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MW is a member of the NCAA Division III and is renowned as one of the strongest broad-based programs in the nation. Of the 23 sports at UMW, 22 have competed in national championship events, and the Eagles have brought home national titles in four sports. As a charter member of the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC), the Eagles have won the CAC All-Sports Award 11 times in the 16-year history of the conference. UMW also has produced hundreds of All-America selections, as well as countless all-region and all-conference picks. If you are interested in becoming part of the UMW athletics family as an athlete or member of the support staff, and have not been previously contacted, you should immediately call or email the head coach of your sport listed at www.umw.edu/athletics/staff. Because NCAA Division III programs do not give athletic scholarships, open tryouts are held in every sport. As a candidate for a spring and/or winter team, you must register for a 400-level Physical Education Class in your sport(s). To meet athletic eligibility requirements, several mandatory forms must be completed and returned to your coach by January 12, 2009. Access forms at www.umw.edu/athletics/ forms. This information is required prior to participation in any tryout, practice, or game for your sport. No exceptions! In addition, each coach will send you an information package, which may include a questionnaire for your respective sport that must be completed and returned by the dates indicated.
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