Second Publication of Proposed Legislation -- Division III

94th Annual Convention
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP

Note: Pursuant to Constitution 5.3.13, all amendments shall become effective not earlier than the first day of August following adoption by the Convention; however, if a voting delegate wishes to propose an immediate effective date, or to propose any other effective date prior to the first day of August, a two thirds majority of all delegates present and eligible to vote on the amendment is required to approve the immediate or alternative effective date. Those proposals that were submitted with an immediate effective date are noted with an asterisk (*) by the effective date. Those proposals that recieve the required vote to carry an immediate effective date and that are adopted, become effective upon adjournment of the Convention.

Note: in the following proposals, those letters and words that appear in italics are to be deleted and those letters and words that appear in bold face are to be added. All page numbers listed refer to the corresponding pages in the 199-00 NCAA Divison II Manual.

Please Note: While the materials presented on these pages were posted as accurately as possible they are not official publications of the NCAA. The NCAA publications are the only official publications of legislative proposals and should be consulted for all questions related to legislation.

Table of Contents
2.1 THE PRINCIPLE OF NONDISCRIMINATION	2.50 PERMISSIBLE BENEFITS -- REASONABLE REFRESHMENTS
2.38 CONFERENCES - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AUTHORITY	2.51 PERMISSIBLE BENEFITS -- NCAA RESEARCH STUDIES
2.39 CONFERENCE STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEES	2.52 INCIDENTAL EXPENSE WAIVERS
2.40 ALL-STAR CONTESTS	2.53 PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS -- COMPETITION IN NONTRADITIONAL SEGMENT
2.41 DE MINIMUS VIOLATION -- TRANSPORTATION ON UNOFFICIAL VISITS	2.54 MAXIMUM CONTEST LIMITATIONS -- STUDENT-ATHLETE -- BASKETBALL, FIELD HOCKEY, SOCCER
2.42 DE MINIMUS VIOLATION -- REQUIREMENT FOR PRACTICE	2.55 ANNUAL EXEMPTIONS -- ALUMNI CONTEST -- DIVISION III BASKETBALL
2.43 SEASON OF COMPETITION -- MINIMUM AMOUNT OF COMPETITION	2.56 ANNUAL EXEMPTIONS -- ALUMNI MEET -- INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
2.44 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION -- SUMMERS	2.57 PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS -- CONTEST EXEMPTIONS
2.45 SEASON OF COMPETITION WAIVER -- 60 DAY DEADLINE	2.58 WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS -- SPONSOSHIP CRITERIA -- MINMUM PERIOD
2.46 TWO-YEAR COLLEGE TRANSFERS -- TWO-YEAR NONPARTICIPATION EXCEPTION	2.59 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP -- WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY
2.47 PERMISSIBLE EXPENSES -- MEALS	2.60 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP -- WOMEN'S WATER POLO
2.48 HOUSING AND MEALS -- VACATION PERIOD EXPENSES	2.61 MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS -- MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS -- DIVISION III WOMEN'S FENCING
2.49 PRACTICE EXPENSES -- WOMEN'S ROWING -- WEATHER EXCEPTION	2.62 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS -- BENCH PERSONNEL -- LOGO RESTRICTIONS

NO. 1 THE PRINCIPLE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Intent: To amend the Principle of Nondiscrimination as specified and to permit each institution to determine its own policy regarding discrimination.

Bylaws: Amend 2.6, page 4, as follows:

[Dominant provision, all divisions, common vote]

"2.6 The Principle of Nondiscrimination. The Association shall promote an atmosphere of respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person. It is the policy of the Association to refrain from discrimination with respect to its governance policies, educational programs, activities and employment policies, including on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, creed or sexual orientation. It is the responsibility of each member institution to determine independently its own policy regarding discrimination."

Source: NCAA Executive Committee (Committee on Women's Athletics).

Effective Date: Immediately.*

Rationale: Currently, the Association's Principle of Nondiscrimination is generic in nature. This proposal would make the language in Constitution 2.6 more specific by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, religion, creed or sexual orientation. Further, this proposal would permit each institution to determine its own policy regarding discrimination. This proposal was developed with assistance from the NCAA’s legal counsel.

NO. 2-38		CONDITIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AUTHORITY
Intent: To require institutional Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) to have ultimate responsibility and final authority for the operation of Division III member conferences.
Bylaws: Amend 3.3.4, by adding new 3.3.4.6, page 14, as follows: [Division III]
	[3.3.4.1 through 3.3.4.5 unchanged.]
	"3.3.4.6 Chief Executive Officer Involvement. Institutional chief executive officers shall have the ultimate responsibility and final authority for the operation of the member conference and the actions of any institution that is a member of that conference.
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Membership Committee)].
Effective Date: August 1, 2001.
Rationale: Member conferences should be held to the same standard as member institutions. Currently, institutional CEOs are not required to be involved in the operation of the member conference. This legislation is similar to the CEO control legislation in Constitution 6.1.1 applicable to member institutions. It will specify that CEOs have the ultimate responsibility and final authority for the operation of NCAA Division III member conferences. The proposed effective date of August 1, 2001 should provide member conferences sufficient time to implement this legislation.

NO. 2-41		DE MINIMIS VIOLATIONS – TRANSPORTATION ON UNOFFICIAL VISITS
Intent: To specify that a prospective student-athlete on an unofficial visit may not receive transportation other than transportation to view off-campus practice and competition sites in the prospect's sport and other institutional facilities within a 30-mile radius of the institution's campus; further, to specify that a violation of this legislation is de minimis in nature and will not render an enrolled student-athlete ineligible, while retaining the fact that such a violation shall be considered an institutional violation.
Bylaws: Amend 13.6.3, page 79, as follows: [Division III]
	"13.6.3 Transportation on Unofficial Visit. During any unofficial recruiting visit, the institution may provide the prospect with transportation only to view off-campus practice and competition sites in the prospect's sport and other institutional facilities (located within a 30-mile radius of the institution's campus). An institutional staff member must accompany the prospect during such a trip. Payment of any other transportation expenses, including providing transportation to attend one of the institution's home contests (on or off campus), ~~shall cause the trip to become an official paid visit~~ is not permissible. For violations of 13.6.3 in which the value of the transportation is $25 or less, the eligibility of the individual (i.e., prospective or enrolled student-athlete) shall not be affected conditioned upon the individual repaying the value of the benefit to a charity of his or her choice. The individual, however, shall remain ineligible from the time the institution has knowledge of the receipt of the impermissible benefit until the individual repays the benefit. Violations of this bylaw remain institutional violations per 2.8.1 and documentation of the individuals repayment shall be forwarded to the enforcement staff with the institution's self-report of the violation."
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement)].
Effective Date: Immediately.*
Rationale: This amendment will help to clarify this bylaw and eliminate confusion. As the legislation is currently written, an institution avoids the violation by considering the visit an official visit. This proposal will recognize that a violation did in fact occur and, if the value of the transportation is $25 or less, the eligibility of the individual will not be affected, conditioned upon the individual repaying the value of the benefit to a charity of his or her choice.

NO. 2-42		DE MINIMIS VIOLATION – REQUIREMENT FOR PRACTICE
Intent: To specify that if a student-athlete practices while enrolled in less than a full-time program of studies, such a violation is considered de minimis and will not render a student-athlete ineligible while retaining the fact that such a violation is still considered an institutional violation.
Bylaws: Amend 14.1.6.1, pages 98-99, as follows: [Division III]
	"14.1.6.1 Requirement for Practice. To be eligible to participate in organized practice sessions, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies leading to a baccalaureate or equivalent degree as defined by the regulations of the certifying institution. Violations of this bylaw shall be considered institutional violations per 2.8.1; however, the violation shall not affect the student-athlete’s eligibility. " [Remainder of 14.1.6.1 unchanged.]
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement)].
Effective Date: Immediately.*
Rationale: This proposal, similar to those adopted at the past four Conventions, is an attempt to decrease the number of circumstances in which an institution is required to declare the student-athlete ineligible as a result of a violation where the student-athlete did not receive a benefit and little or no recruiting or competitive advantage occurred. Currently, a violation of this proposal results in an immediate reinstatement of eligibility without conditions imposed on the student-athlete. The institution still will be held accountable for any institutional responsibility regarding a violation of this regulation.

NO. 2-43 (no.1-6)			SEASON OF ELIGIBILITY – MINIMUM AMOUNT OF COMPETITION
Intent: To eliminate scrimmages with outside competition from counting as a season of competition for student-athletes.
A. Bylaws: Amend 14.2.4.1, page 102, as follows: [Division III]
	"14.2.4.1 Minimum Amount of Competition. Any competition [including scrimmage with outside competition (except for approved two-year college scrimmages per 14.2.4.1.1)] regardless of time, during a season in an intercollegiate sport shall be counted as a season of competition in that sport. A season of competition shall be counted when a student-athlete participates in any regular-season or post-season intercollegiate competition. This provision is applicable to intercollegiate athletics competition conducted by a two-year or four-year collegiate institution at the varsity or subvarsity level."
Bylaws: Amend 14.2.4.1.1, page 102, as follows: [Division III]
		"14.2.4.1.1 Exception—Two-Year College Scrimmages. Participation in a two-year college scrimmage shall be exempt from counting as a season of competition, provided the competition meets all of the following conditions:
		"~~(a) The scrimmage is approved by the two-year college;~~
		"~~(b) No official score is kept;~~
		"~~(c) No admission is charged;~~
		"~~(d) No official time is kept;~~
		"~~(e) The scrimmage is played prior to the two-year college’s first regularly scheduled outside competition; and~~
		"~~(f) The student-athlete participates in not more than two such scrimmages or dates of competition per academic year.~~"
Source: All members of the State University of New York Athletic Conference.
Effective Date: August 1, 2000.
Rationale: At the present time, most Division III institutions use pre-season scrimmages with outside competition as a means to select student-athletes for teams. When a student-athlete participates in tryouts by scrimmaging and is then cut from the squad, a season of eligibility is charged to the athlete. This deprives the athlete from a full year of participation.

NO.2-44 (no.1-7)		INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION – SUMMERS
Intent: To specify that the Management Council or an institution may certify international competition held during an institution's summer vacation period which shall not affect the student-athlete's seasons of eligibility.
Bylaws: Amend 14.2.4.6, page 103, as follows: [Division III]
	"14.2.4.6 International Competition/Summers. Competition by a student-athlete representing an institution in international competition during the summer vacation period shall not affect the student-athlete’s seasons of eligibility, provided the competition has been certified by the institution per Bylaw 30.7.1 or sanctioned by the Management Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, and the request for Management Council sanction has been made by the institution at least 30 days prior to the competition."
Source: All members of the State University of New York Athletic Conference.
Effective Date: August 1, 2000.
Rationale: When an institution schedules international competition during the summer vacation period and the competition has been certified by the institution per Bylaw 30.7.1, the student-athlete who has eligibility remaining should not be charged with a season of competition if the athlete has not participated during the regular season or in the nontraditional season but does participate in international competition.

NO. 2-45		SEASON OF COMPETITION WAIVER – 60-DAY DEADLINE
Intent: To delete the requirement that to be granted a season of competition waiver, an institution must submit its waiver request not later than 60 days from the date on which the institution first has knowledge that the student-athlete competed while ineligible.
Bylaws: Amend 14.2.6.1.2, pages 104-105, as follows: [Division III]
	"14.2.6.1.2 Application Deadline. The institution shall submit its request for a waiver not later than 60 days from the date on which the institution first has knowledge that the student-athlete competed while ineligible."
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement)].
Effective Date: Immediately.*
Rationale: The current legislation unfairly punishes a student-athlete for an administrative error or delay on the part of the member institution.

NO. 2-46 (no1-8)			TWO-YEAR COLLEGE TRANSFERS – TWO-YEAR NONPARTICIPATION EXCEPTION
Intent: To permit two-year college transfer students to use the same two-year nonparticipation exception that is available to four-year college transfer students.
Bylaws: Amend 14.5.4.3, by adding new 14.5.4.3.1, page 107, as follows: [Division III]
	"14.5.4.3 To Division III Institutions. A student who has not previously participated in intercollegiate athletics and who transfers from a two-year college or from a branch school that conducts an intercollegiate athletics program to a Division III member institution shall be immediately eligible, under the Association’s transfer regulations, to compete for the Division III institution, including NCAA championship competition. If the student has ever participated in intercollegiate athletics, the student must have been academically and athletically eligible had he or she remained at that institution. Further, a student who has ever participated in intercollegiate athletics and transfers from a four-year institution to a two-year college, and then to the certifying institution, also must have been athletically and academically eligible had he or she remained at the previous four-year institution or must have successfully completed at least 24 semester or 36 quarter hours of transferable-degree credit and spent at least two semesters or three quarters of attendance at the two-year college.
		"14.5.4.3.1 Two-Year Nonparticipation Exception. The student transfers to the certifying institution from a two-year college or from a branch school that conducts an intercollegiate athletics program and, for a consecutive two-year period immediately prior to the date on which the student begins participation (practice and/or competition), the student has neither practiced nor competed in the involved sport in intercollegiate competition, or has neither practiced or competed in organized noncollegiate amateur competition while enrolled as full-time student in a collegiate institution. This two-year period does not include any period of time prior to the student's initial collegiate enrollment."
Source: All members of the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference.
Effective Date: Immediately.*
Rationale: This legislation would allow students who attend a two-year college the same two-year nonparticipation transfer exception currently available to four-year college transfers.

NO. 2-48			HOUSING AND MEALS — VACATION-PERIOD EXPENSES
Intent: To specify that an institution may provide room and board expenses for a specific period of time to student-athletes who return to the institution's campus during a vacation period following institutional competition.
Bylaws: Amend 16.5.1, pages 131-132, as follows: [Division III]
	"16.5.1 Permissible. Identified housing and meal benefits incidental to a student’s participation in intercollegiate athletics that may be financed by the institution are:
		[16.5.1-(a) through 16.5.1-(d), unchanged.]
		"(e)		Vacation-Period Expenses. The institution may provide the cost of room and board to student-athletes (during ~~the institution’s~~ official institutional vacation periods ~~during the regular academic year~~) ~~when~~ in the following circumstances:
				"(1)	sStudent-athletes who are required to remain on the institution's campus for organized practice sessions or competition during the institution's official vacation period during the regular academic year. If the student-athlete lives at home during the vacation period, the cost of room and board may not be provided by the institution, other than to permit the student-athlete to participate in team meals incidental to practice sessions. If an institution does not provide a meal to its student-athletes, a cash allowance may be provided, not to exceed the amount provided by the institution to institutional staff members on away from campus trips.
				"(2)	Student-athletes who return to campus during the institution’s official vacation period occurring during a regular academic term (e.g., not including vacation periods between terms) from competition as outlined in 16.8.1.2-(a) through 16.8.1.2-(e). Under such circumstances, room and board expenses may be provided beginning with the student-athlete’s arrival on campus until the institution’s regular dormitories and dining facilities reopen. If the student-athlete lives at home during the vacation period, the cost of room and board may not be provided by the institution.
				"(3)	Student-athletes who return to campus during the institution’s official vacation period between regular academic terms (e.g., summer vacation period) from competition as outlined in 16.8.1.2-(a) through 16.8.1.2-(e). Under such circumstances, room and board expenses may be provided for no more than a 48-hour period, beginning with the student-athlete’s return to campus. If the student-athlete lives at home during the vacation period, the cost of room and board may not be provided by the institution."
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Committee on Interpretations and Legislation)].
Effective Date: Immediately.*
Rationale: It is a common occurrence for an institution's team to return to campus from season-ending competition (e.g., last regular-season contest, conference tournament, postseason tournament) during an institutional vacation period. Under the current legislation, it is not permissible for the institution to provide any expenses to student-athletes once they arrive back on campus, even if dormitories and dining facilities are closed. Although the current legislation does allow institutions to provide travel expenses to student-athletes for a period of time up to 36 hours following the end of the competition, this does not include room and board expenses once student-athletes have returned to the institution's campus. This proposal would permit institutions the discretion of providing room and board for a reasonable period of time in these situations.

NO. 2-50		PERMISSIBLE BENEFITS — REASONABLE REFRESHMENTS
Intent: To permit an institution to provide its student-athletes with reasonable refreshments for student-athlete educational and business meetings and, on an occasional basis, for celebratory events.
Bylaws: Amend 16.12.1, by adding new 16.12.1.10, page 141, as follows:
[Division III]
	"16.12.1.10 Reasonable Refreshments. An institution may provide student-athletes with reasonable refreshments (e.g., soft drinks, snacks) for student-athlete educational and business meetings and, on an occasional basis, for celebratory events (e.g., birthdays)."
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Committee on Interpretations and Legislation)].
Effective Date: Immediately.*
Rationale: This proposal would allow institutions to provide reasonable refreshments at student-athlete educational and business meetings and on an occasional basis for celebratory events (e.g., birthdays) without having to charge the student-athletes a fee, provided such a benefit is available to students in general. Historically, incidental expense requests have been granted without exception for these types of events.

NO. 2-53				PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS – COMPETITION IN NONTRADITIONAL SEGMENT
Intent: To prohibit Division III institutions from competing against outside competition during the nontraditional segment except for the sports of golf and tennis, which schedule more than 50 percent of its contests or dates of competition in the nontraditional segment.
Bylaws: Amend 17.1.11.3, page 152, as follows: [Division III]
		"17.1.11.3 Dividing Traditional and Nontraditional Segments – Division III. A member institution that divides its practice and playing season into two distinct segments per 17.1.3 and conducts its nontraditional segment in the fall must complete all practice ~~and competition~~ by October 30 of the academic year involved conversely; a member institution that conducts its traditional segment in the fall may not begin practice ~~or competition~~ during its nontraditional segment until February 1 of the academic year involved."
Bylaws: Amend 17.2 through 17.28, pages 152-233, for each Division III sport by amending the respective sections entitled first date of competition and end of regular season, as follows: [Division III]
		"17._.3 First date of Competition. A member institution shall not engage in its first date of competition (game or scrimmage) with outside competition in ______ prior to the following dates:
			"(b) Division III Traditional Segment. September 7 or the institution’s first day of classes for the fall term, whichever is earlier. Nontraditional Segment. September 7 or the institution’s first day of classes for the fall term, whichever is earlier.
		"17._.4 End of Regular Season. A member institution shall conclude all practice and competition (meets and practice meets) ~~in each segment~~ in _____ by the following dates:
	"(b) Division III (1) Traditional Segment. The conclusion of the national governing body championship in archery. ~~(2) Nontraditional Segment. The last date of final examinations for the regular academic year at the institution.~~
Bylaws: Amend 17.4.5.1, page 158, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.4.5.1 Maximum Limitations—Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition in the sport of baseball during the institution’s baseball playing season to the following number of contests (games and scrimmages), except for those contests excluded under 17.4.5.3:
	"(b) Division III—45 ~~(with not more than~~ 36 during the traditional segment) [see also 17.4.3-(b)-(1)]."
Bylaws: Amend 17.4.5.2-(b), page 159, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.4.5.2 Maximum Limitations—Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in the following number of baseball contests (this limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution in accordance with 17.02.8, including competition as a member of the varsity, junior varsity or freshman team of the institution):
	"(b) Division III—45 ~~(with not more than~~ 36 ~~during the traditional segment)~~."
Bylaws: Amend 17.9.5.1, page 173 as follows: [Division III]
	"17.9.5.1 Maximum Limitations—Institutional. In all divisions, a member institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition in the sport of field hockey during the institution’s field hockey playing season in any one year to 20 contests during the segment in which the NCAA championship is conducted ~~and five dates of competition during another segment,~~ except for those contests or dates of competition excluded under 17.9.5.3, 17.9.5.4 and 17.9.5.8 [see also 17.9.3.(b)-1]:
	[17.9.5.1.2 unchanged.]
Bylaws: Amend 17.9.5.2, page 173, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.9.5.2 Maximum Limitations—Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in not more than 20 field hockey contests during the segment in which the NCAA championship is conducted ~~and five dates of competition in field hockey during another segment~~. This limitation includes those contests or dates of competition in which the student represents the institution in accordance with 17.02.8, including competition as a member of the varsity, junior varsity or freshman team of the institution."
G. Bylaws: Amend 17.18.5.1, page 200, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.18.5.1 Maximum Limitations—Institutional. In all divisions, a member institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition in the sport of soccer during the institution’s soccer playing season in any one year to 20 contests during the segment in which the NCAA championship is conducted ~~and five dates of competition during another segment,~~ except for those contests and/or dates of competition excluded under 17.18.5.2, 17.18.5.3 and 17.18.5.7 [see also 17.18.3-(b)-(1)].
	[17.18.5.1.1 through 17.18.5.1.2 unchanged.]
Bylaws: Amend 17.18.5.1.3, page 200, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.18.5.1.3 Maximum Limitations—Student-Athlete. In all divisions, an individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in not more than 20 soccer contests during the segment in which the NCAA championship is conducted ~~and five dates of competition in soccer during another segment~~. This limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution in accordance with 17.02.8, including competition as a member of the varsity, junior varsity or freshman team of the institution."
I. Bylaws: Amend 17.19.5.1, page 203, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.19.5.1 Maximum Limitations—Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition in the sport of softball during the institution’s softball playing season to the following number of contests (games and scrimmages), except for those contests excluded under 17.19.5.3:
	"(b) Division III—45 ~~(with not more than~~ 36 ~~during the traditional segment)~~."
Bylaws: Amend 17.19.5.2, page 203, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.19.5.2 Maximum Limitations—Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in the following number of softball contests (this limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution in accordance with 17.02.8, including competition as a member of the varsity, junior varsity or freshman team of the institution):
	"(b) Division III—45 ~~(with not more than~~ 36 ~~during the traditional segment)~~."
Bylaws: Amend 17.26,7.1, page 224, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.26.7.1 Maximum Limitations—Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition in the sport of women’s volleyball during the institution’s women’s volleyball playing season to the following number of dates of competition, except for those dates of competition excluded under 17.26.9:
	"(b) Division III—22 during the traditional segment and five during the nontraditional segment [see also 17.26.3-(b)-(1)].
	[17.26.7.1.1 unchanged.]
Bylaws: Amend 17.26.7.2, page 224, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.26.7.2 Maximum Limitations—Student-Athlete—Women. An individual student-athlete may participate each academic year in the following dates of competition in women’s volleyball (this limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student-athlete represents the institution in accordance with 17.02.8, including competition as a member of the varsity, junior varsity or freshman team of the institution): "(b) Division III—22 during the traditional segment ~~and five during the nontraditional segment~~."
Bylaws: Amend 17.26.8, page 224, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.26.8 Number of Dates of Competition—Men
	"17.26.8.1 Maximum Limitations—Institutional. A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition in the sport of men’s volleyball during the institution’s men’s volleyball playing season to not more than 28 dates of competition during the segment in which the NCAA championship is conducted ~~and not more than four dates of competition during another segment,~~ except for those dates of competition excluded under 17.26.9."
	[17.26.8.1.1 unchanged.]
Bylaws: Amend 17.26.8.2, page 224, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.26.8.2 Maximum Limitations—Student-Athlete—Men. An individual student-athlete may participate each academic year in not more than 28 dates of competition in men’s volleyball during the segment in which the NCAA championship is conducted ~~and not more than four dates of competition during another segment~~. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution in accordance with 17.02.8, including competition as a member of the varsity, junior varsity or freshman team of the institution."
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council.
Effective Date: August 1, 2000.
Rationale: Competition beyond the traditional segment undermines the academic mission of Division III institutions and such competition is not necessary. Further, such competition is inconsistent with the Division III philosophy. This proposal will reduce demands and challenges placed on institutional resources and personnel, yet retain the benefit and value of practice during the nontraditional segment. Further, eliminating competition in the nontraditional segment allows students-athletes the opportunity to focus on other campus activities. In accordance with NCAA Bylaw 17.1.11.4, a member institution that conducts its nontraditional segment in the fall and that schedules more than 50 percent of its contests or dates of competition (including the conference championship) in the nontraditional segment may elect to utilize the preseason practice and first-date-of-competition regulations applicable to the traditional segment.

NO. 2-59			NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP—WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY
Intent: To establish a National Collegiate Championship in the sport of women's ice hockey, effective 2000-01.
[Note: The proposed changes involve common provisions, and thus, must be approved by Divisions I, II and III acting independently.]
Bylaws: Amend 18.3.1, page 237, as follows: [Division III]
	"18.3.1 National Collegiate Championships ~~(9)~~10
	Men (3) Gymnastics Volleyball Water Polo	Men and Women (3) Fencing Rifle Skiing		Women ~~(3)~~ (4) Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse (Divisions I and II only) Rowing"
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Championships Committee)].
Effective Date: August 1, 2000.
Rationale: In an effort to increase championship opportunities for women, selected NCAA sports, such as women’s ice hockey, have been chosen to establish a National Collegiate Championship. Currently, 40 member institutions sponsor the sport of women’s ice hockey.

NO. 2-60		NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIP—WOMEN'S WATER POLO
Intent: To establish a National Collegiate Championship in the sport of women's water polo, effective 2000-01.
[Note: The proposed changes involve common provisions, and thus, must be approved by Divisions I, II and III acting independently.]
Bylaws: Amend 18.3.1, page 237, as follows: [Division III]
	"18.3.1 National Collegiate Championships ~~(9)~~10
	Men (3) Gymnastics Volleyball Water Polo	Men and Women (3) Fencing Rifle Skiing	Women ~~(3)~~ (4) Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse (Divisions I and II only) Rowing WaterPolo"
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Championships Committee)].
Effective Date: August 1, 2000.
Rationale: In an effort to increase NCAA championship opportunities for women, selected NCAA sports, such as women's water polo, have been chosen to establish a National Collegiate Championship. If 40 institutions do not sponsor water polo during the 1999-00 academic year, the sponsors will request that the governance structure rescind the adoption of this legislation prior to 2000-01.

NO. 2-54 (no.1-9)		MAXIMUM CONTEST LIMITATIONS – STUDENT-ATHLETE – BASKETBALL, FIELD HOCKEY AND SOCCER
Intent: In the sports of Division III basketball, field hockey and soccer, to permit a student-athlete to participate in one junior varsity contest and one varsity contest on the same day and at the same site and have such participation count as only one contest.
Bylaws: Amend 17.5.5.1.3, by adding new 17.5.5.1.3.1, page 162, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.5.5.1.3 Maximum Limitations—Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate each academic year in not more than 28 basketball contests in Divisions I, 27 contests in Division II or 25 contests in Division III. This limitation includes those contests in which the student-athlete represents the institution in accordance with 17.02.8, including competition as a member of the varsity, junior varsity or freshman team of the institution. Further, an individual student-athlete may participate each year in only one postseason basketball tournament as a member of the institution’s varsity, junior varsity or freshman team.
	"17.5.5.1.3.1 Varsity and Junior Varsity Doubleheader – Division III. A student-athlete who competes in one junior varsity contest and one varsity contest on the same day and at the same site shall be considered to have competed in only one contest."
Bylaws: Amend 17.9.5.2, by adding new 17.9.5.2.1, page 173, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.9.5.2 Maximum Limitations—Student-Athlete. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in not more than 20 field hockey contests during the segment in which the NCAA championship is conducted and five dates of competition in field hockey during another segment. This limitation includes those contests or dates of competition in which the student represents the institution in accordance with 17.02.8, including competition as a member of the varsity, junior varsity or freshman team of the institution.
	"17.9.5.2.1 Varsity and Junior Varsity Doubleheader – Division III. A student-athlete who competes in one junior varsity contest and one varsity contest on the same day and at the same site shall be considered to have competed in only one contest."
Bylaws: Amend 17.18.5.1.3, by adding new 17.18.5.1.3.1, page 200, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.18.5.1.3 Maximum Limitations—Student-Athlete. In all divisions, an individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in not more than 20 soccer contests during the segment in which the NCAA championship is conducted and five dates of competition in soccer during another segment. This limitation includes those contests in which the student represents the institution in accordance with 17.02.8, including competition as a member of the varsity, junior varsity or freshman team of the institution.
	"17.18.5.1.3.1 Varsity and Junior Varsity Doubleheader – Division III. A student-athlete who competes in one junior varsity contest and one varsity contest on the same day and at the same site shall be considered to have competed in only one contest."
Source: All members of the Centennial Conference.
Effective Date: August 1, 2000.
Rationale: Many institutions with almost, but not quite enough, student-athletes to field two full squads (including substitutes) in the sports of basketball, field hockey and soccer are currently dressing, feeding, and taking students out of class hoping that all of the team members, including the less skilled ones, will have the opportunity to play. It is hoped that this proposed legislation will provide increased opportunity for competition without expanding the institutional season limitations.

NO. 2-55		ANNUAL EXEMPTIONS – ALUMNI CONTESTS – DIVISION III BASKETBALL
Intent: To permit Division III institutions to exempt an alumni contest in the sport of basketball.
Bylaws: Amend 17.5.5.2.4, pages 162-163, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.5.5.2.4 Division III. The following basketball contests each year may be exempted from a Division III institution's maximum number of contest:
	[17.5.5.2.4-(a) through 17.5.5.2.4-(e) unchanged.]
	"(f) Alumni Contest. One basketball contest each year with an alumni team of the institution."
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Committee on Interpretations and Legislation)].
Effective Date: August 1, 2000.
Rationale: Current Division III legislation does not permit institutions to exempt alumni contests in the sport of basketball. In an effort to provide student-athletes in the sport of basketball opportunities similar to those of other sports, the committee believes that basketball alumni contests should be permitted to be exempted from the maximum number of basketball contests, at the institution's discretion.

NO. 2-56		ANNUAL EXEMPTIONS – ALUMNI MEET – INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
Intent: To permit Division III institutions to exempt one date of competition in indoor and outdoor track and field each year with an alumni team of the institution.
Bylaws: Amend 17.25.5.2, page 221, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.25.5.2 Annual Exemptions. The maximum number of dates of competition in the sports of indoor and outdoor track and field shall exclude the following (see Figure 17-28):
	[Remainder of 17.25.5.2 unchanged.]
	"(i) Alumni Meet. One date of competition in indoor and outdoor track and field each year with an alumni team of the institution."
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Committee on Interpretations and Legislation)].
Effective Date: August 1, 2000.
Rationale: Current Division III legislation does not permit institutions to exempt alumni contests in the sport of track and field. In an effort to provide student-athletes in the sport of track and field opportunities similar to those of other sports, the committee believes that track and field alumni date of competition should be permitted to be exempted from the maximum number of track and field dates of competition, at the institution's discretion.

NO.2-57			PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS — CONTEST EXEMPTIONS
Intent: To exempt, on an annual basis the National Wrestling Coaches Association meet from the maximum contest limitations in the sport of wrestling.
Bylaws: Amend 17.28.5.2, page 231, as follows: [Division III]
	"17.28.5.2 Annual Exemptions. The maximum number of dates of competition in the sport of wrestling shall exclude the following (see Figure 17-31):
	[17.28.5.2-(a) through 17.28.5.2-(h), unchanged.]
	"(i)	NWCA Meet. One date of competition each year in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) meet."
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Committee on Interpretations and Legislation)].
Effective Date: August 1, 2000.
Rationale: The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) meet is an annual one-day event held during the wrestling season. It is an invitational meet that features the top two ranked wrestlers at each weight classification. Because of the limited number of student-athletes participating from each institution, participation in the meet often counts as an individual and institutional date of competition. Thus, it may be necessary for some institutions to deny student-athletes the opportunity to participate in the event to avoid counting participation in the institution’s maximum contest limitations. This proposal will provide individual student-athletes the opportunity to participate in such an event without affecting institutional commitments. It should be noted that similar exemptions such as the East-West golf match are applicable in other individual sports.

NO. 2-58 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS — SPONSORSHIP CRITERIA — MINIMUM PERIOD
Intent: To specify that a new championship may be established in a women’s sport if the minimum number of sponsoring institutions exist for one academic year (rather than for two consecutive academic years.)
Bylaws: Amend 18.2.4.2.1, page 236, as follows:
[Division III]
"18.2.4 Championships Established during 1994-95 or Later
	"18.2.4.2 Sponsorship Criteria
	"18.2.4.2.1 Minimum Period. In men’s sports, the applicable minimum sponsorship number must exist for two consecutive academic years in order for a championship to be established. Legislation to establish the championship may be proposed during the second year in which the minimum sponsorship number exists. In women’s sports, the applicable minimum sponsorship number must exist for one academic year in order for a championship to be established. Legislation to establish the championship may be proposed during the year in which the minimum sponsorship number exists. Varsity sports sponsored prior to August 1, 1994, shall count toward the ~~two-consecutive~~ applicable minimum-year sponsorship requirement."
Source: NCAA Division III Presidents Council [Management Council (Championships Committee)].
Effective Date: August 1, 2000.
Rationale: This proposal will assist member institutions in meeting their legal obligations under Title IX. Bylaws 18.2.4.1 and 18.2.4.2.1 currently specify that a championship may be established in a new women's sport if at least 40 institutions sponsor the sport, and that such legislation may be established after the sport has met the minimum requirement for two consecutive years. The Championships Committee reviewed the sponsorship of the emerging sports of women's water polo (37 institutions), women's ice hockey (40), women's squash (27) and women's bowling (21). If the waiting period were reduced from two years to one year, legislation could be proposed in 1999-2000 to establish a women's ice hockey championship in 2000-2001. It is anticipated that sponsorship of women's water polo will reach 40 by the end of the 1999 academic year; if that occurs, legislation also could be proposed in 1999-2000 to establish a women's water polo championship in 2000-2001.

"20.11.3.2 Minimum Contests and Participants Requirements for Sports Sponsorship. In each sport, the institution's team shall engage in at least a minimum number of intercollegiate contests (against four-year, degree-granting collegiate institutions) each year. In the individual sports, the institution's team shall include a minimum number of participants in each contest that is counted toward meeting the minimum-contests requirement. The following minimums are applicable:
"Team	Minimum	Individual	Minimum	Minimum
"Sports	Contests	Sports	Contests	Participants
		"Women's Fencing	9	3 5"
[Remainder of 20.11.3.2 unchanged.]