Regardless of intercollegiate competition, McDaniel’s academic schedule for the fall continues to include a daily Activity Period which can allow for practice and team activities. While all activities must follow the health and safety protocols in place, this will allow athletic teams to maintain what makes athletics at McDaniel so special—a team committed to athletic, personal and academic growth. The NCAA states that Division III athletics “place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants” and it is through this lens that all teams are committed to continuing the development of student-athletes.