Athletics
The UMaine Farmington Beavers compete in the NCAA Division III North Atlantic Conference. The school's official colors are maroon and white.
UMaine Farmington has thirteen varsity teams, including men's teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse and soccer, and women's teams in basketball, cross country, field hockey, soccer, softball, golf, lacrosse and volleyball. There are also club teams in cheerleading, ice hockey, men's rugby, women's rugby, and men's and women's ultimate disc sport. Recent NAC champions include men's cross country (2003–2005), women's basketball (2004, 2006, 2007), women's cross country (2004–2005), women's field hockey (2003–2004, 2006, 2007), women's soccer (2003), women's softball (2005) and men's basketball (2010). Recent NCAA tournament appearances include women's basketball (2006), women's field hockey (2004, 2006, 2007), women's soccer (2003) women's softball (2005), and in 2010 the men's basketball team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III National Tournament. There are also alpine ski racing teams and, as of 2008, a wrestling team.
In addition to the outdoor athletic fields and Dearborn Gymnasium, UMF has a Fitness and Recreation Center that houses a cardio fitness area with machines; a fully equipped and supervised weight room with free weights and weight machines; four multipurpose courts; a 1/8-mile walking/jogging track; and a 25-yard swimming pool for the use of UMF students and members of the area community.
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