Community Service

The University of New England Athletics Department embraces the importance of its student-athletes, coaches and staff giving back to the community.  All of UNE's sports teams are encouraged to take an active role in this process.  Past projects include: 

Hour of Power (Nov. 6, 2007)
Lax-4-Life (Oct. 20, 2007)
Girls Basketball Clinic (Jan. 9, 2007)
City of Biddeford Clean-Up (Nov. 4, 2006)


CHAMPS/Life Skills Program

Overseen by staff member Julie Redman, UNE's CHAMPS/Life Skills program (in conjunction with the NCAA) serves to support the student-athlete development initiatives and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the context of higher education.

UNE's CHAMPS/Life Skills program plays an integral role in UNE's Student-Athlete Orientation, as well as to help coordinate guest speakers concerning topics such as alcohol abuse, sportsmanship and hazing.

Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)

UNE's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) serves to promote and protect the student-athletes, raise social and community awareness both on and off campus, and create an environment beneficial to the student-athlete.

National Student-Athlete Day

On April 27, 2007 the University of New England recognized its outstanding student-athletes with a ceremony held in Decary Hall.