Westminster Griffins History

The Westminster College Intercollegiate Athletics program is an integral part of campus life serving 315 student-athletes annually. The athletic program has experienced both regional and national success over the years, with national championships, national tournament appearances, conference titles, All-Conference and All-American academic and athletic honors. The athletic program has a rich tradition, storied history and many athletic alumni dating back to 1928.

Westminster College is a member of NCAA II & the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) -  NCAA II membership timeline. Westminster College was previously a member of the RMAC from 1967 to 1979. The RMAC is a premier NCAA Division II conference located in the states of Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Utah. The RMAC currently competes in 22 NCAA Division II sports and has earned 52 NCAA Division II national championships and 44 national runner-ups since 1992. Founded in 1909, the RMAC is the most historic athletic conference headquartered in the western United States and also in Division II.

The NCAA II & RMAC are the national and conference affiliations for the following men's and women's sports; basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, track and women's volleyball. Men's and Women's Skiing compete as members of the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA), while our Snowboard teams are members of the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) and Cycling is affiliated with USA Cycling. Men's Soccer Club and Spirit Team (Cheer & Dance) are non-affiliated programs within the athletics program.

Athletics Hall of Fame

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