ATTACHMENT TO THE

REPORT OF THE DIVISION III MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS SUBCOMMITTEE

Playing and Practice Seasons Model—Revised*

	FALL	WINTER	SPRING
Traditional segment	14 weeks including practice opportunities	19 weeks including practice opportunities	14 weeks including practice opportunities
Pre-season practice opportunities	20**	25	25
Contests/Dates	TBD*** (average 1-2 per week)	TBD*** (average 1-2 per week)	TBD*** (average 1-2 per week)
Nontraditional segment	5 weeks	N/A	5 weeks
Total playing season length	19 weeks	19 weeks	19 weeks

*Based on feedback from sports committees, coaches associations, and the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and the Medical Aspects of Sports

**Practice opportunities for football would remain at 27.

***Specific contest limitations have not yet been finalized but will be based on an average of one to two contests per week.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association

July 21, 2002 MUE