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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Pacific-10 Conference
Basketball: Pacific-10 Conference
School Colors Purple and gold
School Nickname "Dubs" the Husky
Men Playing Varsity Sports 325 - 2%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 321 - 2%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 85
Basketball: 27
Baseball: 31
Cross Country/Track: 78
Other Sports: 165
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 53%
Basketball: 71%
Baseball: 50%
Cross Country/Track: 29%
Other Sports: 74%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Athletics are undeniably a huge part of the Husky experience. In fact, outside of Washington, UW is possibly more commonly referred to by its mascot. The Huskies have quite a tradition of football, and the games bring massive flocks of students, alumni, and local fans out to cheer. Basketball is definitely growing in popularity, and both the men’s and women’s basketball teams have had growing success in recent years. Besides football and basketball, which are the most watched and talked-about sports at UW, plenty of other sports get a lot of attention and some big crowd turnout. Gymnastics, volleyball, and soccer are all popular for spectators. Crew is perhaps the sport with the most history at the UW, and every year, masses of people turn out for races at the Montlake Cut on Lake Washington.

UW sports are typical events for friends to enjoy together. Many students get a big group together and go out to cheer for the Huskies, whatever the season or sport. If students don’t participate in varsity sports, many of them play intramurals. Some students keep a very busy schedule with class and a couple intramural leagues per quarter. Most people say that being involved in intramural sports really changes their UW experience for the better. Intramurals are a great way to meet people and stay involved. Students rally around games and sporting events, and it’s definitely an experience of camaraderie and school spirit. As UW fans love to say, “Real dawgs wear purple,” and over-excited dawgs have purple and gold pumping through their veins.

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Athletics at University of Washington

mayabila

'13

Anthropology and Archaeology

5.0
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We Bleed Purple and Gold

I believe that the student involvement comes along with the fan support and the school spirit. Before attending the University of Washington I always enjoyed watching sports with my dad. But once at the University of Washington I became more involved, buying Dawg Pack tickets for football season and buying basketball tickets for individual games. I even attended a couple of baseball games as well. I think that the University of Washington helps create a stronger community if you go to sporting events because we are all eager to support our Huskies.

Jan 19, 2012

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luis18

'12

Economics

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Everyone Has School Spirit

Everyone here gets together during any sporting event to cheer on our team.

Dec 10, 2011

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javagardener

'11

Sociology

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School Pride

UW has a lot of school pride and spirit. People wear their purple and gold proud especially for football games because the stadium is so huge that so many people can participate. The marching band gets pretty involved by playing around campus and getting people riled up for games. Obviously not everyone is into sports, but I think a lot of people have husky pride in general because of how great the school is and the teams have been pretty successful in the past anyways so even if you're not into sports you can understand why the school pride has been so traditional.

Nov 24, 2011

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How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Crew
  • Flag football
  • Inner tube basketball
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Alpine skiing
  • Archery
  • Climbing
  • Cycling
  • Dance
  • Equestrian
  • Ice hockey
  • Kayak
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial arts
  • Rowing
  • Rugby
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Alaska Airlines Arena
  • Bill Quillian Tennis Stadium
  • Conibear Shellhouse
  • Dempsey Indoor (track)
  • Golf Range
  • Gymnastics Training Center
  • Husky Ballpark
  • Husky Golf Center
  • Husky Soccer Stadium
  • Husky Softball Stadium
  • Husky Sports Performance
  • Husky Stadium
  • IMA Pool
  • Intramural Activities Building (IMA)
  • Lloyd Nordstrom Tennis Center
  • Pavilion Pool
  • Strength & Conditioning Center
  • Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)

Most Popular Sports

UW is a full-blooded football school. The student section of Husky stadium is packed for big games, and alumni return to the stadium year after year to root for their alma mater. Basketball is popular and gaining in popularity each year. This year, the Husky men’s basketball team had a lot of success and students even camped outside of Hec Edmunson Pavilion the night before a couple of big games. On the intramural front, the basketball and softball leagues attract a lot of players.

Most Overlooked Teams

Because UW tends to be focused on football and basketball, other sports do tend to get overlooked. Games for other sports (like baseball or soccer) can be really great options, and they often offer free admission in addition to free pizza and chances to win prizes.

Because UW tends to be focused on football and basketball, other sports do tend to get overlooked. Games for other sports (like baseball or soccer) can be really great options, and they often offer free admission in addition to free pizza and chances to win prizes.

School Spirit

School spirit rallies mainly around sports games. Huskies get completely decked out in purple and gold clothing, jewelry, makeup, and body paint to show their spirit. When UW kids get to the game, they find themselves not only cheering for a common favorite but also fostering a shared hatred for the opposing team. There is definitely no shortage of school pride at UW, but there is also a fair amount of resentment toward the UW, for whatever reasons. As with everything, there’s a large range in the student body. By looking at the population in the student section of a football game, the intensity of Huskies becomes clear. There’s a fairly large group of people who have closets stuffed full of Husky gear and devote themselves to being the first ones in line for any sporting event.

Getting Tickets

You can buy tickets before individual games, but for the big sports (football and basketball) fans usually buy season tickets for the student section well before the season starts. The most popular football package is $112 and includes all home games. You can also opt for the School Pack (four games) for $64. For basketball games, $105 will get you all nineteen regular season home games plus one exhibition game. You can also buy single game tickets for $10 in person at the Husky Ticket Office or buy tickets online at www.gohuskies.com/tickets.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Since the campus is so big, there’s a lot of space to roam around. Steven’s Way is the main road that runs through campus and makes a giant loop. Some students who jog through campus use this option. The Burke-Gilman Trail is a popular recreational trail that is easily accessible from campus.

Did You Know?

In 1919, UW athletic teams were called the Sun Dodgers. The mascot changed to Vikings in 1921, and then finally in 1922, UW became the home of the Huskies.

The Husky Fever Hall of Fame is a 5,000-square-foot display case located in the Bank of America Arena that honors UW’s athletic traditions and accomplishments.

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