UWA athletic department eliminates golf, triathlon

As a result of The University of West Alabama (UWA) Department of Athletics’ continuing efforts to streamline operations and maximize resources, UWA will no longer sponsor the intercollegiate varsity sports of triathlon, as well as women’s golf and men’s golf, effective immediately.

Triathlon was added as part of a three-year emerging sport grant, which has expired. Men’s and women’s golf was added in 2013. Difficulties in finding suitable everyday practice courses within reasonable driving distance and the inability to host a home competition proved to be a hindrance in recruiting and retaining student-athletes. Despite concerted efforts to provide a proper intercollegiate competitive experience, the lack of available facilities on campus and in the region have not proven to be beneficial in providing the student-athlete with the type of experience deserving of an intercollegiate student-athlete.

The student-athletes in these sports will have the opportunity to continue at UWA or will be provided a release to transfer to another institution to continue their sports competition.  UWA is very appreciative of the student-athletes, coaches and staff who have represented and supported this institution.