2019-20 Women's Indoor Track and Field News

Student-Athlete Orientation Series Set to Begin on August 3rd at 7:00pm.
Student-Athlete Orientation Series Set to Begin on August 3rd at 7:00pm.

July 29, 2020

Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s Athletic Department will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings, with the first installment set to begin on Monday August 3rd, at 7:00pm. This meeting will be to discuss plans for the Fall semester and the precautions that staff as well as Student-athletes will need to take upon arriving on campus.

ECC Suspends Intercollegiate Competition for Fall Semester
ECC Suspends Intercollegiate Competition for Fall Semester

July 17, 2020

West Babylon, N.Y. - The East Coast Conference Council of Presidents has unanimously voted to suspend all intercollegiate competition during the fall 2020 semester due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

UDC Athletics Releases 2019-20 Student-Athlete Virtual Recognition Program
UDC Athletics Releases 2019-20 Student-Athlete Virtual Recognition Program

May 01, 2020

Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia released its virtual Student-Athlete recognition program on Thursday April 30. This program replaces annual end of year luncheon the department hosts to recognize our student-athletes.

ECC to Host Interactive Webinar for Student-Athletes on Mental Health and Managing Stress
ECC to Host Interactive Webinar for Student-Athletes on Mental Health and Managing Stress

April 30, 2020

West Babylon, N.Y. - The East Coast Conference announced it will be hosting an interactive webinar on Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. focusing on mental health and managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grant will be the next UDC Head Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach.
University of the District of Columbia Announces Hiring of Simone Grant as Head Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach

March 17, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas has announced that former Firebird All-American Simone Grant has been chosen as the next University of the District of Columbia Head Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach.

Roberts took points in four events competed in for the Firebirds.
UDC Women’s Track & Field Claim 3rd Place at East Coast Conference Indoor Championship

February 22, 2020

STATEN ISLAND, NY – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Track & Field team finished third overall in a strong outing in the East Coast Conference Championships on Saturday, February 22nd at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex.

Shanise won the 60m hurdles with a season best time of 9.12s.
Rose Wins 60m Hurdles in Season Best

February 08, 2020

Collegeville, PA- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s Indoor Track and Field team competed in the Frank Colden invitational on Saturday, February 8 at Ursinus College.

Firebirds Compete in Liberty Kickoff Boasting Season Bests
Firebirds Compete in Liberty Kickoff Boasting Season Bests

January 25, 2020

Lynchburg, VA- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s track and field team competed in the Liberty Kickoff meet on Saturday January 25.

Firebirds Compete in STAC Spartan Invitational
Firebirds Compete in STAC Spartan Invitational

January 10, 2020

Staten Island, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s Indoor Track and field team competed in their first meet of the New Year on January 10, 2020.

Firebirds Compete in First Indoor Track Meet of the Season
Firebirds Compete in First Indoor Track Meet of the Season

December 07, 2019

Eastern Shore, MD- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s Track team competed opened their season on Saturday December 7th at the Cappy Anderson College invitational hosted by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.