REPORT OF THE

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIPS/COMPETITION CABINET

The Westin Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana

September 19-20, 2006

Joe Alleva, Duke University

Mitch Barnhart, University of Kentucky

Brad Bates, Miami University (Ohio)

Cathy Beene, Georgia Southern University

Sarah Bobert, Marquette University

Sherri Booker, Atlantic Sun Conference

Pete Boone, University of Mississippi

Morgan Burke, Purdue University

Lisa Campos, University of Texas at El Paso

Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee

Susan Delaney-Scheetz, Pennsylvania State University

Mary DiStanislao, University of Pennsylvania

Jim Fallis, Northern Arizona University

Carolyn Schlie Femovich, Patriot League, chair

James Fiore, Stony Brook University

Richard Giannini, University of Southern Mississippi

Woody Gibson, High Point University

Heather Gores, Gonzaga University

Rob Halvaks, Big West Conference

Jeff Hathaway, University of Connecticut

Lynn Hickey, University of Texas at San Antonio

Terri Howes, West Virginia University

Christine Hoyles, Pacific-10 Conference

Bruce Jaffee, Indiana University, Bloomington

Bruce Johnson, Missouri State University

Bob Keefer, Mount St. Mary’s College

Colleen Lim, Yale University

Ian McCaw, Baylor University

Brenda McCoy, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Clyde McCoy, University of Miami (Florida)

Jane Miller, University of Virginia

Marilyn Moniz-Kaho’ohanohano, University of

Hawaii, Manoa

James O'Fallon, University of Oregon

Steven Pederson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Alicia Pete, Prairie View A&M University

Nance Reed, Towson University

Sarah Reesman, University of Missouri, Columbia

Nancy Roberts, Rider University

Judy Rose, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Jennifer Samble, Valparaiso University

Jeff Schemmel, San Diego State University

Paula Smith, University of California, Irvine

Jeffrey Stapleton, Monmouth University

Jon Steinbrecher, Ohio Valley Conference

Jim Sterk, Washington State University

Ron Strollo, Youngstown State University

Pamela Wettig, University of Denver

David Berst, NCAA

Wayne Burrow, NCAA

Beth DeBauche, NCAA

Brad Hostetter, NCAA

Tom Jacobs, NCAA

Greg Johnson, NCAA

Charnele Kennedy, NCAA

Melissa Lehman, NCAA Intern

Dave Schnase, NCAA

REPORT OF THE

NCAA DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIPS/COMPETITION CABINET

The NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet submits this report from its September 20-21, 2006, in-person meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana. [Note: All votes were unanimous voice votes unless otherwise indicated. Subcommittee positions are noted unless part of the consent package.]

ACTION ITEMS.

1. Legislative Items.

a. NCAA Proposal No. 2006-99 – Committees – NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Tennis Committee – Composition.

(1) Recommendation. That the NCAA Division I Management Council adopt Proposal No. 2006-99 as noncontroversial legislation. This would reduce the number of committee members on the Men's and Women's Tennis Committee from 14 to 12.

(2) Effective Date. Immediate.

(3) Rationale. The cabinet sponsored Proposal No. 2006-99 to reduce the committee from 14 to 12 members. The proposal entered the normal legislative cycle and would be effective immediately if adopted by the NCAA Division I Board of Directors in April 2007. At the time of sponsorship, it was agreed that the committee would be reduced to 12 through normal attrition. However, attrition occurred faster than anticipated and the committee is currently at 13 members. Rather than advertise and fill the openings to get the committee back to 14 until the new legislation is adopted and in effect, it is recommended that the proposal be adopted in January 2007 as noncontroversial legislation.

(4) Estimated Budget Impact. None. However, adoption of the original proposal would result in savings to the Association.

(5) Student-Athlete Impact. None.

b. Proposal No. 2006-107 – Administrative Regulations – Contest Exemptions/Certification – Sports other than Basketball and Football – Elimination of Certification Program.

(1) Recommendation. That the Management Council adopt Proposal No. 2006-107, which would eliminate the event certification program in sports other than basketball and football, as noncontroversial legislation.

(2) Effective Date. August 1, 2007.

(3) Rationale. Based on a recommendation from the NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet Certified Contests Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed it was appropriate to recommend adoption of this legislation as noncontroversial at the October 2006 meeting. If adopted, the need to certify events for the 2007-08 academic year would be eliminated. The cabinet noted that the events may continue to be conducted; however, each contest would have to be counted in the institution's maximum number of contests/dates of competition. Finally, the cabinet believes that broader consultation and debate are not likely to improve the proposal in any significant way.

(4) Estimated Budget Impact. None.

(5) Student-Athlete Impact. None.

c. Banned Drug List – Anti-Estrogens.

(1) Recommendation. That the Management Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to add anti-estrogens to the list of banned-drug classes in NCAA Division I Bylaw 31.2.3.4 (banned drugs) and the medical exception in Bylaw 31.2.3.5 (medical exceptions).

(2) Effective Date. August 1, 2007.

(3) Rationale. This class of drugs includes substances such as tamoxifen and clomiphene that may be used to manipulate a sample by masking anabolic steroid use. Anabolic steroid users use anti-estrogens to minimize side effects of steroid use (the body naturally converts anabolic steroids into estrogens) and to stimulate testosterone production. The NCAA currently considers these products banned under Bylaw 31.2.3.4.1-c (manipulation of urine samples); however, identifying the class of anti-estrogens under Bylaw 31.2.3.4 (banned drugs) clarifies its status as banned. In addition, the anti-estrogen class should also be identified under Bylaw 31.2.3.5 (medical exceptions) and eligible for a medical-exception review.

(4) Estimated Budget Impact. None.

(5) Student-Athlete Impact. No additional burden; however, student-athletes will have a clearer understanding that anti-estrogens are banned substances.

d. Women's Soccer – First Contest Date.

(1) Recommendation. That the Management Council adopt noncontroversial legislation to specify that the first contest date for women's soccer be increased to 12 weeks only in the years in which the men's championship season would result in 12 weeks, effective with the 2008 season.

(2) Effective Date. August 1, 2008.

(3) Rationale. The cabinet noted that it recently proposed emergency legislation to change the first contest date in men's soccer to September 1 or the preceding Friday if September 1 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Monday as a result of a change to the men's championship date formula. If adopted, the result of that change will be that the men's soccer championship season will be 12 weeks in five of the next 11 years (2007, 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2014). The cabinet noted it would be equitable for women's soccer to receive the same benefit during that time period (2008, 2012, 2013 and 2014). Further, the cabinet noted the total playing season in women's soccer will continue to be limited to 132 days. Finally, the cabinet is recommending this as noncontroversial legislation to accommodate for scheduling for the 2008 fall season understanding that the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Committee has indicated that most scheduling is already complete for 2007.

(4) Estimated Budget Impact. In years that the first contest is 12 weeks before the championship, student-athletes may be required to return for the first preseason practice a few days earlier.

(5) Student-Athlete Impact. In years that the first contest is 12 weeks before the championship, student-athletes may be required to return for the first preseason practice a few days earlier.

2. Nonlegislative Items.

None.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS.

1. Legislative Informational Items.

a. Comments on Proposals Currently in the 2006-07 Legislative Cycle.

(1) Proposal No. 2006-19 – Personnel – Graduate Assistant Coach – Minimum Enrollment for Midyear Replacement – Bowl Subdivision Football and Women's Rowing. Based on a recommendation from the NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet unanimously agreed to support Proposal No. 2006-19 as written. This would specify that an institution may appoint a midyear replacement graduate assistant coach who is enrolled in less than 50 percent of the institution's minimum regular graduate program of studies, provided the graduate assistant coach has been accepted for enrollment in a graduate program beginning with the next earliest opportunity for bowl subdivision football and women's rowing.

(2) Proposal No. 2006-20 – Personnel – Limitation on Number of Off-Campus Recruiters – Fencing, Golf, Men's Gymnastics, Rifle, Men's Tennis and Men's Water Polo. Based on a recommendation from the Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed to support Proposal No. 2006-20 as written. This would increase from one to two the number of coaches who may contact or evaluate prospects off campus at any time one time in fencing, golf, men's gymnastics, rifle, men's tennis and men's water polo. [For 46, Against 2, Abstentions 0]

(3) Proposal No. 2006-21 – Personnel – Volunteer Coach – Women's Equestrian – One Coach for Each Riding Discipline. Based on a recommendation from the Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet unanimously agreed to support Proposal No. 2006-21 as written. This would specify that an institution may use the services of one volunteer coach for the hunt-seat riding discipline and one volunteer coach for the western-riding discipline in women's equestrian.

(4) Proposal No. 2006-71 – Financial Aid and Awards, Benefits and Expenses – Training-Table Meals – One Meal Per Day During the Championship Segment. Based on a recommendation from the NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet Awards/Travel Policies/Bylaw 16 Subcommittee, the cabinet unanimously agreed to oppose Proposal No.

2006-71 as written. This would permit an institution during the championship segment of the playing and practice season of each sport to provide one training-table meal per day to student-athletes without the provision of the meal being considered financial aid. The cabinet expressed concern over the significant budget impact associated with this proposal and that it could increase the pressure to provide training-table meals to teams that may not be provided these meals at this time. Finally, the cabinet requested that clarification be provided to the membership by the sponsor on whether they intended for full scholarship student-athletes to receive this training table meal above and beyond their permissible 21 meals per week.

(5) Proposal No. 2006-73 – Awards, Benefits and Expenses – Conference Awards – Athlete of the Year Trophy. Based on a recommendation from the Awards/Travel Policies/Bylaw 16 Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed to oppose Proposal No. 2006-73 as written. This would specify that a conference may provide a trophy in conjunction with its "athlete of the year" award without a limit on the maximum value of the trophy. The cabinet recommends that the sponsor modify the proposal to include a limit on the financial value of the trophy. The cabinet would support the proposal if modified. In the event the sponsor does not support the suggested modification, the cabinet shall sponsor an alternative proposal with a limit on the financial value. The cabinet expressed concern that not having any limit could lead to vast inconsistencies among conference awards; however, it believed that it is appropriate to establish a separate category for this type of prestigious award and have a higher limit than current rules permit ($325). [For 14, Against 34, Abstentions 0]

(6) Proposal No. 2006-75 – Awards, Benefits and Expenses – Training-Table Meals – Cost to Student-Athlete Not Receiving Board Scholarship. Based on a recommendation from the Awards/Travel Policies/Bylaw 16 Subcommittee, the cabinet unanimously agreed to support Proposal No. 2006-75 as written. This would specify that a student-athlete, including a walk-on or partial scholarship recipient, who does not receive institutional athletically related financial aid covering the full cost of board may purchase one training-table meal per day at the same rate the institution deducts from the board allowance of student-athletes who receive athletically related financial aid covering board costs. The cabinet noted this proposal is a more appropriate way to alleviate concerns related to the cost of the training-table meal for walk-on and partial scholarship student-

athletes other than providing the meal free of charge or charging the actual cost of the meal.

(7) Proposal No. 2006-78 – Awards, Benefits and Expenses – Gifts and Services – Summer Use of Institutional Horse – Women's Equestrian. Based on a recommendation from the Awards/Travel Policies/Bylaw 16 Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed to oppose Proposal No. 2006-78 as written. This would permit a student-athlete to retain and use a horse provided by the institution during the summer vacation period in women's equestrian. The cabinet expressed concerns with the logistics of safely implementing the proposal (e.g., transferring insurance and liability to the student-athlete, maintenance costs) and the burden this would place on the student-athlete to care for the horse. [For 43, Against 1, Abstentions 2]

(8) Proposal No. 2006-80 - Playing and Practice Seasons – Out-of-Season Activities – Skill Instruction – Number of Participants. Based on a recommendation from the Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed to oppose Proposal No. 2006-80. This would eliminate the September 15 through April 15 time period for skill-related instruction and permit more than four student-athletes from the same team to be involved in skill-related instruction with their coaches during the academic year for sports other than football. The cabinet noted the current legislation is being implemented for the first time during the 2006-07 academic year and it is more appropriate to assess its impact before considering changes. [For 3, Against 43, Abstentions 0]

(9) Proposal No. 2006-81 – Playing and Practice Seasons – General Playing Season Regulations – Time Limits for Athletically Related Activities – Skill Instruction – Baseball. Based on a recommendation from the Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet unanimously agreed to support Proposal No. 2006-81 as written. This would: (1) specify that individual skill-related instruction outside the playing season be permitted during an institution's vacation period from January 15 to the first day of classes of the institution's second academic term; (2) specify that more than four student-athletes from the team may be involved in skill-related instruction with their coaches from September 15 through one week prior to the final examination period for fall term and from January 15 to April 15; and (3) that no more than four student-athletes from the same team may be involved in skill-related instruction with their coach(es) at any one time in any facility prior to September 15, between the opening day of classes for the second academic term and January 15, and after April 15.

The cabinet noted the sponsor's rationale related to the unique impact of the recent skill-instruction legislation on the new baseball playing season regulations set to become effective in 2007-08. The cabinet agreed this is an appropriate way to address inequities caused by differing academic calendars at the beginning of the second term prior to the start of the baseball playing and practice season.

(10) Proposal No. 2006-82 – Playing and Practice Seasons – General Playing Season Regulations – No Missed Class Time or Final Exam Time During Nonchampionship Segment – Field Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball. Based on a recommendation from the Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed to oppose Proposal No. 2006-82. This would specify that no class time or final examinations shall be missed for competition conducted during the nonchampionship segment in the sports of field hockey, lacrosse, soccer and volleyball. It was noted that if the proposal is adopted, violations of this provision shall be institutional violations; however, they shall not affect the student-athlete's eligibility. The cabinet acknowledged there are issues related to the time and money spent on nonchampionship segment competition that should be addressed; however, this proposal may have the unintended consequence of dictating the academic schedules of student-athletes so they do not miss class for competition. The cabinet noted it may be appropriate to again discuss the issue of eliminating, or limiting in some fashion, nonchampionship segment competition. [For 17, Against 31, Abstentions 0]

(11) Proposal No. 2006-83 – Playing and Practice Seasons – Location of Qualifying Regular-Season Multiple-Team Event – Basketball. Based on a recommendation from the Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed to oppose Proposal No. 2006-83 as written. This would specify that a qualifying regular-season multiple-team event may occur in Canada or Mexico in the sport of basketball. The cabinet noted that the legislation specifying the requirements for these events is effective 2006-07 for the first time and it would like to assess its impact before considering changes. Further, the cabinet expressed concern related to possible future requests to host events outside the United States or one of its territories. [For 7, Against 41, Abstentions 0]

(12) Proposal No. 2006-85 – Playing and Practice Seasons – Preseason Practice – Limit on Number of Participants – NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (formerly NCAA Division I-AA). The cabinet agreed to oppose Proposal No. 2006-85 as written. This would increase the number of participants who may engage in practice activities prior to the institution's first day of classes or the institution's first contest from 90 to 105 in the Football Championship Subdivision. The cabinet noted the NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet Football Issues Committee's opposition and expressed concerns about the additional cost for increasing the number of student-athletes during the preseason practice period.

(13) Proposal No. 2006-86 – Playing and Practice Seasons – Annual Exemptions – Championship Subdivision Football Nonscholarship Four-Team Playoff. Based on a recommendation from the Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed to oppose Proposal No. 2006-86 as written. This would specify that a postseason playoff event involving institutions that do not award athletically related grants-in-aid may be exempted from the maximum contest limitation in championship subdivision football. However, the cabinet noted the sponsors are currently contemplating modifications to the proposal that may clarify the intent of the proposal. [For 2, Against 7]

(14) Proposal No. 2006-87 – Playing and Practice Seasons – Number of Dates of Competition – Golf. Based on a recommendation from the Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed to support Proposal No. 2006-87 as written. This would permit an institution to participate in a total of nine three-day tournaments (with a maximum of 54 holes per tournament) or 24 dates of competition in golf.

(15) Proposal No. 2006-89 – Playing and Practice Seasons – Number of Contests – Tournament Dates – Softball. Based on a recommendation from the Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed to oppose Proposal No. 2006-89 as written. This would specify that each contest of a tournament in which an institution participates shall count as one contest toward the institutional and student-athlete maximum-contest limitations in the sport of softball. The cabinet discussed this proposal and a recommendation from the NCAA Division I Women's Softball Committee, which would permit four dates of competition during the fall nonchampionship segment in addition to eliminating the tournament dates exception. The cabinet was not compelled to add another sport with

separate dates of competition limits for the nonchampionship segment and agreed the status quo was most appropriate given the nature of the sport of softball. In light of the different proposals, the cabinet members did not believe there is consensus about softball's playing and practice season. It was agreed that more dialogue was necessary between the softball committee, the membership and the coaches association. [For 17 ½, Against 30 ½]

(16) Proposal No. 2006-98 – Committees – NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Committee – Composition. The cabinet agreed to oppose Proposal No. 2006-98 as written. This would reduce the size of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Committee from eight to five members with one member from each NCAA football championship subdivision region. The NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet Nominating Subcommittee noted the Football Issues Committee's opposition to the proposal and that the current committee composition appeared to be appropriate given the sports sponsorship level for championship subdivision football. [For 1, Against 8]

(17) Proposal No. 2006-105 – Administrative Regulations – Foreign Tours and Competition – Eligibility of Student-Athletes – One Tour Limit. Based on a recommendation from the Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed to oppose Proposal No. 2006-105 as written. This would eliminate the once in four-year restriction on institutional foreign tours and specify that a student-athlete shall not participate in more than one institutional foreign tour. The cabinet believes the current legislation provides adequate opportunities for each class to participate on a foreign tour. [For 4 ½, Against 41 ½]

(18) Proposal No. 2006-106 – Administrative Regulations – Foreign Tours and Competition – Timing of Tour. Based on a recommendation from the Playing and Practice Seasons Subcommittee, the cabinet unanimously agreed to support Proposal No. 2006-106 as written. This would specify that an institutional foreign tour may not occur during the period beginning 30-days before the first permissible practice date until the first permissible date for a contest or date of competition in the championship segment.

(19) Proposal No. 2006-110 – Executive Regulations – Selection of Teams for Championships Participation – Automatic Qualification – Additional Requirements – Football Championship Subdivision. Based on a recommendation from the NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet Bracket/Format Subcommittee, the cabinet agreed to support Proposal No. 2006-110 as written. This would specify that to be eligible for automatic qualification to the NCAA championship in the football championship subdivision, a conference must include at least six institutions that have each averaged during the previous two academic years a minimum of 50 grants-in-aid in the sport of football or, if the institution does not award grants-in-aid in the sport of football, a minimum of $1,250,000 in countable institutional financial aid in that sport. [For 6, Against 5, Abstentions 0]

(20) Proposal No. 2006-112 – Executive Regulations – Automatic Qualification – Women's Rowing. Based on a recommendation from the Bracket/Format Subcommittee, the cabinet unanimously agreed to oppose Proposal No. 2006-112 as written. This would specify that women's rowing shall be included in the team sports grouping for purposes of evaluating criteria for automatic qualification for the NCAA championship. The cabinet expressed concern over the impact of classifying women's rowing as a team sport for automatic qualification purposes. Currently, women's rowing is considered an individual/team sport for championships selection purposes and this change would necessitate a change to a bracket size of 16 teams based on the current sports-sponsorship numbers. The cabinet agreed to seek additional feedback from the NCAA Division I Women's Rowing Committee and the Bracket/Format Subcommittee for its February 2007 meeting.

b. Modifications to Cabinet Sponsored Proposals in the 2006-07 Legislative Cycle.

(1) Proposal No. 2006-79 – Playing, Practice Seasons and Recruiting – Mandatory Medical Examinations. Based on a recommendation from the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports, the cabinet agreed to modify Proposal No. 2006-79. This would require prospective student-athletes and student-athletes to undergo a medical examination administered or supervised by a physician prior to initial participation in any practice, out-of-season conditioning and, in football and basketball, prior to voluntary summer conditioning activities and require an updated medical history each year. If adopted, the

modification agreed on by the cabinet would specify that the proposed requirement would also apply to a prospective student-athlete's participation in safety-exception workouts.

The cabinet also requested that the staff consult with the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports to clarify the time period within which the examination must have occurred prior to participation in any athletics activities.

(2) Proposal No. 2006-94 – Committees – Association-Wide Committees – Rules Committees Without Championships Administration Responsibilities – Men's and Women's Track and Field Committee. Based on a recommendation from the NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet Administrative Committee, the cabinet agreed to withdraw Proposal No. 2006-94. This would have established a separate Association-wide men's and women's track and field rules committee. The cabinet noted the budget for establishing this rules committee was not approved.

(3) Proposal No. 2006-115 – Executive Regulations – Financial Administration of Championships – Transportation and Per Diem Expenses – Official-Traveling Parties – Women's Lacrosse. Based on a recommendation from the Administrative Committee, the cabinet agreed to modify Proposal No 2006-115 to specify that the women's lacrosse official-travel party be increased from 33 to 34. The cabinet noted the approved budget can only accommodate an increase to 34, as opposed to 36 noted in the original proposal.

(4) Proposal No. 2006-116 – Executive Regulations – Financial Administration of Championships – Transportation and Per Diem Expenses – Official-Traveling Parties – Men's Soccer. Based on a recommendation from the Administrative Committee, the cabinet agreed to modify Proposal No 2006-116 to specify that the men's soccer official-travel party be increased from 24 to 27. The cabinet noted the approved budget can only accommodate an increase to 27, as opposed to 28 noted in the original proposal.

(5) Proposal No. 2006-117 – Executive Regulations – Financial Administration of Championships – Transportation and Per Diem Expenses – Official-Traveling Parties – Men's Volleyball. Based on a recommendation from the Administrative Committee, the cabinet agreed to modify Proposal No 2006-117 to specify that the men's volleyball official-travel party be increased from 18 to 21. The cabinet noted the approved budget can only accommodate an increase to 21, as opposed to 22 noted in the original proposal.

c. Other Legislative Informational Items.

The cabinet received information from the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports that it intends to submit a recommendation to amend Bylaws 31.2.3.4 (banned drugs) and 18.4.1.5 (ineligibility for use of banned drugs) to redefine the banned-drug class “street drugs” to include marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), heroin, opiates, cocaine and methamphetamine. This change would provide a distinct sanctioning tract for this drug class that is appropriately responsive to the issues presented when street-drug use is identified. Further, the committee will recommend testing for all banned substances in the year-round program, including street drugs. Due to the budget impact of this item (approximately $825,000), the proposed change would be contingent on budget approval September 2007.

2. Nonlegislative Informational Items.

a. Approval of Report from June 27-28 Cabinet Meeting. The report from the cabinet's June 27-28 in-person meeting was approved as previously distributed.

b. Report of the Administrative Committee.

(1) Men's Golf Championships Selection Process. At the request of the Atlantic 10 Conference, the Administrative Committee discussed the cabinet's decision to eliminate regional allocations in men's golf. After considering feedback on the issue from the Bracket/Format Subcommittee, the Administrative Committee agreed to reaffirm the cabinet's decision to eliminate regional allocations in certain sports beginning with the 2008 championships. It was noted that the cabinet has engaged in full deliberations on this issue over the last 18 months and while dissenters may exist, the issue appears to have been vetted fully. In addition, it was noted that GolfStat is being used by the selection committees as one of many tools to assist with the selection process and that the program has

been reviewed within the last 18 months by the NCAA's statistics staff. It was suggested that the NCAA Division I Golf Committee engage in additional educational efforts so that the membership can gain a better understanding of the golf selection process and how the above changes might impact the selection process.

(2) Site Selection Criteria. On a recent telephone conference of the Administrative Committee, concern was expressed related to the impact weather may have on selecting outdoor championship sites. It was reported that the NCAA staff will gather feedback from the sports committees to ascertain the extent in which weather is a factor in recommending outdoor championship sites. The information will be reported to the Administrative Committee at its February 2007 meeting.

c. Use of Male Practice Players in Women's Sports. Members of the cabinet discussed the best way to gather feedback from the membership in preparation for its February 2007 discussion on the use of male practice players. It was the sense of the meeting that the membership should be surveyed on the extent to which male practice players are being used in women's sports. It was agreed that NCAA staff, including the NCAA research staff, would work with the Administrative Committee to develop an appropriate survey instrument designed to identify current practices. The survey would be accompanied by a discussion document to assist institutions in developing an institutional position on the issue. Further, the cabinet agreed that student-athlete feedback would be important and that external entities would be encouraged to assist in increasing participation in the survey.

d. Reports of Sport