MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference announced that it has extended its partnership with the City of Montgomery, in conjunction with the Central Alabama Sports Commission and Experience Montgomery. The three-year extension solidifies Montgomery as the SSAC headquarters through the 2025-26 academic year.
The partnership between the City of Montgomery and the SSAC started with the 2012-13 season.
They Said It
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed: “Montgomery is proud to continue our partnership with the Southern States Athletic Conference. The conference’s student athletes, administrators and coaches bring top talent and exciting events to Montgomery throughout the year. These championships and matches have become staples for sports fans in our region. We are committed to continue building on this experience and ensuring we not only meet but exceed the high standards of the SSAC family.“
SSAC Commissioner Mike Hall: “We are excited to continue this partnership the City of Montgomery. This is the premier partnership in the NAIA and many conferences are trying to model what we have. The City of Montgomery has excellent staff and leadership that partner with us to provide first-class championship experiences.”
2022-23 SSAC Events In Montgomery
Nov. 4-5 | SSAC/Sun Conference Women’s Basketball Challenge | Multiplex at Cramton Bowl
Nov. 9 & 11 | M&W Soccer Championships | Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex
Nov. 10-12 | Volleyball Championship | Multiplex at Cramton Bowl
Dec. 29-30 | SSAC/Sun Conference Men’s Basketball Challenge | Faulkner University
Feb. 22-25 | M&W Basketball Championships | Multiplex at Cramton Bowl
April 13-15 | M&W Tennis Roundup | Lagoon Park and O’Connor Tennis Center
April 27-29 | M&W Tennis Championship | Lagoon Park Tennis Center
June 4-7 | SSAC Annual Meetings | Faulkner University and Doubletree by Hilton
Experience MONTGOMERY
Built on a dynamic history rooted in revolution, Montgomery is many things - the state capital and the second largest city in the state. Located at the intersection of Interstate 65 and Interstate 85, it's steeped in Southern tradition, hospitality, and vast economic diversity, yet it’s a modern city on the forefront of innovation. It’s the birthplace of two world-changing events: the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement, and it’s the state capital. It’s home to state and regional governments, the strategic center of our nation’s Air Force, the region’s first high-speed internet exchange, and an extensive industrial base that included Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama - Hyundai's first manufacturing plant in the United States. It’s got almost two centuries of tales to tell, and it’s jam-packed with culture, entertainment and activity options for all interests. Come visit and see its many faces for yourself by enjoying our attractions, exploring our history and meeting our friendly people. Experience it all and make myMGM, yours.
About the SSAC
The SSAC is one of the premier NAIA conferences, founded in 1999, with 11 member institutions across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. The Montgomery, Ala.-based conference sponsors 18+ intercollegiate sports, culminating in 18+ neutral-site conference championship events held annually throughout the Southeastern region of the United States.