First Bulldog Games A Success

The school year began a day early for our UNC Asheville student-athletes, as they assembled on Sunday evening to hear Chancellor Ponder speak about sportsmanship and ethical conduct at the annual Welcome Back gathering. The event, which was attended by everyone from academic advisors to announcers, is a requirement of both the Big South and NCAA, but also an important opportunity for incoming and returning student-athletes to get to know one another and their support staff.

This year, some innovations were introduced to provide fun and levity for the Bulldogs, as well as the other attendees. The night was kicked off before the Chancellor’s speech, when all incoming freshmen participated in a skit about the university’s expectations for them as student-athletes. Afterwards, all the athletes were placed on teams for the inaugural Bulldog Games, an event that featured five different competitions, ranging from a dizzy bat race to a scrabble relay. Each team included a mixture of participants from all different sports and grade-levels, which helped to build stronger bonds within the student-athlete community. The Games were made possible by the dedication of more than twenty faculty, staff, and community volunteers who helped out (the cookies from the Biltmore Doubletree were also appreciated). Compliance Director Terri Brne says the event was well received by student-athletes and other participants alike, and she anticipates its continued success in the years to come. For pictures of the festivities, check out the link below:

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