Flip the Field is an experiential learning opportunity for student-athletes. However, the script is flipped. Our student-athletes are the educators. Coaches and their teams of student-athletes are engaging faculty, administrators, students and staff on their field of play by hosting immersions, clinics and friendly contests.
This event is being held in conjunction with UMW’s ASPIRE Week, a celebration of Mary Washington’s shared community values, and Division III Week, an opportunity to observe the positive impact DIII athletics and student-athletes have on the campus and surrounding community.
You do not have to be athletic to participate in Flip the Field events. Come and gain first-hand knowledge of the amount of time and effort student-athletes dedicate to the sports they love. The event will take place Monday, April 10, through Thursday, April 13, at UMW Athletic Facilities all across campus. Just show up (see the calendar of events with locations below) or RSVP via Google forms.
Monday, April 10, 3:15 to 4 p.m.: Join the Women’s Lacrosse team on their game field at the Battleground Complex (which is next to the baseball stadium) to learn basic stick work like how to pass, catch and shoot.
Monday, April 10, 6 to 7 p.m.: Join the Field Hockey team on “A” field (practice turf behind the Tennis Center) to learn basic field hockey drills and small game play.
Tuesday, April 11, 2 to 3 p.m.: Join the Men’s and Women’s Swimming teams at Goolrick Natatorium (in Goolrick Hall) to learn the basics of each of the four strokes, along with drills for each stroke to learn correct technique, underwater kicks, dives, breath control and side breathing and finish with a 25 or 50 race.
Tuesday, April 11, 2:15 to 3 p.m.: Join the Men’s Lacrosse team on “A” field (practice turf behind the Tennis Center) to learn how to pass, catch and shoot, instructions on how to dodge and play “3x” (a non-contact 3-on-3 version of lacrosse with soft balls and mini nets).
Tuesday, April 11, 3 to 4 p.m.: Join the Baseball team at V. Earl Dickinson Stadium at the Battleground Complex for a tutorial on throwing, fielding and hitting.
Tuesday, April 11, 3 to 4 p.m.: Join the Esports team in the Esports Arena (University Center 306) to learn how our Esports competitive teams warm up for their matches, learn what goes into an effective practice week and practice a hands-on skill of warming up using the computer application software Aim Labs.
Tuesday, April 11, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Join the Women’s basketball team on Goolrick court (in Goolrick Hall) to participate in a free throw competition, 3 man weave with layups, up and under, reverse layups and 10’ jumpers.
Tuesday, April 11, 4 to 5 p.m.: Join the Volleyball team in the Anderson Center for a skills demonstration and play an intermixed game with some of the players.
Wednesday, April 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Join the Men’s Soccer team on C Field (next to the tennis center) for a dribbling, passing and kicking tutorial.
Wednesday, April 12, 4 to 5 p.m.: Join the Rugby team on the Rugby field to learn passing skills and participate in a version of flag rugby.
Thursday, April 13, 3 to 4 p.m.: Join the Esports team in the Esports Arena (University Center 306) to learn how our Esports competitive teams warm up for their matches, learn what goes into an effective practice week and practice a hands-on skill of warming up using the computer application software Aim Labs.
Thursday, April 13, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Join the Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams in the Indoor Tennis Center for a tennis clinic and pickleball tutorial (if you have your own rackets and/or paddles please bring them. There are a limited number of loaner rackets available.)
Thursday, April 13, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Join the Softball team at their game field for a tutorial on throwing, fielding and hitting.
