Let’s Go Phoenix!
Vaughn College competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and the North American Conference for Intercollegiate Athletics (NACIA). Vaughn competes in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s soccer and men’s and women’s track and field through the USCAA, as well as men’s and women’s basketball and men’s soccer through the NACIA. The men’s and women’s tennis teams compete against local colleges. Vaughn also offers intramural and clubs sports in basketball, soccer, billiards, table tennis, volleyball and baseball.
Varsity Sports Programs
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Men’s Basketball
The men’s basketball team competes in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).
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Women’s Basketball
The women’s basketball team also competes in the USCAA. The program is currently in a rebuilding phase.
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Men’s Soccer
The men’s soccer team competes in the USCAA and also plays against independent schools, as well as NCAA and NJCAA programs.
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Tennis (Men’s and Women’s)
The men’s and women’s tennis teams compete locally against other colleges. While tennis is not officially a USCAA sport, recreational participation is open to all students.
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Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s)
Both teams participate in local collegiate events, competing against NCAA, NJCAA and USCAA schools.
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Track and Field (Men’s and Women’s)
Both teams participate in local collegiate events, competing against NCAA, NJCAA and USCAA schools.
Conference Affiliation
- Vaughn College is a proud member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).
- The USCAA sponsors competition in basketball, cross country, soccer and track and field.
- Vaughn College is a proud member of the North American Conference for Intercollegiate Athletics (NACIA).
- The NACIA sponsors competition in basketball and soccer.
Eligibility Requirements
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Academic Standards
Student-athletes must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to remain eligible for varsity sports.
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Enrollment Status
Athletes must be enrolled full-time at Vaughn College (minimum of 12 credits).
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Conduct and Compliance
Participation requires adherence to the Student Code of Conduct and all athletic policies.
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Pre-Participation Forms
Medical clearances and other required forms must be submitted before participating in practices or competitions.
Facilities and Resources
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BQE Fitness Partnership
Vaughn students have access to BQE Fitness, a state-of-the-art facility with equipment and group fitness classes. Membership is active from September through May.
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Team Game and Practice Facilities
- BQE Fitness (Basketball & Volleyball)
- Elmcor Recreation Center (Basketball)
- Michael’s Playground (Soccer)
- Helen Marshall Playground (Baseball)
- The Korean Church (Basketball & Volleyball)
- USTA Center (Tennis)
Recreation and Club Offerings
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Intramural Sports
- 3-on-3 basketball
- 4-on-4 soccer
- Billiards
- Table tennis.
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Club Sports
Club teams, including volleyball and baseball, offer additional competitive opportunities outside of varsity athletics.
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Events
- Snowboarding trips
- Bowling nights
- JFK 5K Run
- Major sporting events
Athletics Recruitment
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Recruitment Tools
- Emails to prospective students
- Athletics website “recruit me” tab
- Participation in local showcases
- Admissions open houses
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Collaboration Ideas
- Regular updates to admissions staff, including coaching staff contact information
- Sharing program highlights and recruitment opportunities to help engage prospective students
- Forwarding all prospective recruits to the admissions email
Campus Recreation
In addition to team sports, we offer a wide variety of recreational activities that do not require a commitment. During the fall and spring semesters, students can participate in recreational volleyball and basketball on at the Korean Church of Queens. Once a month, volleyball tournaments are held for the more competitive volleyball players. Additionally, our recreational department hosts fitness challenges and tournaments in bowling and billiards pool. Other events that are sponsored by the recreational department also include flag football, softball and soccer tournaments.