UC Merced Golden Bobcats

The UC Merced Bobcats are the intercollegiate athletics teams that represent the University of California, Merced (UCM), located in Merced, California, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the California Pacific Conference (Cal Pac) since the 2011–12 academic year.[1]

UC Merced Bobcats
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UniversityUniversity of California, Merced
AssociationNAIA
ConferenceCalPac (primary)
LocationMerced, California
First year2011
Varsity teams12 (6 men's, 6 women's)
Basketball arenaGallo Recreation Center
MascotRufus
NicknameBobcats
ColorsRoyal Blue and Gold
   
Websitewww.ucmercedbobcats.com

The University plans to join and compete at the NCAA Division II level as part of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).[2]

History

On April 19, 2011, the NAIA made UC Merced one of four new members to join the organization. On May 6, 2011, the Bobcats were made official members of the CalPac. The school colors are royal blue and gold.

Club/intramural sports

The UC Merced Recreation and Athletics Department sponsors Club sports, including: archery, the Bobcat Dance Team, cheer, tennis, golf, and softball as of now. The university plans on adding more ICA and Club teams as the school progresses.

Intramural sports include a wide array of sports such as basketball, ultimate frisbee, flag football, dodgeball, grass volleyball, indoor volleyball, table tennis, soccer, e-sports, archery, etc.[3]

Varsity teams

All of UC Merced's intercollegiate sports teams compete in the California Pacific Conference. The UC Merced Recreation and Athletics Department sponsors twelve intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, volleyball, waterpolo and outdoor track and field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, volleyball, waterpolo and outdoor track and field.[4]

References
  1. Oppenheim, Jamie (November 17, 2010). "UC Merced ready to launch intercollegiate sports -- almost". Merced Sun-Star. Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
  2. "University of California, Merced - Quick Facts". www.ucmercedbobcats.com. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  3. "University of California, Merced Athletics". University of California.
  4. University of California, Merced - Student Athlete Handbook 2020-2021 https://www.ucmercedbobcats.com/d/2020-21/UC_Merced_Student_Athlete_Handbook_2020-21.pdf
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