Athletics & Wellbeing
Friends of Bates Athletics (FBA)
With over 40% of Bates students actively engaged in varsity or club athletics, our athletic programs stand as a cornerstone of our community. Your support plays a fundamental role in sustaining and enhancing this thriving athletic culture. Your generous contributions significantly impact the success, resilience, and holistic development of our student-athletes, shaping them into leaders both on and off the field. Discover how you can make a difference and actively participate in empowering the next generation of Bates athletes.
Ways to Support Athletics & Wellbeing
Fitness, Recreation & Wellness Center
Bates values the health of students and plans to establish a Fitness, Recreation, and Wellness Center at the heart of campus—between Alumni Gym and the Clifton Daggett Gray Athletic Building— for greater access to training facilities and wellness programs.
Athletic Endowments
In Bates athletics, team endowments provide consistent resources crucial for offering student-athletes a competitive and equitable experience.
FBA Challenge
Once a year, the Bobcat community comes together over three days to ensure that our student-athletes have the resources they need to succeed, from top-of-the-line equipment to travel expenses for competitions and more. Together, we make a meaningful impact on the lives and success of our dedicated student-athletes on and off the field.
Success Stories
Garcelon Field Scoreboard
Completed Spring 2025
Bates Field Hockey Endowment
Completed Spring 2025
Russell Street Track & Field Complex Renovation
Completed Fall 2024
Lacrosse Locker Room Renovation
Completed 2024
Tarbell Pool Locker Room Renovation
Completed Fall 2023