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Attention Bearcat Fans: The athletic promotions department and the Northwest football team are asking all fans to wear GREEN on Saturday, August 30th when the Bearcats face Abilene Christian University for the 2008 season opener! Kickoff is at 6:00 pm in Bearcat Stadium/Mel Tjeersdma Field.
Help us create the same intimidating atmosphere that's guided the Bearcats to a 17-game home winning streak and three consecutive National Championship appearances!
But it doesn't stop with the first game! We want Bearcat fans to wear GREEN at every home athletic event of every sport! WE SEE GREEN!
The Northwest Missouri State University Athletic Department is committed to giving Bearcat fans the best experience possible by providing a great game day atmosphere when they attend athletic events. We feel that our home events are action packed and provide great entertainment for fans of all ages.
There are a wide variety of exciting game day promotions at Northwest athletic events for Bearcat fans. Want to win free stuff just by going to Northwest athletic events? Check the promotional schedules often, as new and exciting promotions are added for the following sports:
*Please note that although we will try to keep this as current as possible, all promotions on this page are subject to change without notice.
Promotional Schedules
coming in the fall..
Special Events
Midnight Madness
The Northwest Missouri State men's and women's basketball programs hold an annual Midnight Madness event in Bearcat Arena. Midnight Madness offers a chance for students and the community to meet and greet both the Northwest men’s and women’s basketball teams. The event gets the fans ready for the basketball season, introducing both the teams in an exciting late-night event.
Admission is free and open to the public, and free pizza and drinks are provided all night. Fans enjoy a slam dunk contest, performances by the Bearcat Steppers, and a dance competiton by the teams themselves!
Northwest students have the opportunity to compete in contests and participate in several drawings and competitions with combined winnings totaling over $10,000 in cash, prizes, and aladine (campus meal) plans. There is plenty of free stuff to take home as well.
Midnight Madness will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2007 in Bearcat Arena at 10:00 pm. More information will be available at a later date.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day

National Girls and Women in Sports Day was held on Saturday, February 16, 2008 in the Student Recreation Center on the Northwest Campus. Over sixty youth particitpated in the event.
This annual day of celebration is recognized in all 50 states by various schools and organizations. The purpose is to recognize female athletic participation and achievements. Click here for more information about National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Every year during the month of February, Northwest Missouri State athletics hosts a special clinic for area youth in recognition of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The Northwest womens teams, Bearcat Steppers, and Bearcat Cheeleaders each instruct clinic participants in the basic fundamentals related to their sport.
The event is free and open to any members of the public. Boys and girls ages 4-10 get one-on-one interaction with athletes, free food, goodie bags, and prizes. Pre-registered participants receive a free ticket to the women's basketball game at 1:30 pm. The goal is to increase visibility among the community of our women's sports including cheer and dance, while promoting healthy active lifestyles and increase attendance at those sports. Pre-registration is suggested but not required.
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