Athletics 1

ATHLETICS
3. successfully completed at least six units during the preceding
academic term in which the student is enrolled as full-time student,
and

History and Tradition 4. an educational plan on file (Fall: October 15; Spring: March 1)

Fullerton College has fielded athletic teams since 1916 with the start of the A student’s previous academic record in college does not apply to the
Hornet football team. student trying out for the first time for an intercollegiate sport.

Nicknamed the “Hornets,” Fullerton College teams have won several Students transferring to Fullerton College from another California
conference, state, and national championships in a variety of sports. community college who competed in athletics at that college must
Winning teams have become a tradition at Fullerton in both men’s and complete 12 or more units at Fullerton College before gaining athletic
women’s sports. eligibility at Fullerton.

Community support for intercollegiate athletics at Fullerton has been Any prospective student athlete with questions about his or her eligibility
outstanding. The caliber of coaching, the quality of uniforms and for sports is advised to confer with the Athletic Director or with the athletic
equipment, the training and medical facilities, and the opportunity to play academic counselor.
against good competition are superior. Every year, scores of Fullerton
College graduates are offered scholarships to complete their education
and athletic careers at four-year colleges and universities throughout the Intercollegiate Athletics for Men:
country.
Sports in which Fullerton College fields teams for men include:
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• baseball
• basketball
Athletic Conference Membership: Fullerton College is a member of the • cross country
Southern California Football Association (SCFA) along with 36 other
• football
colleges. The Southern California Football Association consists of two
• soccer
divisions: American and National. Fullerton College is in the Southern
League of the National Division along with Golden West, Grossmont, • swimming and diving
Orange Coast, Palomar, and Saddleback. Competition will be against • tennis
teams in the National Division along with teams from the American • track and field
Division. • volleyball
For all other sports, Fullerton College is a member of the Orange Empire • water polo
Conference (OEC) in the following sports: basketball, baseball, beach
Winning is a tradition as teams participate in OEC and the SCFA
volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and
Conferences.
field, volleyball, and water polo. Members in the Orange Empire Conference
consist of Cypress, Fullerton, Irvine V alley, Golden West, Orange Coast,
Riverside, Saddleback, Santa Ana, and Santiago Canyon. Intercollegiate Athletics for Women:

Conference competition is offered in ten sports for men and eleven sports Women’s teams at Fullerton College include:
for women. Each team plays a full schedule of non-conference, as well
as conference games, in each sport. Each sport's season concludes with • basketball
state tournament competition for teams and individuals that have won • beach volleyball
conference championships or otherwise qualify. • cross country
• golf
Athletic Eligibility Rules: Both men’s and women’s athletics are governed • lacrosse*
by uniform eligibility rules adopted by the California Community College • softball
Athletic Association. • soccer
In general, eligibility rules require that all candidates for a team be enrolled • swimming and diving
in and pass 12 or more units through the semester of competition. Of • tennis,
the 12 credit units, at least nine shall be attempted in courses counting • track and field,
towards the associate degree, remediation, transfer, and/or certification as • volleyball
defined by the college catalog, and are consistent with the student athlete’s
• water polo
educational plan. A full-time student returning for his/her second season
of competition must have: *club sport

1. passed a minimum of 24 units between seasons of that sport (18 of These teams excel in the Orange Empire Conference.
those 24 units must be academic courses)
2. achieved a 2.00 GPA or higher, and
Aid to Athletes: Athletic scholarships, grants-in-aid, and special
inducements or privileges for athletes do not exist at Fullerton College
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in accordance with State rules governing community college athletics.

Student athletes are attracted to Fullerton College for its excellent
educational opportunities, its tradition for winning teams, the outstanding
coaching staff, and the opportunity to participate and compete as
freshmen and sophomores on a level that often leads to athletic
scholarship offers from four-year colleges after graduation from
Fullerton.

The college provides the student athlete with uniforms and equipment,
meals, lodging, travel expenses on team trips, and banquets and awards
concluding the season. The college maintains a placement office as a
service to any student seeking part-time or full-time employment.

Admission to Athletic Events: Students with a Fullerton College Student

Identification Card, properly validated by the Associated Students, will be
admitted free of charge to all scheduled athletic events played at home. An
entrance fee will be charged for playoff and championship games.

Gate receipts from the intercollegiate athletic program, including facility

rentals, are used to help offset the cost of the athletic program.