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Edison State Community College
Charger 300
Event to Support Student-Athletes
The Edison State Community College Athletics Department and the Edison
Foundation are partnering to host the eighth annual Charger 300 event
on Thursday, March 16, at 6 p.m. in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua
Campus.
Just as academic programs at Edison State are enhanced by internship
and co-op experiences, intercollegiate athletics allow students to test
and form life-long values and habits that build character and shape
identity.
Edison State’s student-athletes are well prepared for both the academic
and competitive challenge. As athletic success grows, so do
opportunities to compete at elite conference, regional, state and
national levels.
“The Charger 300 event helps to support our student-athletes in more
ways than one,” said Nate Cole, Director of Athletics and Student Life
at Edison State. “With financial support from this event, our
student-athletes have the opportunity to grow as individuals through
academic and athletic rigor without having to worry about the financial
burdens often associated with college.”
Intercollegiate athletics have become a valuable part of the Edison
State community. Each year, over 100 student-athletes participate
baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, and volleyball. The Edison
State Athletic Department also recently announced the addition of
women’s softball to its list of intercollegiate athletic programs
beginning in the spring of 2018.
Investment in Edison State’s student-athletes through the Charger 300
allows them to compete at the highest level in the National Junior
College Athletic Association (NJCAA) while supporting every player,
every coach, and every sport.
A reverse raffle will highlight the evening’s events, with one lucky
winner walking away with a $10,000 prize. Other cash drawings will
occur throughout the night, and ticket holders are not required to be
present to win.
Tickets are $100 per couple and include an all-you-can-eat buffet,
beverages, entertainment, and a chance to win the grand prize. A silent
auction will also feature such items as NFL and Dayton Dragon tickets,
as well as gift baskets from local businesses and organizations.
“We had a lot of supporters show up last year and hope to have even
more this year,” added Cole. “It’s a fun night that’s held for a great
cause.”
Edison State’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the Ohio
Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) and are Division II
members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
For more information and to purchase tickets for the Charger 300 Club
event, visit www.edisonohio.edu/charger300 or call Nate Cole at
937.381.1555.
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