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Below is the latest info sent out to us D3 coaches - and things will continue to evolve.
Good afternoon, Please note that during its Friday, March 13 teleconference, the Division III Administrative Committee took NO action regarding current recruiting restrictions or recruiting legislation. The establishment of recruiting “dead periods” in other divisions, as reported by national media, does not apply in Division III. The Administrative Committee only took the following actions, effective immediately, on behalf of the Division III Management and Presidents Councils: - Sport sponsorship and membership requirements. Approved a blanket waiver of any deficiencies in sports sponsorship requirements related to spring sports occurring as a result of actions taken in response to COVID-19. This will not apply to sports sponsorship issues related to fall or winter sports.
- Student-athlete seasons of participation and eligibility. Approved a blanket waiver for all student-athletes participating in spring sports as follows: (a) Waive the use of a season of participation for all student-athletes in spring sports. If an institution continues or re-starts its season, this relief would still exist; and (b) Waive the use of the spring semester towards their limit of 10 semesters/15 quarters, regardless of whether they used a season.
- Playing and practice seasons exceptions and extra benefits. Institutions should exercise flexibility in the best interest of their student-athletes with respect to playing seasons provisions and extra benefits through the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year. The committee directed staff to assist with applying flexibility in these areas on a case-by-case basis, when requested by an institution. Examples include allowing flexibility for playing season adjustments occurring during the Spring 2020 semester and flexibility to assist students with travel, lodging, and meals associated with being displaced due to their campus being closed.
Staff will continue to provide timely updates on all relevant actions taken by the Administrative Committee and the rest of the governance structure. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this challenging time, and for your continued commitment to our Association and to Division III. Dan Dan Dutcher Vice President for Division III |
