Championship Season!

As winter sports are nearing an end (although our winter weather seems infinite), championship season is upon us again. This is a time of quiet anticipation, of mounting excitement mingled with nervous energy. This weekend, three teams will give their all in the MAC Championships. The Women's Track and Field Team, the Women's Swimming and Diving Team, and the Men's Track and Field Team compete for those prized MAC medals. The following weekend, the Men's Swimming and Diving Team gets their chance to shine in the Championship Meet. These four teams are fairly unique in the way their championship competitions are set up. Each individual competes to be the top competitor in their event, but the success of the individual leads to the success of the team. Similarly, the support, confidence, and encouragement of the team is essential for the individual success of team members. There are all-out sprint races and long distance races that require crazy endurance. Additionally, track has field events and throws that require strength and skills that have taken years of precise development and dedication to get them to this elite level. The divers of the Swimming and Diving Teams spend hours outside of practice conditioning, then spend even more time on the boards throwing themselves gracefully, fearlessly into the water. This is the culmination of months and years of dedication and discipline. In these sports, incredible physical fitness is essential; however, many people underestimate the mental strength which is required to be successful in these sports. The impact of cheering crowds, well-wishers words of encouragement, and team spirit can play a huge role. I am certain that these teams will return with countless MAC medalists and champions, and convinced that these teams have an excellent shot at bringing home MAC Champion Team titles. I hope you're as excited as I am to hear about the culmination of the hard-work of these athletes. Let's go, Bulls!

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