SUPPLEMENT NO. 5

DIII Presidents Council 8/01

RELATED TO
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
SUPPLEMENT NO. 7

NCAA COMMITTEE ON SPORTSMANSHIP AND ETHICAL CONDUCT

Summary of Recommendations

ACTION ITEMS – MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ONLY

1.	ISSUE:	Revisions to the Sportsmanship of the Year Award.
Committee’s Recommendation:
	Amend the award process as follows: (1) that athletics department staff members (e.g., coaches, trainers, etc.) be eligible to receive the award in addition to enrolled student-athletes; (2) to honor each nominee, who, in the committee's view meets the criteria as an award winner -- this would eliminate the restriction of no more than one male and one female winner per divisional classification; and (3) to request assistance of NCAA sports committees and NCAA championship staff in identifying noteworthy acts of sportsmanship that occur during championship events.
Management Council Action:
	Endorsed the recommendation, noting its support for broader recognition of student-athletes.
2.	ISSUE:	Concern about Regular Season Basketball Events Conducted at Casinos.
Committee’s Recommendation:
	Notify the sports committees responsible for the administration of the men's and women's basketball championships, and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committees of its concern about the scheduling of regular season contests at casinos.
Management Council Action:
	Endorsed the recommendation, noting institutional autonomy regarding scheduling of regular-season contests. Referred the issue to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for further discussion.

INFORMATION ITEMS

1.	ISSUE:	Budget Requests for the 2001-02 Academic Year.
Committee’s Action:
	The committee learned that none of its budget requests were approved, even though its proposals were modest in size and supported by each of the Management Councils. The committee noted that it does not have any other budget from which it can reallocate funds to support sportsmanship initiatives for 2001-02.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.
2.	ISSUE:	Strategic Planning and Budget Proposals for the 2002-03 and 2003-04 Academic Years.
Committee’s Action:
	The Association's new budget cycle was reviewed and the committee renewed its support for the creation of videos regarding sportsmanship and ethical conduct and hazing and public service announcements that focus upon sportsmanship and ethical conduct. Membership requests for support of these items continues to be an issue.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.
3.	ISSUE:	Gambling.
Committee’s Action:
	The committee was briefed about a press conference held in Washington, D.C., on June 27, to garner support for a bill to outlaw sports wagering on intercollegiate athletics in the state of Nevada. At least 25 high-profile men's and women's coaches, along with Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Sam Brownback (R-KAN) appeared in to support the legislation.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.
4.	ISSUE:	Presentations during the June Meeting.
Committee’s Recommendation:
	In-person appearances were made by commissioners (one from each division) and supervisors of football officials (one from each division) and two basketball officials (a Division I women's official and a Division II men's official). The committee made the following observations: ? Each group encouraged the committee to take the lead in advocating sportsmanship and ethical conduct to the membership. ? The NCAA membership must become interested and supportive of efforts to improve sportsmanship and ethical conduct if any changes are to ensue. ? The development of minimum standards for game management that provide security for officials and effective crowd control. ? The development of consistent interpretations across divisional lines on what constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct violations will improve officials' ability to make these tough calls and keep events from getting out of control. ? In the sport of football, the Association should develop clearer guidelines for conduct deemed to be taunting or excessive celebration. It is too subjective at this time. ? It was recommended that the NCAA implement a progressive penalty structure in football that would provide an official the discretion to penalize a team with a five-yard penalty for an unsportsmanlike infraction the first time it occurs and 15-yards if the penalties recur. Flagrant or dangerous infractions would be always assessed 15 yards. ? Sportsmanship is everybody's (conference, institution, coaches, student-athletes, etc.) concern and issue. ? Most of the officials felt as though they had the support of their supervisors and that it was essential for their effectiveness. ? The actions of a head coach are the most important factor in teaching sportsmanship to the student-athletes. ? Division II and III student-athletes are less likely to challenge an official's calls than Division I student-athletes. ? Today's student-athletes will accept an official's ruling if it is explained adequately. ? In the sport of soccer, add an intermediate card that would allow for a two-step process for disqualification (e.g., red card for disqualification, blue card for new penalties and a yellow card for a warning).
Management Council Action:
	a. Accepted the information, noting the importance of fan/spectator control in Division III. b. Endorsed the existing penalty structures in the sports of football and soccer, noting that sportsmanship is critical regardless of the game situation.
5.	ISSUE:	2001 NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference -- Feedback.
Committee’s Action:
	The committee reviewed a report developed by the student-athletes of their concerns about sportsmanship and civility. The committee noted similarities between the issues identified by the student-athletes and those shared by the commissioners and officials who addressed the committee. The committee recommended that the NCAA staff forward this information to the attention of the directors of athletics and senior woman administrators of each division.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.
6.	ISSUE:	Sportsmanship Tool-Kit Update.
Committee’s Action:
	In September, the committee will distribute the sportsmanship tool kit to the membership. The kit consists of a CD-Rom that contains three subsections of information: (a) video messages; (b) Internet connections; and (c) print resources. The tool kit will serve as a resource for the institution to develop programs and materials to support sportsmanship and ethical behavior. The membership will also receive a mailing containing four new "Sportsmanship - It Starts with You" posters.
Management Council Action:
	Accepted the information.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association

July 26, 2001 DTD/BB:skt