Athletics

from Forestry 101: Wake Forest University New Student Handbook (Class of 2026)

by Wake Forest

Offce of Personal and Career Development

ATHLETICS ATHLETICS

Pack your game face

WAKE FOREST ATHLETICS WAKE FOREST ATHLETICS Website: GoDeacs.com Phone: 336.758.5616 Fax: 336.758.6090

MAILING ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 7265, Winston-Salem, NC 27109 LOCATION LOCATION Manchester Athletic Center

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WAKE FOREST SPORTS @DEMONDEACONS The Deacon has been dominating opponents in one of the nation’s premier athletic conferences for years. As the smallest school in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Wake Forest continually proves that it’s not the size of the school in the fght, it’s the size of the fght in the school. With national championships, ACC regular-season titles and tournament championships, NCAA basketball tournament appearances, bowl games and a signature ACC football championship in 2006, Wake Forest University competes — and wins — at the highest level of collegiate athletics. With the full support of the legendary Screamin’ Demons and the entire Wake Forest community wearing their black and gold, Demon Deacon athletic events are opportunities you don’t want to miss. And much like our loyal fans, your voice will also return.

Them Deacs?! Them Deacs?!

wake forest has won 53

ACC Championships.

4 former wake forest golfers

have won a total of 11 major championships, which is the third most of any university. the deacons took the crown in 1955 as the frst ACC school to win baseball’s College World Series.

brian piccolo, the subject of the acclaimed movie “Brian’s Song,” was the 1964 ACC player of the year for the Deacs.

nine ncaa championships

have been claimed by the following teams: feld hockey (2002, 2003, 2004), men’s golf (1974, 1975, 1986), baseball (1955), men’s soccer (2007) and men’s tennis (2018).

arnold palmer, golf legend and former Wake Forest student, won the inaugural ACC championship in 1954.

other notable deacons:

Tim Duncan, Chris Paul, Dearica Hamby, Webb Simpson, Bill Haas, John Collins, Jack Harrison and Laura Diaz

Where are the athletic facilities? How do I get to the football stadium? How do I get tickets to athletic events? How much does it cost? Can students tailgate at football games?

Where are the athletic facilities? Where can I get apparel? How do I try out for a team? What is a Screamin’ Demon?

Wake Forest’s facilities are located both on and of the Reynolda Campus. Field hockey and track and feld utilize Kentner Stadium, which is located next to Reynolds Gym. The men’s and women’s soccer teams play at Spry Stadium, adjacent to Polo Residence Hall. The volleyball team uses Reynolds Gym as its home facility. The baseball, football and basketball facilities are adjacent to each other of campus on Deacon Boulevard. The football team plays at Truist Field, the basketball teams host their home games at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the baseball team competes at David F. Couch Ballpark. The men’s and women’s tennis teams practice and play at both the Wake Forest University Indoor Tennis Center and the Wake Forest Tennis Complex.

How do I get to the football stadium?

Prior to football games, the athletics department runs shuttle buses between the Reynolda Campus and Truist Field. The buses typically start picking up students at Wait Chapel four hours before game time. As kickof approaches, additional shuttle buses will also make pickups at Benson University Center. How do I get tickets to athletic events?

All undergraduate students receive free admission to all Wake Forest athletic events by showing their Deacon OneCards. However, the number of seats at these games is limited, and spots are frst come, frst served.

How much does it cost?

There is no cost for students to attend athletic events. There is a minimal cost for students to join the Screamin’ Demons.

Can students tailgate at football games?

There is a designated student tailgate area within the University Tennis Center, which is behind the East Stands at Truist Field. Any recognized student organization can reserve space at the student tailgate by contacting WFU Sports Marketing.

Where can I get apparel?

Wake Forest apparel items are sold at Deacon Shops in Kitchin Residence Hall and in Hanes Mall. Be proud and wear your black and gold!

How do I try out for a team?

The walk-on tryout process varies from team to team. The best thing to do is to contact the specifc athletic team on which you would like to participate.

What is a Screamin’ Demon?

The Screamin’ Demons are a student group that supports all Wake Forest athletic teams. They are considered the loudest and proudest Wake Forest fans, and their presence helps to create the energy and atmosphere that make Wake Forest sporting events such a great tradition. Membership in the Screamin’ Demons includes T-shirts for football and basketball games. Screamin’ Demons also receive priority for the best seats at sporting events. For more information, visit godeacs.com/screamindemons.