Mission Statement
The primary mission of the University of Delaware's Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Services (Division) is to provide meaningful learning experiences through physical and mental exertion. The Division's multifaceted approach will provide a variety of programs while educating students to be responsible, contributing citizens. This will be accomplished by providing participation opportunities in fitness, club sports, intramurals and overall wellness programs while fielding championship-seeking intercollegiate athletics teams. The following will serve as guiding principles: a "students-first" focus, academic integrity, equity and inclusion, access and opportunity, sportsmanship, quality leadership and facilities, authentic excellence and fiscal responsibility. To this end, a robust intercollegiate athletics and recreation program will support a healthy and vibrant campus by encouraging the University community to go beyond their individual limits, become leaders and establish a zest for life-long learning and wellness. Supporting the University's Path to Prominence™, The Division dares to build on its history and embrace the future, relentlessly pursuing excellence.
