Sports and athletics
Here at NAU, there is a wide range of opportunities to participate in athletics. With 15 NCAA Division I teams, intramural leagues, sports clubs, and the high-energy 7000s student section, it’s easy to get involved, stay active, and show your Lumberjack pride.
Go Lumberjacks!
The Lumberjack school spirit runs deep and so does our drive to win! We compete in 15 NCAA Division I sports as a member of the Big Sky Conference. The Men’s Cross Country team is a powerhouse, earning six national championships between 2016 and 2022. The Lumberjacks have also claimed four Big Sky Presidents’ Cups and regularly dominate in all-sport competitions, most recently sweeping the men’s and women’s trophies in 2020–21.
Football and basketball games are held in the Walkup Skydome, the second-largest wooden dome in the country, which also debuted a new indoor track in 2024. Other teams compete in high-quality venues like Lumberjack Stadium and the Wall Aquatic and Tennis Center, with golf hosted at local courses around Flagstaff.
Men’s NCAA Division I Sports
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football (FCS)
- Indoor Track and Field
- Outdoor Track and Field
- Tennis
Women’s NCAA Division I Sports
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Indoor Track and Field
- Outdoor Track and Field
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Women’s Western Athletic Conference
- Swimming and Diving
Experience NAU Athletics and explore the fan zone:
Become a fan
Throughout the year, there are plenty of chances for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to show their Lumberjack pride and cheer on our NCAA Division I teams.
7000s Student Section
Sitting at 7,000 feet in elevation, The 7000s are the official student section—bringing the energy, loyalty, and volume that fuels every Lumberjack game. As a member, you’ll get free mobile ticket access to the student section at every game and be part of the unforgettable game day experience that defines the Lumberjack spirit.
Intramural sports
Intramural sports at NAU offer a wide range of competitive and recreational opportunities, and are open to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Intramural sports are a great way to stay active, meet new people, and try something new. All experience levels are welcome. You’ll find ways to stay active all year, indoors and outdoors.
Active intramural sports
Current sports inlcude badminton, basketball, cornhole, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, soccer, softball, spikeball, table tennis, volleyball, wallyball, and more.
Intramural sports play passes are required to participate in any of the sports leagues, tournaments, or events and passes expire at the end of each semester.
Lead your team to victory as a captain or support the team as a member. Read on to learn the responsibilities of each role that make up the team dynamics of intramural sports at NAU.
Team captain responsibilities
- reading the intramural sports handbook;
- encouraging all participants and team members to become familiar with the intramural sports handbook;
- registering teams before the deadline;
- keeping team members up to date with intramural sports schedules, events, and changes;
- verifying the eligibility of the players on their team and the eligibility of players on opponents’ teams;
- attending the captain’s meeting webinar in IMLeagues; and
- meeting all responsibilities outlined in the intramural sports handbook.
Team member responsibilities
- meeting roster requirements before the registration deadline; teams will not be scheduled without a verified roster;
- ensuring participants have an IMLeagues profile and purchased a play pass through IMLeagues;
- checking in with an intramural sports supervisor before playing in their contest; a government-issued photo ID (JacksCard) must be presented for each game/contest (individuals not listed on a roster must show verification of registration before they can participate); and
- wearing similarly colored uniforms with a permanent number (numbers drawn on with a marker are accepted).
Join a sports club
Joining a sports club is a great way to stay active, build leadership skills, travel, compete with other colleges, and connect with new friends—because college can’t be all work, you deserve some play too!
Current NAU sports clubs
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Beach volleyball
- Cheerleading
- Fencing
- Gymnastics
- Ice hockey (D2)
- Ice hockey (D3)
- Men’s lacrosse
- Women’s lacrosse
- Logging sports
- Racquetball
- Men’s rugby
- Women’s rugby
- Running
- Women’s soccer
- Softball
- Swim
- Tennis
- Men’s ultimate
- Women’s ultimate
- Men’s volleyball
- Women’s volleyball
- Water polo
Access campus recreation amenities
As an NAU student, your JacksCard gives you access to Campus Recreation, including a full gym, indoor track, climbing wall, and the Wall Aquatic Center for swimming and water sports. You’ll also find outdoor fields for sports like soccer and rugby, group fitness classes, personal training, outdoor gear rentals, guided trips, and the Bike HUB to keep you moving on and off campus.
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