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Sports & Well-being

IE Sports & Well-Being offers the opportunity to care for oneself by being active through sports and physical initiatives, within our IE community. We strive to maximize the student experience at IE by serving as a platform open for the entire community, where we can gather in a competitive or recreational atmosphere and help each other grow together. Through our wide variety of well-being and competitive sport offerings, no matter your interest or skill level, IE University provides its students with the opportunities to pursue their definition of well-being and achievement.

Our offer of experiences enriches and connects the IE University community through sport, fitness, our facilities, and adventure in the great outdoors. We are committed to advancing our students’ personal transformation, strengthening our IE Community, and encouraging active lifestyles that lead to lifelong well-being.

At IE University, we firmly believe that athletic activities are an invaluable aspect of ensuring holistic education, providing our students unique opportunities to be challenged as they learn, grow, and achieve excellence.

Advance our students' personal transformation

Within IE Sports & Well-Being, we house IE Recreational Sports, IE Athletics, and the IE Athletic Center. Through these areas, we offer our community hundreds of different recreational sports and well-being activities, along with 11 different competitive sports teams across 4 competitive levels.

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Strengthen our IE community

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Encourage active lifestyles that lead to lifelong well-being

“I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of IE University Athletics because it has allowed me to compete in a sport I really enjoy. My team has become really close which further increases the enjoyment and satisfaction I get when playing and representing the university. I believe it provides a great opportunity for people to get to know students from different courses while also being able to play in a serious competition every weekend”

Fernández from Spain, Madrid Men’s Futsal Team Team, Bachelor in Business Administration

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Across our campuses, you will find our community enjoying an active lifestyle.

Whether it be a dropin volleyball game in our Sports Courts in Segovia, an early morning swim at the Athletic Center in the IE Tower, or a yoga class in María de Molina, our students make sure that rec sports play an important part of their daily lives.

Our Club Sports, Intramural Leagues, and Open sports connect athletes through friendly competition. Our Lifetime Sports, Outdoor Sports, and Fitness & WellBeing programs foster an active lifestyle, essential to thrive at IE University and into the future.

And of course, sharing experiences is one of the best ways to meet new people and make new friends… so join us in all the incredible experiences we create for you! Check out our page on IE Connects to see what’s going on, and to get involved.

Recreational sports

Open Sports

Our open sports are social at the heart. Drop-in to get some exercise, hang out with friends, or to try something new! We offer an array of open sports on a daily basis.

Club & Intramural Sports

Stay active and have fun! Play with, and against, your peers in structured competition on a regular basis through club meet ups, intramural leagues, or flash tournaments. We offer the opportunity for you to continue playing your favorite sport or trying your hand at a number of non-conventional activities!

Lifetime

Develop the habit of getting physical exercise, with sports that can be played today and throughout your lifetime.

Outdoor

Get some fresh air, find yourself, grow together with new friends, and create lasting memories with land and water backcountry activities.

Fitness & Well-being

Classes, group activities, and training that drive physical wellbeing for the entire IE Community.

“Being part of IE University Athletics is a unique opportunity that I’m extremely grateful to have been able to experience. I feel very engaged with the IE University community, and organizing events and seeing students enjoying themselves reminds me why I chose to get involved. Many people like me are passionate about skiing and the ski club allows us to share our passion with others who also love the sport. My experience as head of the ski club has really helped me to grow as a person and develop my communication, organization, and management skills”

Zoé Marin Crochon from France,Segovia Ski Team, Bachelor in Business Administration

IE Athletics offers our students the opportunity to represent IE University in a wide range of team sports and individual sports, in a competitive atmosphere. For student-athletes looking to continue developing their talent at the collegiate level, we offer our competitive varsity sports. Depending on the campus and sport chosen, our student-athletes will compete in leagues at the municipal, regional, or national level. We also face off against the other top universities in Spain and Europe, in different University competitions like the Rector’s Cup, Spanish University National Championships, or the MBAT Games.

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Become a student-athlete to:

Represent IE University with Pride. Build lasting relationships with your teammates and the IE Athletics’ Family. Continue with your personal transformation, fostering inner growth through commitment to yourself and the team.

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How elite athletes combine academics and sports at IE University

Use your resources

Competing every weekend while also attending classes face-to-face makes for a difficult and packed schedule. Carolina found that the IEU Athletics department was “super, super helpful in scheduling” and assisted her in keeping the two priorities in balance. It’s not uncommon for competition dates to overlap with classes or even exams. However, according to Juan, as long as students inform in advance, professors and coaches can “approve competition dates” and “coordinate the class, the teacher, the exams and the presentations” to make sure student-athletes don’t miss anything.

Interestingly, the COVID pandemic has opened up some doors for student-athletes like Carolina.

Now, traveling student-athletes can often attend classes online thanks to Liquid Learning. Fortunately, at IE University, “the professors are super willing to meet with you during office hours,” so if you need additional help, it’s there. Carolina recommends “taking advantage of all the help and resources in both the athletic and careers departments” to stay on top of assignments and career planning.

Stay passionate—and organized How do IE University Dual Degree student-athletes like Carolina maintain such high grades?

Carolina believes that the most important thing is “to love what you’re studying.” It’s the only way to be sufficiently motivated to dedicate the necessary time to both studies and athletic passions. With consistent work every day—rather than leaving things until the last

minute—it’s possible to keep up with assignments without missing out on training.

Juan agrees wholeheartedly, sharing that “one of the most important skills to balance an academic career with athletics is to be very organized, very disciplined.” Students like Carolina who have these qualities are the ones that end up being equally successful in both areas.

Choose the right university IE University goes above and beyond to encourage their students to stay at the top of their game, and Juan has had the pleasure of working with many elite student-athletes. For example, Javier Fernandez, who is about to graduate after five years of study, won the under-23 fencing championship this year. The top Spanish aquatic water skier in his category also studied

at IE University, as well as several competitive athletes in golf, tennis, dressage and more—and it’s no surprise.

This emphasis on athletics is one of the reasons Carolina chose to study at IE University. Living in the USA for many years, she was originally planning to study in California— but in order to pursue her sport at the highest level, suddenly Spain became the ideal location. Thanks to her dual citizenship, she was already in close contact with the Spanish equestrian team. As she looked for Spanish universities, IE University jumped out from the beginning. Since the courses are taught in English, she knew she would feel comfortable studying in a new country. Plus, it offered a teaching style that suited her. Carolina has had “a good mix” of theory-based classes and practical content in her law and international relations degree. Between all the different professors and types of content, she’s appreciated the versatility and the chance to apply what she’s learned in hands-on activities.

Carolina also really got a sense of “community” from IE University, which is “a necessity for athletes at top levels.” IE University is flexible and welcoming, working constantly to meet the needs of students and create more opportunities, whether in academics or in extracurricular activities.

The future of athletics at IE University

The future looks bright for IEU Athletics. Juan describes how he’s currently working with a team of student-athletes, including Carolina, to create an “elite program for different sports at the university to be presented soon to the board of directors.” The goal is to build— “step by step, and year by year”—a better program for various sports like horse riding, golf, tennis and more in order to support bigger and more competitive teams. And the fun isn’t limited to bachelor’s students. Master’s students at IE University can also participate in athletic teams, as long as they can commit the time

and effort. Any student at either campus—Madrid or Segovia—can participate in sports, depending on the facilities available in that city. No matter where you start, or what your academic and athletic interests are, IE University is ready to support you. Like Carolina, you could have the chance to merge multiple passions into one amazing study experience at IE University.

Athleticss is the team environment —the camaraderie between teammates, coaches, and other students at IE University who are involved in other sports. For me personally, being physically active is a great stress reliever and takes my mind away from the stress of classes and exams. I also really enjoy traveling to diverse places for tournaments”

Wade Christopher Cyr from United States, Segovia Men’s Basketball Team, Bachelor in Business Administration

“The most inspiring thing when participating in IE University

IE Athletic center

The IE Athletic center is ideally located on the -4th Floor of the IE Tower and is dedicated to bringing Sports & Well-Being to life, right in the heart of the IE Community.

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“Being part of IE University Athletics has taught me teamwork, patience, and sacrifice. The cheerleading team has shown me that failure comes before success, and I couldn’t be more proud of the little family we’ve created. The key to being part of such a big team is always aspiring to give it your all, bringing as much energy and enthusiasm as you can to every training session, and really getting excited about it ”

Greta Yngland from Spain, Cheerleading Team, D ual Degree in Business Administration + Data & Business Analytics

Outdoor rec sports facilities

Our outdoor rec sports facilities are ideally located within the Segovia campus. And is dedicated to bringing Sports & Well-Being to life, right in the heart of the IE Community.

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