Established in 2019, the Inland Empire Athletic Conference (IEAC) is a member conference of the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A), serving community colleges throughout Southern California’s Inland Empire, High Desert and Coachella Valley regions.

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The IEAC is made up of Barstow Community College, Cerro Coso Community College, Chaffey College, College of the Desert, Copper Mountain College, Crafton Hills College, Mt. San Jacinto College, Norco College, Palo Verde College, San Bernardino Valley College and Victor Valley College. Athletic offerings vary by institution, with member colleges competing for IEAC championships across a variety of men’s and women’s sports.

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Led by Commissioner Anthony “Tony” Lipold, the IEAC is committed to providing student-athletes with a competitive collegiate experience while supporting academic achievement, sportsmanship and personal development. Through its member institutions, the conference continues to create opportunities for student-athletes to compete, earn their education and prepare for success beyond the community college level.