Athletics

Department (815) 921-3801
Located: Physical Education Center (PEC) - first floor, Room 1024
Website: RVCSports.com

Rock Valley College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association
(NJCAA) which governs eligibility and competition. In the Fall of 2022, Rock Valley College is making the move to NJCAA DII!

Freshman eligibility: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent; during semester of competition, must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours of credit leading to a degree or certificate; at end of first full-time semester, must have passed at least 12 semester hours of credit with a 2.0 GPA or better.

To remain eligible for a second season: Must have passed 24 semester hours of credit with at least a 2.0 GPA; must not have completed two seasons of intercollegiate competition in any single sport.

Other circumstances: Transfer students, part-time students, and students with college credits, who have never participated in intercollegiate athletics, should fill out a questionnaire with the respective sport under the Recruiting tab at: RVCsports.com.

Physical exams and medical forms, are required each year, before competing on a sports team.

Nickname: Golden Eagles
Mascot: Arvee
Colors: Navy Blue & Gold
Conference: Region IV of the NJCAA
Sports Teams: 

INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS
Ten teams of men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports are offered at RVC. The RVC Golden Eagles will be competing in the fall of 2022 at the Division II levels for:
• Men’s and Women’s Basketball                       
• Men’s and Women’s Soccer                            
• Men’s Golf is currently remaining Division III      
• Baseball
• Softball
• Volleyball

Many of the teams have enjoyed national prominence in recent years. RVC’s rich athletic history includes nearly 200 All-Americans and 27 National Championships.