Frankie the Falcon

Who is Frankie the Falcon?

In Fall 2021, the Standing Strong Task Force presented the University’s Board of Governors with a final report that included 22 recommendations to address Egerton Ryerson’s legacy. One of the recommendations put forward was to reconsider “Eggy” the mascot.

The process of deciding to retire Eggy and to identify a new university mascot and athletic team name included four community engagement periods and resulted in the decisions of the TMU Bold team name and our falcon mascot, Frankie B. Bold.

“It was clear from the feedback that our community wanted the TMU mascot to be an animal with local significance, with a level of sophistication and something that would connect to the team name,” said Jen McMillen, vice-provost, students. “Falcons are as bold as they come. They are fast and fierce, they are good critical thinkers, they are strong. These are all qualities that align with boldness, and represent many qualities of TMU student-athletes.”

In fact, the falcon was recommended nearly 40 times by community members, with one person saying, “a falcon represents keeping vigilant and transforming for the better which is what [TMU] aims to do. Transform for the better, this is why I think a falcon would be the perfect mascot.”

As Frankie B. Bold is in its infancy, our goal is to embody our university pride and create an inspirational icon to inspire students, faculty and community members alike. The values and goals of the university must be practiced and preserved within the Mascot Program as well, as Frankie is not only a character but a symbol of the TMU community.

How Mascots Help Build School Spirit

School Spirit may be defined as emotional support for one’s educational institution, manifesting itself through the instigation of school colours, cheers and community involvement. Toronto Metropolitan University encourages and celebrates school spirit throughout all aspects of campus life. Although intrinsically bound to every aspect of campus, school pride needs to be supported and fostered. What better way to build up school spirit than with a university mascot? With an emphasis on performance, personality and professionalism, Frankie exemplifies the true TMU spirit, reflecting the heart and passion of the student body.

Are you Interested in having Frankie the Falcon at your event?

Please fill out the Falcon Invitational Form below. If you are an organization or vendor outside of TMU, please contact frankiethefalcon@torontomu.ca directly to request a mascot appearance.

Frankie the Falcon Booking Fees

The cost of having Frankie perform at your event is $100 for student-led groups, and $120 for all other rentals. This fee covers a 2-hour event, each additional hour is $50.

Event Eligibility Criteria:

The event should be primarily student facing
The mascot’s focus should be to promote community engagement, fostering school spirit, energy and excitement

Mascot Booking FAQs

All requests are subject to review. Requests will be addressed within 2-3 business days.
Requests are answered on a first come, first served basis. Therefore, it is recommended that requests be submitted as far in advance as possible, so as to ensure the request may be approved.
Note: any request submitted less than one week before the start of the event will be automatically denied.
The acceptance of a mascot invitation is based on a number of factors, including performer availability, the condition of the costume, and travel accommodations. As a student-led, student-based program, the mascot program does its best to accommodate students' school and social schedules; students are not always able to make themselves available, and in those cases, a request may be denied. Similarly, if the costume is being repaired or serviced, or the location of the event is not feasible in terms of travel and expectations, the request will be denied.
Payments for mascot bookings are accepted through credit card, cheques or cost centre transfer.
The Falcon mascot program is currently hiring performers and handlers for the 2023-2024 season. Head to the Mascot Career Opportunities page to learn more.

For further questions, comments, or concerns regarding Frankie and the Mascot Program. Please contact frankiethefalcon@torontomu.ca

Event Form

Are you interested in having Frankie the Falcon at your event?

Please fill out the request form below.

Events must be a minimum of 2 hours and rates are $100/event for student groups, or $120/event for all other requestors, and $50 for each additional hour. Maximum event length is 4 hours.

Please be advised that this is a request form only and does not guarantee Frankie’s appearance at your event. Frankie’s invitations are reviewed on a first come first served basis. Requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance and preference will be given to those events that emphasize school spirit and campus engagement. An email will be sent to confirm if Frankie is available for your event so please list a contact email in the request form. Contact frankiethefalcon@torontomu.ca if you have any questions. We look forward to working with you.