Recreation Services NFL Combine Event

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 8, 2024 at 9:45 AM

Recreation Services gave students the chance to test their NFL Combine abilities against top college athletes at the Rec Gymnasium. Events included 40 Yard Dash, Vertical Jump, 20 Yard Shuffle, and more.

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Topics: Athletics, Exercise and Sports Science

The 5th Annual Go Falcons Challenge

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Thank you for your help in making the 2023 Go Falcons Challenge a success!

The 5th Annual Go Falcons Challenge began Wednesday with 
President Lapidus' kick-off gift to each Falcon Athletics team. With Freddy spreading the word.

This was our largest Go Falcons Challenge to date with over 80 student athletes contacting over 1,800 Alumni and past sports donors along with a large number of family and friends to secure over 450 individual gifts (454) and over $20,000 ($20,654). This represents a 17.5% increase in donations and a 45% Increase in individuals making a donation to support one of our teams.

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Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Athletics, Alumni

Volleyball Practice at the Recreation Center

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 24, 2023 at 1:34 PM

Fitchburg State University Athletics Fitchburg State Volleyball Team held practice at the Athletics & Recreation Center getting for their first game vs. Nichols on August 29, here at the Recreation Center.

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Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

Field Hockey Practice

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 23, 2023 at 6:52 PM

Fitchburg State University Athletics Fitchburg State Field Hockey Team are on campus and held a practice this morning at Elliot Field.

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Topics: Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

Women's Soccer Practice

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 22, 2023 at 12:15 PM

Fitchburg State University Athletics Fitchburg State Women's Soccer Team are on campus and held a practice this morning at Elliot Field  as they prepare to face Rivier at their first game of the season September 1, at 1home. 

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Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

Football Team Walk-Through at Elliot Field

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 16, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Fitchburg State University Athletics  Fitchburg State Football Team are on campus and held a walk-through at Elliot Field this afternoon as they prepare to face Dean at their first game of the season September 2, at 12 p.m. at Dean. 

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Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

Falcon Football - Be The Match Challenge

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 19, 2023 at 11:38 AM

Members of the Fitchburg State Falcons Football Team are on the quad today as part of their Be The Match Swab Event. Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukemia. For patients with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening diseases, a cure exists. Be The Match® is a community of donors, volunteers, health care professionals and researchers who deliver cures by helping patients get the life-saving marrow transplant they need. The team is asking fellow Falcons to help save a life, Be The Match!

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Topics: Student Experience, Community, Athletics

Alumni Hockey Game - 2023

Posted by Andy Cunningham on February 4, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Some Fitchburg State University Hockey alums braved the record-breaking cold temperatures to attend the Annual Alumni Hockey Game at the Wallace Civic Center.

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Topics: Athletics, Alumni

Athletics Hall of Fame Induction, 2022

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 24, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Friends and family gathered yesterday for some laughs, and some tears, as they came together for the Athletics Hall of Fame Induction 2022. Master of ceremonies
Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Richard Toomey welcomed attendees to the event that honored the noble goals of competition, camaraderie, and personal growth gained via involvement in athletics. President Richard Lapidus and Senior Director of Athletics & Recreation Matthew Burke honored new inductees; Amanda L. Burns ‘12, Sue Lauder, Brian A. Milleisen ‘06, Mickey Natoli ‘81, Stephanie Payette ‘09,, and the 1989-1990 Men’s Ice Hockey Team. Congratulations all & GO FALCONS!

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Topics: Student Experience, Community, Athletics

Homecoming Football Game & Senior Day

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 22, 2022 at 6:30 PM

It was a perfect October Saturday for our Homecoming Football Game and Senior Day. Alumni joined their fellow Falcons to cheer on our team, who took on UMASS Dartmouth at the newly renovated Elliot Field.

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Topics: Events, Community, Athletics, Alumni