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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Conference USA
Basketball: Conference USA
School Colors Black and gold
School Nickname A knight named Knightro
Men Playing Varsity Sports 238 - 2%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 227 - 1%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 86
Basketball: 28
Baseball: 34
Cross Country/Track: 47
Other Sports: 162
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 46%
Basketball: 33%
Baseball: 33%
Cross Country/Track: 29%
Other Sports: 54%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

While most students couldn’t tell you a thing about the athletes at UCF, they definitely could talk your ear off about their tailgating experiences. Students anticipate the football season and the tailgating parties that precede the games. The drinking and partying that takes place on the field outside the stadium often prevents students from actually attending the football game itself due to their high levels of intoxication. This is a problem that UCF officials and UCF administration are trying to correct.

The attendance at games is poor for all sports. UCF lacks spirit probably due to the fact that the school isn’t ranked that high in popular sports such as basketball and football. But they have the ability to improve, and they’re doing so every year. The baseball team is actually really good at UCF, as are the cheerleading squad and the Ultimate Frisbee team. For dedicated UCF fans, there are teams out there worth cheering for. Students who partake in IM sports enjoy the competitive atmosphere and like forming teams with their friends.

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Athletics at University of Central Florida

Tiffany07

'14

Psychology

4.6
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Great School Spirit

Football is a favorite American pass time - and the school spirit here at UCF is excellent! Black and gold is everywhere, even all over town. The local McDonalds even represents UCF with a Knight staue and black and gold decor! The teams here are diverse and the facilities are beautiful.

Feb 06, 2012

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Athletics at University of Central Florida

alogan22

'13

Social Work and Youth Services

4.6
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Knight Pride

The gym is a great facility. It has state of the art equipment and plenty of machines to keep everyone busy. It is also a very convenient location.

School sports are a great source of school spirit. The bring students together and provide a break from academic work where students can enjoy themselves and support their school and friends who may be athletes.

Feb 05, 2012

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jangela

'13

Marketing

4.2
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Sports at UCF

We have a lot of passion for sports at the University of Central Florida. While our football team has not always been the greatest in the past, we have really stepped up our game these past couple years. Our students are extremely supportive, so even if our team is losing tremendously at the game, it is still a blast to go. It is super fun to learn all the chants. Girls get really dressed up and spirited for tail gaiting. The guys paint their whole bodies, as well. Even the basketball and baseball games are usually in full attendance. We support our sports teams a lot.

Feb 04, 2012

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Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bocce ball
  • Bowling
  • Cornhole
  • Disc golf
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Handball
  • Kickball
  • Mini-golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Weightlifting
  • Wiffleball
  • Wrestling
Club Sports
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Bowling
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
  • Butokukan
  • Crew
  • Cuong Nhu
  • Cycling
  • Fencing
  • Ice hockey
  • Kendo
  • Kiteboarding
  • Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
  • Mixed martial arts
  • Rock climbing
  • Roller hockey
  • Rugby (men’s and women’s)
  • Soccer (men’s and women’s)
  • Softball
  • Surf
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Wakeboarding
  • Water polo (men's and women's)
  • Wrestling
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Bright House Networks Stadium
  • Jay Bergman Field
  • Lake Pickett
  • Nicholson Fieldhouse
  • Recreation and Wellness Center
  • Rio Pinar Country Club
  • Stoneybrook Golf Club
  • UCF Arena
  • UCF Golf Practice Facility
  • UCF Intercollegiate Rowing Center
  • UCF Softball Complex
  • UCF Tennis Complex
  • UCF Track and Soccer Complex
  • The Venue and UCF Basketball Practice Facility
  • Wayne Densch Sports Center

Most Popular Sports

Baseball, basketball, football

Most Overlooked Teams

Women’s rugby, the cheerleading team, and IM ultimate Frisbee, as well as the men’s crew club, which has won more state championships than any other UCF team.

School Spirit

Every fall semester, UCF has a designated week called Spirit Week. The week ends with the homecoming football game. Each night of Spirit Week, a different event takes place. An outdoor movie is shown on campus ground in front of the Arena one night. Another night, a well-known comedian (Dave Attell and Bill Maher have performed in the past) usually performs in the arena, often accompanied by a popular band (Busta Rhymes and 311 have played in the past). A skit night/competition is held in the arena (dominated by Greek organizations) during the week, as well.

The highlight of Spirit Week is “Spirit Splash.” On this one ccasion, students are permitted to jump into the Reflection Pond. Special preparation goes into this event, and thousands of students join in the fun and jump in the fountain while a band plays in the background. A pep rally hypes up the crowd for the homecoming game. A parade is held before the big game, complete with many decorated floats. Many of the floats are built by UCF students that are members of a fraternity or sorority. Spirit Week is a blast! Be sure to get a free T-shirt with the homecoming theme printed on it. T-shirts are given out throughout the week.

Getting Tickets

All UCF students get into athletic events for free with their school IDs. For non-students, there is a TicketMaster on campus or you can order them on-line off the UCF Web site. Tickets are reasonably priced from $5–$15.

Best Place to Take a Walk

If you like woods, then you’re in luck—there are miles of trails on UCF’s property that aren’t developed. If you’re not the woods type and are just looking for eye candy, then walk from the student union to the gym. This takes you past the meal plan, so you can also see if there is anything good on the menu.

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