The "L" Club
What is the "L" Club?
The "L" Club is Lawrence University's version of the NCAA's SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee).
What is a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee?
SAAC is made up of student-athlete representatives. The committee is a vehicle to promote communication between the athletic administration and student-athletes.
Who is a member of the "L" Club?
Any varsity athlete is automatically a member. Individuals that have been contacted thus far have been recommended by their respective coaches to be liasons to their teams. Any varsity athlete is welcome at the meetings.
What is the purpose of SAAC?
- Generating a student-athlete voice within the department
- Soliciting student-athlete response to NCAA legislation
- Suggesting potential NCAA legislation
- Organizing community efforts
- Creating a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus wide committees (i.e. Student Government)
Current Projects and Updates
- Viking Veterans
As one of several community ventures, the Viking student-athletes spend time and hold events with the men and women living in the Pioneer Village Retirement Community. Events include team-sponsored visits, special Viking Vets days at games, and individual events. We are proud and grateful for the support and interaction with our friends at Pioneer Village.
- Mini Vikes
How better to interact with our community than in youth endeavors. The Vikings continue their partnerships with area youth programs to help educate youth in sports and sportmanship and provide student-athlete role models to area youth.
More on SAAC...
- In 1995, NCAA passed legislation that mandated SAACs on all campuses
- In Division III there are SAACs on three levels
- National
- Conference
- Campus
Mission Statement of the National SAACs
"The mission of the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image."
The "L" Club Agenda
- Introductions
- Roster-Corrections?
- What is the "L" Club
- Committee Ideas
- Executive Board
- Concessions
- Budget
- NCAA News
- New Business
- Meeting Time
Read more about the Student-Athlete Advisory Committees on the NCAA Web site
