HICKORY, N.C. – Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics announces the return of the Joe Bear's Cub Club T-shirt Design Contest, presented by Arby's. The winning design will be featured on the 2026-2027 Joe Bear's Cub Club T-shirt.
The contest is open to kids aged 12 and younger. Designs can be submitted online using this link, or dropped off in person to the Bears Club office inside Shuford Arena. Artwork should be original and hand drawn. Submissions are due by March 27th, 2026. See below for design guidelines.
The JBCC selection committee will narrow down the submissions and share the finalists for online voting on the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears Facebook page beginning on April 6. You can help select the winner by liking the photo of your favorite design. Increase the power of your vote on the final day at BeaRaPaLooZa on April 11 by donating in person. Each dollar donated equals one vote.
The winning design will be announced during the Bears Club Spring raffle and during the women's lacrosse game. The winner will receive a complimentary Joe Bear's Cub Club presented by Arby's membership for the 2026-2027 season.
Design guidelines: Your design should include Lenoir-Rhyne's colors, black, red, and white, but the rest is up to you!
- Below are some quick facts about LR:
- Colors: red and black
- Mascot: Joe Bear, a friendly, black bear
- Logos are available HERE.
