South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina Senate Bill S0837

Introduced
1/21/26  
Enrolled
1/22/26  

Caption

Newberry College Women's Field Hockey

Impact

The bill aims to formally recognize the contributions and successes of the Newberry College women's field hockey team within the community and the state. Such resolutions are significant as they not only honor athletic accomplishments but also promote school spirit and community pride. By recognizing these athletes and their coaches, the legislature sends a positive message about the importance of collegiate sports and the values of teamwork and dedication.

Summary

Bill S0837 serves as a concurrent resolution congratulating the Newberry College women's field hockey team for their outstanding performance during the season. The resolution highlights their achievement of finishing as the national runner-up in the NCAA Division 2 national tournament and securing both the South Atlantic Conference regular season and postseason tournament titles. The team recorded an impressive overall record of 20 wins and only 1 loss, contributing to a remarkable twenty-game winning streak.

Contention

While the resolution itself is celebratory, discussions around sports achievements can occasionally spark debates regarding funding for athletics, the balance of resources between different sports, and the representation of women's athletics in state sports policies. However, the resolution for S0837 appears to unify support towards acknowledging the team's success without significant contention over specific issues.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC S0836

Newberry College Football team

SC H5566

Lady Gamecocks

SC HR1012

A Resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma Sooners softball team for winning the 2024 NCAA Women's College World Series.

SC HR1012

A Resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma Sooners softball team for winning the 2024 NCAA Women's College World Series.

SC K00374

Congratulating the Hobart Men's Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing their third consecutive NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship on March 30, 2025

SC S0947

United States Women’s Hockey Team

SC HJR0331

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders club hockey team, Ameritrans Cup and College Hockey South Conference champions.

SC HJR283

Chattahoochee Valley Community College women's basketball team, commended

SC HR1040

Congratulating Jadyn Houston of St. Stephen's Episcopal School on being named to the 2025 Junior U.S. U-18 Women's National Team in field hockey.

SC SR110

Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Soccer Team on outstanding season.

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