Mission Statement
The intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of Kansas City Kansas Community College. It is the duty of the Athletics Department to provide leadership in the development of values. These values include: intellectual, social, moral, emotional, and cultural growth, loyalty, cooperation, teamwork, physical health and an ability to accept responsibilities.
Sports & Affiliation
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Athletics Department consists of the following nine intercollegiate sports:
- Men's and Women's Basketball
- Men's and Women's Cross Country
- Men's and Women's Indoor Track
- Men's and Women's Outdoor Track
- Men's Baseball
- Men's Golf
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Softball
- Women's Volleyball
Each sport competes in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference and is one of ten colleges on the east side. Institutions rounding out the KJCCC on the east are:
- Allen County Community College
- Coffeyville Community College
- Cowley Community College
- Fort Scott Community College
- Highland Community College
- Independence Community College
- Johnson County Community College
- Labette County Community College
- Neosho County Community College
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Institutions belonging to the west side of the KJCCC include:
- Barton County Community College
- Butler Community College
- Cloud County Community College
- Colby Community College
- Dodge City Community College
- Garden City Community College
- Hutchinson Community College
- Pratt Community College
- Seward County Community College
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These nineteen colleges comprise Region VI of the NJCAA.
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Athletic Scholarships
KCKCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and provides financial assistance in accordance with NJCAA Division I standards. That is, KCKCC athletics can give scholarships to individuals they see fit in any amount up to the cost of tuition. Scholarships can also provide for books, which are on loan for the school year and to be returned at the end of each semester. KCKCC sports compete against other NJCAA DI schools with the exception of softball and volleyball which compete against division II affiliates in post-season play. To receive an athletic scholarship the student-athlete must:
- Meet all requirements for admission to KCKCC.
- Abide by rules and regulations of the Jayhawk Conference and the letter of intent.
- Have official transcript(s) on file in the Admission Office. These transcripts must show high school graduation or GED completion and all other college work.
- Maintain an acceptable conduct record on campus, and while representing the college in any activity.
- Make a contribution to the team or activity groups of which he/she is a member as determined by the coach.
- Remain enrolled in at least 12 semester hours.
- Maintain academic eligibility.
Student-athletes may receive financial aid beyond the limits of the athletic scholarship if they meet institutional and federal requirements.
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Statement
All coeducational institutions of higher education that participate in any federal student financial aid program and have intercollegiate athletic programs are required to provide certain athletic information to students, prospective students, and the public by October 15 each year under the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act of 1994, Section 360B of Public Law 103-382. For additional information on scholarships and eligibility please contact our athletic office at (913) 288-7656 or visit the
National Junior College Athletic Association and the
Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference websites.
Intramural Program
The intramural program is designed to give students who do not participate in varsity sports an opportunity to compete. Intramural activities are organized in answer to student demand. All physical education courses are designed to provide a wide range of activities and an understanding of the theory underlying each activity.