Mission Statement

Athletics are a vital part of the Babson College experience. Our Athletics Department exists to serve the entire College community by providing the environment and means for a person to enhance his or her quality of life through sports. Emphasis is on participation, with a steadfast commitment to the fundamental values of fair play and sportsmanship.

Babson adheres strictly to the NCAA code, whereby student participation in intercollegiate athletics is an avocation. Athletics programs foster the physical and educational well-being of student-athletes at all times, reflecting the highest standards of dignity and honor that characterize participation in competitive sports in a collegiate setting.

Our recreational and intramural programs offer a range of options for members of the Babson community, individually or as part of a team, so they may achieve the physical, mental, and social benefits of participation in athletics. The Department of Athletics provides quality facilities, an outstanding staff, and an environment conducive to the enrichment of community life on campus - with an allegiance to the highest moral principles in every aspect of the athletics program.

In alignment with Babson's mission, we believe that participation in athletics and recreational programs provides excellent preparation for achievement in the business world. Participants learn how to compete effectively and with integrity in any setting, how to be a contributing member of a team, how to provide leadership, and how to be resilient after defeat or victory. We believe that these lessons instill and strengthen those qualities that add to success in our students' personal, as well as future professional, lives.

Read the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference mission statement.