http://www.ecac.org View All >> en-us en-us http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/hurricane_earl With Hurrican Earl making a path up the East Coast straight for Cape Cod and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick declaring a state of emergency, Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced that the conference office would be closed on Friday, September 3. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/hurricane_earl 2010-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/information/news/200_New_Officials In the ECAC's ongoing efforts to annually recruit new officials and improve its officiating services for its member institutions, ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling is pleased to announce the addition of more than 200 new ECAC officials over the past year. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/information/news/200_New_Officials 2010-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/Zenith_Group The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) announced today that the conference has reached a one-year agreement with The Zenith Group to help provide ECAC members with travel planning to ECAC championship events. The Zenith Group will work with ECAC member schools to provide discounted hotel rooms at pre-determined ECAC team and individual championship sites. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/Zenith_Group 2010-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/2010_Institution_of_Year Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Williams College has been selected as the winner of the 2010 ECAC Jostens Institution of the Year award. The award is given annually to the ECAC institution that best exemplifies the highest standards of collegiate academic and athletic performance. The Ephs will receive their award on Tuesday, September 28, at the ECAC Honors Banquet presented by Jostens. Presenting the award will be Jim Dougher, Jostens National Sports Manager and long-time supporter of the ECAC. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2010 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Williams has previously won the award in 1995, 1999, 2001, 2004, and 2009. With six crowns in the 16-year history of the award, Williams has won the award more than any other institution. Princeton, a winner in 1996 and 1998, is the only other school to win the coveted prize more than once. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/2010_Institution_of_Year 2010-08-30T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/2010_Administrators_of_the_Year Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Sharon Beverly, Director of Athletics at Vassar College, and Mark Corino, Executive Director of Athletics at Caldwell College, have been selected as the recipients of the 2010 ECAC Jostens Administrators of the Year award. The ECAC Jostens Male and Female Administrators of the Year awards are presented annually to administrators from ECAC member schools or conferences in recognition of outstanding or meritorious service to the ECAC. They will receive their awards on Tuesday, September 28, at the ECAC Honors Banquet presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2010 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/2010_Administrators_of_the_Year 2010-08-23T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/2010_Shiebler_Award Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Kevin McGoff has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 George Shiebler Award presented by Rotasole. He will receive his award on Tuesday, September 28, at the ECAC Honors Banquet presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2010 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. The George L. Shiebler Award is presented annually to an ECAC official who has demonstrated dedication to his avocational activities. The award is named after George L. Shiebler, former ECAC commissioner, in honor of his leadership over the many years he was associated with Eastern collegiate athletics. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/2010_Shiebler_Award 2010-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/2010_katherine_ley_award Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Patricia Henry of Harvard has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Katherine Ley Award. Established in 1983, the award honors an ECAC woman athletics administrator who exemplifies the values and characteristics displayed by Katherine Ley. It recognizes someone of demonstrated leadership ability, a proponent of women's issues and a role model for women coaches and administrators. She will receive her award on Tuesday, September 28, at the ECAC Honors Banquet presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2010 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/2010_katherine_ley_award 2010-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/Scholar_Athletes Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today the six recipients of the ECAC Scholar-Athlete Awards. The ECAC Scholar-Athlete Awards honor the outstanding academic and athletic achievements of student-athletes representing ECAC schools in Divisions I, II, and III. One male and one female student-athlete from each division are selected based on extraordinary achievements in academics, athletics, and community service. This year's winners of the ECAC Scholar-Athlete Awards are Jill Davis (LaSalle University) and Jeff Spear (Columbia University) in Division I, Kyrie Timbrook (Caldwell College) and Gregory Malen (Southern Connecticut State University) in Division II, and Kerrin Epstein (Gettysburg College) and Scott Desmond (Clarkson University) in Division III. They will receive their awards on Tuesday, September 28, during the ECAC Honors Banquet presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2010 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2010-11/Scholar_Athletes 2010-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/sball/2010-11/softball_classic Cape Cod, Mass. - The ECAC will hold its annual Fall Softball Classic September 18-19, 2011 at the Hoyle Elementary School Softball Field Complex in Swansea, Mass. The event invites ECAC member institutions and regional junior colleges that sponsor the sport of softball to participate in this competitive pre-season event. The ECAC softball officiating bureau also uses the event as an evaluation and recruitment tool for ECAC softball umpires. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/sball/2010-11/softball_classic 2010-08-03T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/ice/2010-11/tryouts Cape Cod, Mass. - For the fifth consecutive year the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) will be holding open tryouts for individuals interested in officiating intercollegiate men's and women's ice hockey. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/ice/2010-11/tryouts 2010-07-22T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/frozen_four_2014 The NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Committee has announced the host sites for the 2013 and 2014 Men's Frozen Four. Pittsburgh, Pa., will host the 2013 Men's Frozen Four at the Consol Energy Center, while Philadelphia, Pa., will serve as the host for the 2014 championship at the Wachovia Center. The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) will serve as the host for the event on April 10 and 12, 2014. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/frozen_four_2014 2010-07-13T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/franciscan_marywood_new_members Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling and ECAC President Dan Mara are pleased to announce that Franciscan University of Steubenville and Marywood University have been voted into membership in the Eastern College Athletic Conference for the 2010-11 academic year. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/franciscan_marywood_new_members 2010-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/Cape_Cod_Coaches_Caravan_May_25 A Cape Cod Coaches Caravan on May 25 will take place at the ECAC Office headquarters, brought to you by Northeastern Athletics. Fri, 21 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/Cape_Cod_Coaches_Caravan_May_25 2010-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/cha_pr The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) and Eident Sports Marketing announced today that the conference has reached a three-year agreement with CHA Sports. Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/cha_pr 2010-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/norwich_combat The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) is excited to announce that the Norwich University men's ice hockey team will be receiving a free year's supply of ice hockey sticks from Combat Sports Group. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/norwich_combat 2010-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/Sponsor_goes_through_Re-Branding Impact Sports is now known as LIDS Team Sports. Check out the new website at www.lidsteamsports.com. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/Sponsor_goes_through_Re-Branding 2010-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/ashley_wills Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling announced the hiring of Ashley Wills as the Administrative/Events Coordinator. In her new role, Wills will be responsible for assisting in the coordination and organization of the ECAC trade show and convention; assisting with specials events such as the Eastern College Football Banquet; and working on special projects as assigned by the commissioner and assistant commissioner for finance. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/ashley_wills 2010-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/Schlickmann_AD_CCSU Paul Schlickmann, a former ECAC Bushnell Intern, has been named the new Director of Athletics at Central Connecticut State University. Schlickmann, 44, comes to New Britain from Stony Brook University, where he was the Executive Associate Director of Athletics. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/Schlickmann_AD_CCSU 2010-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/ecac_annual_awards The ECAC is now accepting nominations for the conference's annual awards. The ECAC proudly recognizes the tireless efforts of student-athletes and administrators annually at the ECAC's Honors Luncheon at the ECAC Convention. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/ecac_annual_awards 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/nine_officals_at_DIII_final_four Jamie O'Donnell, Vic Torregiano, Keith Miller, Brian Callahan, Maureen McCann, Jon Levinson, Leslie Boucher, Maggie Tieman-Montefeltri, and Bill Dugan were the officials. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/nine_officals_at_DIII_final_four 2010-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/ramapo_ad_RICCIARDI In memory of Michael J. Ricciardi, 1957-2010 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/ramapo_ad_RICCIARDI 2010-03-22T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/klas_shoes_release The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) and Eident Sports Marketing announced today that the conference has reached a three-year agreement with KLAS Shoes, LLC. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/klas_shoes_release 2010-03-09T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/haiti_relief NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Presidents and Management Councils are challenging their conferences and campuses to match the $100,000 contribution to Haiti relief made by the division earlier this month. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/haiti_relief 2010-02-25T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/bushnell_2010-11_internships The Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), Rudy Keeling has announced that applications for the 2009-10 Asa S. Bushnell Internship Program are now being accepted. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/bushnell_2010-11_internships 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/information/news/fee_freeze_10-11 In the ECAC's ongoing efforts to annually contain officiating costs for our member institutions, ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced that officiating bureau fees will not increase in the 2010-11 athletic year and will remain the same as the fees paid during the current 2009-10 year. The ECAC also froze several other fees for the upcoming year. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/information/news/fee_freeze_10-11 2010-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/anaconda_contract_renewal The Eastern College Athletic Conference and Eident Sports Marketing announced today that the conference has reached a three year partnership with Anaconda Sports effective through 2012. Within the partnership, Anaconda will provide mementos for the ECAC basketball championships and the ECAC Holiday Festival. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/anaconda_contract_renewal 2010-02-16T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/impact_new_partnership The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) and Eident Sports Marketing announced today that the conference has reached a three-year agreement with Impact Sports. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/impact_new_partnership 2010-02-08T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/roberts_promotion Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling announced that Karen Roberts has been named assistant commissioner for finance. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/roberts_promotion 2010-02-08T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/keeling_speaks_at_adelphi The event is set for February 13 in the Center for Recreation & Sports at Adelphi University. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/keeling_speaks_at_adelphi 2010-02-03T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/2009_red_hill_winners The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) announced today that football officials Jack Farley (Jefferson, Mass.), Todd Boyd (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.), and Steve Angelella (Bellmore, N.Y.) have been named the 2009 recipients of the Red Hill Award for excellence in football officiating. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/2009_red_hill_winners 2010-01-21T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/rudy_ncaa_magazine.pdf The NCAA profiles Commissioner Keeling and his journey through college athletics. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/rudy_ncaa_magazine.pdf 2010-01-20T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/PSAC_seminar The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference enhanced the careers of several league assistant coaches when it hosted the Diversity and Professional Development Workshop on December 14 at Lock Haven. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/PSAC_seminar 2010-01-05T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/joy_backholm_passes Former Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) longtime staff member Joy Backholm passed away this weekend at the age of 66. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/joy_backholm_passes 2009-12-21T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/AWWT_Promotion The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) is proud to announce that All Worldwide Travel, the Official Airline Provider of the ECAC, is running a special promotion for ECAC member institutions to celebrate five years of partnership with the conference. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/AWWT_Promotion 2009-12-17T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/rowing_dates CAPE COD, MASS. - Eastern College Athletic Conference Commissioner Rudy Keeling is pleased to announce the dates for the six ECAC Rowing Championships to be held during the spring of 2010. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/rowing_dates 2009-11-30T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/Facebook-Twitter_Release The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) announced today that the conference has joined the social networking websites, Facebook and Twitter. The ECAC has launched three Facebook fan pages, "The Official Page for the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC)," "The Official Page for ECAC LACROSSE" and "The Official Page for ECAC DIII HOCKEY." The official ECAC Twitter page is entitled "ECACchamps." Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/Facebook-Twitter_Release 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/ford_kee_named_new_board_member Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling and Presidentof the ECAC Board of Directors Dan Mara announced the appointment of Dianthia Ford-Kee from Lincoln University to the ECAC Board of Directors. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/ford_kee_named_new_board_member 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/AWWT-_Clark-_ECAC_at_NCAA Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) Rudy Keeling announced today that the conference will partner with All Worldwide Travel, Inc. and Clark Companies to sponsor a membership reception at the 2010 NCAA Convention in Atlanta, Ga. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/AWWT-_Clark-_ECAC_at_NCAA 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/ECAC_Strategic_Plan Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling and President of the ECAC Board of Directors Dan Mara unveiled the ECAC Strategic Plan at the recent 2009 ECAC Convention and Trade Show. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/ECAC_Strategic_Plan 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/approval_of_amendment_to_constitution After formal discussion by Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) delegates and its Board of Directors at the recent ECAC Convention, several amendments to the ECAC Constitution were adopted. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/approval_of_amendment_to_constitution 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/PSAC_Release Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) Rudy Keeling announced today that the ECAC is encouraging member schools to participate in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's (PSAC) Diversity and Professional Development Workshop for assistant coaches. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/PSAC_Release 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/combat_Andrew_Dratch Combat Sports is pleased to announce the signing of Andrew Dratch as the new ECAC and New England Territory Sales Manager. Andrew has over 20 years of player experience and brings a wealth of knowledge to the position. He will be responsible for servicing all ECAC team partners for hockey, baseball and softball. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/combat_Andrew_Dratch 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/three_new_board_members Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling and President of the ECAC Board of Directors Dan Mara announced the appointment of Mark Griffin of the University of Rutgers-Newark, Joseph Clinton of Dominican College, and Andrea Savage of the New England Small College Athletic Conference to the ECAC Board of Directors. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/three_new_board_members 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/CAG_Press_Release The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) and Eident Sports Marketing announced today that the conference has reached a five-year agreement with Championship Award-Guys. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/CAG_Press_Release 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/new_members_101909 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling and ECAC President Dan Mara have announced that Lyndon State College, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Pennsylvania State University at Abington, Salem International University, and Virginia Commonwealth University have been voted into membership in the Eastern College Athletic Conference for the 2009-10 academic year. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/new_members_101909 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/passing_of_william_christy William A. Christy, 67, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 13, 2009, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/passing_of_william_christy 2009-10-16T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/AWWT_and_ECAC_Partnership The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) and Eident Sports Marketing announced today that the conference has reached a one-year renewal agreement with All Worldwide Travel. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2009-2010/AWWT_and_ECAC_Partnership 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/Keiths_write_up Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling announced the hiring of Dr. Keith Clarke as the Director of Division III Governance and Officiating. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/Keiths_write_up 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/morton_aaff_award ECAC Director of Marketing and Communications Gordon Morton was honored with the Scoop Hudgins Outstanding Sports Information Director Award by the All-American Football Foundation at the 101st All-American Football Foundation Banquet of Champions on October 6 at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis. The award is given by the Foundation to those who excel in their efforts to promote the game of football. Morton currently administers the historic Lambert Meadowlands Football Poll for the ECAC and also coordinates the Eastern College Football Award Banquet each year at the Meadowlands. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/morton_aaff_award 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/convention/2009/2009_convention This year's annual ECAC Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Clark Companies, Gale Associates, Musco Lighting and Sportsfield Specialties, will be held October 4-6, at The Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, Mass. Over 140 ECAC delegates will be attending this year's event, and more than 60 exhibitors will be showcasing their businesses. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/convention/2009/2009_convention 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/certification_course Rockland, Mass. - Plymouth County District Board 54 IAABO will begin its 2009 pre-examination basketball rules clinic with an orientation session on Thursday, October 15th from 7:00-9:00 PM in the cafeteria of Rockland High School, 52 MacKinlay Way, Rockland, MA. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/certification_course 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/awards/2009_Award_of_Valor Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today the five recipients of the ECAC Award of Valor. This year's winners are Meghan Bain (James Madison University), Brendan Finneran (Siena College), Dan Rhault (University of Rhode Island), Francesca Testa (Western Connecticut State University), and Kindra Lewis (Alvernia University). They will receive their awards at the Honors Luncheon on Tuesday, October 6 presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2009 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/awards/2009_Award_of_Valor 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/softball_classic_schedule The 2009 ECAC Fall Softball Classic will be played the weekend of September 26-27 in Leominster, Mass and Fitchburg, Mass. The revised schedule as of September 21, can be seen at the bottom of the page. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/softball_classic_schedule 2009-09-21T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/death_of_myles_brand Dr. Myles N. Brand, visionary leader, educator and reformer, who was serving as President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has died after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 67. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2009-2010/death_of_myles_brand 2009-09-21T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/awards/2009_Commissioners_Award Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Jack Grinold and George Jacobson will be honored with the ECAC Commissioner's Award at the 2009 ECAC Honors Luncheon on Tuesday, October 6 presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2009 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Established in 2008, the ECAC Commissioner's Award is presented for meritorious service to the ECAC or an ECAC member institution. The recipient must have demonstrated significant accomplishment in his or her chosen professional field or on the athletic field. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/awards/2009_Commissioners_Award 2009-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/convention/2009/raffle_winners Kim Bownes from Plymouth State University and Craig Poissons from Springfield College are the two lucky winners of the ECAC Convention and Trade Show raffle. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/convention/2009/raffle_winners 2009-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/committee_nominations The ECAC is soliciting nominations for three October 2009 vacancies on the ECAC Board. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/committee_nominations 2009-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/awards/2009_Robbins_Scholar_Award_winners Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today the six recipients of the ECAC Robbins Scholar-Athlete Awards. Sponsored by the Cincinnati-based sports surfaces company, the Robbins Scholar-Athlete Awards honor the outstanding academic and athletic achievements of student-athletes representing ECAC schools in Divisions I, II, and III. One male and one female student-athlete from each division are selected based on extraordinary achievements in academics, athletics, and community service. This year's winners of the ECAC Robbins Scholar-Athlete Awards are Briana Stremick (United States Military Academy) and Jimmy Baron (University of Rhode Island) in Division I, Kyrie Timbrook (Caldwell College) and Patrick Cunningham (Dowling College) in Division II, and LeighAnn Burke (DeSales University) and John Kegelman (Johns Hopkins University) in Division III. They will receive their awards on Tuesday, October 6, during the ECAC Honors Luncheon presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2009 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/awards/2009_Robbins_Scholar_Award_winners 2009-09-15T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/awards/2009_Katherine_Ley Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Irma Garcia has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 Katherine Ley Award. Established in 1983, the award honors an ECAC woman athletics administrator who exemplifies the values and characteristics displayed by Katherine Ley. It recognizes someone of demonstrated leadership ability, a proponent of women's issues and a role model for women coaches and administrators. She will receive her award on Tuesday, October 6, at the ECAC Honors Luncheon presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2009 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Garcia has been a part of St. Francis College (N.Y.) Athletics for the past 23 years as a student-athlete, coach and administrator, and in the summer of 2007 was named the Terriers' Director of Athletics. She is the first Hispanic female to lead a Division I program. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/awards/2009_Katherine_Ley 2009-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_Institution_of_the_Year Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Duke University and Williams College have been selected as the co-recipients of the 2009 Jostens Institution of the Year award. The award is given annually to the ECAC institution that best exemplifies the highest standards of collegiate academic and athletic performance. They will receive their awards on Tuesday, October 6, at the ECAC Honors Luncheon presented by Jostens. Presenting the award will be Jim Dougher, Jostens National Sports Manager and long-time supporter of the ECAC. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2009 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Williams has previously won the award in 1995, 1999, 2001, and 2004, and is the only five-time winner in the 15-year history of the award. This is the first time Duke has won the prestigious award, and it becomes the second ACC school to win the coveted prize (Maryland, 2002). Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_Institution_of_the_Year 2009-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/information/news/jim_burr_article Legendary ECAC basketball official Jim Burr was recently profiled by his hometown paper - Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/information/news/jim_burr_article 2009-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_turfer Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Brown University has earned the 2009 ECAC Turfer Athletic Rowing Trophy. It is the third consecutive year that the Bears have won the ECAC Turfer Athletic Rowing Trophy. The ECAC Turfer Athletic Rowing Trophy is given annually to the ECAC college or university men's and women's rowing programs that best demonstrate the core values of the ECAC (tradition, diversity, and service), and the values of Turfer Athletic (determination, perseverance, resilience, and commitment). The award is based on the total overall performance of the team's varsity, second varsity, and novice eights at the EARC and EAWRC Sprints, including men's heavyweight and lightweight entries, and women's open weight entries. The Bears will receive the trophy on Tuesday, October 6, at the ECAC Honors Luncheon presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2009 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_turfer 2009-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_shiebler_award Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Dennis Redding and Bill Ward will be honored as co-recipients of the George L. Shiebler Award. They will receive their awards on Tuesday, October 6, at the ECAC Honors Luncheon presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2009 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_shiebler_award 2009-08-13T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/cost_saving_initiatives Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling is pleased to announce that the conference continues to be a leader in athletics administration and has implemented several cost saving initiatives that will benefit the entire membership and the conference during these difficult economic times. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/cost_saving_initiatives 2009-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_Lynah_Award Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today the three recipients of the ECAC James Lynah Distinguished Service Award: Lauren Anderson (University of Rhode Island), Paul Bogan (Westfield State College), and John Simpson (Boston University). They will receive their awards on Tuesday, October 6, at the ECAC Honors Luncheon presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2009 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Established in 1957 in appreciation of the ECAC's principal founder James Lynah, the award is bestowed periodically upon an ECAC athletics administrator who has achieved outstanding success and has made significant contributions in the interest of intercollegiate athletics. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_Lynah_Award 2009-07-28T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_Grover Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Zafir "Zaf" Bludevich of Saint Michael's College has been selected as the recipient of the Dr. Donald Grover Memorial Award. The Donald Grover Memorial Award is bestowed periodically to an athletic trainer of an ECAC member institution who has achieved outstanding success in his or her career and has made an unusual contribution in the interest of intercollegiate athletics. The award will be presented on Tuesday, October 6, at the ECAC Honors Luncheon presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2009 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_Grover 2009-07-23T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_Admin_of_Year Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Margie Strait, Director of Athletics at St. Lawrence University, and Richard Hazelton, Director of Athletics at Trinity College, have been selected as the recipients of the 2009 Jostens Administrators of the Year Award. The ECAC Jostens Male and Female Administrators of the Year awards are presented annually to administrators from ECAC member schools or conferences in recognition of outstanding or meritorious service to the ECAC. They will receive their awards on Tuesday, October 6, at the ECAC Honors Luncheon presented by Jostens. The luncheon will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts during the 2009 ECAC Fall Convention and Trade Show. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/2009_Admin_of_Year 2009-07-22T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/tim_ford_board Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling announced the appointment of Tim Ford of Yale University to the ECAC Board of Directors. Ford's term will expire in October of 2011 at the annual ECAC Convention and Trade Show. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/tim_ford_board 2009-07-20T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/nevco_partner The Eastern College Athletic Conference and Eident Sports Marketing announced today that the conference has reached a two year partnership with Nevco, Inc., a premier manufacturer and distributer of video displays, message centers, and scoreboards. The agreement names Nevco the Official Video Display, Message Center, and Scoreboard Provider of the ECAC. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/nevco_partner 2009-07-15T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/keeling_diverse_feature Throughout his three-decades-long sports career, Rudy Keeling has been a builder. As basketball head coach at the University of Maine at Orono, he reinvigorated a languishing team. Years later, at Boston's Emerson College, he completely revamped the sports program as athletic director. Now, Keeling is working hard to return the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) to something closer to its former glamour. When he was appointed ECAC commissioner in 2007, he was the first African-American ever to head a major sports conference. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/keeling_diverse_feature 2009-06-26T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/information/news/New_Officiating_Coordinators The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new officiating coordinators, three in basketball and one in soccer. Larry Last and Steve Rossetti have been named ECAC Coordinators of Men's Basketball Officials in New England, while Jim Huetter has been named Coordinator of Men's and Women's Basketball Officiating in Upstate New York. Lou Minutoli has been named the ECAC Coordinator of Soccer Officiating in Metro New York. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/information/news/New_Officiating_Coordinators 2009-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/oai_partner The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) and Eident Sports Marketing announced today that the conference has reached a three-year agreement with OAI, Inc. The Official Signage and Display Company of the ECAC, OAI, Inc. is a full-service provider of printed graphics, signs and displays. The company will provide services that include signs, displays, banners, and floor decals for ECAC events. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/oai_partner 2009-06-22T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/avis_budget Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) Rudy Keeling announced today that the conference has named Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car the official car rental companies of the ECAC. As part of the alliance, ECAC members and officials will receive car rental discounts of up to 25 percent on Avis rentals and up to 20 percent on Budget rentals. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/avis_budget 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/NACDA_release CAPE COD, Mass. - Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) Rudy Keeling announced today that the conference will partner with All Worldwide Travel, Inc., K & K Insurance, and Avis Budget Group, Inc. to sponsor a membership reception at the 2009 NACDA Convention in Orlando, Fla. Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/NACDA_release 2009-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/sherbrook_release CAPE COD, Mass. - The Eastern College Athletic Conference and Eident Sports Marketing announced today that Sherbrook SBK Hockey Company will provide ice hockey goaltending equipment buying programs to the ECAC membership, and be the Official Goaltending Equipment Provider for the ECAC Division III Hockey Leagues. SBK will also generously support the Asa. S. Bushnell intern program through an annual sponsorship. Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/sherbrook_release 2009-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/DIII_Strategic_Grant Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling is pleased to announce that the conference is one of six recipients of a Division III Strategic Alliance Matching Grant from the NCAA. The grant will be used to create a new position, Director of Division III Governance and Officiating. Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/DIII_Strategic_Grant 2009-05-18T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/convention_announce ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling is pleased to announce that the 2009 ECAC Convention and Trade Show will convene on Cape Cod from Sunday, October 4th through Tuesday, October 6th. The Convention will be held at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Massachusetts. The 2009 ECAC Convention and Trade Show will combine new highlights and programming with favorite traditions of the past. Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/convention_announce 2009-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/NWD_release CAPE COD, Mass. - Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) Rudy Keeling announced today that the conference has reached a two-year partnership agreement with Northwest Designs to become the Official Event Merchandiser for ECAC events and championships. Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/NWD_release 2009-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/dc_initiative Cape Cod, Mass. - The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Associate Commissioner for Internal Affairs/Senior Woman Administrator Dea Shipps is pleased to announce the implementation of the ECAC Internship and Mentoring Initiative. The ECAC Internship and Mentoring Initiative is a pilot program dedicated to connecting ECAC member student-athletes with youth organizations that provide recreational opportunities to underserved children in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland. Student-athletes are able to choose from a wide variety of internship and mentoring opportunities while enhancing the diversity programming and educational outreach of member institutions. Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/dc_initiative 2009-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/swine_flu The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has been monitoring the H1N1 flu outbreak and any potential impact the illness could have on ECAC spring championships. ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling and ECAC staff members will remain in close contact with all championship host institutions regarding on-site planning and conditions. As of now, no changes are expected at any ECAC championship sites. Mon, 04 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/swine_flu 2009-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/landing/Rowingstreaming CAPE COD, Mass. - The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) is pleased to announce that live audio broadcast "ECAC Call of the Race" of the 2009 New England Rowing championships will be available online Saturday, May 2. Stretch Internet, based in Mesa, Ariz., will be providing the platform for the audio streaming of the races. Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/landing/Rowingstreaming 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/Beynon_Sports_release CAPE COD, Mass. - Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) Rudy Keeling announced today that the conference has named Beynon Sports Surfaces, Inc. as the presenting sponsor of the 133rd IC4A Track and Field Championships. They will also be the presenting sponsor of the 2009 ECAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/Beynon_Sports_release 2009-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/RSS_renewal_release CAPE COD, Mass. - Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) Rudy Keeling announced today that the conference has reached a one-year partnership renewal with Robbins Sports Surfaces to remain the Official Sponsor of the ECAC Scholar-Athlete Program. The program honors outstanding academic and athletic achievements by male and female student-athletes at Division I, II, and III ECAC member institutions. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/RSS_renewal_release 2009-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/Combat_Sports The ECAC announced today that the Combat Sports Inc. will provide hockey, baseball, and softball equipment buying programs to the ECAC membership, as well as provide mementos for the awards program. Combat Sports Inc. will be the entitlement sponsor to the ECAC DIII Hockey, Baseball, and Softball Players of the Week programs as well as the Player of the Year award in all three sports. They will also be entitlement sponsor of the ECAC Coach of the Year program for DIII hockey, baseball, and softball. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/Combat_Sports 2009-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/k_and_k_release CAPE COD, Mass. - Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) Rudy Keeling announced today that the conference has reached an agreement with K &K Insurance, a leading provider of sports, leisure, and entertainment insurance products. As the Official Intercollegiate Athletic Insurance provider for ECAC member institutions, K & K Insurance will offer the conference membership with program development, underwriting, loss control, claims, and general liability insurance. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/k_and_k_release 2009-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/Al_Benson_Obituary Albert Benson Jr., passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2009 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. He was born in New Haven, Conn., the son of Albert and Lillian (Laflamme) Benson. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/Al_Benson_Obituary 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/fieldturf_renewal CAPE COD, Mass. - Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) Rudy Keeling announced today that the conference has reached a renewal agreement with FieldTurf Tarkett? for the 2009 year. FieldTurf Tarkett? continues to be heavily involved in ECAC football events as they will remain a naming sponsor of the Eastern College Football Banquet and all Division I, II, and III Teams of the Year honored. The company also has the rights as naming sponsor of the weekly ECAC Lambert Meadowlands Football Poll. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2008-09/fieldturf_renewal 2009-03-31T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/senegal_sports_delegation On Thursday, March 19, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce will welcome the Senegal Sports Exchange Delegation to Cape Cod. The delegation traveled to the United States as part of the YES with Africa (Youth Education and Sports) program at UMass Boston. The program is a multiethnic, coeducational, sports and leadership development program administered in conjunction with the Department of Africana Studies at UMass Boston and is currently based in the West African countries of Senegal and Benin. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/senegal_sports_delegation 2009-03-18T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/information/news/Officiating_fee_freeze In the ECAC's ongoing efforts to annually contain officiating costs for our member institutions, ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced that officiating game/contest fees will not increase in the 2009-2010 athletic year and will remain the same as the fees paid during the current 2008-2009 year. In light of the projected budget cuts that every athletic department is facing, coupled with the protracted economic downturn for the foreseeable future, this is the ECAC's way of demonstrating our assistance and support to the institutions enrolled in our 12 officiating bureaus. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/information/news/Officiating_fee_freeze 2009-03-18T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/Four_New_Members Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling and ECAC President Dan Mara have announced Lesley University, Gallaudet University, State University of New York at Cobleskill, and Hampton University have been voted into membership in the Eastern College Athletic Conference for the 2009-10 academic year. With the addition of those four schools, the ECAC's membership increases to 319 colleges from Maine to North Carolina. The conference has 90 members in Division I, 40 members in Division II, and 189 members in Division III. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/Four_New_Members 2009-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/EIWA/championships/2009_championship The 2009 EIWA Championships will be held at the University of Pennsylvania on March 7 and 8 at Penn's Palestra. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/EIWA/championships/2009_championship 2009-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/IC4A/indoor/championships/2009_IC4A_preview The 88th annual IC4A Indoor Track & Field Championships will be conducted under the auspices of the ECAC at the Boston Univesity Track & Field Pavillion on Saturday and Sunday. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/IC4A/indoor/championships/2009_IC4A_preview 2009-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/IFA/championships/2009/2009_IFA_final The University of Pennsylvania won the overall and men's titles, while Columbia University captured the women's crown at the 112th Intercollegiate Fencing Association (IFA) championships held at Brandeis University on Saturday. Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/IFA/championships/2009/2009_IFA_final 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/IFA/championships/2009/2009_IFA_preview On Saturday, 12 institutions will compete in the 112th IFA Championship at Brandeis University. Competition will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Brandeis' Gosman Athletic Center. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/IFA/championships/2009/2009_IFA_preview 2009-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/about/bushnell/09-10_bushnell_application The Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), Rudy Keeling has announced that applications for the 2009-10 Asa S. Bushnell Internship Program are now being accepted. The Asa S. Bushnell Internship Program was established in honor of the ECAC's first Commissioner, Asa S. Bushnell, who served as ECAC Commissioner from 1938-1970. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/about/bushnell/09-10_bushnell_application 2009-02-17T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/mbkb/2008-09/news/Shultz Barry Schultz has a disease with no known cure, yet the veteran high school and college basketball referee refuses to cry foul. And he also remains at the top of his game despite being diagnosed in March 2006 with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/mbkb/2008-09/news/Shultz 2009-01-29T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/wbkb/Deveney_podcast Phyllis Deveney officiated Division I collegiate basketball for over 30 years, in the Atlantic 10, Big East, Ivy League, and other D1 conferences. She currently assigns referees for the ECAC, servicing the East Coast Conference and the CUNY Conferences in the New York metropolitan area. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/wbkb/Deveney_podcast 2009-01-14T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/fball/2008_red_hill_winners CAPE COD, Mass. - The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) announced today that football officials Dennis Redding (South Yarmouth, Mass.), John Coady (Massapequa, N.Y.), and Ralph Zingarella (North Haven, Conn.) have been named the 2008 recipients of the Red Hill Award, for excellence in football officiating. The recipients of the Red Hill Award will be honored on February 24, 2009 at the annual Eastern College Football Awards Banquet presented by FieldTurf Tarkett, an event held in the Pegasus Restaurant at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, N.J. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/fball/2008_red_hill_winners 2009-01-13T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/fball/d2_champ_game An ECAC crew of officials was selected to work the NCAA Division II Football National Championship game in Florence, Alabama on Saturday, December 13, 2008. This is a tremendous honor and the ECAC takes enormous pride in their selection. Bill Ward, ECAC Director of Football Officiating, also attended this important contest and represented the ECAC as the crews supervisor. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/fball/d2_champ_game 2008-12-22T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2007-08/09_membership_reception Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling announced today that the Conference will partner with All Worldwide Travel, Inc. and Clark Companies to sponsor a membership reception at the 2009 NCAA Convention in Washington, D.C. The reception will be held on Friday, January 16 at the Gaylord National Cherry Blossom Ballroom from 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/marketing/news/2007-08/09_membership_reception 2008-12-11T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/keeling_shipps_award ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling and Associate Commissioner Dea Shipps will be honored with the Outstanding Commissioner and Outstanding Associate Commissioner Awards presented by the All- American Football Foundation at the 97th Banquet of Champions on Thursday , December 11, 2008 at the Marriott Hotel in Newton Mass. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/keeling_shipps_award 2008-12-03T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/dave_martin_treasurer Dave Martin, Director of Athletics at Misericordia University, has been named treasurer of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). The selection was made at the ECAC Annual Convention in Albany, N.Y. The announcement was made by ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling. Martin's term as treasurer will run from September 2008 to September 2010. Martin also serves on the ECAC Finance Committee. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/dave_martin_treasurer 2008-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/mcginniss_second_vp Dr. Kevin T. McGinniss, Associate Director of Athletics at the University of Rhode Island, has been elected second vice-president of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). McGinniss has been a member of the ECAC Board of Directors since 2007 and has served on the ECAC Marketing Committee since 2005. The selection was made at the ECAC Annual Convention in Albany, N.Y. The announcement was made by ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling. McGinniss' term as second vice-president will run from September 2008 to September 2010. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/mcginniss_second_vp 2008-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/fredina_pres_elect Fredina M. Ingold, Director of Athletics at Penn State Altoona, has been named president elect and first vice president of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). The selection was made at the ECAC Annual Convention in Albany, N.Y. The announcement was made by ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling. Ingold's term as first vice president will run from September 2008 to September 2010. She will then take over as president of the organization. Ingold also serves as chair of the ECAC Marketing Committee. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/fredina_pres_elect 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/conway_hire Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling announced the hiring of Mary Conway as the Assistant Director of Operations. In her new role, Conway will be responsible for assisting in the coordination and organization of the ECAC trade show and convention; officiating services and the officiating payment system; quality control in communications; and special projects as assigned by the commissioner and associate commissioner for internal affairs. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/conway_hire 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/layton_hire Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling announced the hiring of Ben Layton as the Director of Sport Administration. In his new role, Layton will be responsible for managing all aspects of select ECAC Championships. Other duties include oversight of the championships selection process, assisting in the creation of cost-effective budgets for championship events, and supervision of an Asa S. Bushnell championships intern. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/layton_hire 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/landing/Holiday_Festival_2008_Teams Thirteen Division III Men's and Women Basketball Teams to Participate in the First Annual ECAC Holiday Festival Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/landing/Holiday_Festival_2008_Teams 2008-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/serijan_hire Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling announced the hiring of Cheryl Serijan as the Director of Business Services. In her new role, Serijan will be responsible for managing the human resources and benefits program, administering payroll and assisting in aspects of budget and finance. Other responsibilities will include assisting in marketing initiatives related to corporate sponsorships and promotions. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/08-09/serijan_hire 2008-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/mara_president_2 The phone rang twice before the call was answered. The voice on the other end of the line said, "Dan Mara." Dan Mara? He answers his own phone? No secretary? No call-screening? You can call the president of the Eastern College Athletic Conference direct? These days, you can't get the president of the PTA on the phone, let alone the man at the top of the largest collegiate sports association on the planet, save the NCAA. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/mara_president_2 2008-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/mara_president Dan Mara, Commissioner of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, has been elected President of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Mara has been a member of the ECAC Board of Directors since 2005. The selection was made at the ECAC Annual Convention and Trade Show in Albany, N.Y. The announcement was made by ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/mara_president 2008-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/olympian_event In conjunction with its upcoming annual convention and trade show in Albany, N.Y., the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), will be hosting two events honoring Olympians who were former ECAC student-athletes. Already confirmed for the event are Jeff Blatnick (Springfield College), Bill Cleary (Harvard University), John Gregorek (Georgetown University), Michelle Guerette (Harvard University/Radcliffe College), Jason Morris (Syracuse University), Zara Northover (Northeastern University) and Helen Resor (Yale University). Combined, those seven Olympians were selected to 14 Olympic teams and won six medals, including two golds and three silvers. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/olympian_event 2008-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/eident_announce Eident Sports Marketing, a full-service agency located in Providence, R.I., has signed on as the official sports marketing company for the Eastern College Athlete Conference (ECAC). Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/eident_announce 2008-09-22T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_valor Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today the four recipients of the ECAC Award of Valor. This year's winners are Liz Mancuso (Dartmouth College), Casey Pereira (University of Rhode Island), Conor Reardon (Brown University), and Dave Taraschi (Rutgers-Camden). They will receive their awards on Sunday, September 28, at the ECAC Convention Honors Dinner at the Albany Crowne Plaza. Established in 1985, the ECAC Award of Valor honors ECAC athletes whose courage, motivation, and relentless determination serves as an inspiration to all. The recipients exemplify strength of character, perseverance, and most importantly, accomplishment deserving recognition as being truly triumphant. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_valor 2008-09-15T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_commissioners_award Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Roger Gill and Kathy Slattery Phillips will be honored posthumously with the ECAC Commissioner's Award at the 2008 ECAC Honors Dinner on Sunday, September 28 at the Crowne Plaza in Albany, N.Y. Gill's wife, Annette, and Phillips' husband, Corey, are expected to attend and accept the awards on their behalf. The ECAC Commissioner's Award is being presented for the first time at this year's ECAC Convention and Trade Show. It is presented for meritorious service to the ECAC or an ECAC member institution. The recipient will have demonstrated significant accomplishment in his or her chosen professional field or on the athletic field. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_commissioners_award 2008-09-12T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_Lynah Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today the four recipients of the ECAC James Lynah Distinguished Service Award: Bob Burke (American International College), Arthur Eason (William Patterson University), Larry Schiner (New Jersey City University), and Bob Sheldon (St. Lawrence University). They will receive their awards on Sunday, September 28, at the ECAC Honors Dinner at the Albany Crowne Plaza. Established in 1957 in appreciation of the ECAC's principal founder James Lynah, the award is bestowed periodically upon an ECAC athletics administrator who has achieved outstanding success and has made significant contributions in the interest of intercollegiate athletics. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_Lynah 2008-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/IRA/news/2008-09/ira_announcement CAPE COD, Mass. - Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling in conjunction with the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Board of Stewards announced today that the 107th IRA Championships will be held June 4-6, 2009 on Lake Natoma, in Gold River, Calif. The championships will be hosted by the Sacramento Sports Commission and the Sacramento State Aquatic Center, and will be administered by the Aquatic Center Staff and the ECAC. The University of Wisconsin will look to defend its 2008 crowns in the heavyweight men's eight and lightweight women's eight, while Cornell will try to repeat as champions in the lightweight men's eight. The University of Washington is the defending champion in the Jim Ten Eyck team points championship Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/IRA/news/2008-09/ira_announcement 2008-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_shiebler Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that William P. Sapelli will be honored with the George L. Shiebler Award at the 2008 ECAC Honors Dinner on Sunday, September 28 at the Crowne Plaza in Albany, N.Y. The George L. Shiebler Award is presented annually to an ECAC official who has demonstrated dedication to his avocational activities. The award is named after George L. Shiebler, former ECAC commissioner, in honor of his leadership over the many years he was associated with Eastern collegiate athletics. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_shiebler 2008-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_turfer_rowing_trophy Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Brown University has earned the 2008 ECAC Turfer Athletic Rowing Trophy. It is the second straight year that the Bears have won the ECAC Turfer Athletic Rowing Trophy. The award is given annually to the ECAC college or university men's and women's rowing programs that best demonstrate the core values of the ECAC (tradition, diversity, and service), and the values of Turfer Athletic (determination, perseverance, resilience, and commitment). Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_turfer_rowing_trophy 2008-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_robbins_scholar_athlete Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today the six recipients of the ECAC Robbins Scholar-Athlete Awards. Sponsored by the Cincinnati-based sports surfaces company, the Robbins Scholar-Athlete Awards honor the outstanding academic and athletic achievements of student-athletes representing ECAC schools in Divisions I, II, and III. One male and one female student-athlete from each division are selected based on extraordinary achievements in academics, athletics, and community service. This year's winners of the ECAC Robbins Scholar-Athlete Awards are Sue Weber (Hofstra) and Jeff Grantham (St. John's University) in Division I, Dely Francisco (Adelphi) and Steve Dagostino (College of St. Rose) in Division II, and Ashley VanVechten (University of Rochester) and Michael Hoffman (Stevens Institute of Technology) in Division III. They will receive their awards on Sunday, September 28, at the ECAC Convention Honors Dinner at the Albany Crowne Plaza. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_robbins_scholar_athlete 2008-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/john_buckley_soccer_hof Dr. John Buckley, an ECAC Soccer referee since 1969, was inducted into The National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, N.Y. on August 2, 2008. He was part of a class of inductees that included legendary North Carolina women's coach, Anson Dorrance as well as Indiana men's coach, Jerry Yeagley. Buckley has done over 1500 matches in his collegeiate career, including refereeing seven NCAA Final Fours. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/john_buckley_soccer_hof 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_katherine_ley Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Lauren Anderson of the University of Rhode Island has been selected as the recipient of the Katherine Ley Award. Established in 1983, the award honors an Eastern woman athletics administrator who exemplifies the values and characteristics displayed by Katherine Ley. The award honors someone of demonstrated leadership ability, a proponent of women's issues and a role model for women coaches and administrators. Anderson will receive the award on Sunday, September 28, at the ECAC Convention Honors Dinner at the Albany Crowne Plaza. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_katherine_ley 2008-08-15T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_donald_grover_award Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Joe Camillone of The College of New Jersey has been selected as the recipient of the Dr. Donald Grover Memorial Award. The Donald Grover Memorial Award is bestowed periodically to an athletic trainer of an ECAC member institution who has achieved outstanding success in his or her career and has made an unusual contribution in the interest of intercollegiate athletics. The award will be presented on Sunday, September 28, at the ECAC Convention Honors Dinner at the Albany Crowne Plaza. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_donald_grover_award 2008-08-13T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_administrator_of_year Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Chuck Mitrano, Commissioner of the Empire 8 Conference, and Charlyn Robert, Director of Athletics at Nichols College, have been selected as the recipients of the 2008 Jostens Administrators of the Year. The ECAC Jostens Male and Female Administrators of the Year awards are presented annually to administrators from ECAC member schools or conferences in recognition of outstanding or meritorious service to the ECAC. The awards will be presented on Sunday, September 28, at the ECAC Convention Honors Dinner at the Albany Crowne Plaza. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_administrator_of_year 2008-08-07T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_institution_of_the_year Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Stevens Institute of Technology has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Jostens Institution of the Year award. The award is given annually to the ECAC institution that best exemplifies the highest standards of collegiate academics and athletic performance. The award will be presented on Sunday, September 28, at the ECAC Convention Honors Dinner presented by Jostens at the Albany Crowne Plaza. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/08_institution_of_the_year 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/softball_classic_schedule The 2008 ECAC Fall Softball Classic will be played the weekend of September 20-21 in Leominster, Mass. The complete schedule of games is listed below: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/softball_classic_schedule 2008-07-29T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Bill_Ward_Arena_Bowl The ECAC Supervisor of Football Officials, Bill Ward, will officiate as the Head Linesman in the Arena Football League's Virgin Mobile ArenaBowl XXII. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Bill_Ward_Arena_Bowl 2008-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Dwyer_and_Letzeisen Commissioner Rudy Keeling has named Chad Dwyer and Michael Letzeisen as Directors of Sport Administration. Dwyer has spent the past year as the Asa S. Bushnell Intern for Championships, while Letzeisen has worked as the Assistant Director of Ice Hockey and Rowing since June of 2007. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Dwyer_and_Letzeisen 2008-07-07T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/IRA/2008/recap Camden County, N.J. - The University of Washington earned 214 points to capture its second consecutive, sixth overall, Jim Ten Eyck Trophy (overall points) at the 106th Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championships June 5-7 at the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. The Badgers of the University of Wisconsin earned gold in the Men's Varsity Eight and the Women's Varsity Lightweight Eight. Cornell University captured its third consecutive Men's Varsity Lightweight Eight Title. Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/IRA/2008/recap 2008-06-07T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/officiating/ice/2007-08/news/08_tryouts Cape Cod, Mass. - For the third consecutive year the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) will be holding open tryouts for individuals interested in officiating intercollegiate ice hockey. Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/officiating/ice/2007-08/news/08_tryouts 2008-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/EARC/news/2007-08/08_recap Worcester, Mass. - The University of Wisconsin captured gold in three of five heavyweight events at the 63rd EARC Sprints on Sunday, May 18 at Lake Quinsigamond (Worcester, Mass.) to earn the Rowe Cup Trophy for the first time since 1946. The Big Red of Cornell University finished with 33 points in the Jope Cup (overall lightweight trophy) to earn the title for the first time since 1992. Sun, 18 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/EARC/news/2007-08/08_recap 2008-05-18T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/EAWRC/news/2007-08/08_recap Camden County, N.J. - Brown University earned first place finishes in the Varsity Eight, Second Varsity Eight and Novice Eight the Charles Willing Jr Team Trophy for the tenth time in program history. The Badgers of the University of Wisconsin earned gold in all four lightweight events to capture the Konrad Ulbrich Trophy. Sun, 18 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/affiliates/EAWRC/news/2007-08/08_recap 2008-05-18T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/oswego_from_espn.com (from ESPN.com) - The ballpark fell eerily silent, the only noise a wailing siren from an ambulance that couldn't arrive fast enough. Players fell to their knees. Parents and fans did the same. No one said a word, but nearly everyone feared the worst. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/oswego_from_espn.com 2008-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/sjfc-oswego_baseball ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A frightening injury and an extraordinary display of sportsmanship ended the St. John Fisher Cardinals' baseball season before they could take their final turn at bat on Thursday. Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/sjfc-oswego_baseball 2008-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/CBUAO_Agreement ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling and CBUAO President Nick Zibelli have reached an agreement whereas the College Baseball Umpiring Assigning Organization (CBUAO) will assign umpires for all ECAC Baseball Championship games in 2008. Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/CBUAO_Agreement 2008-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/about/bushnell/bushnell_application The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced that the application period for the 2008-09 Asa S. Bushnell Internship Program is closed. For more information regarding the internship program... Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/about/bushnell/bushnell_application 2008-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/officials_at_ncaa_champ HOLLAND, Mich. - ECAC basketball officials were well-represented at the 2008 NCAA Division III Women's Basketball National Championship game, as each member of the three-man crew is currently an ECAC official. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/officials_at_ncaa_champ 2008-03-22T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/awards/recognition_award_nominations The nomination forms for the Robbins Scholar Athletes, Award of Valor, and Katherine Ley Awards are now available for download. To find out more about each award, view past recipients, and get the nomination forms... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/awards/recognition_award_nominations 2008-03-12T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/holiday_festival CAPE COD, Mass. - The Eastern College Athletic Conference is proud to announce the first annual ECAC College Basketball Holiday Festival at Walt Disney World? in Orlando, Florida. We are taking this opportunity to invite your men's and women's basketball teams to participate in this exciting event during the first week of the New Year, 2009. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/holiday_festival 2008-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Shipps_release Centerville, Mass. - Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling announced the hiring of Dea Shipps as the Associate Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Senior Woman Administrator. In her new role, Shipps will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the ECAC conference office... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Shipps_release 2008-02-11T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/bkb_official_to_olympics GENEVA (Beijing Olympic Games) - The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced the names of the 30 referees who have been nominated for the Basketball Tournaments of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, People's Republic of China. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/bkb_official_to_olympics 2008-02-07T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/redding_story CAPE COD, Mass. -- Not even two types of cancer could keep Dennis Redding off the football field. A referee of Pee Wee, high school and college football for more than 30 years, the South Yarmouth resident had to call it quits after being diagnosed 5 years ago with a malignant melanoma and renal cancer. But that didn't stop his involvement in the sport. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/redding_story 2008-02-05T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/mara_hall_of_fame COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Dan Mara, the Commissioner of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), has been elected into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, it was announced today. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/mara_hall_of_fame 2008-01-31T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/rose_bowl_story In a drawing on December 14, Suffolk Director of Athletics Jim Nelson won a trip to the Rose Bowl courtesy of the ECAC, Groople, and All Worldwide Travel. The sweepstakes contest was open to all individuals and was heavily promoted within the membership to both coaches and Athletics Directors to kick-off the new ECAC Travel Program that features Groople, Inc. as the Official Hotel Booking Agency and All Worldwide Travel, as the Official Airline Agency of the conference. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/rose_bowl_story 2008-01-16T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/red_hill_recipients_07 CAPE COD, Mass. - The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) announced today that football officials James Kearney (East Boston, Mass.), Tom Mawhinney (New York, N.Y.), and Peter Walsh (Lincroft, N.J.) have been named the 2007 recipients of the Red Hill Award, for excellence in football officiating. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/red_hill_recipients_07 2008-01-14T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Ghormley_1942-2007 Former ECAC Assistant Commissioner Dan Ghormley died suddenly at home in Hyannis on Dec. 26, 2007. Ghormley had a long career in coaching and athletic administration and worked at the ECAC from 1989-1997. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Ghormley_1942-2007 2008-01-02T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/first_sports_deal CAPE COD, Mass. - Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC?) Rudy Keeling announced today that the conference has reached an agreement with First Sports International (FSI), the sports industry leader in data collection, management and software applications to provide the ECAC membership and the conference office with ticketing and data management solutions. This agreement names First Sports International as an Official Online Ticketing Provider and CRM Supplier of the ECAC. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/first_sports_deal 2007-12-19T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Roberts_release Commissioner of the ECAC Rudy Keeling announced the promotion of Karen Roberts to the position of director of finance. Roberts joined the ECAC in 2004 and has been serving as assistant business manager. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Roberts_release 2007-12-04T05:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Morton_release Centerville, Mass. - Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling announced the hiring of Gordon Morton as the Director of Communications. In his new role, Morton will manage the conference's publications, graphics, web site, media relations, as well as the awards program. Morton's background includes more than 10 years of athletic media relations experience at both Brown University and Dartmouth College. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/Morton_release 2007-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/07_institution_of_year CAPE COD, Mass. - Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Rudy Keeling announced today that Brandeis University has been selected as the recipient of the 2007 Jostens Institution of the Year award. The award is given annually to the ECAC institution that best exemplifies the highest standards of collegiate academics and athletic performance. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/07_institution_of_year 2007-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/07_admin_year CAPE COD, Mass. - Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), Rudy Keeling, has announced that Donna Ledwin, commissioner of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference and Dr. Harold "Chappy" Menninger, former director of athletics at Mount Saint Mary's University, have been named the 2007 ECAC Jostens Administrators of the Year. The honorees will receive their awards during the annual ECAC Honors Dinner on September 30th presented by Jostens in conjunction with the ECAC Convention and Trade Show presented by Clark Companies, Clough Harbour Sports, Musco Lighting, and Sportsfield Specialties. Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/07_admin_year 2007-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/07_turfer_rowing_award Cape Cod, Massachusetts - Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rudy Keeling announced today that Brown University has earned the 2007 ECAC Turfer Athletic Rowing Trophy. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ecac.org/news/2007-08/07_turfer_rowing_award 2007-08-28T04:00:00Z