University
of California Riverside Athletics Director Stan Morrison will
answer selected questions from our online readers throughout
the school year. To submit a question to "Ask Stan Morrison",
click here.
Question:
"Stan:
Why
isn't there an equestrian team for women or men?
Submitted by Cindy Chow
Stan's
Reply :
"Dear
Cindy,
Thanks
for your email inquiry. Intercollegiate Athletics has a 5
year moratorium on adding additional sports to our 17 sports
menu.
Equestrian
has an unusual set of circumstances that we are not prepared
to deal with geographically (campus facilities), financially
or philosophically at this early stage of our evolution into
Division I competition. As you are probably aware, Equestrian
is regarded as an "emerging sport" in the NCAA and
does not receive accreditation nationally for NCAA Championship
competition. That would be a high priority before considering
adding an additional sport.
I
hope this adequately answers your question. I look forward
to seeing you at other Highlander events.
Braveheart
is Alive!
-Stan
Morrison
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