Fun Ways to Fitness

Sports are a great way to stay in shape, connect with other students, develop leadership skills and have fun! Guilford’s variety of team and individual sports ensures participation opportunities for every member of the College community. You can start a new club sport or join an existing one by working with the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement.

Students play women's rugby.
Club Sports

Club sports often compete against other schools and have regulated schedules and tournaments.

  • Cheer and Dance Club
  • Disc Golf
  • Golf
  • Men's Rugby
  • Women's Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Quidditch
Guilford College students play intramural basketball.
Intramural Sports

Intramurals are played by students from the same school, and teams are typically organized by residence hall. You can also form a team with friends and compete against anyone at the College.

  • Basketball
  • Cornhole
  • Esports
  • Kickball
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Volleyball

Varsity Athletics

Guilford competes in NCAA Division III as a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Student-athletes participate in several varsity sports. Women's teams include basketball, cross country, flag football (beginning 2026-27), lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, triathlon and volleyball. Men's teams include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and track and field.

A women's softball player hits the ball with a bat.

P.E. Center

Guilford’s athletics complex includes the Armfield Athletic Center, home to the College's football, women’s and men's soccer, and women's and men’s lacrosse teams, and the Physical Education Center. (P.E. Center). The P.E. Center houses the Mary Ragsdale Fitness Area, locker room facilities, team rooms, dance/yoga/Tai chi studio, outdoor sand volleyball and basketball courts, and a fully equipped training room. Adjacent to the center are tennis courts and Alumni Gym.

Elipticals and free weights in the pre-refreshed weight room.

Contact Us

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Bryan Mathews
Bryan Mathews

Assistant Director of Admissions

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Terra Roane
Terra Roane

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs/ Chief Dean of Students