The Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) is an organization that oversees athletic programs and competitions in community colleges across the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Established in 1984, it provides opportunities for student-athletes to compete in various sports such as basketball, soccer, baseball, and more. The NWAC is responsible for organizing tournaments, maintaining eligibility rules, and promoting fair play and sportsmanship among its member colleges. The NWAC is owned and governed by its member institutions, which include community colleges from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia, Canada.