Condensed from full report at www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/2016DIIIFacts_and_Figures_FINAL-20160929.pdf
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| Of the DIII 442 members, 415 field collegiate softball teams. PICTURED: Wesley Wolverine junior #4 MI/OF Samantha Burns (Magnolia, DE). |
THE THREE D’S
DISCOVER
Division III student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions beyond the classroom and field of play … to discover themselves.
DEVELOP
Division III institutions provide an environment that encourages student-athletes to develop into well-rounded adults. Small class sizes, the ability to participate in more than one sport, and an emphasis on participating in activities outside of the classroom...
DEDICATE
Division III institutions expect student-athletes to dedicate themselves to achieving their potential. Student-athletes must manage their busy schedules, keep up with class work and face the same challenges as the rest of the student body.
WHAT DOES DIVISION III ATHLETICS HAVE TO OFFER?
• Division III athletics provides a well-rounded collegiate experience that involves a balance of rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and the opportunity to pursue the multitude of other co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities...
• Division III playing season and eligibility standards minimize conflicts between athletics and academics, allowing student-athletes to focus on their academic programs...
• Division III offers an intense and competitive athletics environment for student-athletes who play for the love of the game...
• Division III athletics departments place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators...
• Division III athletics departments are dedicated to offering broad-based programs with a high number and wide range of athletics participation opportunities...
• Division III places primary emphasis on regional in-season and conference competition...
• Division III affords student-athletes the opportunity to discover valuable lessons in teamwork, discipline, perseverance and leadership, which in turn make student-athletes better students and responsible citizens.
• Division III features student-athletes who are subject to the same admission standards, academic standards, housing and support services as the general student body.
Division III student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions beyond the classroom and field of play … to discover themselves.
DEVELOP
Division III institutions provide an environment that encourages student-athletes to develop into well-rounded adults. Small class sizes, the ability to participate in more than one sport, and an emphasis on participating in activities outside of the classroom...
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Click here for the blog post about the size
of undergraduate student bodies at CAC
colleges/ universities. PICTURED:
Wesley Wolverine junior #99 OF
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Division III institutions expect student-athletes to dedicate themselves to achieving their potential. Student-athletes must manage their busy schedules, keep up with class work and face the same challenges as the rest of the student body.
WHAT DOES DIVISION III ATHLETICS HAVE TO OFFER?
• Division III athletics provides a well-rounded collegiate experience that involves a balance of rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and the opportunity to pursue the multitude of other co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities...
• Division III playing season and eligibility standards minimize conflicts between athletics and academics, allowing student-athletes to focus on their academic programs...
• Division III offers an intense and competitive athletics environment for student-athletes who play for the love of the game...
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| Wesley College sponsors 20 teams. There are 9 WOLVERINE MEN'S SPORTS: Baseball / Basketball / Football** / Lacrosse /Golf / Soccer / Tennis / Track & Field /Cross Country and 11 WOLVERINE WOMEN'S SPORTS: Basketball / Cheer / Cross Country / Tennis / Field Hockey / Lacrosse /Soccer/Softball/Tennis /Track & Field / Volleyball. PICTURED: Wesley Wolverine senior #12 P Lindsay Siok (Milford, DE). |
• Division III athletics departments are dedicated to offering broad-based programs with a high number and wide range of athletics participation opportunities...
• Division III places primary emphasis on regional in-season and conference competition...
• Division III affords student-athletes the opportunity to discover valuable lessons in teamwork, discipline, perseverance and leadership, which in turn make student-athletes better students and responsible citizens.
• Division III features student-athletes who are subject to the same admission standards, academic standards, housing and support services as the general student body.
