Ridgewater College Athletics

Ridgewater College competes in the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association), a smaller division focused on faith-based institutions that emphasizes character development alongside competition. The Warriors field teams in 5 varsity sports with 71 total athletes, meaning about 3.5% of the 2,048 students participate in athletics. The college offers $0 in athletic scholarships, so students play purely for the love of their sport rather than financial incentives. As members of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, the Warriors face other small Christian colleges in regional competition. With such a small athletic program and no scholarship money, sports at Ridgewater serve more as a way for students to stay active and build community rather than as a major campus focal point or recruitment tool.