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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 214 - 1%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 191 - 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%

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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

Sjacquemin

Hospitality Management '13

N/A

Sports Are Cool

I do not participate in sports but the football games are very fun !!!! you can really sense the school spirit all around

May 24, 2012

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Athletics at University of Central Florida

Imlesh

International Studies '13

3.5
B

Getting Better

Sports aren't as huge a deal at UCF as at some other schools, however they have been universally improving at a steady rate over the past few years.

May 22, 2012

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Athletics at University of Central Florida

Skylar1016

Hospitality Management '13

3.1
B-

Not the Biggest Rah Rah School

UCF sport teams have been getting better so there has been more student involvement. However with over 50,000 students you barely see that number during football tailgates. Football and basketball are the biggest sports on campus. School spirit could be better though

May 19, 2012

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User rating for University of Central Florida - Athletics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 270 user reviews.

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Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • 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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