Directors Cup Scoring Structure
Philosophy
This award is set forth to honor member institutions that excel in
a wide range of men’s and women’s sports for which the
USCAA offers championships. The cup sets out to highlight the
efforts of an athletic program to produce a vibrant program,
diverse in its offerings, and who compete for national
championships on a regular basis.
Value by Sport
Based on the adoption of the above philosophy, the
Director’s Cup committee rewards points to institutions
competing in any championship event recognized by the Executive
Director of the USCAA. For all sports meeting championship criteria
(6 teams or more), first place will be awarded 100 points.
(Point values differ for invitational events – shown
above).
Top 20
The Director’s Cup committee will publish the top 20 ranking
institutions. All colleges and universities receiving points
will be ranked on the USCAA website.
Point Determinations
Standings for the Director’s Cup will be based upon the size
of the bracket. A minimum of twenty-five (25) points will be
awarded to any team that competes in a championship and ten (10) to
any team competing in an invitational.
Point Determinations - Bracket Sports
Points are determined based on the size of the bracket. See
chart for details.
Ties in non-bracket sports
When ties occur in non-bracket sports (i.e. golf, cross-country),
the average of the places that each team occupies will be given to
each of the teams in the tie. For example, if two teams
finish tied for 3rd and the points given for
3rd is 78 and the points given for 4th is 69,
both teams will receive 73.5 points, the average of the two point
totals (78+69/2 = 73.5).
Tiebreakers
If there is a tie between two teams after the final standings, the
first tie breaker shall be number of national championship
titles. The second tiebreaker shall be the number of second
place finishes by the institution and this process will continue
until the tie is broken.
Divisions
Point totals will count the same, regardless of division and will
only differ if the number of teams present for a championship
differs.
Championship Field Sizes
Field sizes are determined by the USCAA national office and
tournament directors in setting the championships.
National Tournaments Only
All points are based on an institution’s participation and
finish in the USCAA championships and invitationals.
Publication of Standings
USCAA Director’s Cup standings will be featured on the USCAA
website. Updates are distributed to member
institution’s athletic directors, coaches, players, media
members, players, and fans.
Corrections to the Standings
If an error is found in the point totals, please contact Kevin Wegman in the USCAA national office
via email or phone (703-577-7289).
Trophy Presentation
The presentation of the USCAA Director’s Cup will occur
during the USCAA National Convention in June. The award will
be presented by a designated representative from the award’s
sponsor company. If there is no sponsor, or a representative
is unable to attend, the Commissioner and President shall be
responsible for the award presentation.
Questions
Questions concerning the tabulation of points shall be directed to
Kevin Wegman of the USCAA national office
(703-577-7289).