May 4, 2004
WAC Statement Regarding Conference Expansion
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Following is a summary of actions taken by the Western Athletic Conference Athletics Directors regarding the WAC’s future membership. The Athletics Directors are meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz.
The Athletics Directors discussed various membership models, including remaining at eight teams, or expanding to nine, 10 or 12 teams.
The Athletics Directors will continue to evaluate these models prior to the annual Board of Directors meeting, held June 3-5.
The Athletics Directors did not make any recommendations to the WAC board on this issue.
It is expected that the WAC board would make any decision on future membership at its June 3-5 annual meeting.