Bearcat Athletics News
Athletics reunions this fall
With an unprecedented number of athletic reunions and alumni events this semester, here's the rundown with details and registration contacts.
Sept. 16 (Alumni Weekend) - Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game
Join in as the lacrosse alumni revisit the glory days on campus, in conjunction with Alumni Weekend. For more information or to sign up, contact Coach Will Patton or visit wulax.com.
Sept. 17 (Alumni Weekend) - Men's Rugby "Old Boys" Game
They're back -- it's another reunion matchup for the rugby alumni in McCulloch Stadium. Visit the Willamette Rugby Football Club for details.
Sept. 25 - Second Annual Alumni Baseball Game
Coach Swick is hoping to have enough players for the alumni to play against one another. Uniforms will be provided; all you need to bring are cleats and a glove. Please arrive at noon in order to change and get stretched. This is a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and teammates!
RSVP to Head Coach Aaron Swick at aswick@willamette.edu or visit the game Facebook page.
Oct. 8 - Alumni Swim Meet and Reunion
All Alumni are invited to dust off those swimsuits and hop back up on the blocks for some friendly competition. You will have the chance to reconnect with old friends and meet the ’11-’12 Willamette University Bearcat swimmers. Please join us for the meet and then stay for a retirement reception honoring 1997 Women’s National Coach of the year, Dr. R. Skip Kenitzer.
The cost for this event is $15 per person. The cost includes lunch and two football tickets. Swim t-shirts are $10. Register online.
Oct. 8 - Men's Soccer Alumni and Parent DayJoin Coach Lloyd Fobi for the First annual Alumni & Parent Day! This will be a day geared toward reuniting the men’s soccer family.
Please join us for a home football game, a soccer game, and the Alumni and Family Banquet in the Cat Cavern.
For more information contact Coach Lloyd Fobi at lfobi@willamette.edu.
Oct. 15 - Seventh Annual Softball Alumni and Family Day
oin the softball team for their annual alumni and family day where they will welcome the freshman and their families into the Bearcat softball community. They will also be continuing our annual tradition of recognizing and honoring a softball alumna for outstanding achievement both on and off the field during our dinner program.
11 a.m. - Cardinal and Gold Game
1 p.m. - Alumni Game
6:30 p.m. - Alumni and Family Dinner
Both games will be on the softball field and the dinner will be in the Cat Cavern.
Cost is $25 per person.
For questions and to RSVP, contact Head Coach Damian Williams at williamr@willamette.edu or (503) 370-6656.
Nov. 12 - Alumni Basketball GameCome watch basketball alumni take on the current team in an exhibition game Nov. 12 in Cone Fieldhouse! If you're interested in playing in the game, contact Men's basketball coach Kip Ioane.
FORE is upon us
FORE Willamette Golf Tournament 2011Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club
This year, our special guest is fellow Bearcat Neil Everett, host of ESPN SportsCenter. Registrations are set and the day will break down as follows:
11 a.m. - Registration Opens/Practice Range
11:30 a.m. - Buffet Lunch Opens
1 p.m. - Shotgun Start
6 p.m. - Cocktails, Silent Auction, Dinner and Awards
For those of you who have registered, happy golfing -- and for those who haven't, we hope to see you next year!
Proceeds benefit nearly 500 scholar-athletes in 20 NCAA Division III programs at Willamette.