California Collegiate Athletic Association
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| Name | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Division | NCAA Division II |
| Founded | 1938 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Region | California |
California Collegiate Athletic Association is a collegiate athletic conference that operates in the NCAA Division II and is composed of 12 member schools from the state of California. The conference was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in San Ramon, California. The member schools of the conference compete in various sports, including basketball at venues such as the UC San Diego Triton Ballpark and Stanislaus State University's Warrior Stadium. The conference is also affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the NCAA Division II Presidents' Council, which includes representatives from institutions such as University of California, Los Angeles and University of Southern California.
● History
The California Collegiate Athletic Association has a rich history, dating back to its founding in 1938 by institutions such as San Francisco State University, California State University, Los Angeles, and California State University, Chico. Over the years, the conference has undergone several changes, including the addition of new member schools such as University of California, San Diego and California State University, Monterey Bay. The conference has also been affiliated with the NCAA Division I in the past, but it is currently a member of the NCAA Division II. The conference has produced several notable athletes, including Kerri Walsh Jennings, who competed in beach volleyball at Stanford University, and Jason Kidd, who played basketball at University of California, Berkeley. The conference has also been led by notable commissioners, including Jim Haney, who previously worked at University of Oregon and University of California, Davis.
● Member Schools
The California Collegiate Athletic Association is composed of 12 member schools, including California State University, Bakersfield, California State University, Chico, California State University, Dominguez Hills, California State University, East Bay, California State University, Los Angeles, California State University, Monterey Bay, California State University, San Bernardino, California State University, San Marcos, California State University, Stanislaus, San Francisco State University, Sonoma State University, and University of California, San Diego. These institutions are located throughout the state of California, with several located in the San Francisco Bay Area, such as San Jose State University and University of California, Berkeley. The member schools of the conference compete in various sports, including football at venues such as Hornet Stadium and Alex G. Spanos Stadium, which is located near University of the Pacific.
● Championships
The California Collegiate Athletic Association sponsors several championships in various sports, including basketball, soccer, and volleyball. The conference championships are typically held at the end of the regular season, with the winner earning a berth in the NCAA Division II tournament. The conference has produced several national champions, including the University of California, San Diego men's soccer team, which won the NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship in 2018. The conference has also had several teams compete in the NCAA Division II Football Championship, including California State University, Chico and Humboldt State University. The conference championships are often held at venues such as Kezar Stadium and Spartan Stadium, which is located near San Jose State University.
● Sports
The California Collegiate Athletic Association sponsors several sports, including basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. The conference also sponsors several emerging sports, including beach volleyball and water polo. The member schools of the conference compete in these sports against other institutions, including University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, and Stanford University. The conference has produced several notable athletes, including Tom Flores, who played football at University of the Pacific, and Bill Walsh, who coached football at Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley. The conference has also been affiliated with the Pac-12 Conference and the Big West Conference, which include institutions such as University of California, Irvine and University of California, Riverside.
● Conference Facilities
The California Collegiate Athletic Association member schools have several facilities that host conference events, including UC San Diego Triton Ballpark, Warrior Stadium, and Hornet Stadium. These facilities are located throughout the state of California and offer a range of amenities, including seating for thousands of fans, state-of-the-art scoreboards, and top-notch playing surfaces. The conference has also partnered with several external facilities, including Kezar Stadium and Spartan Stadium, to host conference championships and other events. The conference facilities are often located near other institutions, such as San Francisco State University and University of California, Berkeley, and offer a unique and exciting experience for fans and athletes alike. The conference has also been affiliated with the Rose Bowl Stadium and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which have hosted several notable events, including the Rose Bowl and the Super Bowl.