04:20:01 Athletics

Purpose

To outline procedures for the guidance of the institutions intercollegiate athletic program.

Policy

Walters State students have the opportunity to either participate or enjoy intercollegiate athletic competition through the college’s athletic program. Funding for the athletic programs is governed by TBR guideline B-041. The college is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA). Competition at the Division I level include Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball and Softball; at the Division II level Golf; and at the Division II level Women’s Volleyball. Students interested in adding additional collegiate level sports should contact the vice president for Student Services and Director of Athletics located in CCEN 100.

Students may attend all home athletic events free of charge. Schedules for the events are available at all college locations, and available on the college web page and all college social networks.

The vice president for Student Services serves as the Director of Athletics and reports directly to the President of the college, who has ultimate responsibility both administratively and fiscally over the institution’s athletic program. 11/12; 01/16; 05/16