Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to the following: excellence in academics and athletics; gender equity and diversity in its programs; a well-balanced and broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. The Department of Athletics & Physical Education offers a diverse program of intercollegiate athletics competition, physical education, recreational services, intramural sports competition, and outdoor education; in addition, the department provides Wellness programs for Cornell faculty and staff and operates fitness centers for the entire Cornell community. The Equipment Operations unit support