2011 guide - Ohio Wesleyan University
2011 guide - Ohio Wesleyan University
2011 guide - Ohio Wesleyan University
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ABOUT THE NCAC24ABOUT THE NCAC<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a charter member of theNorth Coast Athletic Conference, which began competitionin the 1984-85 academic year. Other charter membersare Allegheny College, Case Western Reserve <strong>University</strong>,Denison <strong>University</strong>, Kenyon College, Oberlin Collegeand the College of Wooster. Wittenberg <strong>University</strong> joinedthe NCAC in 1988, Earlham College joined in 1988 andremains an affiliate member in field hockey, Hiram Collegeand Wabash College joined the NCAC in 1998, and DePauw<strong>University</strong> joined the NCAC in 2010.The NCAC’s 10 members believe academic and athleticexcellence can co-exist, with no undue overemphasison athletics. They also believe the principle of balanceis important in athletic programs at the Division III level,with no “major” or “minor” sports in comparison with anyother, but all equally worthwhile. Equity for both men’sand women’s sports is a founding and standard principle.The NCAC’s 22 championship sports includes 11 for menand 11 for women, the latter figure leading all Division IIIconferences in the country. When at least 5 Conferenceinstitutions sponsor a varsity sport, the NCAC conductschampionship play and honors the champion.THE NCAC IN BRIEFActing Executive Director >> Keri Alexander LuchowskiOffice Phone >> (440) 871-8100Home Phone >> (440) 892-1904Assistant Director >> Sue PenickaAssistant >> Bret BillhardtFax Machine >> (440) 871-4221Mailing Address >> PO Box 16679, Cleveland, OH 44116E-mail >>Home Page >>ncac@northcoast.orghttp://www.northcoast.orgFounded >> February, 1983Conference Colors >>Red, White and BlueChampionship Sports >> 22 (11 men, 11 women)<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> SoftballDuring the NCAC’s 26 years of competition, the leaguehas established itself as one of the most competitive in thenation. A total of 52 teams in all 22 sports were representedin national competition last year, with 1 team winning anNCAA Division III championship to raise the conference’s26-year total to 57. In addition, 180 student-athletes fromaround the league earned All-America and/or Academic All-America ® honors.<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> President RockJones and Denison PresidentDale Knobel display the 2008-09NCAC All-Sports Trophies. <strong>Ohio</strong><strong>Wesleyan</strong> and Denison finishedin a dead heat in the 2008-09 allsportsrace, marking the first allsportstie in conference history.
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