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UAC Colts College Athletic Programs

UA Cossatot Shooting Sports Begins in the Fall of 2022

UA Cossatot will be adding another team sport in the coming school year. The Colts will compete at the NJCAA Division II level in men’s and women’s clay target shooting beginning in the fall of 2022. Brett Blackburn will serve as the shooting sports coach.

UA Cossatot’s Athletic Director Robert Byrd announced, “UA Cossatot Athletics is excited to expand our sporting options with the addition of clay target shooting in the fall of 2022. Coach Blackburn is eager to begin the recruiting process, and we are looking forward to competing this upcoming fall.”

UA Cossatot Chancellor Dr. Steve Cole added, "Shooting sports has become mainstream, especially in our area, and with the incredible interest from our local high school student-athletes, it just made sense for UA Cossatot to offer this sport for all men and women with interest in shooting sports.”

UA Cossatot has competed as a member of NJCAA Division II Region 2 in men’s and women’s basketball for the past three seasons. Clay target shooting is the first sport added to the UA Cossatot athletic department since joining the NJCAA with preliminary plans for future sports under consideration. Coach Blackburn will be visiting the regional and state tournaments.

UA Cossatot Clay Shooting Coach Brett Blackburn said, “The shooting program will build on the foundation started by high school and Jr high students of the AYSSP program from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. We look forward to building on these skills as the student-athletes grow as citizens and competitors at the collegiate level. Go Colts!”

For more information, contact Coach Blackburn at 941-726-2245 or bblackburn@cccua.edu.

Play Basketball at University of Arkansas - Cossatot

Continue the “Colts” and “Lady Colts” tradition by practicing and competing in the restored, historic 1950s UA Cossatot Bank of Lockesburg Gymnasium in Lockesburg, AR. Under the direction of Coach Robert Byrd, the men and women’s college basketball programs invite you to learn more about how to grow and hone your skills during your time as a student-athlete at UAC!

UA Cossatot is a Division II member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Start Here, Go Anywhere.

College athletes at the University of Arkansas - Cossatot benefit from UAC's small class sizes, one-on-one academic instruction opportunities, online course offerings, and affordable tuition through academic and athletic scholarships and grants while playing for the Colts. After completing their UAC education, many students will then choose to gain professional certifications or transfer to a full, 4-year university.

Eligibility and Tuition

UA Cossatot basketball student-athletes can play a maximum of 4 semesters while maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA. Students should be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

On average, it will cost students about $1,404 to take four classes (12 credit hours) including textbooks. Please visit our financial aid and scholarship links at the end of this page for further information.

Contact:

Robert Byrd
UA Cossatot Athletic Director
Office: 870-584-1105
rbyrd@cccua.edu

Request More Information About The UAC Colts Basketball Program:

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Apply for Admission at UA Cossatot
cccua.edu/apply

Apply Online for Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance
UA Cossatot Scholarship Deadline | April 1 | cccua.edu/scholarships
FAFSA Fall Priority Deadline | May 1 | fafsa.ed.gov
Arkansas Academic Challenge and ArFuture Grant Deadline | June 1 | scholarships.adhe.edu
Additional Scholarship Opportunities and Tuition Waivers | https://www.cccua.edu/pay-for-college/scholarships

UA Cossatot is part of the NJCAA.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Report

Any coeducational postsecondary institution that participates in Federal student financial assistance programs and has an intercollegiate athletic program is required by section 485(g) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1092(g) (also known as the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act or EADA) to prepare a report containing information regarding intercollegiate athletics.

Please note: Small athletic scholarships are also available. Students will often find it possible to pay for their entire education at UA Cossatot with the Federal Pell Grant, the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, and other UA Cossatot scholarships. Campus housing may also be available on a limited basis.

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