Charlotte, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced a partnership agreement with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). As an Official Corporate Partner, USCG will be the presenting sponsor of the NJCAA Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships.
"The NJCAA looks forward to this partnership with the United States Coast Guard," stated Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President and CEO. "Highlighting the stories of our former student-athletes and how the U.S. Coast Guard supports the mission of two-year collegiate athletics makes this partnership very rewarding."
The partnership will also include regular features highlighting current U.S. Coast Guard members from backgrounds similar to today's NJCAA student-athletes. The spotlights will be featured on the NJCAA website and all social media channels, in addition to select NJCAA Championship souvenir programs.
"The Coast Guard is excited about this partnership with the NJCAA," said Captain Tabitha Schiro, USCG. "Student-athletes are dedicated, hardworking, and know the importance of teamwork. We look forward to bringing these extraordinary young people into our Coast Guard family, where they can continue to excel and serve our communities by saving lives, protecting the environment, and defending our homeland."
About NJCAA
Since 1938, the NJCAA has served as the nation's premier governing body for two-year collegiate athletics, providing student-athletes opportunities to PREPARE, COMPETE, SUCCEED, and ACHIEVE in their academic and athletic disciplines. The NJCAA is the second-largest national intercollegiate athletic organization in the United States with over 500 member schools in 44 states. Each year, more than 3,400 teams compete in 28 different sports across multiple divisions in the NJCAA, and the organization sponsors 53 national championship events and sanctioned bowl games.
About USCG
The U.S. Coast Guard is one of our nation's five military services. Honor, respect, and devotion to duty are the guiding principles used to defend and preserve the United States of America. We are unlike any other branch of the military, with a mission to protect our shores, defend our nation, and save lives. Our humanitarian and environmental missions, environmental work, tight-knit team focus, and opportunities for career growth and training set the Coast Guard apart from other military services. We offer many opportunities for exciting and fulfilling careers. What waves will you make? Contact a recruiter today to learn more.