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CC Athletics Unveils Refreshed Logos and Mascot<\/h3>\n
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Talia Cloud \u201923<\/strong>, left, and Jordan Meltzer \u201920<\/strong> react to their new jerseys when they were revealed in their locker room before a game. Photo by Katie Klann<\/p><\/div>\n

Several different versions of a tiger have found a home on Colorado College athletics uniforms, facilities, and offices throughout the history of the school. In addition, two interlocking Cs as well as many forms of wordmarks have been sprinkled around campus.<\/p>\n

In 1938, when the hockey team made its debut, the squad\u2019s uniforms had a running tiger in between the words Colorado College. The national champion team in 1950 had its tiger running the other way, but still in between the words. When the 1957 NCAA team won the national title, the uniforms didn\u2019t even have a tiger on them, just the players\u2019 numbers with the school\u2019s name on the front.<\/p>\n

From the late \u201980s through the mid-\u201990s, the teams wore a version of the two interlocking Cs for several years before dropping the logo for the tiger shield everyone has been familiar with since then.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, the Colorado College Department of Athletics unveiled refreshed logos and a new mascot.<\/p>\n

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During the DU vs CC Gold Pan game on March 6, fans saw CC mascot Prowler graduate from college and the introduction of the new CC mascot RoCCy. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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During the DU vs CC Gold Pan game on March 6, fans saw CC mascot Prowler graduate from college and the introduction of the new CC mascot RoCCy. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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The new men’s basketball uniforms hang in the locker room on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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The men’s basketball team walks into the locker room to see the new jerseys for the first time on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Cooxooeii Black, center, reacts to the new men’s basketball jerseys on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Jackson Tanner, left, holds up his newly designed Colorado College shirt on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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The new men’s basketball jerseys hang in the locker room on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Nabeel Elabdeia, right, tries on his new basketball jersey on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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The new men’s basketball jerseys hang in the locker room on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Augustine Kim looks at his new uniform on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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The new men’s basketball uniforms hang in the locker room on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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The men’s basketball team walks into the locker room to see the new jerseys for the first time on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Nabeel Elabdeia holds up his newly designed basketball uniform on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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From left to right, Eric Jones, Cooxooeii Black, and Nabeel Elabdeia pose for a portrait with their jerseys on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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The women’s basketball team walks into the locker room to see their newly redesigned jerseys on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Talia Cloud holds her new basketball shorts on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Jordan Meltzer, left, and Abby Walz show off their new uniforms on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Talia Cloud, center, and Jordan Meltzer react to their new jerseys on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Talia Cloud, center, and Jordan Meltzer react to their new jerseys on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Izzy Hensley, left, and Tedy Reed react to their new uniforms on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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The women’s basketball team poses for a photo with their new uniforms on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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The women’s basketball team poses for a photo with their new uniforms on Friday, February 7, 2020 at El Pomar Sports Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Katie Klann) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Joshua Birndorf 2\/7\/2020 Colorado College hockey players get ready for their big game against Minnesota St. Cloud. This is the first time they\u2019ve seen their new jerseys. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Joshua Birndorf 2\/7\/2020 As students wander into Worner and Rastall for lunch, they are surprised with the unveiling of Colorado College\u2019s new tiger logo. Tons of students receive a free phone wallet sporting the fresh re-design and are informed about upcoming sporting events. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Joshua Birndorf 2\/07\/2020 Students and faculty file into Colorado College\u2019s Reid Arena to see the unveiling of the hew tiger logo. Everyone is excited to see how the re-deisgn looks on the court, on the scoreboard, and in the promotional video. Audience members are asked what they think of the re-design. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Joshua Birndorf 2\/07\/2020 Students and faculty file into Colorado College\u2019s Reid Arena to see the unveiling of the hew tiger logo. Everyone is excited to see how the re-deisgn looks on the court, on the scoreboard, and in the promotional video. Here, the court\u2019s new logo is unveiled. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Joshua Birndorf 2\/07\/2020 Students and faculty file into Colorado College\u2019s Reid Arena to see the unveiling of the hew tiger logo. Everyone is excited to see how the re-deisgn looks on the court, on the scoreboard, and in the promotional video. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

On Feb. 7, several events were held to show the updated logos around El Pomar Sports Center, including giveaways, updated merchandise in the bookstore, signage changes, and the launch of a new logo video.<\/p>\n

It had been three decades since the most recent tiger shield logo was designed. A lot has changed at CC in 30 years and it was time to refresh the logo to reflect that progress. The dated logo had lost adaptability and flexibility in some applications like embroidery and digital communications.<\/p>\n

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Former Tiger Shield <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Updated Tiger Shield <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Updated Wordmark <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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New Interlocking Cs <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

\u201cThis is an exciting day for the Tigers,\u201d Colorado College Vice President and Director of Athletics Lesley Irvine said on Feb. 7. \u201cThe logo refresh speaks directly to the momentum of CC Athletics on campus. It also allows us an opportunity to build on visibility and identity in a focused and consistent way. We love the new look!\u201d<\/p>\n

The refreshed logo and accompanying visual identity system provide the opportunity for all CC athletics teams to appear unified and consistent in their uniforms and sports gear. This allows the teams to look their best during competition, and promotes a modern, professional-looking presentation to our opponents and the public.<\/p>\n

The development of the Ed Robson Arena also provided an opportunity to consider what is possible with an athletics logo update; the construction of the new building could coincide with the unveiling of the refreshed logo to the CC, Colorado Springs, and regional community fans.<\/p>\n

CC stakeholders like alumni, students, faculty, and staff worked with Joe Bosack and Co., a leader in sports team logos and identity. Last spring, the firm held a series of focus groups with student athletes, athletics staff, student leaders, faculty and staff, local alumni, and the Board of Trustees to review logo versions and discuss the essential elements that the updated logo needed to express. Athletics and Communications staff and the Board of Trustees weighed in on options at the board’s summer retreat and the stakeholder group selected the final logo.<\/p>\n

The new logos are reflected in multiple athletics venues. Specifically, the interlocking CC logo was displayed at center ice at The Broadmoor World Arena and center court in Reid Arena beginning Feb. 7.<\/p>\n

One month later, on March 6, a new mascot was unveiled during the hockey game against in-state rival Denver. With the long-time mascot \u201cProwler\u201d graduating, we welcomed \u201cRoCCY\u201d to the family. Nearly 1,300 votes were cast in an online vote, and RoCCY narrowly defeated Roary. Not only did our new Tiger have a name change, but a new mascot costume was unveiled as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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