Champions in and out of the classroom, GCC student-athletes define excellence and
commitment. Throughout its storied history, the college has helped student-athletes
achieve their dreams, while carrying with them the traditions and a foundation that
instill leadership, hard work, and community service, to become individuals of character
when they leave GCC.
The Athletic Appeal connects the past to the present and looks to the future as we
pay homage to our celebrated history with the naming of Brian Beauchemin Court at Verdugo Gym and John Cicuto Stadium at Sartoris Field.
These ventures will complement the upgrades from Measure GC’s Verdugo Gym Retrofitting
project. Technology tops the list of equipment needed to ensure the athletics facility
is the best in the area and worthy of our community and student-athletes.
The state-of-the-art Live Streaming Database and Sports Broadcasting Network will bring the daily excitement of Vaquero Athletics directly into the homes of our
student-athletes, their families, community members, and our alumni near and far.
Not only will we be able to bring the games directly to our fans remotely, the system
will also be able to create a database for competition, practice and highlight films
by promoting our student-athletes for athletic scholarships and professional opportunities.
For strong, seamless communication, digital signal processing technologies will be
supported by a robust internet network designed to ensure streaming options and limit
interruptions, bringing athletic contests into living rooms of those who are unable
to attend in person.
Press Box Sound System
Referees, announcers, and athletes will have future-proof equipment to ensure clear
communication in an advanced modular highly-configurable system powered by the Lectrosonic Wireless System.
Fan Experience
The student, family and fan experience will also be drastically enhanced with individual
bleacher seating at our outdoor athletic facilities to provide a comfortable viewing
arrangement.
GCC Tennis Courts
Support for the six campus tennis courts is another necessary funding priority of
the Capital Campaign for Athletics. The courts bordering Mountain Avenue were last
re-surfaced in 2021 at a cost of over $40,000. The wear and tear on the surface
is due to the constant use by GCC's Men and Women's Tennis Teams and the year-round
community play of the El Vaquero Racquet Club. New netting, tennis equipment, and
routine court cleaning are necessary to keep the courts safe.
