As our student-athletes and coaches navigate the pandemic, they continue to show tremendous tenacity. They come together as teammates to practice, get stronger, and improve the culture within their teams. They combine a fierce competitive spirit with integrity, and they are committed to keeping one another healthy as they build their abilities.
From May 4-6, you can show your support for Bates athletics and your favorite team by being part of the FBA Giving Challenge. Your support of the student-athlete experience is the perfect match for the intensity the Bobcats bring to the competitive arena!
Thank you for making this the best-ever FBA Giving Challenge! More alumni, parents and friends showed their support than ever before! You contributed a record-breaking amount to Bates Athletics! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of student-athletes.
Congratulations to swimming and diving and men’s basketball for reaching the top of the donor and dollar leaderboards, respectively. The men’s squash program had the highest percentage of current student-athletes participating in the challenge.
Go ‘Cats!
1858 days ago by Meagan NormanCongratulations Kevin Lentini '13 for being the 2,021st donor to the Friends of Bates Athletics Giving Challenge!
Now the regular season is over! It's time for the playoffs - which team will come out on top before midnight!
We've set a new record for dollars raised during the FBA Giving Challenge. Last year's challenge garnered $258,108 for our athletics programs. We've blown past our PR!
Let's finish strong! Every gift helps your favorite team reach the top of the leaderboard and supports our student-athletes.
The FBA Giving Challenge is officially underway! James Lawenda ‘76 kicked off the challenge with his gift to the baseball team. Let’s see which team will race to the top of the leaderboard by Thursday at midnight!
Special Update: An anonymous donor has offered a special challenge to our current student-athletes. The team with the highest athlete participation rate will get an additional donation at the conclusion of the FBA Giving Challenge.
1864 days ago by Nina EmmiDonors
View All Donors| Team | Donors | $ Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming & Diving | 965 | $67,661 |
| Women's Basketball | 739 | $14,308 |
| Men's Lacrosse | 136 | $23,077 |
| Men's Basketball | 119 | $70,491 |
| Nordic Skiing | 108 | $8,565 |
| Women's Soccer | 92 | $10,651 |
| Men's Soccer | 83 | $21,859 |
| Rowing | 80 | $22,782 |
| Men's Squash | 72 | $27,279 |
| Women's Squash | 72 | $25,733 |
| Women's Lacrosse | 70 | $10,765 |
| Alpine Skiing | 64 | $10,432 |
| Men's Ultimate | 64 | $2,987 |
| Women's Track & Field | 59 | $8,669 |
| Football | 59 | $15,828 |
| Field Hockey | 58 | $16,488 |
| Volleyball | 52 | $2,852 |
| Sailing | 48 | $4,378 |
| Men's Rugby | 44 | $6,826 |
| Softball | 40 | $6,476 |
| Baseball | 38 | $16,615 |
| Men's Track & Field | 35 | $5,783 |
| Women's Ice Hockey | 33 | $2,399 |
| Women's Cross Country | 30 | $3,444 |
| Men's Ice Hockey | 28 | $1,954 |
| Friends of Bates Athletics | 21 | $16,994 |
| Women's Ultimate | 20 | $517 |
| Men's Tennis | 19 | $5,707 |
| Men's Cross Country | 19 | $2,022 |
| Women's Tennis | 16 | $5,508 |
| Golf | 12 | $5,428 |
| Women's Water Polo | 5 | $350 |
| Men's Water Polo | 4 | $100 |
| Women's Club Lacrosse | 3 | $90 |
| Club Basketball | 2 | $33 |
| Equestrian | 0 | $0 |
| Club Skiing | 0 | $0 |
