BLANKET STATEMENT
All PAC sports will follow the example of their national governing body in the awarding of postseason conference awards. No conference awards should be given in a sport where a similar award is not given by the governing body for that sport at the national level. This supercedes all previous action taken by coaches groups with respect to makeup and quantity of postseason awards. In addition, all voted PAC postseason awards shall have all ties broken by the voting group before release or before submitting the awards to the PAC information director.
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I. FOOTBALL
1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the football coaches.
2. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Decided by a point system.
b. Two (2) points for a win.
3. All-Conference Team Parchments.
a. Eleven (11) offensive players - First Team All-Conference.
b. Twelve (12) defensive players - First Team All-Conference.
c. Two (2) specialists (punter, placekicker) - First Team All-Conference.
d. Eleven offensive players - Second Team All-Conference.
e. Twelve defensive players - Second Team All-Conference.
4. Player of the Year Awards.
a. Selection made by football coaches.
b. One (1) Offensive Player of the Year, one (1) Defensive Player of the Year and one (1) Newcomer of the Year
c. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team.
5. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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II. MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
1. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference meet.
2. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. All runners, regardless of position on teams, are eligible for all-conference awards.
b. First seven (7) finishers at conference meet: First Team All-Conference. These athletes will receive medals provided by the PAC coaches.
c. Finishers #8-#14 at conference meet: Second Team All-Conference.
d. Finishers #15-#21 at conference meet: Honorable Mention.
3. Runner of the Year Award
a. Top finisher at conference meet.
4. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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III. MEN'S SOCCER
1. Balloting will be done with the highest totals receiving all-conference status. The player receiving the most votes will be deemed Player of the Year. An information e-mail regarding all-conference nominations will be sent by the men's soccer chair to all men's soccer coaches 24 hours prior to the conference meeting in November.
2. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. Eleven (11) players: First Team All-Conference.
b. Eleven (11) players: Second Team All-Conference.
c. Categories are forwards, midfielders, backs, and goalies.
Each team will only be able to nominate a certain number of players based on a sliding scale established by the team’s standings at the conclusion of the PAC tournament.
Proposed scale:
1 = 7 nominees + GK
2 = 6 nominees + GK
3 = 5 nominees + GK
4 = 4 nominees + GK
5 = 4 nominees + GK
6 = 4 nominees + GK
7 = 4 nominees + GK
8 = 4 nominees + GK
9 = 4 nominees + GK
*Goalkeeper (GK) voting: Each coach will vote for two (2) GK instead of one (1). Top GK will get three (3) points, 2nd GK will get one (1) point (same as the field players voting in the conference). One of the nominations per team be designated to that of a "Defender" similar to that of the Goalkeeper position. The PAC coaches will adopt and mimic the nomination process presently used for All-Region nominations.
3. Player of the Year Award
a. Selection made by soccer coaches.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team at the conclusion of the conference tournament.
4. Coach of the Year Award.
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team at the conclusion of the conference tournament.
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IV. MEN'S BASKETBALL
1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the basketball coaches.
2. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.
3. All-Conference Team Parchments (limit 15 players). Each team can nominate up to three players for the all conference ballot.
a. Five (5) players: First Team All-Conference.
b. Five (5) players: Second Team All-Conference.
c. Five (5) players: Honorable mention
d. In case of a tie, the award will go to the player with the most higher votes (on number scale)
4. Player of the Year
a. Top point receiver in ballot of basketball coaches.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher seeded team.
5. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher seeded team.
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V. MEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING
1. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference meet.
2. All-Conference Team Certificates
a. A full championship roster will be named first team and second team.
b. Up to a full championship roster will be named Honorable Mention. This is reserved for athletes that lose a tie for a place on second team, finish third as an individual or a member of a third place relay team.
c. Individual event winners are chosen first.
d. Individuals achieving NCAA A cuts and not already selected are chosen second.
e. Individuals achieving NCAA B cuts and not already selected are chosen third.
f. Relay athletes on winning relays who are not already selected chosen fourth.
g. Relay athletes achieving NCAA A cuts and not already selected chosen fifth.
h. Relay athletes achieving NCAA B cuts and not already selected chosen sixth.
i. Individuals finishing second in an event and not already selected chosen seventh.
j. Relay athletes on second place relays who are not already selected chosen eighth.
k. Remainder of spots filled based on total individual points scored in meet.
l. Ties for last spot on first team, second team or honorable mention broken in the following manner:
1. Higher single individual finish
2. Individual performance closest to PAC record by percentage
3. Individual performance closest to NCAA record by percentage
m. Athletes are recognized once.
3. Swimmer of the Year Award
a. Will be determined by a nomination and vote by the coaches at the conference championship meet.
b. The high-point winner, who shall be the swimmer or diver who accumulates the most points in standing against other league members, will automatically be nominated.
c. Each school may submit additional nominations.
d. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the swimmer or diver representing the higher placed team.
4. Diver of the Year Award
a. Will be given to the diver who scores the most points at the championship meet
5. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches by a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
6. Diving Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches by a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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VI. WRESTLING
1. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team determined at conference meet.
2. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. First place in each event.
3. Wrestler of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches at the conference meet.
4. Coach of the Year Award.
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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VII. MEN'S TRACK & FIELD
1. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference meet.
2. All-Conference Team Parchments/Medals
a. First Place in each event - All-PAC 1st team certificate
b. Second Place in each event - All-PAC 2nd team certificate
c. The top three finishers in each event will receive a medal. The cost of the medals will be divided evenly amongst the 9 teams that currently compete in Indoor Track and Field. The PAC T&F Chairman will be responsible for procuring the medals and distributing/dividing the bill.
3. Track Athlete of the Year and Field Athlete of the Year Awards
a. Selections made by a coaches vote.
4. Overall Meet MVP Award
a. Top point receiver in track and field events, respectively, at conference meet.
5. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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VIII. BASEBALL
1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the baseball coaches.
2. Weekly conference awards will be given for Hitter of the Week and Pitcher of the Week.
3. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Decided by a three-day double-elimination tournament.
4. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. Fifteen (15) players: First Team All-Conference
b. Fifteen (15) players: Second Team All-Conference
5. Player of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team.
6. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
7. Pitcher of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team.
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IX. MEN'S GOLF
1. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.
b. In case two (2) or more teams are tied for first place, the winning school shall be determined by a playoff on a designated hole, playing all 5 players on the hole and counting the best 4 scores for each team. The process will be repeated until the tie is broken.
2. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. All-conference teams will be determined by total combined strokes at the fall and spring PAC Championship events (72 holes). In the event of a tie for Player of the Year, there will be a sudden-death playoff. For all other ties, there will be a scorecard playoff with the final round of the PAC tournament. USPA playoff rules apply.
b. Top five (5) scorers at conference tournament: First Team All-Conference.
c. Second five (5) best scorers at conference tournament: Second Team All Conference.
3. Player of the Year Award
a. Top finisher at conference meet.
b. In case of a tie for medalist honors, the tied players shall continue to play on a sudden death basis until a winner is declared.
4. Coach of the Year Award
a. The winner will be the coach of the team champion.
b. If there is a tie, the selection is made by the coaches on a written ballot.
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X. MEN'S TENNIS
1. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.
2. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. Six (6) first place singles players: First Team All-Conference.
b. Six (6) first place doubles players: First Team All-Conference.
c. Six (6) second place singles players: Second Team All-Conference.
d. Six (6) second place doubles players: Second Team All-Conference.
3. Player of the Year Award
a. Number one singles champion at conference tournament.
4. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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XI. WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
1. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference meet.
2. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. First seven (7) finishers at conference meet: First Team All-Conference.
b. Second seven (7) finishers at conference meet: Second Team All-Conference.
c. Third seven (7) finishers at conference meet: Honorable Mention.
d. All runners, regardless of position on their respective teams, are eligible for awards.
3. Runner of the Year Award
a. Top finisher at conference meet.
4. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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XII. WOMEN'S TENNIS
1. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.
2. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. Six (6) first place singles players: First Team All-Conference.
b. Six (6) first place doubles players: First Team All-Conference.
c. Six (6) second place singles players: Second Team All-Conference.
d. Six (6) second place doubles players: Second Team All-Conference.
3. Player of the Year Award
a. Number one singles champion at conference tournament.
4. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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XIII. WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the volleyball coaches. Coaches will meet on the Monday following the completion of the PAC tournament to discuss the three teams (first, second & honorable mention). The site for the meeting will be at the tournament champions school, unless Thomas More wins the championship, in which case the meeting will be held at the PAC office. The All-PAC meeting will take place at 10 a.m.
2. Coaches from teams which qualify for the PAC Tournament may nominated up to six players for all-conference honors. Coaches from teams which do not qualify for the PAC Tournament may nominate up to four players for all-conference honors.
3. Coaches may not vote for their own players.
4. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.
5. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. Ten (10) players: First Team All-Conference.
b. Ten (10) players: Second Team All-Conference.
c. Honorable mention for those who receive votes.
6. Most Valuable Player Award
a. Top point receiver in ballot of volleyball coaches.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team.
7. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
8. Freshman of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot in a seperate vote from all-conference selection to the freshman receiving the most votes.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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XIV. WOMEN'S SOCCER
1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the soccer coaches.
2. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.
3. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. Eleven (11) players: First Team All-Conference.
b. Eleven (11) players: Second Team All-Conference.
c. Categories are forwards, midfielders, backs, and goalies.
4. Player of the Year Award
a. Selection made by soccer coaches.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team at the conclusion of the conference tournament.
5. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team at the conclusion of the conference tournament.
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XV. WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING
1. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference meet.
2. All-Conference Team Certificates
a. A full championship roster will be named first team and second team.
b. Up to a full championship roster will be named Honorable Mention. This is reserved for athletes that lose a tie for a place on second team, finish third as an individual or a member of a third place relay team.
c. Individual event winners are chosen first.
d. Individuals achieving NCAA A cuts and not already selected are chosen second.
e. Individuals achieving NCAA B cuts and not already selected are chosen third.
f. Relay athletes on winning relays who are not already selected chosen fourth.
g. Relay athletes achieving NCAA A cuts and not already selected chosen fifth.
h. Relay athletes achieving NCAA B cuts and not already selected chosen sixth.
i. Individuals finishing second in an event and not already selected chosen seventh.
j. Relay athletes on second place relays who are not already selected chosen eighth.
k. Remainder of spots filled based on total individual points scored in meet.
l. Ties for last spot on first team, second team or honorable mention broken in the following manner:
1. Higher single individual finish
2. Individual performance closest to PAC record by percentage
3. Individual performance closest to NCAA record by percentage
m. Athletes are recognized once.
3. Swimmer of the Year Award
a. Will be determined by a nomination and vote by the coaches at the conference championship meet.
b. The high-point winner, who shall be the swimmer or diver who accumulates the most points in standing against other league members, will automatically be nominated.
c. Each school may submit additional nominations.
d. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the swimmer or diver representing the higher placed team.
4. Diver of the Year Award
a. Will be given to the diver who scores the most points at the championship meet
5. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches by a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
6. Diving Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches by a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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XVI. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the basketball coaches.
2. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.
3. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. All-Conference Nomination and Voting Policy: Each team can nominate the following number of athletes for All-Conference awards based on seed:
1st/2nd -- 4 nominations
3rd/4th/5th -- 3 nominations
6th-10th -- 2 nominations
**Each coach should submit nominations in preference order (i.e. top player listed first)
Ballot -- points awarded.
1. 10 points
2. 9 points
3. 8 points
4. 7 points
5. 6 points
6. 5 points
7. 4 points
8. 3 points
9. 2 points
10. 2 points
Honorable Mention Votes -- these 3 spaces are optional -- can vote up to 3 additional athletes.
HM 1 -- 1 point
HM 2 -- 1 point
HM 3 -- 1 point
Top 5 point winners = 1st team All-Conference
Next 5 point winners = 2nd team All-Conference
Remaining point winners with a minimum of 5 points receive Honorable Mention.
4. Player of the Year Award
a. Top point receiver in ballot of basketball coaches.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete who represents the higher placed team.
5. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
6. Freshman of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches by a separate vote of all-conference voting.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
7. Defensive Player of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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XVII. WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD
1. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference meet.
2. All-Conference Team Parchments/Medals
a. First Place in each event - All-PAC 1st team certificate
b. Second Place in each event - All-PAC 2nd team certificate
c. The top three finishers in each event will receive a medal. The cost of the medals will be divided evenly amongst the 9 teams that currently compete in Indoor Track and Field. The PAC T&F Chairman will be responsible for procuring the medals and distributing/dividing the bill.
3. Track Athlete of the Year and Field Athlete of the Year Awards
a. Selections made by a coaches vote.
4. Overall Meet MVP Award
a. Top point receiver in track and field events, respectively, at conference meet.
5. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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XVIII. WOMEN'S SOFTBALL
1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the softball coaches. Criteria will be based on conference stats as a primary criteria; overall stats as secondary criteria. Release will be made after the tournament.
2. Conference weekly awards will be given for Hitter of the Week and Pitcher of the Week.
3. Coaches may not vote for their own players.
4. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.
5. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. Fifteen (15) players: First Team All-Conference.
b. Fifteen (15) players: Second Team All-Conference.
6. Player of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team.
7. Coach of the Year Award
a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.
b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.
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XIX. WOMEN'S GOLF
1. Permanent Team Trophy
a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.
b. In case two (2) or more teams are tied for first place, the winning school shall be determined by a playoff on a designated hole, playing all 5 players on the hole and counting the best 4 scores for each team. The process will be repeated until the tie is broken.
2. All-Conference Team Parchments
a. All-conference teams will be determined by total combined strokes at the fall and spring PAC Championship events (72 holes). In the event of a tie for Player of the Year, there will be a sudden-death playoff. For all other ties, there will be a scorecard playoff with the final round of the PAC tournament. USPA playoff rules apply.
b. Top five (5) scorers at conference tournament: First Team All-Conference.
c. Second five (5) best scorers at conference tournament: Second Team All Conference.
3. Player of the Year Award
a. Top finisher at conference meet.
b. In case of a tie for medalist honors, the tied players shall continue to play on a sudden death basis until a winner is declared.
4. Coach of the Year Award
a. The winner will be the coach of the team champion.
b. If there is a tie, the selection is made by the coaches on a written ballot.
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