Consistency, Camaraderie, and Comedy: Men’s Club Water Polo Team’s Unique Path to Historic Three-Peat By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director When Bryce Elsner transferred to UCSD prior to the 2022 season, he had no idea what he was walking — or swimming — into. Seeking a close-to-home school to continue his lifelong passion for […]
UCSD Men’s Club Water Polo Ramps Up for Another Historic Season
Men’s Club Water Polo Ramps Up for Another Historic Season Winning a national championship is something you will remember forever. Those memories and stories are passed down from one generation to the next. Winning back-to-back titles — that’s what legends are made of. “Being a champion is an amazing feeling,” said Joey Holloway, a […]
Surf Team Celebrates 55th Anniversary
Surf Team Celebrates 55 Years of Memories at Black’s Beach Long after the tide has gone out and the sun has retired beneath the sea for the day, what members of the UC San Diego Surf Team remember most aren’t necessarily the breathtaking waves they rode or the national championships they won. No, years […]
2023-2024 Sports Clubs and Esports Award Winners
2023-2024 Sports Clubs and Esports Award Winners There were brightly colored balloons, inflatable disco balls, and enormous Rubix cubes everywhere. The decor was ’80s-themed and the smiles were ear-to-ear as standout UC San Diego athletes, teams, and coaches were honored at the 2023-2024 Sports Clubs and Esports Banquet on June 7, 2024. Here is […]
UCSD Dance Breaks Team Record & Celebrates National Dance Week
UCSD Dance Breaks Team Record & Celebrates National Dance Week Written By: UCSD Dance Team This season, the UC San Diego Dance Team placed second overall in the D1 Jazz Category at United Spirit Association’s Dance Nationals in Anaheim, California. Drawing teams from across the Western hemisphere and beyond, collegiate and high school teams compete […]
Recognizing the 2023-2024 Esports Scholarship Recipients
Recognizing the 2023-2024 Esports Scholarship Recipients Written By: Chris Griebenow For the past three years, UC San Diego has been supporting students that have shown their devotion to the gaming and esports communities on campus with our Esports Scholarship. This year, 13 students will receive a $1,500 scholarship made possible by our stellar supporting cast […]
Men’s Club Water Polo Makes History With Second National Championship Win
Dominating the Pool: Men’s Club Water Polo Secures an Undefeated Season and Wins National Collegiate Club Championship Again! Written By: Rachel Ribeiro The Tritons have done it again! In the 2023 Men’s National Collegiate Club Championship, UCSD Men’s Club Water Polo took first place, continuing their reign as the dominant team in the pool for […]
40 Years of Masters Swimming
by Amy Schiller Did someone say pool party? On July 1st, 2023, UC San Diego Recreation celebrated 40 years of Masters Swimming on the Triton Pool Deck. New and long-time participants were in attendance, enjoying Hawaiian BBQ, beverages, surf music and their friends in this Masters Swim fitness […]
Congratulations Esports Scholarship Recipients
Written by Chris Griebenow This year, we were able to recognize twelve passionate students for their dedication and contributions to furthering gaming and esports on the UC San Diego campus and the collegiate esports space as a whole. Representing both the competitive and social organizations centered around gaming, these students will be the recipients of […]