A complete codification of the rules that shape intercollegiate athletics in the Western Intercollegiate Conference.
This edition clearly lays out governance, eligibility, and competition rules for fans, students, and administrators.
The book covers how the conference is organized, including officers and standing committees, and explains how decisions are made about member colleges, officials, and eligibility for athletes. It also presents detailed rules for contests, scoring, and conduct, along with budgeting and reporting practices that govern athletic programs."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of intercollegiate athletics in the United States, focusing specifically on the development of the Intercollegiate Conference (later known as the Big Ten). The author delves into the formative years of the Conference, beginning with the inaugural meeting of presidents from seven Midwestern universities in 1895. He traces the growth of the organization, its changing membership, and the gradual evolution of its rules and regulations. Beyond mere procedural details, the book illuminates the broader social and cultural landscape of the time, demonstrating how the rise of college athletics intersected with burgeoning ideas about amateurism, competition, and the role of universities in shaping young men. Through detailed accounts of meetings, resolutions, and controversies, the author underscores the vital role the Intercollegiate Conference played in establishing the foundations of modern collegiate sports. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332115747_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332115747
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