Why play sports at UW-Whitewater at Rock County? <p>Have you dreamed about competing in sports at the collegiate level? Are you looking to take the next step in your athletics career while advancing your academic standing? UW-Whitewater at Rock County helps passionate student-athletes fulfill their goals and aspirations.</p> <p>Participation in intercollegiate athletics fuels student success in all aspects of life – in competition, in the classroom, and in the community. Student-athletes are better engaged on campus and, based on grade point average, perform better in the classroom than the average student. UW-Whitewater at Rock County prepares student-athletes for their next step and brings out the best in them.</p> true