05-13-2015, 07:56 AM
Some of our varsity sports aren't counted in Directors' Cup scoring, and I think that figures into the notion that we field more varsity sports than anyone. However, I do remember Harvard making a similar claim, and I never got around to verifying/counting this out. MIT used to field the most varsity sports (41, I think) until they had to cut eight some years ago.
With regard to NCAA-sponsored sports, Stanford does not field M/W ice hockey, bowling, skiing, M lacrosse, or riflery. Squash and synchro were removed from the NCAA's emerging sport list. Sand volleyball is on the emerging sport list and may be elevated to championship status if its popularity keeps up.
Of course, any NCAA-member school is free to sponsor any sort of varsity sport (e.g. rugby, lightweight rowing, equestrian, archery, etc.) provided that school adheres to NCAA regulations in the administration of that sport (for compliance).
With regard to NCAA-sponsored sports, Stanford does not field M/W ice hockey, bowling, skiing, M lacrosse, or riflery. Squash and synchro were removed from the NCAA's emerging sport list. Sand volleyball is on the emerging sport list and may be elevated to championship status if its popularity keeps up.
Of course, any NCAA-member school is free to sponsor any sort of varsity sport (e.g. rugby, lightweight rowing, equestrian, archery, etc.) provided that school adheres to NCAA regulations in the administration of that sport (for compliance).