Delaware Tech Officially Joins Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Within Region XIX

Delaware Technical Community College has officially joined the Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC) within Region XIX of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for athletic competition.

"While there are many unknowns about the sports season for this upcoming academic year, being part of the conference will ensure we are treated equitably and have a chance to fully participate in any offerings as we deem appropriate," said Michael Ryan, collegewide director of athletics.

Region XIX of the NJCAA is composed of two-year colleges in the Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) and the EPAC, both comprised of schools predominately in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Joining the EPAC provides Delaware Tech with a more streamlined process of scheduling games within the conference, while maintaining the ability to play non-EPAC colleges as well.

There will also be increased opportunity and exposure for Delaware Tech student-athletes, teams, and coaches. The EPAC holds several conference-level championships and awards that student-athletes, teams, and coaches will now be eligible to compete in and receive. The conference also regularly publishes stories to recognize outstanding results and highlights individual and team performances.

"Many of the athletics articles we currently publish on our website could be shared with a broader audience," Ryan said. "This will improve our name and brand recognition, which can support our in-state recruitment efforts and overall reputation."

"We are excited to add a college with the history of academic and athletic success to the conference," said Dr. Christopher Metzler, president of EPAC. "The positive growth of the conference will give all student-athletes the opportunity to broaden their collegiate experience. The EPAC students and staff look forward to working together with the members of the Delaware Technical Community College community."

For more information on EPAC, visit region19.org/epac_history.

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