Committed to providing an environment for the growth and development of the whole person, the College recognizes that athletic endeavors and academic pursuits should complement each other. Thus, it is the goal of the College that the student-athlete experience success in academics as well as in athletics. Averett is dedicated to the ideals of both fair play and amateur athletic competition as defined and guided by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. These memberships make possible exciting, competitive experiences and advancement to regional and national competition for qualifying individuals and teams. Although student-athletes are recruited by the coaches, open tryouts are held for all sports.
Opportunities are available for participation in the sports listed below.
The Averett College Cheerleading Squad competes with other cheerleading squads in the colleges that belong to the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Cheerleading Squad is under the supervision of the Athletic Department. The Equestrian Drill Team gives men and women riders the opportunity to participate at the regional and national level of competition through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. The Equestrian Drill Team is under the supervision of the Equestrian Department. Intramural Activities Intramural activities are available to students in such sports as basketball, billiards, ping pong, softball, golf, tennis, soccer, and volleyball.