DIII Presidents Council
11/01
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RELATED TO |
DIVISION III PLAYING AND
PRACTICE SEASONS SUBCOMMITTEE
Summary of
Recommendations
INFORMATION ITEM
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ISSUE: |
Consistent Playing and Practice Seasons Lengths. |
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Subcommittee’s Action: |
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The subcommittee reviewed
each sport by gender and playing season to determine if playing and practice
seasons legislation was consistent with the Division III philosophy and in
the best interest of student-athletes.
It was noted that the subcommittee supported the current window of
time in which an institution may conduct its nontraditional segment competition
and/or practice. The current window
for fall sports is September through October 30 and February through the
first date of final exams for spring sports.
The subcommittee noted several issues that impact the lengths of
playing seasons. Specifically, the
issues of facilities, budget and sports medicine/coverage were noted as major
factors in considering length of playing seasons. The subcommittee also noted the inherent differences between
sports and the impact such differences have on specific playing seasons. The
subcommittee noted that most Division III sports have playing and practice
seasons of approximately 17-19 weeks.
Finally, the subcommittee noted issues such as conference and
institutional regulations are also major factors in playing and practice
season lengths. At this time, the
subcommittee does not have a formal recommendation. The group has identified the possibility of surveying the
membership or a segment of the membership to gain additional feedback on this
delicate issue. |
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Management Council Action: |
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Requested the subcommittee
review Bylaw 17 and consider: a. Establishment of more uniform start dates. b. Consistent number of weeks in all sports. c. Amend nontraditional ending date to “last day of classes.” d. Review number of contests in relation to total playing weeks. |
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The
National Collegiate Athletic Association
October 25,
2001 BB/DTD:skt