Club Sports at Whitman

Club Sports at Whitman are student-led teams that compete against other colleges and universities. They offer a high level of competition and often involve regular practices, coaching, and travel for games and tournaments. If you’re looking for a team experience outside of varsity athletics, club sports are a great fit!

Students at Bluewood during the Alpine Ski Team

Club Sports Spotlight

Carve Your Own Line With Whitman’s Alpine & Nordic Ski Teams

Hit the slopes with fellow Whitties on the Alpine and Nordic Ski Teams, two student-run clubs that train and compete across the Northwest. Whether you love fast, technical skiing or the challenge of a cross-country trail, you’ll find coaching, camaraderie and plenty of days on snow—all while balancing academics and life in Walla Walla.

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Competitive. Student-Led. Connected.

Whitman’s club sports teams are run by students and built around shared commitment, competition, and community. These teams offer a high level of play, regular practices and opportunities to travel and compete—while creating strong connections on and off the field.

Alpine Ski Team

Climbing Team

Club Softball

Co-Ed Club Volleyball

Cycling Team

Gender Diverse Ultimate

Men’s Ultimate

Nordic Ski Team

Useful Links

Explore these resources to learn more about club sports at Whitman, find forms and policies, join a team or connect with intramural and varsity athletics across campus.

Club Sports Student Stories Club Sports Forms and Resources Intramural Sports Whitman Athletics (Varsity Teams)

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Whitman College alum Julien Hernandez ’24 is taking the next step in his playing career, signing a pro contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Hernandez joined the Diamondbacks’ Single-A affiliate, the Visalia Rawhide, in June.

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Colin Dunlap ’26: Cellist, Runner & Future Scientist

Colin Dunlap ’26 spent four years at Whitman College pursuing all his passions—playing cello in the Whitman Orchestra, competing as a student-athlete and gaining hands-on experience that prepared him for a future in chemistry research.

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Lucas McAllister ’26: Student-Athlete & Future Physical Therapist

As an award-winning student-athlete at Whitman College, Lucas McAllister ’26 built close connections with teammates, coaches and professors that inspired a future career in healthcare.

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Mission Statement

We believe that students benefit from an opportunity to partake in intercollegiate athletics at the club level and we recognize that athletics can be an integral part of the overall experience of Whitman College. We strive to provide a positive environment that allows students to compete at the club level collegiately while maintaining a commitment to academic excellence. Club Sports are student initiated and primarily student run to enhance the learning and leadership experience for participants.

Forms and Resources Handbook