Meredith, a member of the USA South Athletic Conference, sponsors ten intercollegiate sports: basketball, cross country, golf, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Students may participate on one or more athletic teams. Individuals who wish to try out should contact the coach of the respective sport(s) upon arrival on campus. Note: Fall sports (soccer, cross country, field hockey and volleyball) begin practice during the week of new student orientation. Interested students should contact the coach during the summer prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
The athletics office, under the supervision of the director of athletics, administers the organization and activities of the intercollegiate athletics program. Meredith is an active member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and adheres to its policies and procedures and endeavors to uphold the operational goals of the College.
As a member of NCAA Division III, Meredith offers no athletic scholarships. Enjoyment and love of the sport, as well as team membership, serve as primary motivators for participation. Athletes follow the same academic requirements and standards as other students. To maintain eligibility, student-athletes must be in good standing with the institution, be enrolled as full-time students, and abide by all rules of the NCAA and USA South Athletic Conference.
Student-athletes will be amateurs in their sport and conduct themselves with integrity, fair play, and good sportsmanship. Their behavior will, at all times, reflect the high standards of honor and dignity that characterize participation in competitive sports in the collegiate setting.
In keeping with the College’s mission, the athletics program strives to promote the core values of integrity, discipline, respect, and responsibility. Furthermore, it strives to provide student-athletes with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen sport, to develop the ability to assume leadership roles within their team and other organizations, and to demonstrate responsible citizenship and respect for a diverse community.
Through participation in the Meredith College Athletics Program, student-athletes will:
- Develop leadership qualities that will enable them to be productive members of society;
- Demonstrate an understanding of team concepts such as respect, cooperation, attitudes, roles, and responsibilities;
- Gain knowledge and skills necessary to implement a healthy and balanced lifestyle;
- Value and support community service;
- Have a quality student-athlete experience, which includes competitive success.