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Navajo Technical University believes that a sound program of athletic activities can provide valuable opportunities for developing physical fitness and overall qualities of character and leadership. The athletic program seeks to enhance our athletes through education and competition that will stimulate a lasting positive attitude of discipline, dedication, sportsmanship, integrity, and leadership.
We believe students have a tremendous opportunity to participate in intercollegiate sports and are here to support and help our students achieve their academic and athletics goals.
Navajo Tech is a member of the U.S. Collegiate Athletics Association (USCAA), the U.S. Collegiate Archery Association (USCA), the the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).
Rodeo
The rodeo sports program provides students with the opportunity to embrace New Mexico’s rugged landscape and compete in various rodeo competitions as well as represent Navajo Technical University with their dedication and horsemanship skills.
Cross Country
Winning competitions has always been a part of Navajo Tech and the cross country team is no exception. Student athletes are able to train on some of the best trails around campus and travel to local and national collegiate races throughout the United States.
Archery
With steady hands and precision, NTU’s archery team is rising to the top of collegiate archery sports! The team strives for each win as they face each opponent to represent NTU to their best abilities through their senses of skill and precision.Featured Articles
Cross Country Trail Run August 20, 2019
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To all,
The Cross Country Trail Run has been Change from August 14, 2019 to August 20, 2019 at 4 pm at NTU Crownpoint Campus.
NTU Cross Country Team Wins Shiprock Marathon Team Relay 2019
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Loren Tsosie, Shalii White, Joel Yazzie, Talmadge Begay, and Tamara Clyde place 1st at the Shiprock Team relay in Shiprock Marathon 2019
Coach Lee did a great job with team.
NTU Rodeo Team results from April 19-20, 2019 Socorro, NM
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Steerwrestling - Jared Pino 2nd place in the Long-go and 5th place for the Average
Team Roping - Erik Becenti 2nd place in the Long-go and 5th place for the Average
"This is the last year for four year rodeo athletes: Tyson Charley, Jay Becenti and Jared Pino. As their coach for the past three years I am forever grateful for their dedication in and out of the arena. They are extremely talented and I wish them nothing but the best as they start the next chapter, Prorodeo" - Nicole Pino
NTU Rodeo Team Results from NMSU Rodeo Las Cruces
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Results from this past weekend (March 31, 2019)
Steerwrestling - Jared Pino placed 5th with 18.9 second run (69 points)
Team Roping - NTU Team: Jay Becenti/Tyson Charley placed 2nd with 6.6 second run (126 points)
Team Roping - NTU Erik Becenti and Mesalands Hiyo Yazzie placed 5th with 7.5 second run (69 points)
Overall NTU Men's Team placed 3rd with Total of 390 points.
(4 out of 6 men on my team received points to climb the standings. All my timed-event men received points in their event.)
Men's Team Placing by Schools
1st place - Central Arizona College (725pts)
2nd place - Mesalands Community College (535pts)
3rd place - Navajo Technical University (390pts)
4th place - New Mexico State University (245pts)
5th place - Cochise Community College (88pts)
6th place - University of Arizona & Dine College (0pts)
I have a lot of talented students on my team, I'm proud of them all. We are a small team, but we can be fierce.
Coach Pino
CAC 1 and 2 March 9 & 10, 2019
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NTU Rodeo Team competed in Casa Grande, AZ hosted by Central Arizona College (CAC) this past weekend.
Saturday (3/9/19): CAC Rodeo #1
Team Roping - NTU Erik Becenti-header/Dine College Chandler Begay-heeler AND NTU Jay Becenti-header/NTU Tyson Charley-heeler TIED for 8th Place with a 13.5 second run. Received 6.5pts each. Total points for NTU Men's Team 19.5
Sunday (3/10/19): CAC Rodeo #2
Team Roping - NTU Erik Becenti-header/Dine College Chandler Begay-heeler placed 4th with a 9.1 second run. Received 88pts. Total Points for NTU Men's Team 88
Barrel Racing - NTU Hayeden DuBois finished her run in 17.48 seconds placing her 14th. She was awarded a Boutique Bag for the fastest time in her rake.
I'm proud of my team, I know they work hard in class, at practice, at home and at the rodeos. We are getting ready for University of Arizona Rodeo in Tucson, AZ this weekend. We are NTU Skyhawk Rodeo.
Coach Pino
U.S. Collegiate Indoor Archery Championships Shoot Results
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February 7 - 12, 2019
Las Vegas, NV
NTU Men and Women at USCA Indoor National Championship event on February 7 – 12, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV We are proud of the men and women that competed. I want to thank Coach Martin for helping our archers do the best they could at this event.
Cheyenne Robertson – Women Recurve had 1017 points placed 8th in Nation out of 15
Jody Wilson – Men Bowhunter had 1033 points placed 48th in Nation out of 60
Shayna Secody – Women Bowhunter had 980 points placed 49th in Nation out of 63
Darreth Johnson – Women Basic Bow had points placed 22nd in the Nation out of 28
NTU WELLNESS CENTER HOURS
Fall/Spring Hours:
Monday thru Thursday
8am to 9pm
Court Closed 11AM to 12PM for class
Friday
8AM to 5PM
Fall/Spring Break and Summer Hours:
Monday thru Friday
8AM to 5PM
* Gym Hours are subject to change *
FITNESS
The Fitness Program offers a variety of wellness and fitness classes, advanced level classes, and personal training. Contact us for further information.
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Wellness Center
NTU promotes the wellness of the body, mind, and spirit and would like to provide a center for students, staff, faculty, and the surrounding community to understand, value, and make healthy lifestyle choices.
Court
The Wellness Center gymnasium is equipped with the most recent exercise equipment. The court will be used for NTU’s men and women basketball teams.
Weights
The strength program is designed for an individual to lift weights at their own pace. To complete this program an individual needs to complete 30 hours of work-outs.
Cardio
The cardio program is designed for an individual to walk, jog, run, or cycle at their own pace. To complete this program an individual needs to complete 30 hours of cardio exercise.Collegiate
NTU Athletic Programs aspire to the highest level of intercollegiate competition, sportsmanship, and academic excellence.
Rodeo
The rodeo sports program provides students with the opportunity to embrace New Mexico’s rugged landscape and compete in competitions.
Cross Country
At Navajo Tech, the cross country team is able to train on some of the best trails around campus and travel to local and national collegiate races.
Archery
NTU’s archery team is rising to the top of collegiate archery sports! The team strives for each win with skill and precision.Intramural
NTU intramural sports programs are designed to offer fun and safe play, increase individual confidence and competence, develop student leadership, and promote lifelong recreation and fitness.
Mens Basketball
The mens basketball team is part of the intramural sports program at Navajo Tech. Each year the team competes in the AIHEC basketball competition.
Womens Basketball
The women’s basketball team is part of the intramural sports program at Navajo Tech. Each year the team competes in the national AIHEC basketball competition.
Volleyball
NTU’s co-ed Volleyball teams participate in the annual AIHEC competitions nationally with other tribal colleges.
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Skyhawk Athletics
NTU teams have goals to place in their conference, regional, and national championships in a variety of sports. Winning teams have become a tradition at NTU in both men’s and women’s sports. Community support for intercollegiate athletics at NTU has been outstanding. The caliber of coaching, the quality of uniforms and equipment, the training and medical facilities, and the opportunity to play against good competition are superior. NTU Athletic Programs aspire to the highest level of intercollegiate competition, sportsmanship and academic excellence through the University mission.