Fonds UAA Fonds 0136 - University Athletic Board fonds

As early as the session of 1911/12, the University of Alberta established an Athletic Association. In 1914 a Committee on Physical Education was established which was followed in [1920] by a Committee on University Athletics. In 1938 a Men's Athletic Association and a Women's Athletic Association were formed. In recognition of the need to encourage participation in extramural athletics, intramural activities and physical recreational activities and to assist in the administration of these programs, a University Athletic Board was established in 1946. By 1981, the Board included representatives from the Athletic Associations, the students' associations, the coordinators of various athletics programs and the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation. During its early years the Board was chaired by the Director of Physical Education (M. L. Van Vliet, ca. 1946-1971). The 1981 constitution called for either the President of Men's Athletics or the President of Women's Athletics to be elected chair of the Board.