Landmark Conference

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Landmark Conference
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Association NCAA
Founded2005
CommissionerKatie Boldvich
Sports fielded
  • 23
    • men's: 11
    • women's: 12
Division Division III
No. of teams10
Headquarters Towson, Maryland, U.S.
Region Mid-Atlantic
Official website landmarkconference.org
Locations
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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.

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History

Landmark Conference
Landmark Conference
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50km
31miles
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Catholic
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Western
Connecticut
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Marywood
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Wilkes
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Lycoming
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Susquehanna
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Scranton
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Moravian
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Juniata
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Goucher
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Elizabethtown
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Drew
Location of LC members: Blue pog.svg full, Green pog.svg w. golf affiliate, Orange pog.svg football affiliate

The conference was established on December 5, 2005. When the creation of the new conference was officially announced on December 13, Stevens Institute of Technology was originally part of that group of eight, but soon ended up leaving to join the Empire 8. 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 it was 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]

The conference announced on May 16, 2025 that it would add men's volleyball in the 2027 season (2026–27 school year). At the time of announcement, four Landmark members sponsored the sport (Drew, Elizabethtown, Juniata, and Wilkes), all playing in the single-sport Continental Volleyball Conference. Two other members, Lycoming and Scranton, are adding the sport in the 2027 season, giving the Landmark the six members needed to be officially recognized as a Division III men's volleyball conference. [6]

Chronological timeline

  • 2005 – On December 5, 2005, the Landmark Conference was established, with its charter members being: The Catholic University of America, Drew University, Goucher College, Juniata College, Moravian College, Susquehanna University and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (Merchant Marine), 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 institutions joined the Landmark as associate members; both effective in the 2011–12 academic year:
  • 2013 – Elizabethtown College joined the Landmark as an associate member for softball and women's lacrosse in the 2014 spring season (2013–14 academic year).
  • 2014 – Elizabethtown upgraded as a full member of the Landmark for all sports in the 2014–15 academic year.
  • 2015 – Washington & Jefferson left the Landmark as an associate member for men's lacrosse after the 2015 spring season (2014–15 academic year).
  • 2016 – U.S. Merchant Marine left the Landmark to rejoin the Skyline Conference after the 2015–16 academic year.
  • 2017 – Marywood added women's golf to its Landmark associate membership 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 after the 2018–19 academic year.
  • 2023:
    • Wilkes University and Lycoming College joined the Landmark in the 2023–24 academic year.
    • The Landmark began sponsoring football starting with the 2023 fall season, with Keystone College joining as an associate member for football the same year.
  • 2025:
    • The Landmark announced that it would start sponsoring men's volleyball in the 2027 spring season (2026–27 academic year).
    • Keystone left the Landmark as an associate member for football after the 2024 fall season (2024–25 academic year).
    • Western Connecticut State University joined the Landmark as an associate member for football, beginning the 2025 fall season (2025–26 academic year).

Member schools

Current members

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

InstitutionLocationFoundedAffiliationEnrollmentNicknameJoined [a] Colors
Catholic University of America Washington, D.C. 1887 Catholic
(Pontifical)
5,771 Cardinals 2007  
Drew University Madison, New Jersey 1867 United Methodist 2,319 Rangers 2007  
Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 1899 Church of the Brethren 1,844 Blue Jays 2014 [b]   
Goucher College Towson, Maryland 1885Nonsectarian2,168 Gophers 2007  
Juniata College Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 1876Church of the Brethren1,409 Eagles 2007  
Lycoming College Williamsport, Pennsylvania 1812United Methodist1,272 Warriors 2023  
Moravian University Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 1742 Moravian 2,595 Greyhounds 2007  
University of Scranton Scranton, Pennsylvania 1888Catholic
(Jesuit)
5,253 Royals 2007  
Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania 1858 Lutheran ELCA 2,315 River Hawks 2007  
Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 1933Nonsectarian5,552 Colonels 2023  
Notes
  1. Represents the calendar year when fall sports competition begins.
  2. Elizabethtown competed in the Landmark as an associate member for softball and women's lacrosse during the 2014 spring season (2013–14 school year).

Associate members

The Landmark currently has two associate members, one private school and one public school:

InstitutionLocationFoundedAffiliationEnrollmentNicknameJoined [a] ColorsLandmark
sport(s)
Primary
conference
Marywood University [b] Scranton, Pennsylvania 1915Catholic
(S.S.I.H.M.)
2,470 Pacers 2017  Women's golf Atlantic East (AEC)
Western Connecticut State University Danbury, Connecticut 1903Public [c] 5,246 Wolves 2025   Football Little East (LEC)
Notes
  1. Represents the calendar year when fall sports competition begins.
  2. Marywood competed in the Landmark as an associate member for men's and women's swimming & diving from 2011–12 to 2018–19.
  3. Part of the Connecticut State University System.


Former members

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

InstitutionLocationFoundedAffiliationEnrollmentNicknameJoined [a] Left [b] ColorsCurrent
conference
United States Merchant Marine Academy
(Merchant Marine)
Kings Point, New York 1942 Federal 1,007 Mariners 20072016   Skyline
Notes
  1. Represents the calendar year when fall sports competition begins.
  2. Represents the calendar year when spring sports competition ends.

Former associate members

The Landmark had three former associate members, all were private schools:

InstitutionLocationFoundedAffiliationEnrollmentNicknameJoined [a] Left [b] ColorsLandmark
sport(s)
Primary
conference
Keystone College La Plume, Pennsylvania 1868Nonsectarian1,600 Giants 20232025  Football United East
Marywood University [c] Scranton, Pennsylvania 1915Catholic
(S.S.I.H.M.)
2,470 Pacers 2011m.sw2019m.sw  Men's swimming & diving Atlantic East (AEC)
2011w.sw.2019w.sw.Women's swimming & diving
Washington & Jefferson College Washington, Pennsylvania 1781Private1,265 Presidents 20112015 [d]   Men's lacrosse Presidents' (PAC)
Notes
  1. Represents the calendar year when fall sports competition begins.
  2. Represents the calendar year when spring sports competition ends.
  3. Marywood remains in the Landmark as an associate member for women's golf.
  4. Washington & Jefferson College did not participate during the 2012–13 school year.

Membership timeline

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 AmericaLandmark Conference

 Full member (all sports)  Full member (non-football)  Associate member (football)  Associate member (sport)  Other conference 1 

Sports

The Landmark Conference sponsors championships in the following sports:

Conference sports
SportMen'sWomen's
Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming & Diving
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Tennis
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Track and field (indoor)
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Track and field (outdoor)
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Volleyball 2026–27
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Notes

    Men's sponsored sports by school

    SchoolBaseballBasketballCross countryFootballGolfLacrosseSoccerSwimming
    & Diving
    TennisTrack & Field
    (indoor)
    Track & Field
    (outdoor)
    Total Landmark Sports
    CatholicGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg11
    DrewGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg10
    ElizabethtownGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg [a] Green check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg10
    GoucherRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg [a] Green check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg9
    JuniataGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg [a] Green check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg11
    LycomingGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg [a] Green check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg9
    MoravianGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg [a] Green check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg11
    ScrantonGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg10
    SusquehannaGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg11
    WilkesGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg9
    Totals910106+1101010101088102
    Associate Members
    Western Connecticut StateGreen check.svg1

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

    SchoolEquestrianFencingIce
    Hockey
    RowingVolleyball [b] Wrestling
    CatholicRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg MARC Red x.svgRed x.svg
    DrewRed x.svgIndependentRed x.svgRed x.svg CVC Red x.svg
    ElizabethtownRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg CVC IND
    Goucher IHSA [c] [d] Red x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg
    JuniataRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg CVC Red x.svg
    LycomingRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg [e] IND
    ScrantonRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg [e] IND
    WilkesRed x.svgRed x.svg MAC Red x.svg CVC IND
    Notes
    1. 1 2 3 4 5 Swimming only
    2. Becomes an official Landmark sport in 2026–27.
    3. Goucher's equestrian program is not sponsored by the NCAA but through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
    4. Goucher's equestrian program is co-ed.
    5. 1 2 Lycoming and Scranton will add men's volleyball in 2026–27.

    Women's sponsored sports by school

    SchoolBasketballCross countryField HockeyGolfLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimming
    & Diving
    TennisTrack & Field
    (Indoor)
    Track & Field
    (Outdoor)
    VolleyballTotal Landmark Sports
    CatholicGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg12
    DrewGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg12
    ElizabethtownGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg [A] Green check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg12
    GoucherGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svg [A] Green check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg11
    JuniataGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg [A] Green check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg12
    LycomingGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg [A] Green check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svg9
    MoravianGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg [A] Green check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg12
    ScrantonGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg12
    SusquehannaGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg12
    WilkesGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svg10
    Totals1010109+11010910108810115
    Affiliate Members
    MarywoodGreen check.svg1

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

    SchoolEquestrian [B] FencingIce
    Hockey
    RowingWrestling
    CatholicRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg MARC Red x.svg
    DrewRed x.svgIndependentRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg
    Goucher IHSA [C] [D] Red x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg
    WilkesRed x.svgRed x.svg MAC Red x.svg IND
    Notes
    1. 1 2 3 4 5 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. 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

    Fall 2023

    SportMen'sWomen's
    Cross CountryMoravianCatholic
    Field HockeySusquehanna
    FootballSusquehanna
    SoccerCatholicScranton
    VolleyballJuniata

    Winter 2023-24

    SportMen'sWomen's
    BasketballCatholicScranton
    Swimming & DivingCatholicScranton
    Track & Field (Indoor)SusquehannaSusquehanna

    Spring 2024

    SportMen'sWomen's
    BaseballScranton
    GolfScrantonCatholic
    LacrosseScrantonScranton
    TennisGoucherDrew
    SoftballMoravian
    Track & Field (Outdoor)SusquehannaCatholic

    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

    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. Archived from the original on 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.
    6. "Landmark Conference to Sponsor Men's Volleyball Beginning in 2026-27" (Press release). Landmark Conference. May 16, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.