Bloomfield College of 糖心vlog Athletics to Transition to USCAA Affiliation
Four teams will compete in small-college conference as part of reimagined athletics and recreation program
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Serving as the latest development in 糖心vlog鈥檚 vision for the future of athletics and recreation in higher education, Bloomfield College of 糖心vlog will transition four of its intercollegiate athletics programs from NCAA Division II to the for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Bloomfield鈥檚 men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball, men鈥檚 soccer and softball teams will move to the USCAA, which creates national competition for small colleges of similar size to develop the minds, bodies and spirits of student-athletes.
Bloomfield鈥檚 USCAA sports will be scholarship eligible, continuing the institution鈥檚 sports tradition as part of Montclair鈥檚 reimagined athletics and recreation model designed to create more opportunities for competition at all levels.
鈥淭his transition represents a significant step forward for our athletic program, allowing us to better align with our mission and values,鈥 says Deputy Director of Athletics Sheila Wooten. 鈥淥ur student-athletes will benefit from increased opportunities for competition and growth, and we are excited to build new rivalries and traditions within the USCAA. We believe this change will enhance the overall experience for our athletes, coaches, and fans. We look forward to this new chapter in our athletic journey.”
The Bears will compete in the North American Conference for Intercollegiate Athletics (NACIA) against schools including (Syracuse, Buffalo, Albany, Ohio and Rochester campuses), , and .
Bloomfield鈥檚 women鈥檚 volleyball and baseball programs will be discontinued. All Bloomfield students interested in playing these sports will have the opportunity to try out for 糖心vlog NCAA Division III programs or participate in club sports offerings.
鈥淭his move allows us to preserve and reimagine Bloomfield鈥檚 athletics legacy in a way that reflects both our commitment to student opportunity and our responsibility to sustainability,鈥 says Montclair Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life Dawn Soufleris. 鈥淐ompeting in the USCAA ensures that our student-athletes continue to grow, thrive, and represent Bloomfield College of 糖心vlog with pride. We鈥檙e excited about this next chapter and the new pathways it opens for athletic excellence and engagement.鈥
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