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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
School Colors
Cardinal and white
School Mascot
Bucky the Badger
Men Playing Varsity Sports
399 - 3 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
406 - 3 %
College Prowler Take
Nobody denies the intense role athletics play at UW. For Saturday Badger Football games, any number of houses will start the athletic support by throwing parties and getting decked out in Badger wear, complete with body paint and large posters, all before nine a.m. The football stadium has a special student seating section that is crowded with supportive, sometimes intoxicated students. While football is probably the most viewed and attended sport, there are many other athletic events. Intramurals are offered through the athletic department and even different resident halls. IM sports are taken relatively seriously, though viewed more as a social activity than a true athletic event. Overall, UW does not lack in providing athletic opportunities. For those needing serious and heavy competition, varsity sports are the place to be in. Many of UW’s teams are successful and will travel for conference and tournament events. Students wanting something more low-key should check out intramurals. You form your own team and compete against other teams on campus. Lastly, if you’re looking for something a little different, check out the club sports. Students can pick-up aikido, figure skating, or wakeboarding. Students Speak Out
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Varsity sports at Madison are...
Varsity sports at Madison are insane. They might not be the best, but football dominates the fall. Basketball and hockey rule the winter and spring. If you can get tickets to the games, get them. It’s so much fun and just amazing. You get up in the morning, get a little drunk, and then go to the games. Even if you don’t drink, the games are still a lot of fun. The student section is crazy, and it’s impossible to not have a good time. Intramurals are a lot of fun, too. There are so many different sports you can do. You will definitely be able to find the one you like. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports on campus become a...
Varsity sports on campus become a drinking occasion (much like everything else) and most students partake during football season. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports on campus are very...
Varsity sports on campus are very large, with home football, hockey, and basketball games playing a large part of not only student, but Madison social life. IM sports are also popular with those who take the time to seek them out, as they are readily available. |
Anonymous says: |
Both varsity and IM sports are...
Both varsity and IM sports are huge on campus. Plan early for either. |
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Football is huge. Definitely order...
Football is huge. Definitely order tickets the day you get the application or you might not get them, because the upperclassmen get their tickets during the previous school year. They are so much fun to go to. The only other sport worth going to is boys’ basketball because we won the Big 10. Intramural sports aren’t that big. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Hockey
- Rowing (openweight and lightweight)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Broomball
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Floor hockey
- Golf
- Ice hockey
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Aikido
- Archery
- Baseball
- Budo
- Capoeira
- Cycling
- Dance team
- Eagle Claw Kung Fu
- Fencing
- Figure skating
- Frisbee
- Ice hockey
- Japanese karate
- Kendo
- Lacrosse
- Racquetball
- Rugby
- Running
- Shorin Ryu karate
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tae Kwon Do
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Waterskiing and wakeboarding
- Wrestling
Gyms and Facilities
- Lathrop Hall - This building houses the UW Dance Program
- Natatorium - cardio center, fitness training room, parcourse, racquetball courts, swimming pool, weight room
- Nielson Tennis Stadium - 12 indoor tennis courts and 6 squash raquet courts
- Porter Boathouse
- Shell - ice rink, cardio center, pro shop, track/court, weight training
- Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF) - cardio center, fitness studio and training room, racquetball courts, swimming pool, track, weight room
Athletic Fields
Nine softball diamonds, two rugby pitches, ten sand volleyball courts, four lighted football fields, two lacrosse fields, six soccer fields, one ultimate Frisbee field, fifteen half-court basketball courts, twenty-four outdoor tennis courts.
Getting Tickets
Getting tickets depends on the sport and the competition. Football games are very popular, and many students buy season tickets. Getting season tickets was recently changed to a lottery system. Students apply online in June and are notified in July. Not everyone is able to get season tickets, but there are other ways to see a game. If you are only looking to attend just a few weekend games, it’s easiest just to find someone with season tickets who can’t make that weekend’s game. Another great way to get tickets to a game is to volunteer beforehand and hand out playbooks.
Most Popular Sports
Football, basketball, hockey
Most Overlooked Teams
Rugby, water polo, badminton
Best Place to Take a Walk
Lakeshore Path, State Street, Capital Square
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