league reached an agreement with JumpTV, Inc., now NeuLion, Inc., to design and host the MAAC web page. MAACSports.com has been a great success, providing fans with up-to-date contest results, live and on-demand video and an online merchandise store. The MAAC, in conjunction with NeuLion, launched an iPhone app in February 2011, followed by Android and iPad apps that were released during the 2011-12 academic year. In September 2011, the conference announced the launch of MAAC.TV, the league’s first broadband network. Eight schools Canisius, Fairfield, Iona, Manhattan, Marist, Monmouth, Rider, and Saint Peter’s - are currently part of the network, which broadcast over 400 live events in 2012-13. The MAAC President for the 2013-2014 academic year is Dr. Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., the President of Saint Peter’s University. The Vice-President is John J. Hurley, the President of Canisius College. John D’Argenio, Director of Athletics at Siena College, will chair the Committee on Athletic Administration, and Allison Sexton, Senior Woman Administrator at Fairfield University will serve as Vice Chair.
MAAC Marketing and Television
Overseeing the MAAC Corporate Teammate Program, MAAC Marketing has created exciting and effective advertising opportunities for National and Regional corporations. Highlighted by the Pepsi MAAC Basketball Game of the Week as seen on ESPN3 and weekly telecasts on ESPNU, the program allows the Conference to align with reputable companies and organizations and provide increased exposure for its member institutions and student-athletes. Several sponsorship opportunities are available including: Media, Signage, On- Court Promotions, Print, Sampling, Internet, and the MAAC On-Site Promotions. As a Corporate Teammate, benefits include: - National and Regional Advertising Opportunities on MAAC Television which include ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3 - Increased Sales, Exposure and Name Recognition - Business Back Opportunities - Cross Promotional Opportunities with Other Partners - Positive Company Image and Conference Affiliation - Access to Alumni, Fans, Administrators and Officials - MAAC and NCAA Championship Hospitality
Academy Bus Commissioners’ Cup
In the conference’s continued efforts to recognize the achievements of its student-athletes, the Academy Bus Commissioner’s Cup is awarded annually as a symbol of overall excellence in athletics in the 24 championship athletic events conducted within the MAAC. Each institution is scored in all championships that it fields a varsity team. However, only the scores from the men’s and women’s basketball participation, plus the other top six men’s and other top six women’s championships shall be used to determine an institution’s total points. For sports without a championship event or a regular-season required schedule, points are assigned based on the number of competing varsity teams. Each team receives points based on its finish, with the last place team receiving one point and the champion receiving a bonus point. Teams that are tied by record or point total
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in standings shall split the points for those positions, regardless of any further tie-breaking procedures. In sports with associate members, points will be distributed based solely on the finish of the core MAAC teams. The bonus point for the first-place finish will only be awarded if the team actually won the MAAC championship. For sports with a required regular-season schedule and fourteam tournament participation, points are awarded for regularseason performance as indicated above. Championship participants earn additional points in the following schedule: 5-3-2-1. In sports with just semifinals and finals, it is 5-3-1.5-1.5. For sports with required regular-season scheduling and full tournament participation, points are awarded for regular-season performance and tournament finish. This system is used primarily for men’s and women’s basketball as well as teams that participate in championship events at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Sportsmanship Statement
The NCAA and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial, sexist or abusive comments or intimidating actions directed at officials, studentathletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the venue. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference thanks you for your cooperation and invite you to enjoy the game.
MAAC Administration
Richard J. Ensor, Esq. Commissioner Barbara Church Senior Associate Commissioner Ken Taylor Associate Commissioner/Baseball & Men’s Basketball Marshall Foley Associate Commissioner/Championships Whitney Swab Assistant Commissioner for New Media Jordan Confessore Director of Women’s Basketball Operations Katie Carew Director of New Media/Broadcasting and Marketing Hamilton Cook Director of New Media/Operations & Ticket Sales Kyle Firestine Director of New Media/Video John Wooding Director of New Media/Media Relations Kyle Sturley Director of Championships & Special Events Tania Kennedy Assistant Director of Championships Dan Petrino Administrative Fellow Sean Radu Administrative Fellow Rachel Walton Administrative Fellow Jeff Long President of Pattison Sports Group Nick Zibelli Coordinator of Baseball Officials Mike Kitts Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials Brad Tracy Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials Marty Novitch Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials Lillian Perone Coordinator of Field Hockey Officials Alex Ivanhenko Coordinator of Soccer Officials Ed Crane Coordinator of Softball Officials Ed Reed Coordinator of Water Polo Officials Paul DeCurtis Coordinator of Volleyball Officials Frank Steinberg, III, Esq. Legal Counsel