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It already has a women\u2019s swim program.<\/p>\n<p>Also added in the announcement were women\u2019s flag football, acrobatics and tumbling and men\u2019s rowing, in addition to a recent elevation from club to varsity for cheer. It\u2019s the first New England institution in Division I to add varsity flag football for women.<\/p>\n<p>It will bring the number of athletic varsity offerings to 33. Merrimack transitioned to Division I in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Athletics is an important part of who we are at Merrimack,&#8221; <strong>Christopher E. Hopey,<\/strong> Ph.D., Merrimack College president said <a href=\"https:\/\/merrimackathletics.com\/news\/2026\/10\/21\/athletic-department-warriors-rising-a-blueprint-for-athletics-growth-and-competitive-excellence.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in an official statement<\/a>. &#8220;It brings our community together, creates a powerful sense of pride and belonging, and provides our student-athletes with an experience that challenges them to pursue excellence in competition, in the classroom and in their lives. As Merrimack continues to grow, we want our athletics program to grow with it, creating opportunities for more students to be part of the Warrior community and building on the momentum we have established as a Division I institution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the additions, the school hired <strong>Erik Ripley<\/strong> as Director of Swimming and Diving <a href=\"https:\/\/merrimackathletics.com\/sports\/womens-swimming-and-diving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in early October<\/a>. That role will oversee men\u2019s and women\u2019s swimming.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement coincides with what the college calls, \u201ca period of significant facility enhancement at Merrimack\u201d with \u201csubstantial investments in its athletic footprint.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We know the student-athlete experience at Merrimack College transforms lives in powerful and meaningful ways. 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