Shelton State Community College is a member of the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)which competes at the Division I, Region XXII level of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Shelton State fields varsity teams in baseball, fast-pitch softball, men's and women's basketball.
Shelton has new baseball and softball fields, all located on the Martin Campus. Men's and women's basketball teams showcase their talents on campus in the Umphrey Center, an 1800-seat arena. At Shelton the administration, coaches, and athletic department staff are dedicated to making Shelton State athletics synonymous with EXCELLENCE and WINNING.