Athletics

The Athletic policy of Millsaps College is based on the premise that athletics exist for the benefit of the students and not primarily to enhance the prestige and publicity of the College.

Competitive sports conducted in an atmosphere of good sportsmanship and fair play can make a significant contribution to the complete physical, emotional, moral, and mental development of the well-rounded individual. They are thus an integral part of a program of liberal education. An attempt is made to provide a sports-for-all program and to encourage as many students as possible to participate.

Intercollegiate Athletics
There are 14 varsity sports, seven for men and seven for women. The program for men includes football, basketball, baseball, cross country, tennis, golf and soccer. The women's program includes basketball, tennis, soccer, cross country, volleyball and golf.

The programs are conducted on guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association for Division III institutions and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Those who participate in intercollegiate athletics are required to observe and maintain the same academic standards as other students.

Campus Recreation
The largest and most popular aspect of campus recreation at Millsaps is the intramural program. Intramurals have provided competition, exercise and recreation for men and women at Millsaps for many years. Activities include volleyball, tennis, soccer, basketball golf, flag football, frisbee golf and softball.

Sport clubs continue to grow in popularity. These organizations are organized by faculty, staff and students with a common interest. Recent active clubs include cycling, dance, water skiing, indoor soccer and karate.

The popularity of fitness has brought aerobics to campus. A variety of aerobics classes are offered in the new fitness building and a weight lifting room is also available for all students, faculty and staff.

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