Background:
The UC Irvine Athletics Department sponsors a comprehensive Community Outreach program which takes advantage of the skills, experience, and popularity of our 500+ students-athletes, coaches, and staff members to reinforce positive messages to K-12 children and community members in Orange County.
Mission:
Dedication...Commitment.... Success. These key words are the driving force behind the UC Irvine Athletics Community Outreach Programs. The program allows our student-athletes, coaches, and staff members the opportunity to promote sportsmanship, citizenship, volunteerism, and a healthy lifestyle through various campus and community initiatives. ...Dedication and desire to WIN... Commitment to the community... Success in the classroom...
Anteater Speakers' Bureau:
Is your group, organization, or classroom looking for inspirational speakers that advocate HARD WORK, DEDICATION, and commitment to SUCCESS both in their professional and personal lives? The Anteater Speakers' Bureau offers that and much more through shared life experiences and insights from UCI coaches, administrators, and student-athletes. Let them help promote your organization's mission and goals by contacting the UC Irvine Athletics Department Community & Youth Programs office at 949-824-4690 or by e-mail at camps@uci.edu. Request should be made at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and are subject to approval.
Nestle Crunch Zone:
GET IN THE ZONE... Do you know of a special community group or organization looking for some hoop excitement with limited resources? UC Irvine Athletics Department, in partnership with Nestle USA, has up to 50 FREE tickets just for you! Get in the Zone at a UC Irvine basketball or volleyball game by calling 949-824-4690 to nominate your organization.