University of Georgia Athletics
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The SEC All-Sports Trophy is awarded each year to the program that finishes with the highest average standing across each sport that is offered by the university. All-Sport Trophies are awarded to men's, women's and overall standings.
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The University of Georgia has produced 83 Olympians that have participated in a total of 14 Olympic games since 1936, as well as one former Bulldog that participated in the Paralympics. Georgia has also produced three different Olympic coaches. A total of 15 former Bulldogs have won 32 medals in the Games, including 17 of the gold variety. Georgia sent 29 athletes and four coaches to the 2016 Summer Games that were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and several returned home with medals.
Complete List of Georgia Bulldogs In The Olympics
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Circle of Honor
The Circle of Honor is designed to pay tribute to extraordinary student-athletes and coaches who by their performance and conduct have brought honor to the university and themselves, and who by their actions have contributed to the tradition of the Georgia Bulldogs. The criteria for selection also stipulate that each recipient has earned his or her academic degree.
Circle of Honor History
Circle of Distinction
The Circle of Distinction honors those individuals who have extended extraordinary support to Georgia athletics through the years. The honor is intended to recognize overwhelming loyalty and generosity that was exhibited by the inductees. Since the Circle of Distinction's inaugural induction in 2002, nine Bulldog supporters have been awarded the honor.
Circle of Distinction History
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
A total of 108 former Bulldog athletes, coaches, and staff members have been inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Highlighted by Georgia greats such as Herschel Walker, Dan Magill, Vince Dooley, and Teresa Edwards, honorees are inducted after a three-tiered screening process and the final members are chosen based on their performance within their sport and their community.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame History
Honda Award
Honda annually recognizes the most outstanding female collegiate athletes in the country with the Collegiate Women Sports Award. Winners are selected in each of the 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports by a panel of over 1,000 NCAA administrators. Since 1980, 20 Georgia student-athletes have been chosen as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and awarded the Honda-Broderick Cup.
Honda Award History
The University of Georgia ranks second all-time among all Southeastern Conference schools with 114 Academic All-Americans. In the latest NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR), Georgia student-athletes graduated at a rate of 84%, which ranks fifth best among all 14 SEC schools. In the 2013-14 season alone, Georgia had 170 student-athletes earn spots on the SEC Academic Honor Roll. The 85 student-athletes on the 2013-14 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll was the highest total in the league. Georgia also leads the SEC with 59 post-graduate scholars and ranks fifth nationally.
Academic Points of Pride
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The University of Georgia's facilities rank among the nation's best and are consistently being upgraded to meet the standards of the NCAA and SEC. Recently the University of Georgia has renovated Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, Sanford Stadium, Stegeman Coliseum, Foley Field, Turner Soccer Complex, Jack Turner Stadium, Dan Magill Tennis Complex, Equestrian Complex, as well as constructing the new William Porter Payne and Porter Otis Payne Indoor Athletic Facility.
Complete University of Georgia Facilities Listing
Rankin M. Smith, Sr. Student-Athlete Academic Center is dedicated to the academic success and support of Georgia's student-athletes. The 31,000 square foot facility consists of computer labs, multi-media classroom, over 40 large and small group tutoring rooms, writing center and counselor's offices. The $6.7 million facility is part of the "Investing in Champions" Athletic Association initiative and in recognition of the gift, has been named the Rankin M. Smith, Sr., Student-Athlete Academic Center honoring the UGA alumnus and former owner of the Atlanta Falcons.
Official Rankin Smith Center Website
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The University of Georgia not only offers the top facilities in the nation, but also provides the best possible support for its student-athletes. Georgia realizes the importance of nutrition for athletic performance by housing one of the largest collegiate Sports Nutrition departments in the country. State of the art Sports Medicine facilities, coupled with Georgia's elite Strength and Conditioning staff, provide the best support possible for every student-athlete.
Sports Medicine Website
Sports Nutrition Website
Strength & Conditioning Website
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Each of Georgia's athletics programs places a priority on community outreach and service that extends beyond the campus boundaries. On a season-to-season basis, Georgia's teams and student-athletes are involved in projects with renowned organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army, Camp Sunshine, and a host of additional foundations dedicated to the betterment of the local and regional communities. The giving spirit that pervades the Georgia community has seen numerous student-athletes receive recognition from the AFCA, SEC, NCAA and other notable associations for their dedication to helping those around them.
The University of Georgia Athletics Association is also committed to giving back to the University itself by donating a generous percentage of its profits to the advancement of student life and academic learning experiences across campus.
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) exists to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image. More specifically, the UGA chapter of the SAAC operates for the purposes of:
Official SAAC Constitution
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View the current Board of Directors and Executive Committee members on this page.
The University of Georgia Athletic Association is committed and obligated to the principle of institutional control in operating its athletics program in a manner that is consistent with the letter and the spirit of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. Each individual involved in intercollegiate athletics is obligated to maintain competency in knowledge of the rules; to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation; and to report any violation of NCAA, conference and /or institutional rules of which he or she is aware.
The commitment and obligation to operate the intercollegiate athletic association in adherence to the principle of institutional control is both institutional and individual. The Association's commitment is to maintain the control of the athletics programs through:
Official UGAAA Compliance Website
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The Georgia Bulldog Club is the fundraising arm of the Athletic Association charged with providing student-athlete scholarships, first class facilities, and the financial support necessary for each of UGA's 21 varsity sport programs. Members of the Bulldog Club are encouraged to invest in the cause through contributions to annual funds, capital campaigns, and scholarship endowments.
The Bulldog Club is led by Executive Director Matthew Borman.
Official Bulldog Club Website
Championship History
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| UGA's National Championship Teams |
| Football | 1942 |
| Football | 1980 |
| Men's Tennis | 1985 |
| Gymnastics | 1987 |
| Men's Tennis | 1987 |
| Gymnastics | 1989 |
| Baseball | 1990 |
| Men's Golf | 1991 |
| Gymnastics | 1993 |
| Women's Tennis (Indoor) | 1994 |
| Women's Tennis | 1994 |
| Women's Tennis (Indoor) | 1995 |
| Gymnastics | 1998 |
| Gymnastics | 1999 |
| Men's Tennis | 1999 |
| Women's Swimming & Diving | 1999 |
| Women's Swimming & Diving | 2000 |
| Women's Tennis | 2000 |
| Men's Tennis | 2001 |
| Women's Golf | 2001 |
| Women's Swimming & Diving | 2001 |
| Women's Tennis (Indoor) | 2002 |
| Men's Golf | 2005 |
| Women's Swimming & Diving | 2005 |
| Equestrian | 2003 |
| Equestrian | 2004 |
| Gymnastics | 2005 |
| Gymnastics | 2006 |
| Men's Tennis (Indoor) | 2006 |
| Gymnastics | 2007 |
| Men's Tennis (Indoor) | 2007 |
| Men's Tennis | 2007 |
| Equestrian | 2008 |
| Gymnastics | 2008 |
| Men's Tennis | 2008 |
| Equestrian | 2009 |
| Gymnastics | 2009 |
| Equestrian | 2010 |
| Women's Swimming & Diving | 2013 |
| Equestrian | 2014 |
| Women's Swimming & Diving | 2014 |
| Women's Swimming & Diving | 2016 |
| Women's Track & Field (Indoor) | 2018 |
| Men's Track & Field (Outdoor | 2018 |
| Women's Tennis (Indoor) | 2019 |
| Individual National Champions | ||
| Sport | National Champion Athletes | National Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Equestrian | 3 | 3 |
| Men's Golf | 1 | 1 |
| Women's Golf | 3 | 3 |
| Gymnastics | 18 | 40 |
| Men's Indoor Track & Field | 3 | 3 (3 Events) |
| Women's Indoor Track & Field | 11 | 14 (14 Events) |
| Men's Swimming & Diving | 14 | 21 (21 Events) |
| Women's Swimming & Diving | 47 | 77 (52 Events, 25 Relays) |
| *Men's Tennis | 8 | 8 (5 Singles, 3 Doubles) |
| Women's Tennis | 2 | 2 (2 Singles) |
| *Men's Track & Field | 9 | 11 (10 Events, 1 Relay) |
| Women's Track & Field | 8 | 12 (12 Events) |
| TOTALS | 123 | 189 |
| UGA Southeastern Conference Championships by Sport | |||
| Men's Sports | Women's Sports | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 6 | Women's Basketball | 8 |
| Men's Basketball | 3 | Women's Golf | 11 |
| Football | 13 | Gymnastics | 16 |
| Men's Golf | 29 | Softball | 4 |
| Men's Swimming & Diving | 3 | Women's Swimming & Diving | 12 |
| Men's Tennis | 41 | Women's Tennis | 16 |
| Men's Track & Field | 1 | Women's Track & Field | 3 |
| Volleyball | 2 | ||
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SEC All-Sports Rankings
The SEC All-Sports Trophy is awarded each year to the program that finishes with the highest average standing across each sport that is offered by the university. All-Sport Trophies are awarded to men's, women's and overall standings.
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| UGA SEC All-Sports Trophy Rankings | |||
| Year | Men | Women | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd |
| 1998-99 | 3rd | 1st | 3rd |
| 1999-2000 | 6th | 2nd | 4th |
| 2000-01 | 1st | 2nd | 2nd |
| 2001-02 | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd |
| 2002-03 | 7th | 3rd | 5th |
| 2003-04 | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd |
| 2004-05 | 5th | 2nd | 3rd |
| 2005-06 | 1st | 2nd | 1st |
| 2006-07 | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd |
| 2007-08 | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd |
| 2008-09 | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd |
| 2009-10 | T-4th | 2nd | 2nd |
| 2010-11 | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd |
| 2011-12 | 2nd | 2nd | 2nd |
| 2012-13 | -- | -- | 2nd |
| 2013-14 | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd |
| 2014-15 | 4th | 6th | 4th |
| 2015-16 | 3rd | 6th | 3rd |
| 2016-17 | 4th | 5th | 4th |
| 2017-18 | 2nd | 4th | 1st |
| 2018-19 | 3rd | 6th | 4th |
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Georgia Olympians
The University of Georgia has produced 83 Olympians that have participated in a total of 14 Olympic games since 1936, as well as one former Bulldog that participated in the Paralympics. Georgia has also produced three different Olympic coaches. A total of 15 former Bulldogs have won 32 medals in the Games, including 17 of the gold variety. Georgia sent 29 athletes and four coaches to the 2016 Summer Games that were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and several returned home with medals.
Complete List of Georgia Bulldogs In The Olympics
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Honors and Recognition
Circle of Honor
The Circle of Honor is designed to pay tribute to extraordinary student-athletes and coaches who by their performance and conduct have brought honor to the university and themselves, and who by their actions have contributed to the tradition of the Georgia Bulldogs. The criteria for selection also stipulate that each recipient has earned his or her academic degree.
Circle of Honor History
Circle of Distinction
The Circle of Distinction honors those individuals who have extended extraordinary support to Georgia athletics through the years. The honor is intended to recognize overwhelming loyalty and generosity that was exhibited by the inductees. Since the Circle of Distinction's inaugural induction in 2002, nine Bulldog supporters have been awarded the honor.
Circle of Distinction History
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
A total of 108 former Bulldog athletes, coaches, and staff members have been inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Highlighted by Georgia greats such as Herschel Walker, Dan Magill, Vince Dooley, and Teresa Edwards, honorees are inducted after a three-tiered screening process and the final members are chosen based on their performance within their sport and their community.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame History
Honda Award
Honda annually recognizes the most outstanding female collegiate athletes in the country with the Collegiate Women Sports Award. Winners are selected in each of the 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports by a panel of over 1,000 NCAA administrators. Since 1980, 20 Georgia student-athletes have been chosen as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and awarded the Honda-Broderick Cup.
Honda Award History
Academic Success
The University of Georgia ranks second all-time among all Southeastern Conference schools with 114 Academic All-Americans. In the latest NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR), Georgia student-athletes graduated at a rate of 84%, which ranks fifth best among all 14 SEC schools. In the 2013-14 season alone, Georgia had 170 student-athletes earn spots on the SEC Academic Honor Roll. The 85 student-athletes on the 2013-14 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll was the highest total in the league. Georgia also leads the SEC with 59 post-graduate scholars and ranks fifth nationally.
Academic Points of Pride
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Athletic Facilities
The University of Georgia's facilities rank among the nation's best and are consistently being upgraded to meet the standards of the NCAA and SEC. Recently the University of Georgia has renovated Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, Sanford Stadium, Stegeman Coliseum, Foley Field, Turner Soccer Complex, Jack Turner Stadium, Dan Magill Tennis Complex, Equestrian Complex, as well as constructing the new William Porter Payne and Porter Otis Payne Indoor Athletic Facility.
Complete University of Georgia Facilities Listing
Rankin Smith Building
Rankin M. Smith, Sr. Student-Athlete Academic Center is dedicated to the academic success and support of Georgia's student-athletes. The 31,000 square foot facility consists of computer labs, multi-media classroom, over 40 large and small group tutoring rooms, writing center and counselor's offices. The $6.7 million facility is part of the "Investing in Champions" Athletic Association initiative and in recognition of the gift, has been named the Rankin M. Smith, Sr., Student-Athlete Academic Center honoring the UGA alumnus and former owner of the Atlanta Falcons.
Official Rankin Smith Center Website
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Athletic Support Staff
The University of Georgia not only offers the top facilities in the nation, but also provides the best possible support for its student-athletes. Georgia realizes the importance of nutrition for athletic performance by housing one of the largest collegiate Sports Nutrition departments in the country. State of the art Sports Medicine facilities, coupled with Georgia's elite Strength and Conditioning staff, provide the best support possible for every student-athlete.
Sports Medicine Website
Sports Nutrition Website
Strength & Conditioning Website
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Bulldogs Giving Back
Each of Georgia's athletics programs places a priority on community outreach and service that extends beyond the campus boundaries. On a season-to-season basis, Georgia's teams and student-athletes are involved in projects with renowned organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army, Camp Sunshine, and a host of additional foundations dedicated to the betterment of the local and regional communities. The giving spirit that pervades the Georgia community has seen numerous student-athletes receive recognition from the AFCA, SEC, NCAA and other notable associations for their dedication to helping those around them.
The University of Georgia Athletics Association is also committed to giving back to the University itself by donating a generous percentage of its profits to the advancement of student life and academic learning experiences across campus.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) exists to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image. More specifically, the UGA chapter of the SAAC operates for the purposes of:
- Providing a voice for UGA student-athletes within the SEC conference structure.
- Soliciting student-athlete responses to proposed SEC and NCAA legislation.
- Recommending potential legislation.
- Promoting a positive student-athlete image.
- Organizing community service activities.
- Serving as student-athlete liaisons to UGAAA Administration.
Official SAAC Constitution
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Board of Directors
View the current Board of Directors and Executive Committee members on this page.
Compliance
The University of Georgia Athletic Association is committed and obligated to the principle of institutional control in operating its athletics program in a manner that is consistent with the letter and the spirit of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. Each individual involved in intercollegiate athletics is obligated to maintain competency in knowledge of the rules; to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation; and to report any violation of NCAA, conference and /or institutional rules of which he or she is aware.
The commitment and obligation to operate the intercollegiate athletic association in adherence to the principle of institutional control is both institutional and individual. The Association's commitment is to maintain the control of the athletics programs through:
- Employment and hiring of responsible administrators, coaches, and support staff personnel;
- Education of coaches, staff, student-athletes and other individuals involved with the Athletic Association in their institutional responsibilities under the rules;
- Development of monitoring and operating systems within the Association and the University that provide guidance in how to work within the rules;
- Providing effective lines of communication between all affected constituencies;
- Discovering and reporting any violations of rules that occur.
Official UGAAA Compliance Website
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Bulldog Club
The Georgia Bulldog Club is the fundraising arm of the Athletic Association charged with providing student-athlete scholarships, first class facilities, and the financial support necessary for each of UGA's 21 varsity sport programs. Members of the Bulldog Club are encouraged to invest in the cause through contributions to annual funds, capital campaigns, and scholarship endowments.
The Bulldog Club is led by Executive Director Matthew Borman.
Official Bulldog Club Website