An Athletics Conference is a group of colleges or universities that come together to organize and promote intercollegiate sports competitions. These conferences help to establish rules, schedules, and championships for various sports, ensuring fair play and consistent standards among member institutions. Typically, an athletics conference includes schools from a specific region or with similar academic and athletic goals. Examples of well-known conferences include the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Big Ten Conference. These organizations play a crucial role in the development of student-athletes and the promotion of college sports.