Bomber fans, registration is now open for Hall of Fame Weekend, which is highlighted by 48th Ithaca College Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7:45 p.m. in the Athletics and Events Center. Registration ends on Sunday, Oct. 8.
All those interested in attending the Hall of Fame ceremony can access the registration site at the following link.
This year, Ithaca College has implemented an entire weekend to the Hall of Fame, which will begin on Friday night; Oct. 20 at 6 p.m., at the women’s volleyball team will host Skidmore in Ben Light Gymnasium.
Immediately following the match, an alumni/athlete career-networking event will take place at Emerson Suites from 8-9:30 p.m. Dean Sean Reid of the School of Business will serve as the moderator. During the event, panel discussions will take place with Dean Reid and alumni from various professions, as well as networking opportunities with additional alumni in attendance.
Saturday features a jam-packed gathering beginning at 11 a.m. with an alumni tailgate at the Hill Center prior to a tripleheader of contests. Fans can then head up to men’s soccer for a 12 p.m. start against RPI and then catch the football contest, which is set to kickoff at 1 p.m. vs. St. John Fisher. At 2 p.m., volleyball takes on Union.
Once all the athletic competitions conclude, registered individuals for the Hall of Fame can venture over the A&E for a cocktail reception and buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. The night concludes with the Hall of Fame ceremony at 7:45 and a dessert reception at 9 p.m.
Kevin Connors ‘97, an ESPN SportsCenter anchor, will emcee the induction ceremony. Tickets are $40 for adults and $30 for members of the Athletic Hall of Fame. There is no charge for children 12 and under.
On Sunday, field hockey hosts RPI at Higgins Stadium at 1 p.m. Prior to the start of that competition, there will be a field hockey alumnae social at A&E at 11:30 a.m.
If you need assistance with registration, have questions, or have a disability that requires accommodation, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (866) 442-2586 or alumni@ithaca.edu.
The following individuals and teams will be inducted into the Ithaca College Athletic Hall of Fame:
· 1989 Wrestling Team
· 1990 Wrestling Team
· Tariq Ahmad '04
· Lynn Anne Bolton '96
· Joseph Campo '49
· Ryan Ciotoli '02
· Joe Fitzgerald '93
· Maria J. Hutsick '75
· Bonnie J. McDowell O'Kane '96
· Brian Parrotte '88
· Hannah Shalett Quintana '07
· Tyler Schulz '04
Here is a complete list of the entire weekend’s festivities:
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 20
6:00 p.m. ~ Volleyball v. Skidmore, Ben Light Gymnasium
8:00 p.m. ~ Student-Athlete & Bomber Alumni Athlete Career Networking Event, Emerson Suites
Saturday, October 21
11:00 a.m. ~ Bomber Alumni Tailgate, Hill Center
12:00 p.m. ~ Men's Soccer v. RPI, Carp Wood Field
1:00 p.m. ~ Football v. St. John Fisher, Butterfield Stadium
2:00 p.m. ~ Volleyball v. Union, Ben Light Gymnasium
5:30 p.m. ~ Cocktail Reception & Buffet Dinner, Shelley's Concourse, A&E Center
7:45 p.m. ~ Induction Ceremony, Glazer Arena, A&E Center
9:00 p.m. ~ Dessert Reception, Glazer Arena, A&E Center
Sunday, October 22
11:30 a.m. ~ Field Hockey Alumni Social, A&E Center
1:00 p.m. ~ Field Hockey v. RPI, Higgins Stadium
