Roary, College Mascot

On September 17, 2019, we welcomed Roary to the #CCPLions community. Roary is a uniting force to bring fellowship, joy and hope to our community and they inject a spirit of enthusiasm and excitement into our #CCPpride of lions. We are a collection of many and a tapestry made into one. To learn more about Roary and to see photos from the Mascot Launch Party, follow the roar at myccp.online/Roary and on TikTok @RoaryAtCCP.

To request a Roary appearance at your next event, send the following details to : event name, date, time, location, contact person, contact email/phone, and what you want Roary to do (i.e. pictures, meet and greet, etc). Please note that Roary can only stay for 30-45 minutes maximum per event, so please list the peak timeframe you want them to appear for maximum impact and crowd participation. Roary will do their very best to accommodate each request.

Students interested in trying out for a spot on the Mascot Team can send the following to  :

• Full Name, Start Date, Academic Program, Student ID Number (J#), and a current Class/Work Schedule
• Please include any relevant experience you may have and why you would be a great addition to our team!

Athletics

The Department of Athletics at the Community College of Philadelphia seeks to foster an environment that will provide student athletes and the College community with the opportunity to develop their full potential athletically, holistically, and academically. The Department of Athletics acts as a partner with the College in helping to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, for future employment, and for life-long experiences. Through athletics, the department strives to teach such lifelong skills as discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, self-control, cooperation, hard work, playing by the rules and respect for authority through athletic competition and recreational activity. The intercollegiate, intramural and recreational programs offered by the Department of Athletics acts as a vehicle to bridge the gap and promote understanding and cooperation among students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

The Department of Athletics also provides support for students in their support of higher levels of achievement by:

1. Recognizing the academic needs of the student as primary and athletic achievement as secondary
2. Broadening the horizons of students by creating a diverse program of activities that serve to enhance their overall experience at the College
3. Providing students with the tools to become well-rounded individuals and to achieve their goals; and
4. Sponsoring seminars that enhance the students' understanding of college life, academic experience, and college resources.

The Athletics Center has a lot of activities, so come visit us! We offer intercollegiate sports, intramural sports, extramural activities and wellness events. Fit two or three or more workouts into your week; you'll feel better. We look forward to seeing you in the Athletics Center. Your health will thank you.

Intercollegiate Sports

Intercollegiate athletics provides competitive varsity sports for all full-time students. Intercollegiate sports offered at Community College of Philadelphia include:

• Fall: Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Volleyball
• Winter: Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball
• Spring: Men’s Track and Field, Women’s Track and Field

Team meetings are held during the first week of each semester. Try-outs for fall sports begin August 1, winter sports October 1 and spring sports January 10. A pre-participation NJCAA  physical is required. Official copies of high school and your previous college transcripts need to be submitted to the Athletics Department. The NJCAA eligibility affidavit is available in the Athletics Center.

Intramural Sports

We encourage you, as an individual or as part of a group, to join our intramural teams in: Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Badminton and Squash.

Physical Fitness

The Fitness Center features a weight training room with Hammer Strength equipment. A cardio room is equipped with bikes, treadmills and elliptical machines. The exercise room has a wooden floor designed for aerobics and other types of exercise. You are welcome to use these facilities to increase your flexibility, strength and endurance as well as for cardiovascular conditioning. A demonstration is required in order to use the facility to ensure the proper use of the equipment. Demonstration times are posted outside of the Fitness Center. There is a mandatory Athletics Center dress code for working out.

Recreation

There are two full-sized basketball and two regulation-size racquetball courts available for you to use for recreation and competition.

Athletics Center

The College's Athletics Center is located between the Pavilion and Winnet Buildings on 17th Street. Sign-up sheets are available at the equipment service area for other activities. Lockers (you must provide a lock) and register with our equipment manager. Showers are also available for usage. Use of the Athletics Center is restricted to students, faculty and staff with a valid College photo ID card. You are required to follow the Athletics Department's recommendations to prevent accidents and injuries. A copy of the recommendations is available through the Athletics Department, G1-12, or through the Division of Academic and Student Success, M2-37.

For more information, call the Athletics Department, (215) 751-8005. During the fall and spring semesters, the Athletics Center is open from Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Title IX

The College fully complies with Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 ('Title IX'). Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities including athletic programs. Title IX also requires that women and men be provided equitable opportunities to participate in sports. The College's Diversity Compliance Officer has been appointed as the College's Title IX Coordinator. If you have been denied an opportunity to participate in sports or have a complaint of sex discrimination, it should be reported to the College's Diversity Compliance Officer as set forth in the College's Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy.