ATHLETICS

The Athletics Department oversees the intercollegiate athletics program, campus recreation, and spirit programs such as Cheer, Dance, and Mascot.

Intercollegiate Athletics

The Intercollegiate Athletics program at Hawai‘i Pacific University functions as an integral part of the academic and social environment of the university and community. Its coaches, student-athletes, and professional staff strive to maintain the highest standards of academic achievement, sportsmanship, athletic competitiveness, integrity, and citizenship. The Sharks compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Pacific West Conference, fielding 14 competitive teams in softball, baseball, women’s acrobatics and tumbling, and women’s volleyball, in addition to men’s and women’s programs in basketball, soccer, tennis, cross country, and golf. For more information on the Intercollegiate Athletics Program, visit our website at www.hpusharks.com or contact us at sharks@hpu.edu.

Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation offers students, faculty and staff at Hawai‘i Pacific University exciting opportunities to stay physically active. Offering intramural sports leagues/tournaments, sport club opportunities, outdoor recreational activities, and fitness classes, Campus Recreation promotes a fun and healthy balance to an academic life. Campus Recreation also partners with companies throughout Hawai‘i to offer discounts within the recreational community exclusive to HPU students. More information can be obtained by calling at (808) 544-9370 or emailing campusrec@hpu.edu. Stay active and stay healthy!

Cheer Team

Hawai‘i Pacific University’s Cheer Program strives to garner school spirit while representing the University and the State of Hawai‘i. The Cheer Team performs at HPU’s volleyball and basketball games as well as University pep rallies, Club Carnivals, orientations, and other special events on campus and in the community. Students interested in joining the Cheer Team are encouraged to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in tumbling, stunting, jumping; however, these skills are not required. Partial tuition waivers are available for incoming undergraduate students and returning Cheer Team members.

Dance Team

The Dance Team performs at HPU’s volleyball and basketball games, as well as university pep rallies, Club Carnivals, orientations, Intercultural Day, and many other special events on campus and within the community. Interested individuals must have extensive training in hip-hop, jazz, and pom, as well as elite technical skills in jumps, turns, and leaps. Strong ballet training is recommended. Partial tuition waivers are available for incoming undergraduate students and returning Dance Team members.

Mascot

In the fall of 2003, Hawai‘i Pacific University introduced Sharky, who has increased school spirit by interacting with fans at HPU’s volleyball and basketball games. Sharky also appears at many other campus and community events as well.