Athletics
Enjoy every moment
Blugolds play hard — and they work even harder. UW-Eau Claire is a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), which consists of eight UW System schools. Chances are good you've sat next to an athlete in one or more of your classes; on top of all the extra time spent in practice for their teams, our athletes have carried an average GPA of 3.00 for thirteen consecutive years.
Not only are Blugolds consistently named among the best conference scholar-athletes, they are also nationally recognized for their participation in community service and locally known for bringing their best to every game, match, meet and round.
700+
Student-Athletes
166
Conference Championships
15
National Titles
Blugolds in Action
Blugold football at Carson Park
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather on Saturday afternoons with a Blugold Football game at Carson Park.
Blugold basketball at Zorn Arena
The Women’s Basketball team is consistently one of the top programs in the nation and won their latest conference title in 2022.
The Blugold Marching Band brings the spirit
The largest marching band in the Midwest energizes the fans at Blugold athletic events.
Blugold Volleyball is the National Champion
Blugold Volleyball won the DIII National Championship in 2021.
Blugold Hockey takes the ice
Both the men’s and women’s hockey teams are among the top programs in the nation. The men’s program won another conference title in 2022 while the women earned their fourth-straight appearance in the NCAA tournament.
Blugold Baseball Returns
After nearly 20 years, Blugold Baseball is back! While the baseball program was reinstated, women’s lacrosse and men’s soccer were also added to the department, making it one of the largest in the region and in NCAA Division III with 25 sports.
Blugold Gymnasts fly high
The Blugold gymnastics team welcomes gymnasts from all over the country with student-athletes representing states such as Minnesota, Kansas, Colorado, California and Ohio.
Blugold Wrestling shows their strength
The wrestling program continues to improve and in 2022 had five Blugolds qualify for the NCAA National Championship and placed second as a team at the regional meet, their highest finish in program history.
Students, faculty, and staff get in free with a Blugold ID
Anyone showing up at an athletics home event with their current, valid Blugold ID will get in free. There is an exception for some WIAC and all NCAA post-season events, and you may be required to purchase tickets for playoffs.
Not eligible for a Blugold ID? We host up to 30 athletic events throughout the year that are free for any fan to attend. These include men’s and women’s soccer, softball, baseball, tennis, and swim and dive.
Be a fan
Visit Blugold Game Day or download the athletics app UWEC Blugolds to see when your Blugolds are playing at home or get the links to live stats or video to follow the action when they are away.
cheer on the Blugolds
Men's and Women's teams
The greatest honor I’ve had was being able to play for the Blugolds football team. I made lifetime friends, had amazing coaches and the amazing memories I made will stick with me forever. It meant a lot to be around those guys every day enjoying the college experience as student-athletes together. UWEC gave me memories and friendships I will never forget. It feels great to know I will be a Blugold forever.
International tennis players
With its reputation for quality academics and a tennis team with a history of success, UW-Eau Claire has long attracted many top tennis players from the Midwest. Now the tennis program also is attracting a growing number of international students.
Learn MoreRacing for the Win
Blugold track and field athlete Marcus Weaver is a two-time national champion. He was the star of the 2021 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships, becoming the only man in meet history to win the decathlon and javelin in the same year.
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Researching and working with Mayo Clinic Health System
Biochemistry/molecular biology major and student-athlete Carolyn Shult combines student employment and collaborative research with Mayo Clinic to become a strong future applicant to medical school.
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