Learfield Sports Directors' Cup General Information
Sponsor
Learfield Sports Named Directors' Cup Sponsor (8/27/08), view release.
What
A program that honors institutions maintaining a broad-based program, achieving success in many sports, both men's and women's. Began in 1993-94 for Division I by NACDA and USA Today, it was expanded in 1995-96 to include Division II, III and the NAIA.
How
Each institution is awarded points in a pre-determined number of sports for men and women.
Who Wins
The overall champion is the institution that records the highest number of points in their division's Directors' Cup standings.
Award
The winner receives a crystal trophy.
Sports Included
- Division I -- 20, 10 men's and 10 women's
- Division II -- 14, seven men's and seven women's
- Division III -- 18, nine men's and nine women's
- NAIA --12, six men's and six women's
2008-09 Standings Schedule (Coming Soon)
Standings will be updated on NACDA's Web site, Learfield Sports Web site and published in USA Today on the following schedule:
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Division I |
Division II |
Division III |
NAIA |
| Fall 1 |
12/4 |
11/26 |
11/26 |
12/4 |
| Fall 2 |
12/18 |
12/11 |
12/11 |
12/18 |
| Fall 3 |
12/23 |
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| Final Fall |
1/13 |
12/23 |
12/23 |
12/23 |
| Winter 1 |
3/26 |
3/19 |
3/19 |
3/12 |
| Winter 2 |
4/9 |
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| Final Winter |
4/23 |
4/2 |
4/2 |
3/26 |
| Spring 1 |
5/28 |
5/21 |
5/21 |
5/28 |
| Spring 2 |
6/19 |
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| Final |
6/29 |
6/19 |
6/19 |
6/19 |
Questions
Questions on the program should be directed to Julie Work or Brian Horning in the NACDA office at 440-892-4000.
