Ferris State Hosts Future Bulldogs Youth Sports Day

Annual event highlights Division II student-athlete impact on campus and in community.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Ferris State University and Bulldog Athletics celebrated NCAA Division II Day this weekend, joining programs across the country in highlighting the impact of student-athletes on campus and in the community. As part of the celebration, the Bulldogs hosted a Future Bulldogs Youth Sports Day ahead of the men's and women's basketball doubleheader against Northern Michigan University, where Ferris State student-athletes led kids through skills activities and talked about the benefits of being involved in sports.

Why it matters

The annual NCAA Division II Day event shines a spotlight on the balance of athletics and academics, while sharing Division II success stories through school websites and social media. Hosting youth sports activities allows Ferris State to engage the local community and inspire the next generation of student-athletes.

The details

Ferris State student-athletes led kids through various sports skills activities and talked about the benefits of being involved in sports as part of the Future Bulldogs Youth Sports Day event. The event was held ahead of the men's and women's basketball doubleheader against Northern Michigan University.

  • The annual NCAA Division II Day celebration took place this past weekend.

The players

Ferris State University

A public university located in Big Rapids, Michigan, offering over 180 programs across 7 colleges.

Bulldog Athletics

The athletic department of Ferris State University, competing in NCAA Division II.

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The takeaway

Ferris State's hosting of the Future Bulldogs Youth Sports Day demonstrates the university's commitment to engaging the local community and inspiring the next generation of student-athletes, while also highlighting the impact of Division II athletics on campus and beyond.