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Athletics

Quick Stats

Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Pacific-10 Conference
Basketball: Pacific-10 Conference
School Colors Blue and gold
School Nickname Bruin
Men Playing Varsity Sports 389 - 3%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 396 - 3%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 87
Basketball: 29
Baseball: 30
Cross Country/Track: 69
Other Sports: 167
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 50%
Basketball: 67%
Baseball: 60%
Cross Country/Track: 75%
Other Sports: 68%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Varsity sports are what initially put UCLA on the map, and the fact that the school boasts more than 100 NCAA championships instills an insane amount of spirit in all Bruins right off the bat. Basketball usually lives up to the hype, as the team has the storied lore of Wooden to attain each year. Yet in the fall, the Rose Bowl is full of diehards in complete denial of UCLA's often meager football performance. Students attend the games to indulge in the frenzied action, and the ticket availability fluctuates with the success of the team. And while barrages of spirited students don't typically attend them, it surely shouldn't be forgotten that top-notch sporting events from rugby to gymnastics are hosted almost daily on campus.

Whether it is UCLA's varsity success, outdoor formatting, or sunny SoCal weather, exercise is a student priority, and the up-to-date Wooden Center is often more crowded than a frat party. IM sports have different tiers of competition, usually separated into three levels, but almost nobody competes in them besides Greek teams attempting to prove who's the coolest. The club sports scene, however, is well-respected and very competitive.

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ballking16

Neuroscience '13

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Athletics

UCLA has a renowned athletic program and currently has the most national championships of any NCAA division 1 school with over 100 championships. Recently, the basketball team has been in a rut, but there is hope after this recent recruiting class. The football team has been a disappointment for a long time and there does not seem to be much hope in the near future. Many of the smaller sports such as gymnastics, soccer, volleyball, water polo, baseball, and softball have carried the UCLA name well. These teams have been more successful recently and have performed well. Most students seem to be extremely apathetic about the athletic teams here which is disappointing; however, much of the apathy may be due to poor performance. Many students do partake in IM sports which provides many opportunities to play or referee. The gym is routinely packed with people and there are always people to play pick-up basketball with. Personally, I feel disappointed in the performance of the two major money makers (basketball and football) and the apathy of many students.

Apr 30, 2012

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mannachen06

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '16

5.0
A+

Great School Spirit :D

varsity sports at UCLA are pretty huge. A lot of students regularly attend games, and usually a very big crowd. Sport games are very exiting, especially football.

Apr 13, 2012

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dandelion27

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '15

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Athletics

The athletes are treated very well at UCLA. They have their own personal tutors, advisers, etc., and private facilities to train in. Club sports are actually very good as well. And all of the athletes are very attractive. It's an added plus.

Apr 10, 2012

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Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Archery
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Dragon boat
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Ice hockey
  • Kendo
  • Lacrosse
  • Powerlifting
  • Rowing
  • Rugby
  • Running
  • Sailing
  • Skiing and snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Taekwondo
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
  • Waterskiing and wakeboarding
  • Wrestling
  • Wushu
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Acosta Athletic Training Center
  • Drake Stadium
  • Easton Stadium
  • Jackie Robinson Stadium
  • JD Morgan Center
  • John Wooden Center
  • Los Angeles Tennis Center
  • Pauley Pavilion
  • Rose Bowl
  • Spieker Aquatics Center
  • Sunset Canyon Recreation Center
  • UCLA Boathouse

Most Popular Sports

UCLA truly is a two-sport school. During the fall quarter, students crowd Rose Bowl-bound buses for well-attended football games, though most of the fun is had at tailgate parties. In the winter, basketball dominates the sports scene, with Bruins commonly camping out for courtside seating.

Most Overlooked Teams

The softball team is constantly winning championships without many students taking notice. The same goes for men's track and field and men's and women's water polo—these teams are always competitive and rarely receive publicity. Rugby and gymnastics are rising in popularity among student spectators.

School Spirit

Students are proud to be accepted into UCLA, and their zest for the University's academic side seems to evolve into unadulterated school spirit during sports seasons. The dorms light up as the sports teams charge into the national spotlight, lines for buses to the Rose Bowl are miles long, and blue and gold apparel is literally everywhere. Although the basketball and football teams don’t always win championships, students still gush about the lore UCLA carries. Most students engage in sporting events either by actually going to the games or watching with friends at Maloney’s. If the big game against USC ever comes up, be ready for some real student spirit to spill. The Beat ‘SC Bonfire is an event with several thousand students that even captivates the local media.

Getting Tickets

A lottery ticket package system previously reigned, but the 2010-11 sports season will usher in the $99 Den Sports Pass. If purchased, the pass will grant students access to all UCLA sporting events—if they arrive early enough to beat their fellow Bruin fans in the seating war. And, while students were previously able to purchase sports tickets at a discounted rate, the new system will leave pass-less Bruins with no choice but to buy tickets at the public, albeit fairly reasonable, price.

Best Place to Take a Walk

North Campus's sculpture garden is serene, yet small. The seven-acre Botanical Gardens are always peaceful, and active students love to walk or jog "The Perimeter," an unofficial 3.8-mile course around campus.

Did You Know? UCLA has won more NCAA championships than any other university in the country.

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