Rider dedicates athletic complex to President Dell’Omo

In honor of Dr. Gregory G. Dell’Omo’s dedicated service as Rider’s seventh president and passionate support of Rider Athletics, the Board of Trustees formally dedicated the athletic complex in his name.

The Gregory G. Dell’Omo Athletic Complex encompasses the University’s baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, recreational field, track and field complex, and turf field, which is home to Rider’s men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey and women’s lacrosse teams. Of the University’s 21 Division I sports, 13 programs utilize the complex.  

“Your name will greet generations of student athletes as they train, compete and continue to bring home championships,” said Joan C. Mazzotti ’72, chair of the Board, during a presentation to unveil the naming.

Throughout his decade-long tenure, Rider’s Division I athletic teams have seen incredible success with Dell’Omo and his wife, Polly, frequently cheering on the Broncs in the stands. The University secured 40 conference championships, produced 18 All-Americans and won two consecutive Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men’s Commissioner’s Cups. Rider Athletics added women’s lacrosse as its 21st Division I sport, saw its first wrestler compete in the Olympics and had the first wrestler advance to the national championship bout.

“The naming of the outdoor athletic complex for President Dell’Omo couldn’t be more appropriate,” said Don Harnum, athletic director. “Greg loves sports, has been extremely supportive of Rider Athletics during his tenure and has witnessed a plethora of Bronc victories in that part of campus. This is a very deserving honor and recognition.”