http://www.vixenathletics.com en-us en-us http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/2011_12_banquet On Friday, May 4, the Sweet Briar athletics department held the annual varsity awards banquet. The event took place in the Fitness and Athletic Center on Sweet Briar’s campus. Upchurch transformed from field house to student-athlete showcase for the end of the year ceremony. The program began with an address by Sweet Briar College president, Jo Ellen Parker. Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/2011_12_banquet 2012-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/vixen_dash The Sweet Briar athletics department hosted a regional Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) event on Sunday, April 22. SOVA Olympians from Campbell County and Lynchburg City were invited to attend the first installment of the Vixen Dash. The Special Olympics affiliation is part of a larger National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) initiative; Division III Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/vixen_dash 2012-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/wswimdive/2011-12/releases/winter_sportsmanship FOREST, Va. --- The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the 2012 ODAC/StellarOne Sportsmanship Teams in each of five winter sports sponsored by the conference. This marks the third year the league has recognized these fine student-athletes for their excellence in sportsmanship. Sweet Briar's swimming team member Katlyn Fleming is among this year's honorees. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/wswimdive/2011-12/releases/winter_sportsmanship 2012-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/diii_week_community_service The Sweet Briar athletics program is participating in the first nationwide celebration of NCAA Division III week (April 9 – 15, 2012). A significant percentage of our students participate in varsity athletics, competing for the love of the game. We are proud to join approximately 450 Division III schools in celebrating Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/diii_week_community_service 2012-04-12T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/diii_week_scholastic_success Division III Week, sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, is a weeklong celebration of student-athletes’ many accomplishments on and off the field. In the inaugural year, the program runs April 9 – 15, 2012. Sweet Briar is a NCAA Division III college and at 442, Division III touts Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/diii_week_scholastic_success 2012-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/va_cup_2012 The College of William and Mary hosted the 2012 Virginia Cup Fencing Meet on February 25 and 26. College and universities spanning all three divisions and covering all geographic areas of Virginia Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/va_cup_2012 2012-03-08T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/friday_focus Over a five-week period prior to the first competitions, Sweet Briar College spring sport student-athletes train together on Fridays. The “Friday Focus” sessions are divided in two sections: mental preparation and physical training. The initiative, spearheaded by Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/friday_focus 2012-02-08T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/sova_odac On Sunday, November 13, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) co-sponsored the first-ever Volleyball Celebration on the campus of Sweet Briar College. Special Olympians from the Lynchburg All-Stars and Skills Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/sova_odac 2011-11-30T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/odac_special_olympics Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) are teaming up for a Volleyball Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 13 on the campus of Sweet Briar College. The affiliation is part of a larger Division III initiative as voted by the representatives on the NCAA Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/odac_special_olympics 2011-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/homecoming Sweet Briar College kicked off the 2011 Homecoming Weekend on Thursday, October 13. The four-day weekend, billed as a time to “connect to family,” began with alumnae meetings in the Conference Center and a senior thesis art presentation in the Babcock Fine Arts Center. Several events through the weekend are scheduled for the Fitness and Athletic Center. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/homecoming 2011-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/janet_judge_090711 Sweet Briar College welcomes Janet P. Judge, one of the nation’s top sports law attorneys, to campus on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Judge’s past presentations have covered a variety of topics including Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/janet_judge_090711 2011-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/gotr Sweet Briar College and Girls on the Run of Greater Lynchburg have announced a partnership aimed squarely at achieving their shared goals: educating and empowering young women. The women’s college will be a sponsor and will host the next central Virginia-area Girls on the Run 5K race on Nov. 19 on its 3,250-acre campus in Amherst County. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/gotr 2011-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/hazelwood_appointment Sweet Briar College Athletic Director Kelly Morrison has announced the appointment of Jean Hazelwood as Director of Sports Information and Athletic Facility Operations. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2011-2012/hazelwood_appointment 2011-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/wswimdive/2011-12/releases/deck_observations_11-29 Vixens travel to Bridgewater on Friday and host Hollins and Ferrum on Saturday. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/wswimdive/2011-12/releases/deck_observations_11-29 2011-11-29T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2010-2011/Burke-Taylor_Exhibition_Results The Sweet Briar College tennis team was well-represented at the PTR Spring Break Tennis Fest exhibition match held today at Palmetto Dune Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2010-2011/Burke-Taylor_Exhibition_Results 2011-03-14T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Fencing Over the weekend Sweet Briar College served as the host site for the Virginia Intercollegiate Women’s Fencing Association (VIWFA) and Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Fencing 2011-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Indoor_Tennis_Clinic In the final week of the semester, the Sweet Briar College Varsity Tennis team concluded the second session of its Indoor Beginner Tennis Clinic. During each session, Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Indoor_Tennis_Clinic 2010-12-16T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/C_Steele_Class In their final week of class, students enrolled in the PHED 117.02 Weight Training I course received a special treat; guest instructor, Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/C_Steele_Class 2010-12-07T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/December_5_Field_Hockey_Clinic Despite over an inch of snow, blustery winds and freezing temperatures, more than half of the pre-registered field hockey clinic participants traveled to Sweet Briar Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/December_5_Field_Hockey_Clinic 2010-12-06T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2010-2011/Powderpuff_Football_2010 Babcock Field played host to Powderpuff Football competition between the classes Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2010-2011/Powderpuff_Football_2010 2010-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/201010245bnmf1 The Sweet Briar Soccer team wrapped up its season Sat, 23 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2010-11/releases/201010245bnmf1 2010-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2010-2011/ODAC_All-Academic All seven Vixen sports teams were represented academically in our Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/sports/General_Releases/2010-2011/ODAC_All-Academic 2010-08-15T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Learn_to_swim Sweet Briar College Swim Coach and Aquatics Director Jason Gallaher recognized a need for youth swim lessons in the Amherst County area. His solution: launch Sweet Briar College's first-ever "Learn To Swim" Program. With the county's only indoor aquatic facility, hosting spring swim lessons in Prothro Natatorium was a no-brainer for Coach Gallaher. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Learn_to_swim 2010-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Admissions_Events_Return_to_the_FAC The Fitness and Athletic Center on the campus of Sweet Briar College played host to several Spring Admissions Open House events between Friday, April 9 and Monday, April 12. The weekend marked the fourth time the FAC entertained programming specifically designed for prospective students and their families. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Admissions_Events_Return_to_the_FAC 2010-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/March_6-_2010 Representatives from athletics, co-curricular and academic programs pooled resources to present the first March Movie Madness event held in the 1948 Theater on Saturday, March 6. Nearly 150 Sweet Briar College students, faculty, staff and their guests took advantage of the free movie viewings. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/March_6-_2010 2010-03-08T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Phlanthro_article With a full slate of events on the schedule, Philanthropy Week 2010 began in earnest on Monday, March 1 at The Fitness and Athletic Center. From Celebrity Jeopardy to Wii Sports, Movie and Game Night offered something for everyone! March 1 marks the first time Philanthropy Week events were held in The FAC. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Phlanthro_article 2010-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Spring_in_the_Air You can feel it in your bones, the fields are thawing, the young women have returned to campus, and pitchers and catchers have reported. Lacrosse and Softball begin practicing on Saturday January 23, while Tennis will begin on February 1. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Spring_in_the_Air 2010-02-26T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Weather_Has_Little_Effect So what if the courts and fields are covered in snow? The Spring sports at Sweet Briar are in full swing, apparently someone forgot to talk to Mother Nature about the definition of Spring. You will not see a frown on our athlete's faces because we have the new facilities that are allowing them full practices inside without roughing it in the cold. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/Weather_Has_Little_Effect 2010-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/New_Heartbeat The newest building on campus is officially open! The Fitness and Athletics Center opened its doors to the campus on Friday November 6th at 7am. The FAC, as it has been dubbed by members of the Physical Education and Athletics Department. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/New_Heartbeat 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/interview_with_Lissie_Miller On Tuesday, March 30, 2010, Lizzie Miller, a student in the Nutritional Challenges in the 21st Century class, gave a presentation on Celiac Disease. Lizzie Miller has lived with this autoimmune disease all her life, but didn't know it until she was 20 years old. http://www.vixenathletics.com/facilities/Press_releases/interview_with_Lissie_Miller