ+ Student of the Year honor.
Rounding out the season’s success, Men’s Track and Field athletes Namu Makatiani ‘26 and Walter Moak ‘25 qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where they both finished as Second-Team All-Americans.
Athletics brings the spirit and pride to the vibrant campus life that Oberlin College & Conservatory offers. Check out the GoYeo Athletics Website to learn more about athletics and to view team schedules. With all games free to Oberlin students, we hope to see you at one soon. Go Yeo!
Fitness Facilities Offer Wellness Opportunities On-Campus
Oberlin boasts amazing facilities for students, faculty, and staff to enjoy. The "Patricia '63 & Merrill '61 Shanks Health and Wellness Center" opened in 2018 and was designed to encourage healthy connections between the body and mind as it features spaces that support both mental and physical activities and programs.
Connected to the Shanks Health and Wellness Center, is the "Jesse Philips Physical Education Center", which is home to two multi-purpose gymnasiums, the Robert Carr Pool, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, and weight rooms.
Oberlin also has a "YeoFit" program, which is a health and wellness program designed to energize, empower, and engage the Oberlin Community. YeoFit consists of a variety of drop-in fitness classes as well as different wellness events and fitness challenges held throughout the year. For more information, visit the "YeoFit" website.
Club and Intramural Sports
The rich culture of athletics goes beyond the varsity competition, as Oberlin offers 17 student-run clubs that are open to both newcomers and seasoned competitors. While some clubs are more instructional, others are quite competitive.
Having added volleyball this past year, ultimate frisbee, soccer, tennis, rugby, and fencing are all among the club sports Obie students can compete in! For a complete list and more information about club sports, view the club sports website.
In addition, Oberlin has thriving traditions of different intramural sports including pickleball and bowling. We can’t wait to see you on the court!