Stockbridge Clubs and Sports

IHSA Equestrian Team

The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) is a national organization of 300 colleges and universities that have teams competing in equestrian sports.

Intercollegiate Dressage Team

Dressage is considered the "ballet" version of riding, do to its elegance and grace. Dressage riders strive to achieve perfect harmony with their horse through communication, partnership, and correctness in their riding. Riders aim to make their horses supple, consistent, and attentive to their every move.

Department of Plant & Soil Sciences Herbfest

HerbFest is an annual event run by students in the course Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants (PLNTSOIL 280) offered each spring. Students and local vendors display their wares in natural products with demonstrations, exhibits, food samples, and medicinal herbs.

Alpha Tau Gamma

Alpha Tau Gamma is the social fraternity of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. Founded in 1919, ATG has maintained a long-standing tradition of service to the University and local communities. ATG also stresses the importance of good academic standards. Membership is limited to Stockbridge students and alumni who have transferred into a baccalaureate program at the University of Massachusetts. Additional information about the brotherhood and residence for incoming freshmen can be obtained by contacting Alpha Tau Gamma at 413-549-9678.

Athletics

Due to a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) policy, students enrolled in two-year curricula may not participate in varsity teams at the University of Massachusetts. However, Stockbridge has its own athletic program with competition schedules in basketball and golf against small four-year schools, preparatory schools and community colleges. Competition is challenging and care is taken to avoid conflicts with class schedules. The sports teams are offered as another facet to the total education at Stockbridge. Stockbridge students may also try out for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association equestrian team and Intercollegiate Dressage Association team at the beginning of the school year. These teams compete throughout the year with other colleges in the Northeast. Students may also take advantage of many noncompetitive recreational opportunities, or participate in the University's intramural program, one of the largest in the East.

Clubs

Stockbridge students have the opportunity to join and actively participate in a variety of on-campus clubs and organizations. Students in each major may organize their own club and offer educational and social opportunities unique to the major.

Livestock Classic

This is a day-long event held once each year, in the spring, when Stockbridge and College of Natural Resources and the Envrionment students enter farm animals in competition. Students are judged on their animal's appearance and performance as well as on their ability to show and handle their animal. There is no admission charge and all students and the general public are invited.

Stockbridge Student Board of Directors

The Board of Directors allows Stockbridge students to plan and participate in various student activities. The Board meets weekly and helps to instill a sense of camaraderie to the Stockbridge School student body by meeting the social needs of Stockbridge students.

STOSAG

STOSAG is the Stockbridge School yearbook, which is compiled and edited by a volunteer student staff. The yearbook is considered a showcase for student talents, and all students are encouraged to take an active interest in displaying their creative abilities in this fine publication.