Join the JCU Gladiators Varsity Teams – Compete, Represent, and Rise!
At John Cabot University, being a Gladiator means more than just playing the game—it’s about embracing the spirit of fair play, teamwork, commitment, and fun, while rising to every challenge with courage and heart.
Our varsity teams—Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Cheerleading, Padel, Men’s Soccer, Women’s 5v5 Soccer, Tennis, and COED Volleyball—compete proudly in the Universities of Rome Championship and have the unique opportunity to represent JCU in international tournaments abroad. Whether you’re scoring goals, making the perfect shot, or energizing the crowd, you’ll be part of a team that works hard, supports one another, and never backs down.
With every match and every cheer, the Gladiators show what it means to lead with passion, push limits, and celebrate the journey together.
Are you ready to wear the armor? Become a Gladiator. Compete with pride.
Being a Gladiator, students will not only improve their athletic performance through weekly practices, training sessions, and games but will also have the unique chance to be surrounded by international teammates!
Please note that a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to participate in varsity teams.
Click on Tryouts, then scroll down and select date and time
Fall 2025 tryouts are open to all students (visiting, degree seeking, enlus, master students)
All teams’ players will:
- participate in the University Tournament of Rome
- all sport teams will participate in the Varsity Retreat
- a delegation of teams will participate in the 10th edition of the WIUC in Barcelona, Nov 12-15
- a delegation of teams will participate in the International Sports Festival of American College of Greece Deree, Spring 2026, dates TBA
From Spring 2024 in order to participate in any sport related activity at JCU, you will need to fill out and sign the online registration form for ASD Stone Tower, the association that oversees sports at JCU. You can find the form here:
All on-site and in-person JCU Athletics events and classes are limited to current JCU students/staff/faculty authorized to access the JCU campus.
