DOWLING EARNS POSITIVE GAME ENVIRONMENT RECOGNITIONS
2/5/2010 3:14:30 PM
Signs such as this promote good sportsmanship and a positive game environment at Dowling
Oakdale, NY- Dowling College has been named the winner of the NCAA DII Game Environment Award of Excellence in the East Coast Conference as announced by the NCAA. This award is presented to institutions that
promote civility, sportsmanship and a family-friendly atmosphere at their athletics contests.
The Golden Lions submitted their entry highlighting the various youth team initiatives that take place throughout the year. These include inviting local youth teams to attend and participate at Dowling sporting events while also having Dowling teams visit local area schools to enhance playing skills while teaching the importance of good sportsmanship.
"We're extremely proud of the efforts made by our teams and staff to promote good sportsmanship and a positive game environment at our home contests." Said the Vice President for Athletics and Institutional Advancement Rick Cole, Jr. "It says a lot about the values and goals we work towards here at Dowling."
Along with being a conference winner of the award, Dowling will receive a $500 prize to go towards future programs and ideas to enhance the game environment experience at their home athletic events.