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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

SMWC has been a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) since July 1 st , 2021. There are certain requirements student athletes need to maintain in order to keep them eligible to play their respective sport.

SMWC houses the following athletic teams:

Men’s Sports o

•

Basketball

Soccer

o

Cross Country

Sprint Football* Track & Field

o

o

Equestrian*

o

o

Golf

Volleyball

o

o

Women’s Sports o Basketball o

•

Soccer Softball

o

Cross Country

o

Equestrian*

Track & Field

o

o

Golf

Volleyball

o

o

*Indicates a non-NAIA sport as of 6/30/22

Student athletes need to be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for each term. The preferred number of credit hours (for all students) is 15 credit hours. This course load will keep a student on track for graduation in four years. Student athletes need to earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA to remain eligible and earn 12 credits hours each semester. Determination of eligibility is housed in athletics. More information about SMWC Athletics can be found by visiting the following link: https://smwcathletics.com. Here, you can find rosters for student athletes, coach information, and a calendar of sporting events.

James Walker, Asst. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics for Compliance, Head Softball Coach James.Walker@smwc.edu

Sara Amstutz, Lecturer, Faculty Athletics Representative Sara.Amstutz@smwc.edu Ext. 5251

Michael Hunter, Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Student-Athlete Academic Advisor Michael.Hunter@smwc.edu Ext. 5138

Updated 8/18/22