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Regents Athletics

Rockford University Athletics
Regents Athletics provides a positive co-educational experience through athletic competition. Rockford University student-athletes not only enjoy athletic achievement, but they are also enriched academically and are provided with opportunities for personal development and leadership. We also believe that it's important for our student-athletes to be involved, be it on campus, in the community or both. 
 
Rockford University Athletics Mission Statement
Preparing students for a life of leadership and service through the pursuit of excellence in academics and athletics.

Rockford University Quick Facts
Location: Rockford, Illinois
Founded: 1847
Nickname: Regents
Colors: Purple, Black, White
Affiliation: NCAA Division III
Conference: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
President: Dr. Patricia Lynott
Athletic Director: Jessica Stanek
Faculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Ron Lee
Athletics Phone: (815) 394-5061
Athletics Fax: (815) 226-4166
Athletics Website: www.RockfordRegents.com

Rockford University Regents Quick Facts

  • The Rockford University athletic department was founded in 1955.
  • Rockford University first competed in as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) before joining the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for the 1983-84 academic year. 
  • Rockford sponsors 17 intercollegiate varsity teams (8 men's teams and 9 women's teams) and several junior varsity teams, which compete at the NCAA Division III level.
  • On average, approximately one-third of Rockford University students participate in intercollegiate athletics.
  • Many student-athletes compete in two sports and some compete in three.
  • Rockford University athletes compete at several facilities on campus including, Sam Greeley Field (football, soccer and women's flag football), the Seaver Center (basketball and volleyball) and Regent Fields (baseball and softball).

Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Quick Facts

  • The NACC is among the largest conferences in the nation with 14 member schools: Rockford University, Alverno College, Aurora University, Benedictine University, Concordia University Chicago, Concordia University Wisconsin, Dominican University, Edgewood College, Illinois Tech, Lakeland University, Marian University, MSOE, St. Norbert College and Wisconsin Lutheran College.
  • Rockford is centrally located in the conference, limiting travel to approximately 3.5 hours for our longest trip, ensuring minimal missed class time.    
  • The NACC sponsors 21 sports, 11 for men and 10 for women, each with an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Division III Championships for the conference champions.
  • The NACC began in 2006 with 12 founding members, including Rockford University.

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