Mr. Eric C. Blanchard
- Assistant Athletic Director
- Recreation and Intramurals
What We Do
Academic support and life skills programming, competitive scheduling, quality coaching and the recruitment of the region's best student-athletes will continue to be the top goals of the intercollegiate athletics program at RIC in the 21st century.
Contact Information
- local_phone401-456-8400
- placeRecreation Center
Office Hours
Monday: 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday: 10 am–10 pm
Wednesday: 7 am–10 pm
Thursday: 10 am–10 pm
Friday: 7 am–7 pm
Saturday: 1 pm–5 pm
Sunday: 4 pm–9 pm
Social Media
Since 1995 a dedicated “team” of coaches and staff, under the direction of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation Donald Tencher, have been working tirelessly to ensure that RIC students have a sound educational experience, both in the classroom and in athletics.
Rhode Island College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and a charter member of the Little East Conference. The college sponsors 21 varsity sports: men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf, women's lacrosse, men's and women's indoor track, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's outdoor track, men's and women's cross country, women's swimming, women's volleyball, women's gymnastics, men's wrestling, men's baseball and women's softball.
The campus Recreation Center is open to all RIC students. Offering state-of-the-art facilities including a 35,000 sq. ft. field house equipped with a 5-lane one-tenth mile indoor track, 3 multipurpose courts, and locker rooms with showers. A fitness center with accessibility to cardiovascular and weight training equipment and a 10,000 sq. ft 5-lane, 25-yard indoor heated swimming pool.
Athletics & Recreation Staff
Our athletics and recreation staff are here to support student-athletes and students alike.
Cy Butler
- Coordinator
- Recreation and Fitness Programs
Mr. Carlo D. Cantarella
- Head Athletic Trainer
Jennifer Cosgrove
- Head Women's Basketball Coach
Mr. Andrew S. Coughlin
- Assistant Athletic Director for Athletics and Recreational Facilities
Jo-Ann M. D'Alessandro
- Associate Director of Athletics
Ms. Andrea V. Dunn
- Assistant Athletic Trainer
Kyle Froberg
- Head Coach
- Men's Soccer
Mr. Scott Gibbons
- Assistant Athletic Director
- Media Relations and Promotions
Mary Holt-Kelsch
- Head Coach
- Women's Softball
Mrs. Carol A. Peck
- Assistant Administrative Officer
Phil E. Pincince
- Interim Women's Soccer Head Coach
Mr. Scott W. Roy
- Assistant Athletic Director
- External Affairs
Mr. Gerald T. Shellard
- Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine & Club Sports
Ms. Cynthia A. Sterling
- Higher Education Administrative Assistant I
Mr. Ronald A. Sutherland
- Coordinator of Aquatics
Mr. Donald E. Tencher
- Director of Athletics and Executive Director of the Anchor Fund
Mr. Tyler Watters
- Assistant to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Recreation Center
Equipped with a fitness center, field house, multiple courts, pool and locker rooms, the Recreation Center provides RIC students a high-quality recreational experience, with state-of-the-art equipment, programs and services.
Club Sports
Rhode Island College athletics offers a Club Sports program for those interested in being a part of a team without the NCAA commitment. View teams and athlete requirements for eligibility.
Athletics
Nineteen varsity athletic sports (NCAA) are offered by the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation at Rhode Island College.
Featured News & Stories
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Rhode Island College Impact
With a decisive win over Babson College, RIC Women's Basketball advanced to the NCAA Div. III Championship National Semifinal for the first time ever.