2015-2016 Community Engagement
ACEing Autism Tennis Clinic
On Saturday, October 31 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Queens University of Charlotte men's & women's tennis teams practiced and played matches, and taught tennis, hand-eye coordination drills and social skills on those same tennis courts to children affected by autism spectrum disorders.
HEADstrong Game Day
In March, Charlotte, N.C.- The Queens University of Charlotte men's lacrosse team hosted a HEADstrong Project Game Day in support of local high school lacrosse player, Noah Hays. The team raised money in support of Hays and his family as well as the HEADstrong Foundation leading up to "Noah Strong Day" on March 12, 2016, at the Mars Hill game.
Softball Team Host Benefit Games
From the middle of March until the end of the season, Queens softball team hosted five special game themes to be held over the course of the remaining season. The Royals will host five games dedicated to supporting Queens and the surrounding area. Each game had a different theme, and the causes were as followed: Hodgkin's Lymphoma research, a memorial game, breast cancer awareness, and a canned food drive.
Womens Basketball With Samaritans Feet
In October of 2015, the womens basketball team partnered with the national organization: Samaritans Feet. For the athletes, this was a great opportunity to give back to the community, get to know the children in the area, and help people by donating
shoes. For the young students, this was the chance to meet and hangout with college kids. For others, this was an opportunity for not only new shoes, but shoes that were the correct size. Shoes that fit. To receive what they may not be fortunate enough to already possess. It was a chance for Queens to impact those in their backyard.
2014-2015 Community Engagement
Adaptive Lacrosse Clinic
On Saturday, November 1
st, members of the Queens Women's Lacrosse team and Queens Men's Lacrosse team participate in an adaptive lacrosse clinic for kids, teens and young adults with developmental disabilities. Due to some inclement weather, the clinic took place at the Naomi Drenan Recreation Center. The Charlotte Hounds were also involved in this event and helped in planning the morning drills and exercises. Each player worked directly with the disabled athletes and taught the basics of the game including throwing, catching, cradling, and shooting. Freshmen, Audrey Chesser stated, "it was really neat seeing the excitement that these athletes got from learning the game of lacrosse. They were so happy to be there and working with us." Freshmen Hannah Kearney says "It was a very eye opening experience for us. It reminded us how lucky we are to play a game we love. We should never take things like this for granted."
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Women's Soccer volunteered on Monday, August 11th at Myers Park Traditional in Charlotte, NC. The team organized school supplies in order to help the Myers Park staff get ready for the upcoming year.
Sedgefield Elementary
Men's Lacrosse volunteered to help prepare and organize a pep rally for Sedgefield Elementary.
2008-2014 Community Engagement
Big Red Shoe 5K and Festival
Women's Basketball, Softball, and Men's and Women's Tennis participated in Cornwell Center's annual Big Red Shoe 5K and Festival. The proceeds from this event were donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte.
Sedgefield Elementary
Women's Soccer volunteered at Sedgefield Elementary in Charlotte, NC. The team painted murals on the walls, helped with arts and crafts, and organized school supplies in order to help Sedgefield get ready for the upcoming year.
Stiletto Sprint Charlotte
The Women's team joined hundreds of women (and men) in the first annual Stiletto Sprint benefiting the Carolinas Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at Blumenthal Cancer Center (BCC). Participants ditched their tennis shoes and ran a 100 Yard Dash in high-heels. More information can be found
here.
Habitat for Humanity
The Men's Soccer team volunteered at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore facility. The men helped load and unload donation trucks, organized the facility, and helped sell items.
Love, Laugh, Live Foundation
The Women's Volleyball team helped with the Love, Laugh, Live Foundation, where they taught children how to be competitive. The Foundation provides youth with mentoring to improve academics, self-esteem, and social competence. More information about Love, Laugh, Live can be found
here.
Ballin' on Burwell
Men's and Women's Basketball teams host Ballin' on Burwell. The event consisted of a barbeque and intramural games. Three on- three tournament and a dunk contest on a nine-foot hoop judged by the men's basketball team. Lawn games, inflatable bounce houses, and other activities were open to the students, staff and the community who came out to the event. More information can be found
here.
Ballin' on Burwell
Cheerleading helped host Ball' on Burwell. More information can be found above.
Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure
Royals Cheerleaders have participated for the third year in a row to walk for the Susan G. Komen Race for the cure. The race benefits breast cancer research. The Royals proudly displayed Queens name on their shirts adding pink shorts, bows, and pom pons to show support for the fighters and survivors of breast cancer. For more information
Click here.
Cornwell Center/ Ronald McDonald House Race
The event consisted of a 1k fun run, a 5k race, and the festival activities. The proceeds were donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte.
Highland Renassiance Academy
The Queens men's lacrosse team visited the Highland Renaissance Academy. The team split up in classrooms where they assisted the teachers with a variety of tasks. For more information
click here
Lax 4 Life
Queens women's lacrosse participated in Lax 4 Life along with 63 other women's lacrosse teams across all three NCAA levels they came together for two weeks in support of adolescent suicide awareness. For more information
click here
Habitat for Humanity
Queens women's lacrosse team volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Matthews helping to complete the building of four homes. For more information
click here
Urban Ministries-Street Soccer USA
Queens men's soccer team volunteered at The Street Soccer USA Charlotte invitational being put on by the Urban Ministry Center in uptown Charlotte. The event features homeless athletes from 10 cities across the country. For more information
click here
Marion Diehl Soccer Clinic
Men's soccer host a clinic at the sports complex at Marion Diehl Park.
Habitat Restore
Queens women's soccer team traveled to a brand new Habitat Restore. Habitat Restore is a group that accepts donations of new and gently used items from individuals and businesses in the community, and sell those items to the public.
Tyler's Treehouse
Queens women's soccer team volunteered at the Tyler's Treehouse 5k. Tyler's Treehouse was created for Tyler Scott, a victim of brainstem giloma.
Cornwell Center/ Ronald McDonald House Race
Queens women's soccer team participated with the Queens cheerleading, tennis, and softball team.
Big Shots Saturday and Kids HealthLink
Queens Women's soccer team helped out at Big Shots Saturdays and Kids HealthLink. Big Shots Saturdays is an event that provides immunizations to children on four weekends out of the year while Kids HealthLink is a festival open to the entire public.
Levin Children's Hospital
Queens Women's soccer headed down to the Levine Children's Hospital for their annual Halloween event. The soccer team helped with the booths and playing with the children.
Marion Diehl Clinic
Queens Softball team host clinic
Cornwell Center/ Ronald McDonald House Race
Queens Softball team participated with women's soccer, Tennis, and cheerleading in hosting the Ronald McDonald House Race event.
Walk for Obesity
Queens men and women's swimming teams participated in a walk for obesity. The 5k event marks the first time Queens Swimmers have volunteered in the community. For more information
click here
Cornwell Center/ Ronald McDonald House Race
Queens tennis team participated in the Ronald McDonald House Race along with the women's Soccer team, Softball team, and Cheerleaders.
Avon Walk for the Cure/ Avon Great Parties
Queens Volleyball team spent the day as one of the lead motivation groups for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. For more information
click here
Cornwell Center Family Fun
On September 6, 2008, the Cornwell Center hosted an event titled Fall Family Festival. The event consisted of a 1k fun run, a 5k race, and the festival activities. The proceeds were donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. This event gave our student-athletes the opportunity to interact, reach out, and promote Queens University of Charlotte Athletics to the Myers Park community. The student athlete advisory committee, women's soccer, volleyball, and cross country teams were all there in support of the event. More information can be found
here.
Charlotte Heart Walk
Queens University of Charlotte participated in the Heart Walk on September 20, 2008 as they have for many years. Since 1924 the American Heart Association has helped protect people of all ages and ethnicities from the ravages of heart disease and stroke. Queens students and athletes alike have always been active in this event, and it is an opportunity for them to be visible to our community and show our support. The cheerleading squad along with Rex helped in running the event this year. The women's lacrosse team and the women's basketball team were two teams that walked in the event. More information can be found
here.
Nevin Park Build
The Queens University of Charlotte women's lacrosse and softball programs teamed up on September 29, 2008 to help build the Race Playce. More than 4,000 citizens volunteered to help build Mecklenburg County's first fully accessible playground September 29-October 5, 2008 in Nevin Park. These two teams took the opportunity to assist with this parks and recreational project helping build a playground for children. More information can be found
here.
Appalachian Trail Cleanup
The Queens University of Charlotte men's and women's cross country teams worked together the help clean up the Appalachian Trail on October 4, 2008. The student-athletes gave back to the community by taking this opportunity to assist with the cleanup of one of our national landmarks here in North Carolina. They also helped in the fixing of shelters along the way.
Eastway Middle School
The women's basketball team of Queens University of Charlotte traveled to Eastway Middle School on October 8, 2008 to speak with students. They engaged with the students at the middle school to discuss what it means to stay in school, do well, and go to college. Queens student-athletes are constantly looking for ways to establish a presence in the community here in Charlotte.
Levine Children's Hospital
On Halloween this year, the Queens University of Charlotte women's soccer team volunteered their time at the Levine Children's Hospital here in Charlotte. The student-athletes interacted with the children and helped them with trick or treating, carving pumpkins, handing out candy, and just helping celebrate the holiday. The children in the hospital could not go out for the day due to their illnesses and the women's soccer team helped in making their Halloween a fun and special day.
Marion Diehl Soccer Clinic
The men's soccer team gave back to the community on November 13, 2008. They hosted a soccer clinic at the Queens Sports Complex for special needs children of all ages. This event gave us the opportunity to engage with our partners at Marion Diehl through the game of soccer. The student-athletes worked with the children showing them different soccer skills and just making sure the children enjoyed themselves while playing the sport.
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