Clubs and Activities
VMI cadets participate in many extracurricular activities and clubs that offer opportunities to serve, compete, explore diverse interests, master new skills, and engage with others.
Current Options for Cadets
AAS
Arnold Air Society is a service organization for Air Force ROTC cadets
Aviation
Aviation Club offers cadets aviation related activities and helps gain experience in operating single-engine piston airplanes
Ballroom
Ballroom Dancing Club offers recreation, cardio health, and social interaction with other colleges
Basketball
Men's Basketball Club competes against college and university club teams in the NCBBA Mid-Atlantic South conference (not NCAA)
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing Club competes against college and university teams, and others in bass game fishing
Boxing
Boxing Club competes in the Eastern Collegiate Boxing Association
Building Bridges
Building Bridges Club connects cadets, faculty, and staff with the local community through civic engagement
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Club offers insight into the U.S. Coast Guard, Auxiliary membership, and Auxiliary University Program
Ducks Unlimited
licensed chapter offers opportunities in fundraising, volunteering, and events for wetland conservation, restoration, and management
Emergency
Emergency Response Team provides EMT‐B Certification for cadets who respond to VMI‐related emergencies
Equestrian
Equestrian Club competes at regional and recognized eventing shows, continuing VMI's equestrian tradition
Ethics & Debate
Ethics and Debate Club promotes public speaking, critical thinking, and sound reasoning skills debating real world ethical dilemmas
Fire Fighting
Fire Fighting Club offers community service opportunities through the Lexington Fire Department
Fishing
Fishing Club offers recreational fishing trips, and skills and knowledge to be successful anglers
Glee Club
Glee Club offers opportunities to sing choral music at VMI and throughout Virginia and the eastern United States
Golf
Golf Club competes against local colleges and university club teams
Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey Club competes in the Blue Ridge Hockey Association/American Collegiate Hockey Association
Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu Club competes against local college and university club teams, and trains in grappling, joint-locks, and chokes
Marathon
Marathon Club (Running) competes in 5k, 10k, half and full marathons
Men In Grey
VMI's men's a capella group performs at VMI and other venues
Motivation
Motivation Team offers spirited members from all VMI companies opportunities to work alongside Moe the Mascot at home football games
Pistol
Pistol Club competes against other club teams, and trains cadets in pistol safety and shooting
Powerlifting
Powerlifting Club competes against local college and university club teams
Promaji
Promaji Club offers opportunities for fellowship, education, and community service, and inspires leaders from diverse backgrounds
Ranger
Ranger Challenge, the "varsity sport" of the Army ROTC program, challenges Army ROTC cadet teams in mental and physical toughness
Recon Company
Recon Company Club offers cadets knowledge and activities surrounding basic and advanced military skills
Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing Club competes against local college and university club teams, and provides equipment, training, and safety oversight
Rugby - Men
Men's Rugby Club competes in the Virginia Rugby Union
Scuba
Scuba Club provides certification training and offers affordable club dive trips
Soccer
Soccer Club competes against other college and university soccer clubs
The Bomb
The Bomb yearbook club offers opportunities to produce an independent cadet yearbook, first published in 1885
Theater
Theater Club offers opportunities to write, direct, act in, and support plays and other theater productions, since 1970
Three Gun
Three Gun Club competes against local college and university club teams and others, and provides rifle, pistol, and shotgun training
Timber Framers
Timber Framers Club provides cadets with timber frame building skills and activities
Trap and Skeet
Trap and Skeet Club competes locally and nationally, and offers shotgun shooting skills training
Triathlon
Triathlon Club team practices three sports and competes in two collegiate triathlon races a semester against athletes from the eastern U.S.
Wrestling
Wrestling Club competes against local college and university club teams