Stags Announce Athletics Events for Alumni & Family Weekend

AFW is set for Oct. 18-20, 2019

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Athletics has announced its full slate of events for 2019 Alumni & Family Weekend, which will be held on Oct. 18-20. All athletics events are either free or included in the Alumni & Family Weekend registration. Events are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Click here to register for Alumni & Family Weekend and for a complete calendar of University events.

Friday, Oct. 18

Field Hockey vs. Rider
University Field, 4 p.m.

The nationally-ranked Stags host Rider in a pivotal Northeast Conference clash on University Field.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Friends of Cross Country Alumni Race and Breakfast
Faber Hall, 9 a.m.

Join Fairfield Cross Country for an Alumni Race followed by breakfast.

Registration required. A portion of the $15 registration will go directly to Fairfield Cross Country. For more information or to join the Friends of Fairfield Cross Country, please contact Connor Donnelly at cdonnelly@fairfield.edu or 203-254-4000 ext. 2406.

Friends of Women's Lacrosse Alumnae Game and Ring Ceremony
Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Fairfield Conference Center, 11:15 a.m.

Join the Stags for their annual Alumnae Game at Rafferty Stadium followed by brunch and a Ring Ceremony for the 2019 MAAC Champions.

Registration required. A portion of the $25 registration will go directly to Fairfield Women's Lacrosse. For more information or to join the Friends of Fairfield Women's Lacrosse, please contact Connor Donnelly at cdonnelly@fairfield.edu or 203-254-4000 ext. 2406.

Friends of Fairfield Rugby Homecoming Rugby Fest
Grauert Field, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rugby Fest kicks off with the Fairfield Women Ruggers & Alumnae Game followed by the Red Rugger Alumni Game at noon featuring President Mark Nemec, PhD. Complimentary food and beverage service available.

For more information or to join the Friends of Fairfield Rugby, please contact Connor Donnelly at cdonnelly@fairfield.edu or 203-254-4000 ext. 2406.

Women's Basketball Open Practice
Walsh Athletic Center (Rafferty Gymnasium), 12-2 p.m.

Get an inside look at Fairfield Women's Basketball as well as the opportunity to meet the coaches and student-athletes.

Volleyball vs. Niagara
George Bisacca Court at Alumni Hall, 1 p.m.

The Stags host Niagara in MAAC action. The 1999 MAAC Championship Team will be honored during intermission.

Fairfield Stags Pep Rally
Rafferty Stadium Lot, 3 p.m. (rain location: RecPlex)

Join the Stags' varsity athletic teams, coaches and administrators as we celebrate the 2019-20 athletics season. The Pep Rally will feature remarks from our Men's and Women's Basketball Coaches as well as performances by the Fairfield Pep Band, and Cheer and Dance Teams.

Mic'd Up with Men's Basketball Head Coach Jay Young
George Bisacca Court at Alumni Hall, 4-5 p.m.

Get a sneak preview of the 2019-20 Fairfield Stags and hear from Coach Young throughout the open practice session.

Men's Soccer vs. Monmouth
Lessing Field, 7 p.m.

The Stags host Monmouth in MAAC action on Lessing Field.

Tickets can be added to Alumni & Family Weekend registration packets and no additional cost. Fans that have not registered for AFW can purchase game tickets at the gate or online at FairfieldStags.com/TIX.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Volleyball vs. Canisius
George Bisacca Court at Alumni Hall, 1 p.m.

The Stags host Canisius in a pivotal MAAC match at Alumni Hall.

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