The strength of UAA’s Athletic Department
Ryan Walsh, strength and conditioning head coach, and assistant coach Adam Friese are responsible for every student-athlete’s weight training program at UAA
Going pro: UAA athletes pursue athletic careers after college
High school students often dream of continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level, and many of those collegiate athletes later strive to take...
Seawolf Rugby and the upcoming season
The newly established rugby club introduces students to the sport and the Alaska community
@unlikelyhikers hopes to redefine what it means to be an outdoors person
By sharing stories about "unlikely hikers," Jenny Bruso hopes to break stereotypes about who play outdoors.
Record-breaking first race in Great Alaska Mile Series
In four days, eight professional runners set the outdoor and overall mile records for Alaska
Athletic trainers are crucial to Seawolves’ success
Behind every successful sports team and every individual athlete stands a strong team of supporters. UAA’s athletic training staff is a strong component in...
A new crop of Seawolf skiers
After the temporary cut of the UAA ski teams in October 2016, the program has come back stronger than ever with the addition of many new athletes.
The team that’s been hiding in the Wells Fargo Sports Complex for 11 years
The Anchorage Water Polo Club practices every Sunday night at the WFSC pool
A dozen new faces for 2017-18 UAA hockey
The Seawolves will boast a new lineup with 12 new freshmen
Ski season lifts off at Hatcher Pass
Non-profit organization is fundraising to bring a chairlift to the area, riders may be able to volunteer time in exchange for tickets
Unalakleet local sets Arctic Winter Games record
At the end of March, UAA student Stuart Towarak spent his time in Fort Smith, Canada competing in the 2018 Arctic Winter Games.
Towarak, a...
The flying gymnast: Marie-Sophie Boggasch takes on the Alaskan sky
In the spring of 2016, Marie-Sophie Boggasch, UAA gymnast, graduated with a bachelor's degree in aviation technology emphasizing on professional piloting. Boggasch joined UAA's...
Student athletes’ roads to recovery
Behind the spotlight are numerous athletes that deal with severe injuries, hoping to soon be able to contribute to their teams’ success.
Father-son duo to kick off 2017-18 basketball season
Son of UAA head basketball coach signed national letter of intent to join the Seawolves following his 2017 graduation from Dimond High School
Non-existent indoor skate parks in the Anchorage area
Lack of indoor skate parks in the Anchorage area leave skate population neglected
Skiing without snow
UAA’s Nordic and alpine ski teams are excited to get back on the snow and fine-tune their skills before competition season starts
Radical Recreation: The ultimate sport
Local ultimate Frisbee players take the sport to a new extreme during wintertime
UAA’s student-athletes by the numbers
Every year, numerous talented Alaskans join the Seawolves to represent their home state, but out-of-state athletes and international students also seek to become part of the Green and Gold.
Team bonding over blood, sweat and sand
The UAA alpine and cross-country ski team invites other athletic teams to join their workout tradition at Kincaid Park’s sand dunes
Four hockey standouts to lead on the ice
Anholt, Mantha, Kozun and Nicholas skate into leadership roles for UAA hockey.
Athletes and supporters honored in 2017 Seawolf Hall of Fame
Since 2010, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Athletic Department has recognized former exemplary athletes and long-time contributors by inducting them to the Seawolf Hall...
Behind the volunteer coaches at UAA
Eric Walsh, Patrick Flanigin, Adam Verrier, twins Siobhan and Gaynor Johansen, and Vigil Hooe all contribute greatly to UAA athletics.
Nearly a year since the collapse: The Dome update
The Dome board of directors have scrutinized plans and adapted to changes that have led to slow repair progression
The Olympics are in sight for Casey Wright
The Nordic skier, now in her third year of collegiate competition, has a chance to compete at the U.S. Nationals as a Seawolf, but...
Girdwood Skate Park: Out with the old, in with the new
Friends of the Girdwood Skate Park Committee rebuilds aging halfpipe with help from the community
The beginning of a new gymnastics era
UAA’s gymnastics team gathered for their first official day of practice under new head coach Tanya Ho.
Flat track fever
Rage City Rollergirls keeps Anchorage filled with hard-hitting entertainment
40th and Final GCI Great Alaska Shootout
Interim Chancellor Samuel Gingerich announced on Aug. 24 that the annual GCI Great Alaska Shootout will take place for the last time in 2017...
Newest addition to UAA Athletic Department
Tanya Pont to handle donor development and relations
Know your ABC
The Anchorage Badminton Club hosts weekly practices and games at local recreational centers