The Cal Poly Pomona Broncos or Cal Poly Broncos are the athletic sports teams for the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). Cal Poly Pomona has 10 varsity sports teams and offers student participation in a wide range of sports including soccer, volleyball, track and field, basketball, softball, and baseball. Cal Poly Pomona participates at the NCAA's Division II (DII) level in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The Broncos have 65 CCAA championships and 14 NCAA National Championships. Current and former Cal Poly athletes have won 7 Olympic medals (3 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze).
Teams
While in existence, the Broncos' softball team appeared in seven Women's College World Series, in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1988 and 1989.
Championships
NCAA National Championships (14)
Cal Poly Pomona has won NCAA Division II championships in the following events:
CCAA Regular Season Championships (65)
Cal Poly Pomona has won CCAA regular season championships in the following events:
- Men's sports (28):
- Men's Water Polo (5) - 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
- Men's Baseball (8) - 1976, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1991, 2015, 2016
- Men's Basketball (5) - 1980-81, 2004â€"05, 2008â€"09, 2009â€"10, 2012â€"13
- Men's Cross Country (5) - 1983, 1985, 1994, 1996, 1997
- Men's Outdoor Track & Field (3) - 1972, 1997, 1998
- Men's Soccer (1) - 2014
- Women's sports (37):
- Women's Basketball (19) - 1981-82, 1982â€"83, 1983â€"84, 1984â€"85, 1985â€"86, 1986â€"87, 1987â€"88, 1988â€"89, 1989â€"90, 1990â€"91, 1991â€"92, 1992â€"93, 1993â€"94, 1996â€"97, 1997â€"98, 1999â€"00, 2000â€"01, 2001â€"02, 2013â€"14
- Women's Soccer (2) - 1991, 1999
- Women's Tennis (11) - 1983, 1985, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2003
- Women's Outdoor Track & Field (2) - 1997, 1998
- Women's Volleyball (3) - 1981, 1990, 2005
CCAA Tournament Championships (6)
Cal Poly Pomona has won CCAA tournament championships in the following events:
- Men's sports (5):
- Men's Baseball (1) - 2015
- Men's Basketball (2) - 2012â€"13, 2014â€"15
- Men's Soccer (2) - 2014, 2015
- Women's sports (1):
- Women's Basketball (1) - 2010â€"11
Olympic Medalists
Club sports
There are currently 7 club sports at Cal Poly Pomona.
- cycling
- equestrian
- inline hockey
- lacrosse
- martial arts
- ski and snowboard team
- ultimate frisbee
All student may only participate in any clubs/activities with a 3.0 or higher
Previously, there was a Cal Poly Pomona Men's Club Volleyball team. Team Coach was Coach Rosie Wegrich. Players: Huey Long, Herwin Samson, Burton Pang, Matt Florido, Jonathan Cooper, Arnold Dichosa, Brian Bingman,
Bronco Pep Band
The Bronco Pep Band is a student-run band at the university. The band is currently a group within the Athletic Department.
Cal Poly Pomona music department student Daniel Sandt became the first director of what became known as "Bronco Pep Band version 2.0".
Directors
- Daniel Sandt (2002â€"2005)
- Steven Corral (2005â€"2009)
- James Rodriguez (2009-2012)
- Branden Herron (2012-2014)
- Ramiro Castañeda (2014-2016)
- Kingsley Hickman (2016-Current)
Fight song
The first fight song
Song of the Viking
Words by Jerry Voorhis, Sung to the tune of The Maine Stein Song
The new fight song
Cal Poly Pomona Fight Song
Words sung to the trio section of John Phillip Sousa's Solid Men to the Front.
Unofficial Fight Song
The finale of the overture to the opera William Tell has served as the university's fight song.
See also
- Cal Poly Pomona Broncos men's basketball
References
External links
- Official website
