Announcement Made on April 29, 2026:
On April 23, 2026, HACC announced that it was discontinuing the following sports:
After hearing from HACC students and other stakeholders, we are pleased to share that the College has identified funding to reinstate the aforementioned sports through June 30, 2027. This timeline gives the College the opportunity to identify sustainable funding for the future of HACC athletics.
This update reflects HACC’s commitment to listening to our stakeholders and supporting our students. We recognize that athletics plays an important role in helping students build discipline, teamwork, leadership, school pride and a stronger connection to the College.
We are grateful to our students and other stakeholders who shared their voices and demonstrated their commitment to HACC athletics.
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| Question | Response |
| Where is the funding coming from? | The funding is coming from HACC and HACC Foundation resources. | |
| Why was this funding not identified before the announcement on April 23? | This update reflects HACC’s commitment to listening to our stakeholders and supporting our students. | |
| The College previously said that 13 coaching positions would be eliminated. Will these coaching positions be reinstated? | With reduced funding, we will make every effort to support our coaches. | |
| Will HACC still move forward with an intramurals program? | Yes. Intramurals provide opportunities for students to participate in athletics without the pressure of outside competition. | |
| Will HACC still move forward with club sports? | Yes. Club sports will continue. | |
| What are the differences between athletics, club sports and intramural sports? | Please note the following definitions: a. Athletics (varsity) are high-intensity, competitive sports that fall under a governing body (for example, the National Junior College Athletic Association). b. Club sports are competitive teams that travel to play against other schools, offering high-level competition with less intensity than varsity sports. c. Intramural sports are on-campus, recreational activities for fun at all skill levels. | |
| What will happen to athletics at HACC after June 30, 2027? | HACC will review this matter again during the next academic year, which begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027. | |
| Will the esports program continue? | Yes. | |
| I heard that students prepared a proposal to save athletics at HACC. Did the College change its position because of this proposal? | The College considered the students’ position and their thoughtful proposal. Both, along with other data, factored into our decision. | |
| The student proposal mentions wrestling. Does the College have a wrestling team? | The College will not pursue a wrestling team as a competitive sport. Intramurals remain an option. | |
| Will women’s flag football continue? | The College will review the viability of women’s flag football for future seasons. | |
| Who can I contact for more information about participating in athletics? | Please visit https://hacchawks.com for information about our athletics programs and how to get involved. | |
| What factors did the College consider when deciding whether to reverse the April 23 decision? | HACC’s commitment to student progression and success and the important role we play in the community led to reversing the April 23 decision. | |
| Will the athletics teams accept new student athletes for the 2026-27 academic year? | Yes. |
Announcement Made on April 23, 2026:
After careful evaluation of our athletic programs, the College has made the difficult decision to discontinue the following sports at HACC:
This decision was not made lightly. It reflects both financial realities and the strategic efforts to better align our offerings with long-term student engagement and institutional sustainability.
At the same time, we remain committed to investing in areas where we see strong, growing participation among our students. The College’s esports team will remain active. It continues to attract a diverse group of students and offers opportunities for competition, teamwork and skill development in a rapidly expanding field.
In addition, the College will expand its intramural program, club sports and wellness programs. Intramurals provide a more inclusive and flexible way for students to stay active, build community and enjoy competition without the demanding commitments associated with the sports listed above. By strengthening intramural offerings, we aim to create more opportunities for student participation across a wider range of interests and skill levels.
We recognize that these changes may be difficult, especially for those directly impacted. Our priority is to support affected students through this transition while building a more accessible and sustainable model for student engagement in sports and recreation.
We remain committed to fostering school spirit, wellness and community through these evolving programs.
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| When are basketball, cross country, soccer and volleyball going to end? | These sports will end in fall 2026. | |
| Will any HACC competitive sports remain? | Yes, the following competitive sports will remain at HACC:
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| What is the timeline for eliminating basketball, cross country, soccer and volleyball? | These sports will be eliminated in the fall 2026 semester. | |
| What club sports will remain active? | Women’s flag football will remain active at HACC. | |
| When will intramural sports be active? | The College’s intramural sports will become active as of April 23, 2026. | |
| Are the positions of HACC employees being eliminated as a result of this decision? If so, how many positions? | No full-time positions will be eliminated from the College. Thirteen coaching positions will be eliminated in April 2026. | |
| Some athletics coaches hold full-time positions at HACC. Are their full-time positions being eliminated? | No. HACC colleagues with full-time positions who also coach will retain their full-time roles. | |
| What are the differences between athletics, club sports and intramural sports? | Please note the following definitions:
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| How can I get involved in intramural sports? | We are proud that our students want to get involved. Additional details and announcements related to intramurals will be provided soon. | |
| Why is esports remaining? | Esports continues to attract a diverse group of students and offers opportunities for competition, teamwork and skill development in a rapidly expanding field. | |
| How many students are involved in esports? | Sixty-two (62) students are currently involved in esports. | |
| How many student athletes are enrolled at HACC? | One hundred thirty (130) student athletes are currently enrolled at HACC. | |
| When were coaches and student athletes informed? | Coaches and student athletes were informed on April 23, 2026. | |
| Will any of the teams being eliminated have any official games in the fall? | Games will not take place in the fall 2026 semester. | |
| How many student athletes are on an athletics scholarship? | HACC does not offer athletic scholarships. | |
| How much is the College saving by discontinuing these programs? | HACC will save approximately $351,000. | |
| Is HACC considering a proposal to save these programs? | Please note that HACC is carefully reviewing and considering a proposal submitted by students. |