Athletics

The mission of the Athletic Department is to assist the student athlete in achieving a total educational and athletic experience while competing at the intercollegiate level. Such competition parallels institutional goals with a structured sporting environment that enhances each athlete’s personal growth and development and affords the opportunity to advance to four-year institutions. BRCC competes under the guidelines of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in Region 23. The College’s athletic department competes in the following Division 1 sports: baseball, women’s softball, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball.

The goals of the Athletic Department are:

• To ensure that each student athlete receives the best educational and athletic opportunity.
• To provide an athletic environment that enhances physical, mental, psychological, and social growth and development by encouraging student athletes to practice and compete to their full potential, with proper regard given to sportsmanship and fair play.
• To maintain the highest standards for the health and safety of every student athlete in practice and games.
• To stress the importance of citizenship and community involvement.
• To afford opportunities for participation to a wide segment of the College population with the goal of meeting gender equity guidelines.
• To follow the rules and regulations of the NJCAA pertaining to recruitment, admission, financial aid, and the continuing eligibility of the student athlete.
• To abide by the policies and regulations of BRCC and the Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System.

The Athletic Department strives to provide services which will meet the needs of the College, the student athlete, and the community. For additional information, contact the Athletic Department, located in the Bonne Santé Wellness Center, by calling (225) 216-8166, or visit BRCC’s Athletic website: www.brccathletics.com.