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Friends of Bates Athletics (FBA)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ways to Support Athletics & Well-being<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fitness, Recreation & Well-being Center<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bates values the health of students and plans to establish a Fitness, Recreation, and Well-being Center at the heart of campus\u2014between Alumni Gym and the Clifton Daggett Gray Athletic Building\u2014 for greater access to training facilities and wellness programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Athletic Endowments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In Bates athletics, team endowments provide consistent resources crucial for offering student-athletes a competitive and equitable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Softball Field Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We are transforming Lafayette Field into a state-of-the-art facility that ensures our athletes have the competitive edge they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FBA Challenge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Success Stories<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Garcelon Field Scoreboard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Completed Spring 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bates Field Hockey Endowment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Completed Spring 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Russell Street Track & Field Complex Renovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Completed Fall 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lacrosse Locker Room Renovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Completed<\/em> 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tarbell Pool Locker Room Renovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Completed Fall 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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