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Saint Anselm College Adds Track And Field Programs
Plans for an on-campus track and field complex were also announced.
Press release from Saint Anselm College:
Saint Anselm College has announced the addition of men's and women's track and field as varsity sport offerings. Additionally, plans for an on-campus track and field complex were revealed, which will include an eight-lane track, synthetic turf field, lighting, spectator seating, and an amenities building with locker rooms.
The brand-new Hawks track and field programs will participate in both the indoor and outdoor seasons, officially beginning competition within the Northeast-10 Conference effective in the 2023-24 academic year.
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Design and planning for the facility, which may be completed in phases, is already underway. The complex is also expected to be home to the Hawks men's and women's soccer teams, as well as a wide array of other College programming.
"Track and field will enhance the overall student-athlete experience and provide new opportunities for recruits to compete at the NCAA Division II level while immersed in a transformative educational experience," said Saint Anselm President Joseph A. Favazza, Ph.D. "The addition of track and field at Saint Anselm is a key strategic initiative that will also drive ongoing athletics recruitment."
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A national search will commence immediately for a Director of Track and Field/Head Coach, with the first track and field student-athletes enrolling at Saint Anselm in Fall 2023.
Saint Anselm will join many current NE10 institutions that sponsor track and field. Starting with the 2023-24 academic year, Saint Anselm will offer 23 NCAA Division II sports in total, an all-time high.
"Athletic teams on the Hilltop have achieved unmatched levels of competitive success during recent years," remarked Director of Athletics Daron Montgomery. "We are confident that the College's track and field programs will strengthen our success in many ways and further elevate the brand and profile of Saint Anselm athletics."
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