Use of Facilities: Students may use the gym and Fitness Center on an informal basis, in accordance with the following policies. Priority for use of the gymnasium will be given to physical education classes. Intramurals and intercollegiate athletic practices and games. Varsity practice in the gym will be scheduled by the Athletic Department, usually from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. When classes or teams are not using the gym, students may use the gym for free time, according to posted schedules. All participants must wear sneakers (one continuous sole) and present their student ID cards for all activities.
Fitness Center: The C-GCC Fitness Center is available to all full- and part-time students and staff. The Center offers several different types of cardiovascular machines, a full body Cybex weight training circuit, and a separate free weight room as well as an array of functional training options. Students and staff must fill out a PAR-Q and Informed Consent form each year to have access to the facility. A College ID must be presented each time upon entry. Students can request an orientation session from one of the friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Intramural Sports: C-GCC encourages participation in intramural athletics. Co-ed teams have been formed in volleyball, dodgeball, and basketball. Everyone on campus is eligible to participate in intramurals (except varsity athletes in season). Varsity players, however, are invited to act as officials.
Intercollegiate Athletics: C-GCC is a member of the Mountain Valley Collegiate Conference and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region III. C-GCC competes at the Division III level. The college has varsity teams in men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s baseball, women’s softball, and women’s soccer. Eligibility for participation is directed by the NJCAA rules and regulations as follows. It is the responsibility of the student athlete to be familiar with these regulations. Any questions should be directed to the Director of Athletics.
Note: All students planning to participate in any sport must submit a health assessment performed by a physician, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant, for each collegiate year in which they compete. This examination must be completed on or after August 1 for the upcoming academic year. The report must be submitted to and approved by the Director of Health Services prior to the first practice.
Athletic Director: Nicolas Dyer
Office: Room 307B
Phone: (518) 697-6310
Statement of Basic Responsibilities
Participants shall recognize their responsibility for proper conduct at any tournament, contest, or event sponsored by the NJCAA or its member colleges. Coaches shall recognize and assume responsibility for the actions of themselves and their team members. Each coach who has participants competing in the event shall be responsible for informing each member of the code.
Eligibility Rules
As a member of the NJCAA, Columbia-Greene Community College follows all current rules of the Association that can be found at www.njcaa.org.