First Year Olympics
Each year the Campus Recreation Department holds the First Year Olympics. This event promotes residence hall involvement and pride. Each of the first-year halls compete in a variety of sports, games, and activities to be crowned the champions. This tradition of competition dates back to 2004 and creates camaraderie through rivalry. This event is funded by the Enhancement Fee.
Congratulations Mitty Hall!
2024 First-Year Olympic Champions
Mitty Hall Takes the Crown
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Saint Mary’s First Year Olympics. In the 2024 competition that concluded this past weekend, Mitty Hall was crowned the champion. Read more here.
A rainbow of team colors graced the De La Salle lawn on Sunday, September 8, with first-year students from Aquinas in maroon, Assumption in orange, Augustine in royal blue, De La Salle in yellow, Justin in red, and Mitty clad in navy. Two weeks into the academic year, these first years were ready to bring on the competition.
First Year Hall Teams
Aquinas Hall
Colors: Maroon & Teal
Champions 2022 & 2015
Assumption Hall
Colors: Orange & Navy
Champions 2011
Augustine Hall
Colors: Blue & White
Champions 2024 & 2016
De La Salle Hall
Colors: Yellow & Navy
Champions 2021, 2020, 2019, 2013 & 2012
Justin Hall
Colors: Red & Navy
Champions 2014
Mitty Hall
Colors: Navy & Yellow
Champions 2018, 2017, 2010, 2009 & 2008
The games are designed to encourage camaraderie and creativity. Each year, these games vary. First Year Olympics has traditional games like volleyball and dodgeball, but it also has unique skill activities like team cheer, Rubik's cube, most creative flag and more. Points are awarded for winning, but more importantly good sportsmanship. Below are a few of the favorites.
Creative T-Shirt
Word Puzzle
Cardboard Canoe
Sportsmanship
Tricycle Race
Creative Flag
First Year Olympic Champions
This tradition at SMC is one you don't want to miss. Packed with fun games and camaraderie to make lifelong friends.
