Athletic/Recreational Interest Groups

Athletic/Recreational Interest Groups

Updated: October 2025



Athletic Clubs


NJMS Climbs


Description: NJMS Climbs is the climbing club at Rutgers NJMS dedicated to bringing medical students together through the sport of rock climbing. We welcome all skill levels—from complete beginners to experienced climbers—and create a supportive, friendly environment to learn, train, and have fun. Our mission is to provide a healthy outlet for stress relief, fitness, and community while building a love for climbing both indoors and outdoors.

Events Held: Climbing Sessions: Casual meet-ups at Method Climbing Gym in Newark where students climb together, support  each  other,  and  have  fun—perfect for both beginners and regulars. Climbing Day Events: Big indoor climbing events where new climbers can try the sport for the first time at a subsidized price, alongside friends and classmates in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Outdoor Adventures: Occasional trips for those interested in experiencing climbing outdoors. Social Hangouts: Time to connect before or after climbing—because the community is just as important as the climbing itself.


njmsclimbs@njms.rutgers.edu



 


NJMS Soccer Club


Description: NJMS Soccer Club is a recreational soccer league comprised of medical students, residents and sometimes attendings. We do not require a skill level and just play for fun and wellness. We play at the gym in the cancer center and also in fields throughout the Newark/Kearny area.

 

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Events Held: Monday and Thursdays @ 6PM at the Gym if we have enough numbers.
Saturday or Sunday at a local field if there are enough numbers.
We have two group chats! Facebook:https://www.facebook. com/share/g/Q1o2xAbbKbRCM1 Bh/ WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHb M2tAkjDI4sIclXz6yAm Please join to keep informed about games !


njmsoccer@njms.rutgers.edu



NJMS Volleyball


Description: NJMS Volleyball Club is a welcoming community for players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced athletes. We are passionate about the game and offer a fun, competitive, and supportive environment for everyone to improve their skills, stay active, and make new friends.


Events Held: Thursdays 5-7 and Fridays 6-10


 

Email: gjp79@njms.rutgers.edu



NJMS Dance Collective


Description: NJMS Dance Collective provides a space for students to learn, practice, and share culture through dance. We hold dance jams twice monthly, which vary from learning a piece of choreography to exploring improvisation tasks to sharing techniques of different dance forms. In the past we have held Haitian/Afro folklore, modern/contemporary, Latin dance, and shuffling workshops. We are always open to students of all experience levels and any forms of dance!


Events Held: every 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the UH gym


Email: njmsdance@njms.rutgers.edu



NJMS Barbell Club


Description: The NJMS Barbell Club aims to be an informative resource on the health benefits of strength training, and foster a supportive environment for NJMS students enjoying strength sports at any level. We host squat, bench, and deadlift workshops annually, and pair people up with gym buddies to help continue lifting throughout medical school and life!


Events Held: Reach out!


Email: njmsbarbellclub@njms.rutgers.edu



NJMS Racquet Club



Description: Welcome to NJMS Racquet Club! We are the official interest group for students interested in pickleball and tennis. We hold biweekly events at Branch Brook Park and students of all experience levels are welcome (we provide equipment)!



Events Held: Biweekly events on weekends, most recently: 9/8/24, 9/21/24, 10/5/24, 10/19/24

Our GroupMe link: https://groupme.com/join_group
/102797116/cgN7Z5oI


 

Email: njmstennis@njms.rutgers.edu


NJMS Golf Club


Description: A club for those who enjoy playing golf or are looking to learn how to play



Events Held: Driving Range Outings and regular Golf Outings. Involvement in University Hospital Foundation Golf Classic

Our GroupMe link: https://groupme.com/join_group
/102797116/cgN7Z5oI


 

Email: njms_golf@njms.rutgers.edu



NJMS Racquet Club


Description: Biweekly pickleball and tennis events, building community and encouraging healthy physical activity


Events Held: Pickleball and tennis

Our GroupMe link: https://groupme.com/join_group
/102797116/cgN7Z5oI

 

Email: njmstennis@njms.rutgers.edu