If you didn't know, we do have sports

From exams to term papers, attending college is often stressful, so it’s important for students to take a break from all their hard work and have some fun when the opportunity arises. Sports are an excellent way to do this, and many students at HCC are taking part.

By joining a team or attending games, students can get involved with the various sports programs the school offers. However, many are unaware of their existence. Student Justin Banks says, “I didn’t even know that we had any sports at this school. Now that I know, I will probably attend some games because I am a sports fan at heart.”

Currently, HCC houses mens and womens basketball and tennis, as well as volleyball, softball, and baseball. 

Students may be unaware of these programs because of poor marketing or simply because they attend a non sports campus. For example students attending only Ybor, SouthShore, or MacDill campuses may not know about the sports programs because teams do not play there.

So, you’re a sports fan at one of those campuses? No problem, here’s a rundown on all of the sports and which campus houses them:

Basketball fan? Both womens and mens basketball teams play their home games at the Dale Mabry Campus.  Tennis enthusiast?  The womens tennis team also plays their matches at the Dale Mabry Campus. The tennis team won the National title just two seasons ago. Volleyball fanatic? The reigning Gulf District Champion volleyball team plays at the Dale Mabry Campus. Baseball fan? The baseball team plays at Legends field and the softball team plays at the Plant City Stadium.

One way students spread the word about their team is by posting flyers around campus. “I attend the Dale Mabry Campus, and I like what the volleyball team did to promote their sport and let students know when games were going on,” said education major Vanessa Houston.

“When the volleyball team put up flyers to let students know it was being held, I happened to not have anything going on that night, and decided I would go support my fellow classmates and catch a game," said Houston.

Most sporting events cost less than $5 per game, so go out and support your school’s sports. For more information visit hccfl.edu/athletics.