McDaniel College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Philosophy
The mission of the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes; protecting student-athlete welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete image, while maintaining the tenants of the Division III philosophy.
2022-22Â Officers
President: Mel Grant - Softball
Vice President: Collin Wainwright - Track & Field
Secretary: Luci Vallor - Softball
Co-Treasurer's: Tatiana Hamilton - Volleyball / Maddy Bigley - Volleyball
Historian/Social Media Chair: Renee Dupre - Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
Instagram: mcdaniel_saac
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Events
Trick or Terror: Every year McDaniel SAAC hosts a trick-or-treating event for the local children where they can dress up, play carnival-style games, and receive TONS of candy!
Women's basketball and women's lacrosse at Trick or Terror (2019).
 Women's soccer, softball, and wrestling at Trick or Terror (2018).
Tournament of Champions: Every year at the end of D3 week, the Kinesiology Department hosts Tournament of Champions. Elementary and middle-school aged children with disabilites are invited from all over the state of Maryland for a fun-filled day. These athletes will get to play sports games throughout the day, partnered with a buddy from McDaniel. This is one of the best days to be on the Hill!
Various athletes and buddies enjoying their day at Tournament of Champions (2019).Â
D3 Week 2020: April 13th-April 19th!
