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Landmark Conference

The Landmark Conference is an intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division III. Member institutions are located in the Mid-Atlantic states of Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and the national capital of Washington, D.C.

Landmark Conference
AssociationNCAA
Founded2005
CommissionerKatie Boldvich
Sports fielded
  • 23
    • men's: 11
    • women's: 12
DivisionDivision III
No. of teams10
HeadquartersTowson, Maryland, U.S.
RegionMid-Atlantic
Official websitelandmarkconference.org
Locations
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History

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Landmark Conference
 
 
50km
30miles
 
Catholic
 
Western
Connecticut
 
Keystone
 
Marywood
 
Wilkes
 
Lycoming
 
Susquehanna
 
Scranton
 
Moravian
 
Juniata
 
Goucher
 
Elizabethtown
 
Drew
Location of LC members:   full,   w. golf affiliate,   football affiliate

The conference was established on December 5, 2005. When the creation of the new conference was officially announced on December 13, another member institution was included, the Stevens Institute of Technology, but ended up joining the Empire 8. Finally, in November 2006, the University of Scranton became the eighth charter member institution. John A. Reeves began his service as commissioner of the Landmark Conference earlier on September 1. He was succeeded by Daniel A. Fisher in 2012. Katie Boldvich[1] began her tenure as the conference's third Commissioner in July 2019. The first intra-conference competition was played on September 15, 2007, at Kings Point, New York, when the University of Scranton defeated the United States Merchant Marine Academy 2–1 in men's soccer.

The Landmark Conference expanded in 2011–12 to add Marywood University in men's and women's swimming and diving, and to add Washington & Jefferson in men's lacrosse. Both Colleges have since left the conference in their original sports in the 2018–19 and 2014–15 seasons, respectively. Marywood University has since become an associate member in women's golf in the 2018–19 season.

Elizabethtown College became the newest member of the conference on July 1, 2014.

On May 22, 2015, Merchant Marine announced that it accepted an invitation to rejoin the Skyline Conference—a league in which it had been a charter member—effective the 2016–17 school year.[2]

On February 10, 2022, the Landmark Conference announced that Wilkes University and Lycoming College accepted invitations to the conference and Landmark would begin sponsoring football starting in the 2023-24 season.[3]

On April 1, 2022, Keystone College was announced to be joining the Landmark Conference as an associate member in football starting in the 2023-24 season.[4]

On May 13, 2022, a crossover football scheduling agreement was announced between the Landmark Conference and Empire 8 to have members of both conferences fill vacancies within their respective schedules with non-conference opponents with each institution playing two contests (one home, one away) against opponents from the other conference.[5]

Chronological timeline

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  • 2005 - On December 5, 2005, the Landmark Conference was established, which its charter members: The Catholic University of America, Drew University, Goucher College, Juniata College, Moravian College, Susquehanna University and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (Merchant Marine), effective beginning the 2007-08 academic year.
  • 2006 - In November 2006, the University of Scranton became the eighth charter member institution, alongside the other seven charter members, also effective for the 2007-08 academic year.
  • 2011 - Two universities joined the Landmark as associate members: Marywood University for men's and women's swimming and diving, and Washington & Jefferson College for men's lacrosse; both effective in the 2011-12 academic year.
  • 2014 - Elizabethtown College joined the Landmark, effective in the 2014-15 academic year.
  • 2015 - Washington & Jefferson left the Landmark as an associate member for men's lacrosse, effective after the 2015 spring season (2014-15 academic year).
  • 2016 - U.S. Merchant Marine left the Landmark to re-join the Skyline Conference, effective after the 2015-16 academic year.
  • 2017 - Marywood added women's golf to its Landmark associate membership, effective in the 2018 spring season (2017-18 academic year).
  • 2019 - Marywood left the Landmark as an associate member for men's and women's swimming and diving, effective after the 2018-19 academic year.
  • 2023
    • Wilkes University and Lycoming College joined the Landmark, effective beginning the 2023-24 academic year.
    • The Landmark began sponsoring football starting with the 2023 season, with Keystone College joining as an associate member for football the same year.
  • 2025 - Western Connecticut State University will join the Landmark as an associate member for football, effective in the 2025-26 academic year.

Member schools

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Current members

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The Landmark currently has ten full members, all are private schools:

Institution Location Founded Affiliation Enrollment Nickname Joined Colors
Catholic University of America Washington, D.C. 1887 Catholic
(Pontifical) 		5,771 Cardinals 2007–08    
Drew University Madison, New Jersey 1867 United Methodist 2,319 Rangers 2007–08    
Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 1899 Church of the Brethren 1,844 Blue Jays 2014–15    
Goucher College Towson, Maryland 1885 Nonsectarian 2,168 Gophers 2007–08    
Juniata College Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 1876 Church of the Brethren 1,409 Eagles 2007–08    
Lycoming College Williamsport, Pennsylvania 1812 United Methodist 1,272 Warriors 2023–24    
Moravian University Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 1742 Moravian 2,595 Greyhounds 2007–08    
University of Scranton Scranton, Pennsylvania 1888 Catholic
(Jesuit) 		5,253 Royals 2007–08    
Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania 1858 Lutheran ELCA 2,315 River Hawks 2007–08    
Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 1933 Nonsectarian 5,552 Colonels 2023–24    

Associate members

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The Landmark currently has two associate members, which are also private schools:

Institution Location Founded Affiliation Enrollment Nickname Joined Colors Primary
conference 		Landmark
sport
Keystone College La Plume, Pennsylvania 1868 Nonsectarian 1,600 Giants 2023–24     United East (UEC) football
Marywood University Scranton, Pennsylvania 1915 Catholic
(Sisters, Servants of the I.H.M.) 		2,470 Pacers 2017–18[a]     Atlantic East (AEC) women’s golf
Notes
  1. ^ Marywood competed in the Landmark as an associate member for men’s and women’s swimming & diving from 2011–12 to 2018–19.

Future associate members

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The Landmark will have one new associate member, a public school:

Institution Location Founded Affiliation Enrollment Nickname Joining Colors Primary
conference 		Landmark
sport
Western Connecticut State University Danbury, Connecticut 1903 Public[a] 5,246 Wolves 2025–26     Little East (LEC) football
Notes
  1. ^ Part of the Connecticut State University System.

Former members

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The Landmark had one former full member, which was a federal school:

Institution Location Founded Affiliation Enrollment Nickname Joined Left Colors Current
conference
United States Merchant Marine Academy
(Merchant Marine) 		Kings Point, New York 1942 Federal 1,007 Mariners 2007–08 2015–16     Skyline

Former associate members

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The Landmark had two former associate members, both were private schools:

Institution Location Founded Affiliation Enrollment Nickname Joined Left Colors Primary
conference 		Landmark
sport
Marywood University Scranton, Pennsylvania Pacers 1915 Catholic
(S.S.I.H.M.) 		2,470 2011–12m.sw;
2011–12w.sw. 		2018–19m.sw;
2018–19w.sw.[a] 		    Atlantic East (AEC) men's swimming & diving;
women’s swimming & diving
Washington & Jefferson College Washington, Pennsylvania Presidents 1781 Private 1,265 2011–12 2014–15[b]     Presidents' (PAC) men's lacrosse
Notes
  1. ^ Marywood remains in the Landmark as an associate member for women’s golf.
  2. ^ Washington & Jefferson College did not participate during the 2012–13 school year.

Membership timeline

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Western Connecticut State UniversityKeystone CollegeWilkes UniversityLycoming CollegeElizabethtown CollegeWashington %26 Jefferson CollegeMarywood UniversityUniversity of ScrantonSusquehanna UniversityMoravian CollegeSkyline ConferenceUnited States Merchant Marine AcademyJuniata CollegeGoucher CollegeDrew UniversityThe Catholic University of America

Full members (all sports) Full members (non-football) Associate members (football) Associate members (other) Other Conference

Sports

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The Landmark Conference sponsors championships in the following sports:

Conference sports
Sport Men's Women's
Baseball
 Y
Basketball
 Y
 Y
Cross Country
 Y
 Y
Field Hockey
 Y
Football
 Y
Golf
 Y
 Y
Lacrosse
 Y
 Y
Soccer
 Y
 Y
Softball
 Y
Swimming & Diving
 Y
 Y
Tennis
 Y
 Y
Track and field (indoor)
 Y
 Y
Track and field (outdoor)
 Y
 Y
Volleyball
 Y
Notes

Men's sponsored sports by school

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School Baseball Basketball Cross country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming
& Diving		 Tennis Track & Field
(indoor)		 Track & Field
(outdoor)		 Total
Catholic  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y 11
Drew  Y  Y  Y  N  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y 10
Elizabethtown  Y  Y  Y  N  Y  Y  Y  Y[A]  Y  Y  Y 10
Goucher  N  Y  Y  N  Y  Y  Y  Y[A]  Y  Y  Y 9
Juniata  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y[A]  Y  Y  Y 11
Lycoming  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y[A]  Y  N  N 8
Moravian  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y[A]  Y  Y  Y 11
Scranton  Y  Y  Y  N  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y 10
Susquehanna  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y 11
Wilkes  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y[A]  Y  N  N 9
Totals 9 10 10 6+1 10 10 10 10 10 8 8 101 + 1
Associate Members
Keystone  Y 1

Men's varsity sports not sponsored by the Landmark Conference that are played by Landmark schools

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School Equestrian Fencing Ice
Hockey		 Rowing Volleyball Wrestling
Catholic  N  N  N MARC  N  N
Drew  N Independent  N  N Independent  N
Elizabethtown  N  N  N  N CVC Independent
Goucher IHSA[B][C]  N  N  N  N  N
Juniata  N  N  N  N CVC  N
Lycoming  N  N  N  N  N Independent
Scranton  N  N  N  N  N Independent
Wilkes  N  N UCHC  N TBA[D] Independent
Notes
  1. ^ a b c d e f Swimming only
  2. ^ Goucher College's Equestrian program is not sponsored by the NCAA but through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
  3. ^ Goucher College's Equestrian Program is co-ed.
  4. ^ Wilkes is actively looking for a conference for their men's volleyball team after departing the MAC.

Women's sponsored sports by school

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School Basketball Cross country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming
& Diving		 Tennis Track & Field
(Indoor)		 Track & Field
(Outdoor)		 Volleyball Total
Catholic  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y 12
Drew  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y 12
Elizabethtown  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y[A]  Y  Y  Y  Y 12
Goucher  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  N  Y[A]  Y  Y  Y  Y 11
Juniata  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y[A]  Y  Y  Y  Y 12
Lycoming  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y[A]  Y  N  N  Y 10
Moravian  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y[A]  Y  Y  Y  Y 12
Scranton  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y 12
Susquehanna  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y 12
Wilkes  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y[A]  Y  N  N  Y 10
Totals 10 10 10 10+1 10 10 9 10 10 8 8 10 115+1
Affiliate Members
Marywood  Y 1

Women's varsity sports not sponsored by the Landmark Conference that are played by Landmark schools

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School Equestrian[B] Fencing Ice
Hockey		 Rowing
Catholic  N  N  N MARC
Drew IHSA[C] Independent  N  N
Goucher IHSA[C][D]  N  N  N
Wilkes  N  N UCHC  N
Notes
  1. ^ a b c d e f Swimming only
  2. ^ Although equestrian is part of the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program, Division III competition is not included in the Emerging Sports program.
  3. ^ a b The Drew and Goucher equestrian programs are not sponsored by the NCAA but through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
  4. ^ Goucher's equestrian program is co-ed.

Conference champions

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See also: Landmark Conference men's basketball tournament
See also: Landmark Conference Championship History

Fall 2023

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Sport Men's Women's
Cross Country Moravian Catholic
Field Hockey — Susquehanna
Football Susquehanna —
Soccer Catholic Scranton
Volleyball — Juniata

Winter 2023-24

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Sport Men's Women's
Basketball Catholic Scranton
Swimming & Diving Catholic Scranton
Track & Field (Indoor) Susquehanna Susquehanna

Spring 2024

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Sport Men's Women's
Baseball Scranton —
Golf Scranton Catholic
Lacrosse Scranton Scranton
Tennis Goucher Drew
Softball — Moravian
Track & Field (Outdoor) Susquehanna Catholic
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During January 2007, a contest was announced to design a logo for the newly formed Landmark Conference. The contest was only open to undergraduate students from the conference schools. In a first phase, a panel of judges selected a winner at each of the eight Landmark schools. Winners received $250 each. In a second and final round, on February 6, in Washington, D.C., the presidents of the Landmark schools selected the final design from among the eight first round winners. The logo submitted by Susquehanna University's graphic design major, Manor member, and men's lacrosse player Tim Storck ’08, of Cockeysville, Maryland, was selected. Storck was awarded the $1,000 additional prize. Selected colors were maroon (Pantone 1815) and blue (Pantone 281).

References

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  1. ^ "Katie Boldvich Named as Landmark Conference Commissioner". Landmark. May 15, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  2. ^ "USMMA Athletics Accepts Invitation To Join The Skyline Conference Beginning In 2016-17". Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  3. ^ "Landmark Membership to Expand; Lycoming & Wilkes to Join in '23" (Press release). Landmark Conference. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  4. ^ "Keystone Joins Landmark as Football Affiliate" (Press release). Landmark Conference. April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  5. ^ "Landmark, Empire 8 Announce Football Schedule Agreement" (Press release). Landmark Conference. May 13, 2022.
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