Region XX of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) was established in March 1973 when the NJCAA reorganized the administrative structure from 19 regions, established in 1968, to 21 regions.  Members of Region XIX there split to form Region XX.  Prior to 1973 colleges within Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia panhandle competed in NJCAA Region 15. 

In 1975 the NJCAA established the first women's division for collegiate athletics in the United States.  Cathy Cain was elected the first Region XX Women's Director.  

Region XX became incorporated within the State of Maryland in May 2014.   

Region XX has twenty-six members from Maryland, Western Pennsylvania, Northern Virginia and West Virginia Panhandle.   

Members compete at the Division I, Division II and Division III level of the NJCAA.

Past Leadership

Men’s Region Director

Irv Easterday, Hagerstown Community College, 1973-1976

Jack Cistriano, Chesapeake College, 1976-2004

Brian Farrell, CCBC Catonsville, 2004-2010

Bruce Springer, Anne Arundel CC, 2010-2013

Women’s Region Director

Cathy Cain, CCBC Catonsville, 1975-1980

Sandy Elmore, Potomac State, 1980-1985

Carol Eustis, CCBC Essex, 1985-1999

Ann Wellham, Garrett College, 1999-2002

Michelle Ruble, College of Southern MD, 2002-2012

Region XX members have won the following national championships.

*NJCAA Invitational Tournament