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Athletics
Go Penguins! Dominican is a NCAA Division II school and competes in the Pacific West Conference with other California and Hawaii schools. The Penguins have won several PacWest Academic Achievement awards.

Dominican Athletics supports academic and athletic excellence through continuous learning, leadership, and service. We build esprit de corps on campus and within the greater community by embracing diversity, promoting life balance, and respecting the dignity and value of the individual.
Dominican sponsors 11 NCAA sports and one intercollegiate club, as well as many other opportunities in recreational sports and fitness, and youth summer camps.
Women’s Sports
Dominican sponsors seven intercollegiate women’s athletics teams:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field — coming spring 2022
- Volleyball
Men’s Sports
Dominican sponsors five intercollegiate men’s athletics teams:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse (competing in the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association)
- Soccer
- Track and Field — coming spring 2022
Contact Information
Conlan Recreation Center
- Grand Ave & Locust Ave
- (415) 482-3500
- Dominican Athletics
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Recreational Sports and Fitness
Athletics is also home to Recreational Sports and Fitness. Show your competitive side by participating in one of our programs including volleyball, basketball, and indoor rock climbing. Keep fit at the gym and outdoor pool or find your Zen with yoga.