Varsity Blues

Varsity Blues

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CAMPUS

BY THE NUMBERS

On July 9 the College announced the elimination of five varsity sports: both swimming and diving teams, both golf teams, and the men’s lightweight rowing team. Additionally, Hanover Country Club has been shuttered.

110

Athletes who played for the cut teams

15

Positions cut from the athletics department, including eight coaches

$2 million

Amount the College claims it will reap in savings from the course and team cuts

18

Years since the swimming and diving teams were last dropped by the College, before reinstatement for 2003

98

Years since Hanover Country Club added nine holes to become an 18-hole course

1904

Year that golf became a varsity sport at the College. Later came swimming (1921), lightweight rowing (1948), women’s swimming (1973), and women’s golf (1981)