Men's Basketball

The NCTA men's basketball team competes in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. The team competes throughout the winter season and draws a large hometown crowd when they play in Curtis. The team has traveled to Maine to compete in the national tournament. The basketball team competes against teams from Nebraska Christian, the Hastings Reserve basketball team, Lincoln School of Commerce and more. NCTA also participates in the Kansas City Classic Tournament and the Platte Valley Tournament. The season runs from November through February.

Women's Volleyball

The NCTA women's volleyball team competes during the fall months and hone their skills in the NCTA gym. The volleyball team competes at the Nebraska Christian Triangular in Norfolk, NE; the Central Christian Triangular in McPherson, KS; the Grace College Triangular in Omaha, NE; the Barclay Invitational in Barclay, KS; the NCTA Tournament and the NCTA Triangular; Calvary Baptist in Kansas City, KS; McCook College Reserves and University of Nebraska - Kearney, NE. Upperclassmen serve as captains and lead the team not only on the court but also in fundraising activities. The team uses funds to purchase new uniforms and assist with travel expenses.

Kneeling Left to Right - Karla Freudenburg, Chelsea Altena, Maddie Thurstron, Lauren Smalley.
Standing Left to Right - Eliza Benteman, Nichole Hornyak, Kalli Van Ryswyk, Jordsan Van Ryswyk, Sheyna Huddle, Abby Sybrant

Aggie Athletics & Activities

Do colleges recruit all record-breaking athletes to build championship teams or, do colleges play the athletes that come to them primarily for an education and are talented enough for varsity team competition? At NCTA, we recruit first those who desire our academic excellence and second, enjoy sports. NCTA is proud of the fact that even though athletics are the secondary aspect of a student's college career, NCTA athletic teams have maintained a 50 percent winning record or higher for over 30 years. For more information contact the NCTA Athletic Director, Jeremy Sievers at jsievers2@unl.edu or call 1-800-3CURTIS.

Aggie Rodeo Team

The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) allows college bound cowgirls and cowboys a chance to have the best of both worlds - boots and books! Anyone who has the desire to rodeo can join the team and compete at the 10 NIRA Great Plains Region rodeos. Rodeos are held during the fall and spring semesters. Team members travel together and hotel expenses are paid by the college. The team practices most of the school year. Great Plains Region Competition includes: the University of Wisconsin - River Falls, Iowa State University, South Dakota State University, North Dakota State University, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, National American University and Dickinson State University. The NCTA rodeo team utilizes both the Livestock Teaching Center indoor arena as well as the Curtis Mill Park arena for practices.

For more information contact Coach J R Clark at 1-800-3CURTIS.

Livestock Judging Team

Livestock Judging is an academic activity that complements ones educational experience by enhancing communication and decision making skills. Livestock judging is available to all NCTA majors regardless of previous experience. First year students learn livestock selection and evaluation in class, while second year students hone their skills and compete actively in intercollegiate contests throughout the year. Eight to 10 highly motivated students are selected for the first and second year teams. Support for the NCTA Livestock Judging team is wide spread as the team travels throughout the state and in other states for practices at private livestock operations. The NCTA team competes at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO; the Houston Livestock Show; the National Barrow Show in Austin, MN; the Kansas Junior Livestock Show; the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City, MO; the North American International Livestock Expo in Louisville, KY; the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA; the Arizona National and the Dixie National in Jackson, MS.

For more information contact Coach Doug Smith at jsmith41@unl.edu or at 1-800-3CURTIS.

Horse Show Team

The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association was developed to allow student riders of any skill level or
economic background to be able to compete and succeed at their own level of skill and experience.
Teams do not move horses to shows. Riders from all colleges ride horses provided by the host college. Riders draw for mounts and utilize whatever tack is on the horse they've drawn. There is no schooling time; riders mount, adjust stirrups and ride in before the judge. The NCTA Horse Show team competes against Texas A&M, Colorado College, Laramie County Community College, the United States Air Force Academy, the University of Colorado - Boulder, the University of Wyoming, New Mexico State, Texas Tech and Colby Community College. Team members are responsible for IHSA and NCTA team dues and show entry fees ($15-$17 per class).

Students wishing to ride for the NCTA Horse Show team are not required to have a horse. Students will practice using college horses in addition to borrowed mounts.

For more information contact Coach Judy Bowmaster at jbowmaster1@unl.edu or 1-800-3CURTIS.

Men's Basketball

The NCTA men's basketball team competes in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. The team competes throughout the winter season and draws a large hometown crowd when they play in Curtis. The team has traveled to Maine to compete in the national tournament. The basketball team competes against teams from Nebraska Christian, the Hastings Reserve basketball team, Lincoln School of Commerce and more. NCTA also participates in the Kansas City Classic Tournament and the Platte Valley Tournament. The season runs from November through February.

Intramural Athletics

Student interest generates the sports that are played in the NCTA intramural athletics program. Men and women participate in basketball, volleyball, football and softball every year with sports like wrestling and soccer also attracting large groups of students. Tournaments are held and awards presented to the winners.

Athletic Facilities

NCTA has the facilities to accommodate all those interested in the athletic programs. The gym, locker rooms and weight room are available for all students who wish to enhance their health while building their minds. The Arrowhead Meadows nine-hole golf course in Curtis is utilized by the golf team for practice and open to all NCTA students who wish to hit the greens between classes.