The NCAA Division III staff has created this bi-weekly communication for the Division III Commissioners Association to provide up-to-date communications on the constantly evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Division III membership. Please share this communication with your conference members.
RECENT GOVERNANCE MEETINGS AND KEY COVID-19 DISCUSSIONS AND OUTCOMES
Membership Committee, Feb. 24
Spring sport sponsorship. See Administrative Committee.
Institutional Self Study Guide. The committee approved a one-year extension for any institution in the 2020-21 ISSG class scheduled to submit their ISSG this year to May 31, 2022.
The committee also reaffirmed the deadline, May 31, 2021, for last year’s ISSG cohort (i.e. 2019-20).
Regional Rules Seminar. The committee confirmed that the NCAA Constitution 3.2.4.15 once every three years attendance requirement at the Regional Rules Seminars remains unchanged for select institutions this year. The 2021 Regional Rules Seminar will be conducted virtually on June 7-9. NCAA staff will share a comprehensive schedule, additional registration details and information on satisfying the attendance requirement as they become available.
Championships Committee, March 1
Spring Championships. The committee discussed the timing of a spring championships declaration form. The form has been sent to all Division III athletics directors. The due date is no later than March 10.
Men's volleyball championship format. The committee agreed to change the 2021 Division III Men’s Volleyball championship format to have all 12 participating teams compete at one site (Salem Civic Center, Salem, VA).
Administrative Committee, March 1 (Electronic Email)
Spring sport sponsorship. The committee, acting on behalf of the Management and President Councils, approved the Membership Committee recommendation for a blanket waiver to eliminate the minimum number of contests and participants required for spring sports to meet sports sponsorship requirements during the 2020-21 academic year. The action is same as a previous waiver provided for fall and winter sports. This action does not impact the current contest and participant minimums for NCAA spring championship eligibility.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND ANTICIPATED DISCUSSIONS
Championships Committee, March 16
Spring championships. The committee will review the spring declaration data and make a recommendation on spring championships based on the membership participation rates.
With every communication, we also anticipate additional questions. Please send all questions to d3identity@ncaa.org. Stay healthy and safe and thank you for your continued collaboration and leadership.
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