What is the CCCAA? Is it an Option for You as a College Basketball Prospect?

As you probably know by now, there are a selection of different divisions to choose from when considering which school to attend for your education and basketball career (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA are the main ones). You can choose between a 2 year school or a 4 year school. The CCCAA is a collection of 2 year community college in the state of California. They are a smaller association/division like the NCCAA (although the NCCAA is collection of 4 year schools) which both can offer student athletes unique opportunities too!

Each division and level is designed to provide student athletes with different options depending on the particular goals of each individual student athlete. There are some very good options to be had in a CCCAA school which might be just what you are looking. Therefore, it is in every student athletes best interest to be 100% aware of all of these good options. CCCAA schools can present many student athletes with the right opportunity to play college basketball and get their educational needs taken care of.

CCCAA ATHLETICS & THE CONTINUATION OF YOUR BASKETBALL CAREER

There are over 26,000 student athletes participating very in collegiate athletics within California’s community colleges. There and more than 100 regional and state final events, which produce champions in 24 men’s and women’s sports each year. The majority of student athletes who attend and participate in basketball at a California Community College do transfer to a four-year college or university to continue their academic and athletic career.

SO WHAT IS THE CCCAA?

The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) is the association who provides opportunity and authority within California Community Colleges athletic programs. The CCCAA establish the rules and regulations for all the intercollegiate athletic activities for the 24,000 student athletes who attend within the state (as authorized by the State Legislature and the Education Code). The CCCAA are responsible for the oversight of all the different college sports within the California Community Colleges.

What is the purpose of the CCCAA?

The purpose of the CCCAA is to establish, oversee and enforce the rules and regulations – to keep everything in order and functioning optimally for everyone involved in college sports. All the member schools operate under the CCCAA Board of Directors. The Board of Director serve as the ultimate authority and provide all operational oversight. The CCCAA Board of Directors define the direction of the CCCAA, supervises the CCCAA Executive Director, and manages the CCCAA finances. The Board is also the policy making body of the organization and approves all changes made to the CCCAA.

WHAT IS CCCAA SCHOLAR & 3C4A ACHIEVMENT AWARD?

For outstanding athletes (both male and female) every year the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) recognizes and selects a male and female student athlete for their excellence in both athletics and academics. In the CCCAA it is considered the most prestigious award offered by the Association. Nominees are selected from among the student athletes participating in the varying sports every year.

Additionally, the California Community College Counselors and Advisors Academic Association for Athletics (3C4A) every year select award winners. These are student athletes who have overcome all obstacles in their personal life and/or family challenges and have succeeded regardless.

What is the 3C4A?

The 3C4A is the acronym for the Community College Counselors/Advisors Academic Association for Athletics. It is an organization that was established in the State of California with the purpose of bringing together individuals who provide academic counseling, advisement and assistance for student athletes at the community college level.

DO CCCAA SCHOOLS OFFER ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS?

CCCAA school do not offer athletic scholarships, however, tuition to attend it usually low in cost.

IS THE CCCAA A PART OF THE NJCAA?

No it is not. It is a separate organization. CCCAA schools do not participate in the NJCAA.

THE HISTORY OF THE CCCAA

The CCCAA stands for “California Community College Athletic Association”. The CCCAA is a sports association for Community Colleges in the state of California, USA. The CCCAA oversees 108 athletic programs throughout California. The California Community College Athletic Association was created in 1929 originally called the California Junior College Federation which was designed to unify athletic programs in North and South parts of California.

COMPLETE LIST OF CCCAA MEMBER SCHOOLS:

If you are considering attending a CCCAA school we have made the process of identifying and contacting them much easier for you. Here are the most up to date list of all the 110 colleges that are member schools of the CCCAA.