Saranac Lake, NY (June 12, 2014)— The North Country Community College Athletic Department announced today that it will add women's lacrosse and women's volleyball programs to its sports offerings beginning with the Fall 2015 Semester.

The teams will be participating as NJCAA Division III programs, which will allow North Country to compete against other Region III programs. They will compete in the Mountain Valley Conference and the Region III Athletics portion of the NJCAA.

"Our department is very excited to offer these new programs," stated Saints Athletic Director Chad LaDue. "I believe they will enhance our students' experience while increasing our number of student athletes."

"North Country Community College is committed to providing strong athletic programs not only for the camaraderie, leadership values, and core school pride it builds for the players, students, faculty and staff of North Country, but for our local communities as well," added NCCC President Steve Tyrell. "We're excited to have the opportunity to watch these two new programs take flight and further enrich our athletic offerings."

Athletic Director Chad LaDue is optimistic about having both team coaches hired prior to Fall Semester 2014, acknowledging that having a year to recruit and promote the new programs is essential to ensuring their success.

Anyone interested in these programs may contact North Country Community College Athletic Director Chad LaDue at (518) 891-2915 x1323.