| George Washington Colonials | |
| University | George Washington University |
|---|---|
| Conference(s) | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Athletics director | Patrick Nero |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Varsity teams | 22 teams (10 men, 12 women) |
| Basketball arena | Charles E. Smith Athletic Center |
| Baseball stadium | Barcroft Park |
| Soccer stadium | GW-Mount Vernon Athletic Complex |
| Mascot | George the Colonial |
| Nickname | Colonials |
| Fight song | Hail to the Buff and Blue |
| Colors | Buff and Blue
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| Homepage | GW Sports |
The George Washington Colonials are the athletic teams of George Washington University. The school sponsors 21 varsity sports (8 men, 11 women), the majority of which compete in the Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The men's and women's water polo teams compete in the Collegiate Water Polo Association and the women's gymnastics team is independent. The Colonials' colors are buff and blue. George Washington formerly sponsored a varsity football team, which was disbanded in 1966.
| Men | Women | ||
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| Sport | Facility | Sport | Facility |
| Baseball | Barcroft Park | Basketball | Charles E. Smith Athletic Center |
| Basketball | Charles E. Smith Athletic Center | Cross Country | Bull Run Park |
| Cross Country | Bull Run Park | Gymnastics | Charles E. Smith Athletic Center |
| Golf | Laurel Hill Golf Club | Lacrosse | GW Athletic Fields |
| Rowing | Thompson Boat Center | Rowing | Thompson Boat Center |
| Soccer | GW Athletic Fields | Soccer | GW Athletic Fields |
| Squash | - | Softball | GW Athletic Fields |
| Swimming | GW Swim Center | Squash | - |
| Tennis | GW Tennis Center | Swimming | GW Swim Center |
| Water Polo | Charles E. Smith Athletic Center | Tennis | GW Tennis Center |
| Volleyball | Charles E. Smith Athletic Center | ||
| Water Polo | Charles E. Smith Athletic Center | ||
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