Athletics are an essential part of the Vermont State University experience. Whether you are competing or rooting on your fellow students, you’ll be part of the team here at Vermont State.
Our Castleton, Lyndon, Johnson, and Randolph campuses each offer varsity, intramural, and club sports, and each campus has its own mascot, too. Sometimes our teams even compete against each other, a little friendly competition is all in good fun!
Here, our student-athletes build leadership and teamwork skills that help them excel — in competition, in the classroom, on campus, throughout our communities, and in their field.
Let’s go Spartans, Badgers, Hornets, and Knights!
Castleton Campus — The Spartans
NCAA Division III
Castleton campus athletics programs are a member of the Little East Conference, one of the premier athletic conferences for public institutions in the NCAA Division III. Castleton programs are also affiliated with the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association, Eastern Collegiate Football Conference, National Intercollegiate Rugby Association, and the New England Hockey Conference.
Teams at Castleton
“It is a unique feeling to be able to travel and represent the school. It makes my successes on the slopes so much more special. All the hard work that is put in is worth it when you have the support from an entire school.”
– Linn Ljungemo ‘19 Spartans: Alpine Skiing
Johnson Campus – The Badgers
NCAA Division III
Johnson campus athletic programs are members of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) and participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Division III) and the United East Conference.
“My coach was so supportive, and I felt very welcomed into the community. It’s understood that academics come first here, and because of this I felt comfortable pursuing sports along with my studies.”
– Annika Dyhrberg ‘21 Badgers: Softball and Tennis
Lyndon Campus — The Hornets
NCAA Division III
Lyndon campus athletic programs are members of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) and participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Division III) and the United East Conference.
The award is the North Atlantic Conference’s highest honor. “My college experiences as a scholar, athlete, and leader have all positively influenced my life. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to be a college athlete.”
– 2021-22 NAC Man of the Year: Zach Falkenburg ’22 Hornets: Basketball, Tennis, and Lacrosse
Randolph Campus — The Knights
United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)
Randolph campus athletic programs participate in the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) and are affiliated with the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division II.
“Athletics here is a way of life. Athletics teaches you quality leadership skills, teamwork skills, and how to overcome adversity. We hold each other accountable and help each other grow.”
– Johnny Johnson ’25 Knights: Basketball and Track
Club and Intramural Sports
Club and intramural sports are a great way for students to have fun, stay active, and meet new people. Our campuses offer a wide variety of club and intramural options for students.
