2011 USD Fact Book

Athletics The University of San Diego has established a long history of athletic success since fielding its first sports teams in the early 1950s. In 1961, USD adopted the nickname “Toreros,” the Spanish word for bullfighters. In 1979, USD made the jump into NCAA Division I athletics, joining the West Coast Conference (WCC) that same year. Other WCC teams are Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine, Santa Clara, University of San Francisco, University of Portland, Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s. The Toreros’ traditional team colors are Columbia blue, navy blue and white. Athletic facilities include the Jenny Craig Pavilion, home of the basketball and volleyball teams, the expanded and upgraded Torero Stadium, home of USD football and soccer, the Cunningham Baseball Stadium, the USD Softball Complex and a fitness center open to all students. Significant renovations to Cunningham Baseball Stadium, the USD West Tennis Courts, the Manchester Canyon Field and the USD Softball Complex have enhanced the university’s athletic infrastructure. NCAA Sports Men’s: baseball, basketball, crew (rowing), cross-country, football, golf, soccer and tennis. Women’s: basketball, crew (rowing), cross- country, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field and volleyball.

Club Sports With an ideal climate and an active student body, it’s easy to see why club sports are such an integral component of the student experience at USD. Currently, more than 450 students participate each year in events ranging from surf contests up and down the California coastline to weekend-long rugby tournaments featuring include: baseball, dance company, dancesport, diving, equestrian, kiteboarding, lacrosse (men’s and women’s), paintball, roller hockey, rugby, soccer (men’s and women’s), surfing, ultimate frisbee, volleyball (men’s and women’s), water polo (men’s), and waterskiing. To find out more about club sports, call (619) 260-8849, or visit www.sandiego.edu/ campusrecreation/clubs. college teams from across the country. Club sports teams

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