Foothill Conference
The Foothill Conference is a college athletic conference that is affiliated with the California Community College Athletic Association. Several community colleges are members.[1]
History
The Foothill Conference as it is known today was formed in 1988. However, the roots of the conference can be traced to 1981 when the football-only Foothill Conference was formed.
The Foothill Conference was an offshoot of the Southern California Conference, which included many of the Los Angeles-based community colleges. Founding members of the Foothill Conference were Antelope Valley, Citrus, Chaffey, Desert, East Los Angeles, Mt. San Jacinto, Rio Hondo, San Bernardino Valley and Victor Valley colleges.
Since its founding days, two colleges, East Los Angeles College and Citrus College, have left the conference. Barstow College and Cerro Coso Community College joined later as full-time participants.
As of Fall 2013, both Mt. San Jacinto[2] and Antelope Valley will be hosted into other athletic conferences. Mt. San Jacinto will be going to the Pacific Coast Conference and Antelope Valley will be moving to the Western State Conference South Division.[3]
The departure of Mt. San Jacinto and Antelope Valley from the Foothill Conference will make the Conference the smallest in the state.
Members
- Barstow College Vikings
- Cerro Coso College Coyotes
- Chaffey College Panthers
- College of the Desert Roadrunners
- Rio Hondo College Roadrunners
- San Bernardino Valley College Wolverines
- Victor Valley College Rams
Past Members
| School | Nickname | Current Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley College | Marauders | Western State Conference |
| Citrus College | Owls | Western State Conference |
| East Los Angeles College | Huskies | South Coast Conference |
| Mt. San Jacinto College | Eagles | Pacific Coast Athletic Conference |
References
- ^ Gardner, Michelle (2008-06-21). "Colleges out at home". San Bernardino County Sun. Retrieved 2008-06-22.
- ^ Riverside Press-Enterprise http://www.pe.com/sports/college/college-headlines/20121205-inland-colleges-mt.-san-jacinto-leaving-foothill-conference.ece.
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