Athletics
Simpson College athletic teams are nicknamed the Storm. They compete in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in NCAA Division III. Simpson fields men's teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, American football, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field, and wrestling. Women's teams include: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. Simpson also fields cheerleading and dance squads.
Simpson College has appeared in the NCAA tournament many times:
Baseball appearances: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1999, 2004
Men's Basketball appearances: 1976, 1992, 1995, 1996
Women's Basketball appearances: 1983, 1985, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Men's Cross Country appearances: 1986
Women's Cross Country appearances: 1990
Football appearances: 1988, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2003
Women's Golf appearances: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2006
Men's Soccer appearances: 2000
Women's Soccer appearances: 1999
Softball appearances: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2006, 2008, 2010
Volleyball appearances: 1991, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2006, 2008, 2009
The Storm has achieved the honor of being Regional Champions also:
Baseball: 1991
Football: 1997
Softball: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
The Simpson College softball team were the national champions from 1996 to 1999.
To help support Simpson College athletics there is a non-profit organization funded by the Indianola community and other alumni called the Gold Club. The Gold Club was founded in 1976 by members of Simpson and the Indianola communities, the Simpson College Gold Club is designed to support Simpson College athletic programs. The Gold Club strives to inspire all athletic programs at Simpson College through a loyal display of school spirit and monetary contributions.
Gold Club members are former athletes, alumni, faculty, parents, and other athletic supporters who share the common interest of fostering the development and growth of Simpson College athletics.
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