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The Colonel Challenge

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What is the Colonel Challenge?

The Colonel Challenge will enhance the overall experience for EKU student-athletes through the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program. The goal of the challenge is to motivate all student-athletes with the guidance of the coaches and athletic administration to develop themselves holistically.

The challenge will focus on the five commitment areas of the CHAMPS/Life Skills program: Academic Excellence, Athletic Excellence, Commitment to Service, Personal Development, and Career Development.

Click Here to download the Colonel Challenge brochure!

Accepting the Challenge

Teams will be able to earn points by participating in events within the five commitment areas. The team with the most points by the end of a designated date (TBD) will be named the winners of the Colonel Challenge.

Rewards

1st Place - $1,000 toward team budget, Colonel Challenge t-shirts and Colonel Challenge trophy
2nd Place - $750 toward team budget
3rd Place - $500 toward team budget

Ways to Earn Points

Career Development
Academic Excellence
Personal Development
Athletic Excellence
Commitment to Service

Points can be earned individually (5 points) or by teams (100 points). Team efforts are defined as 80% participation or 20 members. Some activities require written proof of participation. Additional points may be earned for pre-approved activities.

Check back in the fall for the current schedule of Colonel Challenge events!

Click Here to download a point request form!

Final Team Standings

1st Place - Soccer

2nd Place - Women's Basketball

3rd Place - Softball

Click Here to see the full list!

For more information about the Colonel Challenge, contact Jenna Sample at (859) 622-8931 or jenna.sample@eku.edu.