Coast Guard Bears Athletics
The Coast Guard Academy competes in NCAA Division III as a member of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and other conferences. All cadets participate in athletics at some level.
Varsity Sports
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country (M/W) | Basketball (M/W) | Baseball |
| Football | Indoor Track (M/W) | Softball |
| Soccer (M/W) | Swimming (M/W) | Lacrosse (M/W) |
| Volleyball (W) | Wrestling | Tennis (M/W) |
| Sailing | Pistol | Outdoor Track (M/W) |
| - | Rifle | Rowing (M/W) |
Rivalries
The Secretaries' Cup
Annual football game against Merchant Marine Academy. The winner receives the Secretaries' Cup, named for the secretaries of Transportation and Homeland Security.
Sailing Excellence
Coast Guard is a perennial powerhouse in collegiate sailing, regularly competing for national championships. The sailing team practices on the Thames River and Long Island Sound.