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Sports and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

The Tornado, the name of our athletic teas, competes at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC). Men’s intercollegiate sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving,  tennis, track and field, and wrestling. Women’s intercollegiate sports include basketball, bowling, cheer/dance, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. You’ll play with an award-winning athletic program that’s had many successes in recent years. To learn more about the Tornado athletic programs, click here.

Student Life and Activities at King (SLACK)  schedules many trips to away games so that you can continue to cheer on The Tornado.

Intramurals

Intramurals are an important part of campus life. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of competitive and structured team sports. Intramurals are a great way to combine physical exercise and social interaction with your friends. 

The Intramural Department offers a variety of sports, including indoor soccer, volleyball, basketball, wiffleball, ultimate Frisbee, basketball and dodgeball. You could also participate in tournaments such as ping pong, foosball, pool, spades, racquetball, Frisbee golf, chess, just to name a few. Several other sports and tournaments are offered throughout the year, based on what King students are interested in playing.

Within each sport, you’ll participate in numerous competitions throughout the year with a tournament and championship completing the season.