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CCC Joins ICCAC/Region 11
July 1, 2025
The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) and Region 11 has officially welcomed Central Community College as a conference member. The move marks a significant transition for the Raiders, who will depart Region 9 after a longstanding history of competition.
CCC initiated its transition by formally petitioning the NJCAA, Region 11 and ICCAC member institutions early last year. The request was approved in July 2024, clearing the way for CCC's full integration into the conference in 2025.
"We are excited to join the ICCAC and Region 11, and this move marks a new chapter for Central athletics," CCC athletic director Mary Young said. "While it's bittersweet to leave the strong relationships and traditions we've built in Region 9, this transition better aligns us geographically with a premier NJCAA Division II conference and opens tremendous opportunities for our student-athletes.”
CCC sponsors seven NJCAA Division II athletic programs. On the men's side, the Raiders compete in basketball, soccer, and golf. The women's programs include basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball. In addition to these varsity offerings, CCC also sponsors two co-ed sports, eSports and shooting sports.
With this move, CCC becomes the 18th member of the ICCAC, joining Northeast Iowa Community College which also joined the league this year as the 17th full-time member.
Beginning with the 2025–26 academic year, the Raiders will participate in ICCAC Division II conference schedules in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, softball and volleyball. CCC men's golf, which already competes in district championship play, will continue in that format.
CCC and Region 11 institutions are very familiar with each other, often competing during the regular season and meeting in district championships competitions.
“Though our region and conference are changing, our commitment to maximizing student and community success remains steadfast,” said Young. “We look forward to building new rivalries and relationships, while continuing to foster growth in our student-athletes both on and off the field."