NEW ORLEANS -- The Bates women's track and field team was recognized for its academic achievement and five Bobcats were named U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Athletes on Wednesday.
With a 3.68 team cumulative grade point average, the Bobcats were named a USTFCCCA All-Academic Team. In order to qualify for the honor, the cumulative team GPA of all student-athletes who used a season of eligibility must be at least a 3.1 on a 4.0 scale through the most recent semester.
Individually, the following Bates women's track and field team members were named USTFCCCA Women's All-Academic Athletes:
In order to be named a USTFCCCA Women's All-Academic Athlete, one must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.30 through the most recently completed grading period. In addition, they must meet one of the following athletic criteria:
- Must have finished the indoor season among the top 50 individuals as listed on the descending order lists on TFRRS. In addition, any athletes not among the top 50, but who participated at the Indoor or Outdoor National Championships, are eligible.
- Must have competed as a member of one of the top 35 relay teams as listed on the indoor descending order list on TFRRS. In addition, any athletes not among the top 35 relay teams, but who participated in the relay at the Indoor or Outdoor National Championships, are eligible. Finally, any competing relay team member on an expanded descending order list to include 35 institutions (1 relay team per institution) is eligible.
Overall, more than 150 teams were honored by the USTFCCCA and there were more than 500 athletes who were named All-Academic Athletes in NCAA Division III Women's Track & Field.
