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Kids Can Now Join the Junior Bearcats Club for FREE!

The Junior Bearcats Club is the ultimate fan club for kids 12 and under

By Kate Fletcher, Macaroni KID Binghamton Publisher September 23, 2025

Here's some exciting news for all young sports fans in Binghamton! Binghamton University Athletics is making it even easier for kids to get in on the action. The Junior Bearcats Club is now completely free for kids 12 and under for the 2025–26 academic year.

The Junior Bearcats Club is the ultimate fan club for young fans who love the excitement of college sports and want to cheer on the Bearcats. It's a chance to get personal, up-close interaction with Division I student-athletes and feel like a real part of the team.

What Do Junior Bearcats Get?

Joining the club offers some incredible perks for its members, all at no cost:

  • 2025–26 Membership Card
  • One ticket to all men's and women's home basketball games
  • A personal letter from Baxter the Bearcat
  • An exclusive Jr. Bearcats T-Shirt
  • An invite to a private Jr. Bearcats Meet & Greet with student-athletes
  • and more!

"Making the Junior Bearcats Club free is another way of us giving back to the community that has always supported Binghamton Athletics," said Ze Zeon, Deputy Director of Athletics & Chief Development Officer. The initiative is a way to welcome more families and kids into the Bearcat family.

How to Join the Club

Joining the Junior Bearcats Club is easy and now, it's totally free. Parents can register their children in one of two ways:

  1. Online: Visit binghamtonbearcats.com/juniorbearcats to sign up.
  2. In-person: Register at the Events Center Box Office.

With this new initiative, Binghamton University is dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience for its youngest fans. Get ready to cheer on the Bearcats this season and make some incredible memories!



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