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Varsity Athletics The Colorado College Athletics Department sponsors 17 varsity programs. Fifteen programs compete at the NCAA Division III level and two at the NCAA Division I level. Division III programs are members of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), with the exception of Men’s Lacrosse and Women’s Lacrosse, which competed as independents in 2016. Division I Men’s Ice Hockey is a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) and Division I Women’s Soccer competed as an affiliate member of the Mountain West (MW). SOUTHERN COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) was formed to provide an association through which the member institutions may encourage organized competition in intercollegiate sports among teams representative of their respective student bodies. Members of this conference share a commitment to priority of the overall quality of academic standards and quality educational experiences. SCAC member institutions are committed to sponsoring a variety of varsity sports to maximize opportunities for student participation. SCAC schools also operate under the principle that participation in sports should be solely from student interest and enjoyment of athletic competition, and that no financial aid shall be given to any student which is conditional upon athletic ability or participation in intercollegiate sports. SCAC member institutions support students in their efforts to reach high levels of performance by providing them with adequate facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive opportunities with students from similar institutions. SCAC Member Institutions Austin College Colorado College Schreiner University Texas Lutheran University Centenary College University of Dallas Southwestern University Trinity University NATIONAL COLLEGIATE HOCKEY CONFERENCE The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) facilitates and fosters competitive, academic and operational excellence for its member institutions through the sport of ice hockey. The Conference supports a culture of professionalism and integrity, reflecting its commitment to grow the sport of ice hockey while creating a positive experience for the student-athletes and fans it serves. The NCHC was founded in the summer of 2011 when six institutions bonded together to form a collection of some of the most notable college hockey programs in the nation. Just a few months later, the conference grew to eight teams and established the foundation for this prestigious group of institutions. Built on the principles of excellence both on and off the ice, the NCHC is committed to fostering an environment of integrity, sportsmanship and competition. With a solid foundation of institutions rich in tradition and excellence, the NCHC has solidified itself as the premier college hockey conference with four of eight teams reaching the NCAA Tournament in 2016. NCHC Member Institutions Colorado College University of Denver Miami University
University of Minnesota Duluth University of Nebraska Omaha University of North Dakota
St. Cloud State University Western Michigan University
MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE From its inception in 1999, the Mountain West (MW) has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the MW continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. Now in its 17th year, the MW has been assertive in its involvement with the NCAA governance structure and has taken a leadership role in the overall administration of intercollegiate athletics. MW Member Institutions Sponsoring Women’s Soccer United States Air Force Academy Boise State University Colorado College Colorado State University
California State University - Fresno University of Nevada University of New Mexico San Diego State University
San Jose State University University of Nevada - Las Vegas Utah State University University of Wyoming