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The Athletic Department provides leadership for more than 500 student-athletes involved in 20 varsity sports.
PLU varsity teams are affiliated with the Northwest Conference which is comprised of nine private colleges and universities located in Oregon and Washington. The Division III "Lutes" are highly competitive and have won ten national championships over the years and 211 Northwest conference championships to date. Division III athletics is unique from Division I and II schools by its practice of not offering athletic scholarships.
Intramural opportunities exist throughout the academic year, including J-Term, and involved some 800 students who participate in multiple sports. Among the intramural programs offered are: basketball, dodgeball, flag football, soccer, coed volleyball and volleyball. Five club sports attract another 150 participants and include men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's ultimate frisbee and cheer.
In addition to sport activities, athletics is responsible for operation of the Names Fitness Center and the Swimming Pool. Both facilities are involved with campus health and wellness activities and are available to students.
Located on lower campus, the Athletic facilities include baseball, softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, a running track and area for field events and football practice. Volleyball and basketball games are held in Olson Auditorium, which also contains racquetball courts. The fieldhouse and Memorial Gym are also scheduled for campus events and academic classes.
Lute Club, an organized booster club, attracts alumni, parents and community members with various activities, including a spring golf tournament. This organization provides varsity teams with resources for out-of-region travel and capital equipment purchases.
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