The California State University, Monterey Bay Otters participate in the NCAA`s Division II as part of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).[3] The Otters field fourteen sports teams for men and women during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.[4] Fall sports for men include cross country and soccer. Fall sports for women include cross country, soccer, and volleyball. The winter sport for men is basketball. The winter sport for women is basketball. Spring sports for men include baseball and golf. Spring sports for women include golf, softball, and water polo (which participates in the WWPA). CSUMB also has a coed sailing team which competes in the fall and spring (although the spring season is more important). The sailing team competes in the PCCSC