Athletic Events
Athletics
Physical fitness is a foundational pillar of the Cornell NROTC experience as it breeds both mental and physical strengths critical to developing future Officers. While at Cornell NROTC, you will be given the opportunity to surpass your limits while participating in Brigade and Battalion physical training sessions, MEC (military excellence competition) events, and beyond.
Battalion Physical Training (PT)
Every Thursday, Navy and Marine Option midshipmen attend a unit PT session at 0600. Additionally, every Tuesday and Friday, Marine Option midshipmen attend additional 0600 PT sessions.
Our students come from all different levels of physical fitness. No matter how much experience you have, our goal is to help you push your limits and come out stronger physically and mentally!
Student Athletes
The pursuit of physical fitness extends beyond the walls of Barton Hall, as many of our MIDN participate at every level of collegiate athletics, ranging from competing on the national stage at the Division 1 varsity level to the club and intramural levels hosted by Cornell University. We encourage that all of our MIDN take advantage of the opportunity to compete at any level of athletics available, as we believe this enhances their preparedness to one day lead the men and women of the Armed Forces as Navy and Marine Corps Officers.
Cornell NROTC MIDN Participation in Athletics 2023-2024:
Varsity–
MIDN Jacob Pantoya – Track
MIDN Connor Eaton – Lightweight Rowing
MIDN Luke Brust – Heavyweight Rowing
MIDN Andrew Hohlt – Lightweight Rowing
Club–
MIDN Joseph Brown – Water Polo
Intramural–
TBA
Events
Apart from a regular workout schedule, the Unit will often perform physical exercises or evolutions during the designated period for Drill Lab on Wednesdays. Examples include introductions to MCMAP, Sailing, Paintball, and Rock climbing. The CUIDC (Cornell University Invitational Drill Competition) includes a Military Excellence Competition featuring a wide variety of physical challenges, in which ROTC units from all over the country come to participate.
