Booster Club News APRIL/MAY 2014 NIC Joins NWAACC Basketball, Volleyball Get Two More Seasons in NJCAA
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INSIDE: WRESTLING FINISHES SIXTH IN THE NATION AT TOURNAMENT NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE Booster Club News APRIL/MAY 2014 NIC Joins NWAACC Basketball, Volleyball get two more seasons in NJCAA he landscape of athletics will change on the NIC campus with the approv- T al by the NIC Board of Trustees to transition from the NJCAA to the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Col- leges (NWAACC) over a two year period. The move was strongly influenced due to financial reasons affecting the college bud- get. With the decision, the outdoor sports of fastpitch softball, men and women’s soc- cer and men and women’s golf will begin competing in the NWAACC in Fall 2014. The indoor sports of volleyball, men’s bas- ketball and women’s basketball will remain in the NJCAA for two more seasons. Wres- tling will remain in the NJCAA since the NWAACC does not offer wrestling as a con- ference sport. Over the past ten years NIC enjoyed un- precedented growth, but consistent with national trends, enrollment has begun to decline. Last semester NIC’s enrollment declined 10% and this semester has contin- ued with an 11% decline. In planning for the fiscal year 2015 budget it was projected that enrollment will continue to decline by up to another 10%. With a commensurate travel costs, national championship tourna- NWAACC, travel partner Community Col- decline in tuition revenues, the reduction ment travel, and NIC’s reduction in tuition leges of Spokane is only 35 miles away and in FY 2015’s budget will be approximately grants awarded to the athletics department most region members are within a 2-4 hour $2.3 million for NIC. Based on the finan- made this decision essential. drive. Local conference rivals and region cial budget reductions affecting all depart- The NWAACC voted unanimously to in- championships in nearby areas should con- ments on campus, the athletics program was vite NIC to join over a two year transition tribute to more fan support and the ability to faced with a decision of cutting programs period, but it was contingent on all programs attend championship events. or switching conferences. With a vision for making the switch. In the NJCAA, NIC’s With the move NIC will forego national long term program and jobs sustainability, closest conference rival was the College of championships opportunities with the excep- the decision to opt for the less costly finan- Southern Idaho (515 miles away) and as tion of Wrestling, but will gain affiliation in cial model to join the NWAACC was rec- far away as the College of Southern Ne- a 34 member conference. The NWAACC is ommended. Increased NJCAA conference vada, near Las Vegas (1,120 miles). In the - See NWAACC, Page 3 - LUNCHEON SCHEDULE: 4/29: Noon: Coeur d’Alene Resort • 5/13: Noon: Outback Steakhouse BOARD OFFICERS Tradition of Excellence PRESIDENT t’s been a few months since we had a newslet- Jon Parson ter come out, and as you can imagine much Ihas happened this semester. In addition to the VICE PRESIDENT conference realignment to the NWAACC (see page 1), we hosted the 2014 NJCAA National Wrestling Roger Stewart Championships. Special thanks to the Spokane Sports Commission and our tournament commit- TREASURER tee for making this a memorable tournament for Mark Hampe all 42 schools represented, and over 250 wrestlers. Congratulations to NIC Wrestling for a 6th Place SECRETARY National finish. Kudos to our tournament Direc- Ginni Lenz / Patty Stewart tor Craig Hanson for an outstanding job. The next tournament host privileges were awarded to Coun- BOARD cil Bluffs, Iowa as the NJCAA decided to return MEMBERS to a three year cycle in one location for the future Wrestling Championships. Des Moines will host AL WILLIAMS Robert Cliff next year in the last year of the current bid cycle. Patty Stewart Congratulations to the winners of the Athletics MALE ACADEMIC NOMINEES Department faculty and staff awards, voted on by Steve Casey Basketball- Bryce Leavitt the coaches and student-athletes. The Squirt Keat- Wrestling- Kyle Godhino Tom Messina ing Faculty Award went to Physical Education In- Golf- Chris Cremer Julie Stark structor Ryan Hayes. The Floyd Rosenlund Staff Soccer- Adam Garman Frank Darlington Award went to Adam Mortensen of the Mainte- Mike O’Brien nance staff. In addition over 90 students earned a FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Jon Berger GPA of 3.0 or better for the semester to earn Aca- Basketball- Renae Mokrzycki John Marcheso demic Honor Roll recognition. Congrats to all of Soccer- Kellsi Parson A.D, Al Williams our honorees. Golf- Jennie Williams ([email protected]) Volleyball- Russia Robinson NIC ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT AWARDS BANQUET Softball- Marissa Tarin PHOTOGRAPHS Join us for the Annual Athletics Department Don Sausser Awards banquet. Team MVPs, Scholar Athletes MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR and Booster Club Member of the Year will be rec- Basketball- Bryce Leavitt CONTACT ognized on May 3rd at the NIC Edminister Student Wrestling- VJ Giulio Union Building. This year’s nominees include: Soccer- Christian Botuli Patty: 208-769-3348 Golf- Angus Montgomery P.O. Box 492 FEMALE ACADEMIC NOMINEES Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 Softball- Kylene Hatton Tickets are $30. Please reserve your seat with [email protected] Soccer- Alex Rodriguez the Athletics Department at (208) 769-3348. Din- Golf- Maddie Hauck ner choices include a choice of salmon or chicken Volleyball- Allison Meehan so reserve your selection in advance. Plan on an Basketball- Jansen Butler exciting evening revisiting the memories that Cheer- Raquel Halverson make NIC an exceptional college! MISSION STATEMENT The North Idaho College Booster Club supports all NIC recognized in- athletic Cardinal Kids outreach pro- Club is a nonprofit organization, tercollegiate athletics as a lifelong grams. The Booster Club holds vari- committed to providing financial learning experience that will enhance ous fund-raising events throughout support to all recognized intercol- the value of sportsmanship and pro- the year including an annual auction, legiate athletic programs at NIC vide a positive experience for stu- awards banquet, 3-on-3 basketball through various fund-raising and en- dent athletes, students, and fans. tournament, and golf tournament. It dowment activities for student ath- The club also recognizes the commit- also sponsors a booth each year at the lete grant-in-aid and team benefits. ment our athletes make to the young North Idaho Fair and operates a con- Organized in the 1960s, the Booster people of our community through our cession stand at all home events. PAGE 2 NIC CARDINALS HOME EVENT SCHEDULE DATE EVENT TIME DATE EVENT TIME Apr. 25 Softball vs College of Southern Idaho (Game 1) 1 p.m. May 2 Softball vs Colorado Northwestern (Game 1) 1 p.m. Softball vs College of Southern Idaho (Game 2) 3 p.m. Softball vs Colorado Northwestern (Game 2) 3 p.m. Apr. 26 Softball vs College of Southern Idaho (Game 1) 12 p.m. May 3 Women’s Soccer ALUMNI GAME 1 p.m. Softball vs College of Southern Idaho (Game 2) 2 p.m. Softball vs Colorado Northwestern (Game 1) 12 p.m. Apr. 27 Women’s Soccer vs University of Montana 11 a.m. Softball vs Colorado Northwestern (Game 2) 2 p.m. Long time NIC Wrestling Coach John Owen (center, blue shirt) was hon- ored with the Chris- tianson Gymnasium Wrestling Room dedicated on his be- half. Owen is joined by members of his family, NIC Board of Trustee members Ken Howard and Todd Banducci and NIC AD Williams, as the room was dedicated during the Tri-State Wrestling tournament. SAVE THE DATES ment will be held on Friday, June 6 at Avon- BOOSTER CLUB LUNCHEONS: The annual Coeur d’Alene Crossing, the dale Golf Club. NEW SCHEDULE 2.4 mile swimming event will change dates Register online or call the NIC Athlet- Join us for the last two Booster Club lun- from Sunday to Saturday. Come join us on ics Department at 208 769-3348. 1:00pm cheons of the school year on April 29th at August 16 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort golf Shotgun Start. $100 per player or $375 for a the Coeur d’Alene Resort and May 13 at course starting point. Go to www.cdacross- team, includes golf, cart, dinner by Outback Outback. This summer we will suspend the ing.com for more details. Steakhouse and an NIC Shirt. Register by Booster Club luncheons until school returns, Scott Hague Memorial Golf Tourna- May 30! Space is limited! on August 26 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. kima Valley College, Blue Mountain College, be able to earn individual and academic All- NWAACC Treasure Valley CC, and Wenatchee Valley American accolades and national rankings - Continued from Page 1 - College. In addition the NWAACC has ath- through the various National Coaches Associ- letic scholarship limits that are lower than ations. Also, affiliation in the NWAACC may comprised of community colleges in Wash- the level that NIC currently awards under the allow the ability to return former eliminated ington and Oregon and Douglas College in NJCAA. The NWAACC allows their member sports like baseball and cross country back to Vancouver, British Columbia. They do not colleges to recruit student athletes in Idaho, the campus. participate in national competition in the post Montana, Oregon, Washington, California, Most important, in addition to being fis- season after their regional championships. Alaska, Hawaii and the province of British cally responsible, NIC will be able to pre- NIC will become a member of the Eastern Columbia, Canada. Recruitment of athletes serve athletic and gender equity opportunities Region of the NWAACC with the Commu- in these neighboring states still allows the op- for all of the current nine intercollegiate pro- nity Colleges of Spokane, Walla Walla CC, portunity for diversity in team rosters.