Homecoming 2023
A Weekend Celebrating Keene State Athletics
September 29 - September 30, 2023
Reconnect with Owls - old and new — at your favorite athletic events around campus.
Friday, September 29, 2023
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame, Zorn Dining Commons - See registration for ticket information
The induction ceremony of the Keene State College Athletics/Alumni Hall of Fame will welcome Bob Merrow, Athletic Training; Bobby Doyon ’11, Baseball; Rick Scott ’77, Men’s Soccer; Dr. Stanley Yarosewick, KSC President 1994-2005; and 2006 Keene State Distance Medley Relay Team: Breanne Lucey ‘08, Krystin Gavin ‘10, Sarah Miller ‘07, and Jennifer Adams ‘08 into their HOF class. In addition, Crystal Blamy’08 and Amy Zombeck ‘99 will be inducted into the Little East Conference Hall of Fame. Open to HOF inductees and special guests. *
* By invitation only.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Owl’s Roost Reception - Homecoming Kick-off Hockey Game and Reception - Free
Alumni and friends are invited to Keene Ice for a welcome back reception to kick off the weekend and to cheer on the Men’s Club Ice Hockey season opener. *Free admittance, the event has heavy appetizers and a cash bar.
* Registration Required, No Cost. (Registration numbers will guide us on how much food and alcohol we need to plan for.)
Saturday, September 30, 2023
8:30 AM - Men’s Ice Hockey Club 2023 Golf Outing at Bretwood Golf Course
* Registration Required.
9:00 AM - 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Fiske Quad
The 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. *Sponsored by the Keene State Community Service Office and the Alzheimer’s Association. Click here for more information and registration.
* Registration Required.
10:00 AM - Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game, Owl Athletic Complex
10:00 AM - Swim & Dive Alumni Meet, Spaulding Gymnasium
11:00 AM - Women’s Rugby vs. Colby, Joyce Field
11:00 AM - Women’s Cross Country Invitational, Owl Athletic Complex
12:00 PM - KSC Volleyball vs Eastern Connecticut, Spaulding Gym
12:00 PM - Men’s Cross Country Invitational, Owl Athletic Complex
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Fall Barbeque, Owl Athletic Complex
Join us for a barbeque on Krif Road as you cheer on your Keene State team or athlete.
* Registration Required, No Cost.
1:00 PM - KSC Men’s Rugby vs Bates College, Joyce Field
2:00 PM - KSC Women’s Soccer vs UMass Dartmouth, Owl Athletic Complex
3:00 PM - KSC Baseball Alumni Game, Owl Athletic Complex
4:00 PM - KSC Volleyball vs Framingham State, Spaulding Gym
Sunday, October 1, 2023
10:00 AM - KSC Club Hockey Alumni Game, Keene Ice - Click to register
*Registration Required
10:00 AM - Women’s Rugby Alumni Game, Joyce Field
12:00 PM - KSC Men’s Rugby Alumni Game, Joyce Field
12:00 PM - KSC Softball Alumni Game, Owl Athletic Complex
Parking
Parking on campus will be open to alumni; no parking pass will be required. Parking on Krif Road will be per availability, once the Owl Athletic Complex is full, additional parking will be available at the Douglas Cuddle Toy parking lot.
Housing
On-campus housing is not available.
We have two room blocks:
Best Western Room Block - available until August 29, 2023
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Rick Scott’s Retirement Celebration
11:00 AM - Men’s Soccer Alumni Game
4:30 - 8:00 PM - Rick Scott’s Retirement Celebration Reception at the Best Western Hotel in Keene with catering by Tempesta’s Restaurant
*No cost to attend, but registration required. Online registration has now closed.