Fresno State Athletics
Bulldogs Give Back to the Community
1/29/2009 12:00:00 AM | General
Jan. 29, 2009
FRESNO, Calif. -
Fresno State athletics gave back to the community in large portion during the 2008 fall semester. Even with school and practice keeping Bulldog student-athletes busy the athletics department has completed over 1,544 hours of community so far this school year.
"It is one of the biggest things I have been impressed with here at Fresno State, is the willingness to help people and volunteer in the community," said track and field head coach Scott Winsor, who came to Fresno State from Notre Dame. "The student-athletes are asked to do a lot and their time is precious and still they all find time to volunteer."
The Bulldog track and field team leads with 309 total hours of service. In their inaugural season, the lacrosse team stands in second with 214 hours and the reigning champions, women's basketball, rounded out the top three with 186 hours.
"It is important to us that our student athletes become active members of our community," said women's basketball head coach Adrian Wiggins. "Fresno and the Central Valley have been so wonderful to us over the years and we feel it is our responsibility to give back to this great community."
The teams have participated in numerous events throughout the Valley including visits to Valley Children's Hospital, reading with elementary children, and participating in Big Heroes/ Little Heroes.
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The National Champion baseball team kicks off the 2009 season on Friday, February 20 as they host the Pac-10 Washington Huskies. First pitch at Beiden Field is scheduled for 6:05 pm. Join the Bulldogs as they celebrate the 2008 College World Series National Championship. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting the Bulldog Ticket Office, calling 278-DOGS or online at gobulldogs.com. You won't want to miss any of the action as the Bulldogs look to win their fourth straight WAC Championship.
