NEW ORLEANS, La. - Both of the Southern Utah University track & field teams have been recognized as All-Academic Teams by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their incredible work in the classroom, as announced by the organization on Wednesday.
In order for a team to qualify as an All-Academic Team, they must have compiled a team GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, certifiable by either an NCAA Faculty Rep or NCAA Compliance Coordinator or Registrar's Office.
The Southern Utah women's team finished with an incredible 3.439 GPA, while the men's team had an impressive GPA of 3.193.
In addition to the team achievements, four SUU track and field athletes were named All-Academic Athletes for the 2021-2022 academic year.
From the women's team, Haley Tanne and Jentry Skidmore both earned the esteemed designation. On the men's team, Nate Osterstock and Jacob Francis each earned the prestigious honor.
Individual athletes had to meet the following criteria:
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Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, certifiable by either NCAA Faculty Rep or NCAA Compliance Coordinator or Registrar's Office. Institutions utilizing a different GPA scale must convert the GPA to a 4.0 scale using the standard conversion method [GPA/Scale x 4.0].
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Must have completed at least two (2) semesters or three (3) quarters at the nominating institution.
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Athletic criteria for the award:
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For the indoor season: must have finished the season ranked in the top 96 in any championship individual event, or in the top 48 in any championship relay event, for the most recent indoor season, certifiable by their place on final season performance lists on TFRRS for Indoor Track and Field (including performances achieved outside the qualifying window during the indoor season).
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For the outdoor season: must have participated in any round of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships (the Preliminary Championship Competition and/or the Final Championship Competition) or for the multi-events, must have finished the season ranked in the top 48 in the East or top 48 in the West for the most recent outdoor season, certifiable by their place on the NCAA Division I
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