Southern States Athletic Conference
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| Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) |
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| Established | 1999 |
| Association | NAIA |
| Division | Division I |
| Members | 15 |
| Sports fielded | 13 (men's: 6; women's: 7) |
| Region | Southeastern United States Region XIII of the NAIA |
| Former names | Georgia Alabama Carolina Conference (1999–2005) |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Commissioner | Kurt Patberg |
| Website | ssacsports.com |
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The Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. The 16 member universities compete in 13 sports in the NAIA. Basketball teams compete in Division I of the NAIA.
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[edit] History
The Southern States Athletic Conference was established as the Georgia Alabama Carolina Conference was March 16, 1999. On June 27, 2005, the conference changed its name to the Southern States Athletic Conference.[1]
[edit] Sports
The SSAC holds championships in the following 13 sports:
- Women: cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, golf, and tennis.
- Men: cross-country, soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, and tennis.
[edit] Members
[edit] Current members
† Brenau University participates in women's sports only
[edit] Former members
| Institution | Location | Affiliation | Years | New Conference | Classification |
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| North Georgia College & State University | Dahlonega, GA | Charter Member | 1999–2004 | Peach Belt | NCAA Division II |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus, GA | Charter Member | 1999–2006 | Peach Belt | NCAA Division II |
| Reinhardt University | Waleska, GA | Charter Member | 1999–2008 | Appalachian Athletic | NAIA Division II |
| Berry College | Mount Berry, GA | Full Member | 2004–2010 | Independent | NCAA Division III |
[edit] Future member
| Institution | Location | Previous Conference | Classification | Joins |
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| College of Coastal Georgia[3] | Brunswick, GA | Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association | NJCAA Division I | 2012 |
[edit] References
- ^ "The Governance Structure of the SSAC". Southern States Athletic Conference. http://www.ssacsports.com/f/The_Governance_Structure_of_the_SSAC.php. Retrieved November 4, 2009.
- ^ "SSAC Members". Southern States Athletic Conference. http://www.ssacsports.com/members.php. Retrieved November 4, 2009.
- ^ "College of Coastal Georgia Membership Application Accepted". Southern States Athletic Conference. http://www.ssacsports.com/article/1532.php. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
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