Welcome to the NCAA Division II Game Environment

Welcome to Game Environment, an important aspect of the Division II Community Engagement effort.  Here, you will discover ideas and information to assist in creating a positive game environment for Division II intercollegiate athletics events.

To learn more about the importance of Game Environment to the overall Community Engagement initiative and how game environment is more than just sportsmanship -
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The NCAA is committed to recognizing its member institutions that participate in this initiative. Learn about the three levels of the Game Environment Recognition & Awards Program.

Please click on the NCAA Division II Game Environment Seal to view the list of schools that have signed the Division II Pledge for fostering respectful, family-friendly and positive game environments.


Introduction Videos




Positive environment matters to Barry University president
Barry President Linda Bevilacqua recently appealed to the university’s students, staff, parents and fans about the need to create a positive game environment at Barry athletics contests. Bevilacqua modified a template memorandum provided by the Division II staff to make her request. Barry President Linda Bevilacqua recently appealed to the university’s students, staff, parents and fans about the need to create a positive game environment at Barry athletics contests. Bevilacqua modified a template memorandum provided by the Division II staff to make her request.
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Feature Idea
Comfortable Seating for Fans - Washburn University of Topeka

concourse_05210.jpgMid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association - Washburn University of Topeka
Comfort Engagement

About 13 years ago as a new Director of Athletics I thought that there might be a group of boosters who would be interested in seat backs at our football and basketball facilities. This would be a great incentive to helping our booster club grow. As we looked into purchasing these seat backs we had some ch...

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