Orientation 2021-22
WELCOME TO BOSTON UNIVERSITY'S DEPT. OF ATHLETICS
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Boston University’s Department of Athletics serves as a source of spirit and pride for the campus with roughly 600 student-athletes competing at the highest level of college athletics in 24 NCAA Division I varsity sports. The Terriers compete in the Patriot League, Hockey East (ice hockey), and the EARC (men's rowing). To learn more about the department, click here.
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BU has 17 former Terriers playing in the NHL! Most recently, senior defenseman David Farrance signed with the Nashville Predators in March. In total, there have been 87 former Terriers to make the NHL. Why not catch the Terriers at Agganis Arena before they go pro? Students can learn more about attending games here.
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The Terriers are no strangers to the NCAA Tournament. In 2021, BU softball, women’s tennis, and men’s ice hockey, all competed on the national stage after standout seasons. |
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| Have your favorite Terrier teams at your fingertips! Thanks to ESPN+, you can access live BU sporting events like basketball and lacrosse, original programming, plus a full library of 30 for 30 documentaries and ESPN Films. Learn more here. | BU is one of only 10 NCAA Division I institutions to achieve a perfect Athletic Equality Index (AEI) score of 100 over the past year. The score is calculated by measuring LGBTQ+ inclusion policies and practices in NCAA athletic departments, providing a snapshot of how schools are supporting their student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans. |
ALL YOUR GAME DAY NEEDS
Social Media
Follow our teams, @BUAthletics and more
Terrier Fan Zone App
Earn rewards for attending games!
Sports Pass
BU Students: Your ticket to games
GET INVOLVED
Join a Spirit Squad
Band, cheer and dance teams
Internships
Join the marketing or video team
Join the Mascot Team
Bring school spirit alive
WALK-ON TRYOUTS
Looking to be a part of a NCAA Division I team? The following teams are looking for walk-ons:Women's Rowing - walk-ons: Hannah Woodruff, Assistant Coach | hwoodruf@bu.edu
(Must have previous rowing experience)
Women's Lightweight Rowing - walk-ons: Malcolm Doldron, Head Coach | mdoldron@bu.edu
(Must have previous rowing experience)
Women's Soccer - walk-ons: Tori Christ, Assistant Coach | tchrist@bu.edu
(Walk-on tryouts to be held during the spring semester)
Track & Field - walk-ons: Grant Cartwright, Throws Coach | gcartwri@bu.edu
(Open to freshmen and sophomores interested in javelin. No previous experience necessary. Try-outs will take place at the start of the fall semester.)
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
TEAM MANAGERS / PRACTICE PLAYERSThe following teams are looking for team managers, student workers, and practice players. If interested, please contact the following:
Field Hockey - video coordinator: Tracey Paul, Assistant Field Hockey Coach | tpaul@bu.edu
Women's Basketball - student managers and practice players: Noah Saag, Director of Operations | nbsaag@bu.edu
Women's Lacrosse - team managers and male practice players: Robbie Pisano, Assistant Coach | rpisano@bu.edu
Men's Soccer - team manager and team coordinator: Pat Lopez, Assistant Coach | patlopez@bu.edu
Women's Soccer - team managers and male practice players: Kelly Lawrence, Associate Head Coach | kmlawren@bu.edu
Swimming and Diving - video coordinator: Bill Smyth, Head Coach | wsmyth@bu.edu
JOBS AND VOLUNTEERING
The following areas are looking for student workers:
BU Athletics events staff & operations
Paid opportunity (flyer)
Contact: Sam Shields | shieldsq@bu.edu
Video Production Crew
Contact: Leo Pare, Director of Marketing & Digital Media | lpare@bu.edu
Marketing Crew
Contact: Nafeesa Connolly, Assistant Director of Marketing & Promotions | nafeesac@bu.edu
