Make your mark at Sandhills
Getting in on the ground floor of our new athletic program is going to be an exciting experience at Sandhills Community College.

Athletics will add a very positive dimension to Sandhills. Teamwork, cooperation, competitiveness, good behavior, and ethical conduct are but a few of the attributes the Sandhills athlete will possess. The college will recruit talented student-athletes who are up to the challenge of excelling in not only athletics, but academics.

Academics
The Sandhills Community College student-athletes will not only receive personal attention and instruction from their coaches, they will be expected to work to their fullest ability in the classroom. The college has a strong tutoring program to aid any student needing additional help in any subject area.

Teamwork & Conduct
Each athletic team will work together to accomplish a common goal, realizing a team is not just a collection of individuals but a cohesive unit, striving to do its best.

The student athlete at Sandhills will be held to the highest standard in ethics and character in order to be a positive reflection of the college and community. Sportsmanship will be paramount. Conduct and attitude will be as important as the score. Courtesy, fairness, a striving spirit, and grace in losing will be stressed.

The Competition
Sandhills Community College teams are governed by the National Junior College Athletic Association and compete in Region X, which includes Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Facilities
The athletic facilities at Sandhills Community College are centered around the Dempsey Student Center. They include the Heins Gymnasium, the Russell Fitness Center, locker rooms, an outdoor basketball court, practice fields, tennis courts, and a track. The Southern Pines Reservoir Park and Greenway Trail is adjacent to the college.

The facilities can be viewed by using the Virtual Tour from the main page of this web site.

Participation
Are you up to the challenge of being an athlete at Sandhills? Student athletes must meet the requirements established by the NJCAA.

If you are interested in participating in sports at Sandhills Community College, please:
Click here to download the eligibility form.

Fill out, print, sign and either hand-deliver or mail the form to the Athletic Director.