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 2006 and creates camaraderie through rivalry.

SAVE THE DATE

2024 First Year Olympics will be held on Sunday, September 8th.

Check with your RA for more details.

Augustine Hall Takes the Crown

First Year Olympics 2023 Champions — First Year Students from Augustine Hall gather together for their team pictures after being crowned the champions for 2023.

Students were decked out in t-shirts, sponsored by Dunkin Donuts which continue to be the same colors worn by the first year residence since the start of the games. The head to head competition included volleyball and dodgeball as well as the cardboard canoe boat building all took place in the recreation center. Read more here.

First Year Olympics 2023 — Click to watch the 2023 FYO Highlight Video

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.