The following press release appears on the Wentworth Athletics website here. Wentworth Rifle Coach George Pantazelos has confirmed that the program has been cancelled and adds he “is working with the student-athletes to try and organize a team with club status.”
April 11, 2012
Statement Regarding Rifle Program
Wentworth Institute of Technology has announced that both the mixed and women’s rifle programs have been discontinued as varsity sports, effective immediately. The highly skilled student-athletes who participate in this sport have done an incredible job representing Wentworth both athletically and academically.
This difficult decision was reached after careful and ongoing deliberation. Our evaluation concluded that in order to provide a high quality NCAA rifle program at Wentworth it would require a substantial investment in both facilities and staffing, making it cost prohibitive for the athletic budget. In addition, there is a decreased level of student interest and participation in the program, which is another factor that was weighed during the review process.
Wentworth is committed to working closely with the student-athletes affected by this decision and recognizes the importance of collegiate athletics. The hard work of the athletes and the coaches are greatly appreciated. No other athletic programs are affected by this decision.
Wentworth remains focused on providing a high quality education for all students and continues to prioritize investments in educational opportunities.
Well, doesn’t that just suck.
I enjoyed shooting for WIT while attending. The range was in the basement of the athletic center,paid for. The equipment was there, paid for. The budget must be for travelling? I remember hanging rifle team tryout notices 8.5×11 around campus at the beginning of the year, the people who showed up really enjoyed the exposure to the sport, only a couple had real range time. Could this cancellation be permanent or only for this year, due to low numbers of interest?
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