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Establish a Positive Game Environment
Institutions have a unique opportunity to establish the link between the educational purpose of Division II athletics and the competition environment at Division II events. Game Environment goes beyond the behavior of players and coaches to include all that surrounds the event, including game administration, fans and student supporters. The NCAA and Division II has compiled the tools and resources you need to successfully start and develop a positive game environment on your campus.
Civility Best Practices
The NCAA Committee on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct believe a better game environment can be built by using the following best practices.
Central Washington offers the ultimate act of sportsmanship
By Graham Hays
ESPN.com
Western Oregon senior Sara Tucholsky had never hit a home run in her career. Central Washington senior Mallory Holtman was already her school's career leader in them. But when a twist of fate and a torn knee ligament brought them face to face with each other and face to face with the end of their playing days, they combined on a home run trot that celebrated the collective human spirit far more than individual athletic achievement.
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Nashville General Education Sessions
- Cheering For Us, not Against Them
Winona State Director of Athletics Larry Holstad talks about taking a crowd of fired up basketball fans to the National Championships. Find out how changing just two words turned a season-long crowd taunt into a supportive cheer for their Warriors.
- Clearing the Air
Mars Hill Director of Athletics Dave Riggins discusses the protracted battle facing college athletics in trying to change the attitude surrounding game environment. Discover how one simple change to the reading of the Sportsmanship Statement can have a major impact.
- Tail Great
Grand Valley State Director of Athletics Tim Selgo discusses the unique challenges facing Division II administrators and shares tips for dealing with game-time issues. Learn how he turned homecoming into a positive atmosphere for families and fans alike.
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2007-2008 Membership Report
The seventh edition of the Division II Membership Report is now available!
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