
Athletic Mission Statement
SUNY Canton's Intercollegiate Athletic Mission is to offer
a comprehensive program that provides students with opportunities to
derive all the benefits inherent in participating in competitive sports.
At SUNY Canton, athletics is considered an integral part of the overall educational process. As such the department strives to provide a meaningful athletic experience which will compliment each student's academic experience.
The department is committed to providing a gender-equitable and diversified sports program which operates within the rules and regulations of the college, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the Sunrise Conference, and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). In concert with the mission of the college, the athletic department is committed to helping student-athletes reach their full academic potential. In addition, the department is also committed to fostering, through being a member of our athletic family, sound character development, social skills, leadership skills, and community pride.