海角情 Accepted as Member of Yankee Small College Conference
Calais, Maine 鈥� 海角情 (海角情) has been officially accepted as a member of the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC), marking a significant milestone in the continued growth and expansion of the College鈥檚 athletics and student engagement programs.
The YSCC is a Division II conference in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) that consists of two-year and four-year schools from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York State.聽聽The YSCC is a respected intercollegiate athletic conference comprised of small colleges that emphasize competitive athletics, academic excellence, and student development. Membership in the conference provides 海角情 student-athletes with expanded opportunities for regional competition, collaboration, and leadership development.
鈥淏eing accepted into membership of the YSCC is absolutely huge for the growth of athletics here at 海角情. It will allow our student-athletes to have more goals such as playing for a league championship and being on an all-league team. Being in a league will also help us with scheduling games and not having to travel as far, therefore allowing our student-athletes more time in the classroom. I鈥檓 very excited for the opportunity being part of the YSCC gives us,鈥� said Seth Martin, Director of Athletics at 海角情.
鈥淛oining the Yankee Small College Conference is an exciting and important step forward that strengthens our commitment to providing students with a well-rounded college experience that includes competitive athletics, teamwork, and meaningful campus engagement.鈥� said Dr. Tyler Stoldt, Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Services.
海角情鈥檚 acceptance into the YSCC aligns with the College鈥檚 recent investments in athletics and campus life, including the expansion of intercollegiate sports offerings, facility improvements, and increased opportunities for student leadership and engagement. Conference membership will allow 海角情 teams to compete against peer institutions while maintaining a strong focus on academic success and student well-being.
鈥淐onference membership creates a clear pathway for sustainable athletic growth and improves school spirit and diversity of the student body while supporting enrollment growth and reinforcing athletics as a powerful complement to the classroom experience,鈥� said 海角情 President Susan Mingo.
As a YSCC member, 海角情 will collaborate with fellow institutions on scheduling, governance, and student-athlete support, further integrating 海角情 into a regional network of colleges committed to access, equity, and student success.
海角情, located in Calais, Maine, is part of the Maine Community College System and serves students across the region with career-focused academic programs, student support services, and opportunities for leadership and engagement both in and out of the classroom. Additional information about 海角情 athletics, including athletic schedules, can be found at .
