NESCAC Track and Field Recruiting Standards
NCAA Division III schools in the NESCAC (New England Small College Athletic Conference) have their own set of recruiting standards for track and field and cross country. These standards will vary from school to school. However, I can provide you with some general information about the performance levels that are typically competitive for NESCAC track and field recruiting. It's important to note that these are approximate standards and can vary between different schools within the conference. Here are some general guidelines for a few track and field events:
Amherst, Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Connecticut College, Hamilton, Middlebury, Trinity, Tufts, Wesleyan, Williams
100 meters (men): 11.25
100 meters (women): 12.90
200 meters (men): 22.85
200 meters (women): 26.60
400 meters (men): 51.00
400 meters (women): 60.50
800 meters (men): 1:59
800 meters (women): 2:23.00
1600 meters/mile (men): 4:30
1600 meters/mile (women): 5:25.00
3200 meters (men): 9:45
3200 meters/(women): 11:40
110-meter hurdles (men): 15.40
100-meter hurdles (women): 15.50 seconds
300-meter hurdles (men): 40.50
300-meter hurdles (women): 47.00
High Jump (men): 6' 2”
High Jump (women): 5’ 1"
Long Jump (men): 21'6”
Long Jump (women): 17'
Triple Jump (men): 43’
Triple Jump (women): 35’
Shot Put (men): 49’
Shot Put (women): 35’
Discus Throw (men): 135’
Discus Throw (women): 110’
Javelin Throw (men): Around 150’
Javelin Throw (women): 105’
Pole Vault (men): 13 9"'
Pole Vault (women): 10’ 6”
These standards are meant to provide a general idea of the competitive performance levels for NESCAC track and field recruiting. It's important to remember that standards can vary between schools, and coaches may evaluate athletes based on factors beyond just numerical performance, such as versatility, potential for improvement, and fit within their team's needs. Contacting coaches directly and consulting official recruiting resources from specific NESCAC schools will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information.