Carlow University - Athletics

Athletics

Carlow University teams, nicknamed athletically as the Celtics, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC). The Celtics also compete as a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA); and formerly competed as a member of the American Mideast Conference until its dissolution on the 2011-12 academic year. Men's sports include cross country; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.

The mission of the Department of Athletics at Carlow University is to provide every student-athlete with a supportive environment that encourages leadership, integrity, responsibility, sportsmanship, and respect for others by promoting the balance between academic and athletic excellence.

Basketball After a brief hiatus in intercollegiate competition, the Carlow basketball program sprung back into action in 1990. The team competes in at least 26 competitions per season as a member of the American Mideast Conference. The Carlow Celtics play their home games in Oakland Catholic High School. In addition, the Celtics have been recognized for academic success and have been ranked the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) for academic success, placing in the NAIA’s top 20 on numerous occasions while also earning individual honors as NAIA Scholar-Athletes.

Soccer Carlow University soccer is the newest program to be added to Carlow’s athletic department. The team started competition in 1999-2000 and made a playoff appearance in 2000-2001. The team competes at Founders Field and at least 18 contests per season as a member of the American Mideast Conference.

Softball Carlow University softball began as an intercollegiate sport at Carlow in 1997. The team entered its first year of American Mideast Conference competition in 2001. Although the team conditions year round, Carlow’s official spring training begins in March when the team typically travels south to locations in Florida or South Carolina. Home games are played at Fairhaven Park or nearby Mazeroski Field. The team competes in at least 17 competitions per season as a member of the American Mideast Conference.

Tennis Intercollegiate tennis competition has a long standing history at Carlow. The program started in the 1980s which makes it Carlow’s second oldest athletic program. The team competes in at least 10 competitions per season as a member of the American Mideast Conference. The tennis team play their home matches on the courts at Washington Landing.

Volleyball Carlow University Volleyball is the longest standing of Carlow’s athletic programs. The team competes in at least 24 contest dates per season as a member of the American Mideast Conference. The Carlow Celtics volleyball team play their home games in St. Joseph Hall.