RELEASED: Friday, August 8, 2008

WIAC Continues Ambassador Program

Madison, Wis.--The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) is sponsoring the WIAC Ambassador Program once again for the 2008-09 academic year. The ambassador program, which was established in 2003, is one of a number of strategies that have been employed by the WIAC to encourage positive sports behaviors among its fans, student-athletes and coaches.

WIAC Ambassadors are expected to attend and remain visible during athletics events as a way to curb unsportsmanlike behavior. Ambassadors are not expected to serve as event security, but rather act as a deterrent by virtue of being visible and in position to identify to game management personnel any individuals behaving in an unacceptable manner.

Each Ambassador is outfitted in apparel that clearly identifies that individual as a "WIAC Ambassador". Ambassadors also receive a WIAC conference pass that will admit them into any and all WIAC athletics events.

Individuals interested in serving as WIAC Ambassadors should contact the athletics director of the WIAC institution in their area. A limited number of ambassador positions are available at each institution.

The WIAC - "A Conference of Character"

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