Vital to the overall development of students, an ongoing athletics program is designed to develop motor skills, social and emotional control, sportsmanship, school spirit, and self-reliance of EWC students. The program includes both intercollegiate and intramural components. 

Intramural Athletics

Intramural Recreation sports are an important part of college life. Competitive, recreational sports assist in developing positive social and physical skills. At EWC, the intramural sports include basketball, flag football, ping-pong, and volleyball. These sports are operated according to the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) guidelines under the supervision of the Director of Student Activities or his/her designee. Enrolled students are encouraged to participate in intramural athletics; thus acquiring practical experience in team management and supervision. 

Intercollegiate Athletics

Competitive, scheduled sports with teams from other colleges with membership in the NAIA, Division II and the Sun Conference are vital for developing advanced motor, physical, and social skills; emotional control, sportsmanship, school spirit and self-reliance. EWC abides by the rules Edward Waters College 53 and regulations of the NAIA for all sports – football, basketball, baseball, softball, and track & field for both women and men, and golf.