According to a press release from the North Idaho College (NIC), the school’s athletic program will be leaving the The Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) and will be moving to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
The NWAC and NIC have agreed to a mutually beneficial transition of NIC’s athletic conference affiliation from the NWAC to the NJCAA. “This transition will take place over the next two intercollegiate athletic seasons.
Starting July 1, 2023, NIC men’s and women’s basketball teams will no longer compete in the NWAC and will compete as independent teams. For the 2023-2024 basketball season, NIC’s teams will follow NJCAA compliance and eligibility standards and will create a competitive yet independent schedule with teams from various affiliations and organizations. NIC’s basketball teams may have the opportunity to qualify for postseason play in the NJCAA.
NIC fall and spring sports – men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf, volleyball and softball – will continue to compete in the NWAC for the 2023-24 season and remain subject to all applicable NWAC compliance and eligibility standards.
In the second year of the transition, starting July 1, 2024, NIC’s remaining Fall and Spring sports will no longer compete in the NWAC as they join the NJCAA.”
