Calvin College Athletics Program to Join Nation-wide Division III Partnership With Special Olympics
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
By sports information student assistant Andrew Knot
As part of the Division III National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Calvin athletics recently joined a Division III partnership with the United States’ Special Olympic Committee, adding a valuable opportunity to the athletic department’s already service-driven outlook. The SAAC is an NCAA organization tiered at the national, conference, and school level. The national, and governing, branch of the organization, seeks to “to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image,” according to the organization’s website.
Calvin Picked as Preseason Favorite in MIAA Volleyball Coaches’ Poll
Monday, August 22, 2011
The first-ever MIAA coaches’ poll in women’s volleyball has been announced and Calvin has been selected as the preseason choice to win the 2011 MIAA title. The Knights received eight first place votes in the poll while Hope received one first place vote. The Flying Dutch, who received the other first place vote, were picked to finish second in the poll. Alma was selected to finish third, followed by Kalamazoo, Olivet, Trine, Adrian, Saint Mary’s and Adrian.
2011 MIAA Preseason Volleyball Poll Results: 1. Calvin (8) 8 pts. 2. Hope (1) 16. 3. Alma 24. 4. Kalamazoo 30. 5. Olivet 38. 6. Trine 39. 7. Adrian 50. 8. Saint Mary’s 55. 9. Albion 64.
Women’s Volleyball Ranked Number-One in AVCA Division III Pre-Season Top 25 Poll
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The defending national champion Calvin women’s volleyball team will enter the 2011 season as the number-one ranked team in Division III volleyball. The Knights are ranked number-one in the Division III Top 25 pre-season poll released by the American Volleyball Coaches Association late this afternoon. The Knights received 36 of a possible 37 first place votes. A year ago, Calvin captured its first-ever national title, defeating Emory University (Ga.) in four sets in the national final, finishing 32-4 overall. Emory University is ranked second in the pre-season Top 25 poll and garnered the other first place vote. Washington University (Mo.) - the 2009 national champion - is ranked third in the pre-season poll while Christopher Newport (NC) is ranked fourth and Wittenberg (Oh.) fifth.
