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Archives Archive May 2007
Better TLA needed?
A body has been formed to oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on the Future of Division I Intercollegiate Athletics. Just a guess, but we suspect the whoever named this group doesn't use text messaging.
Eligibility Q&A&Q&A
There are two new EdCols--one dealing with the pilot waiver program for early certification and the other having to do with core curriculum time limitation and Proposal 2006-065-A.
Clearinghouse registration
Starting August 1, Proposal 2006-46-A says that an institution may not provide an official visit or written offer of athletically related financial aid to a high school or preparatory school prospect until s/he first registers with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse/NCAA Eligibility Center and is placed on the institutional request list. Now we know what "registers" means.
EdCol--Competition against PSAs
LSDBi has a May 10 Educational Column regarding competition against prospects. And there's more to it than you think.
NCAA Coaches Recruiting Exam is available
The 2007-08 NCAA Coaches Recruiting Certification Test is now online, along with exam information and instructions.
Hiring strength coaches
I've been watching for this interp for a couple of weeks now with the idea of posting it when it popped up. Erik Price found it (somehow) while answering a question today, so here it is:
Strength and Conditioning Coaches -- Exceptions to Number Limits (I)
Date Issued: May 02, 2007
Type: Staff Interpretation
Item Ref: 1A
The membership services staff confirmed that strength and conditioning coaches who conduct only flexibility, warm-up and physical conditioning activities prior to any game and prior to or during any practice or other organized activities, are not subject to the limits on the number of coaches an institution may designate to fill coaching categories. In addition, the staff determined that an institution may contract with or hire such strength and conditioning coaches in accordance with institutional policies and procedures applicable to all employees or independent contractors, even if those policies and procedures do not require them to be considered institutional employees.
Note to NCAA staff: For some reason, searching LSDBi with the keyword "strength" doesn't pull it up. Odd.
International Academic Standards Guide is out
The NCAA Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility for students entering fall 2007 is out.
Baseball proposals online
LSDBi now lists three baseball proposals that embody the recommendations of the Baseball Academic Enhancement Working Group which were adopted by the Board last month. Read more...
Blanket ARS waiver for tournament travel
ARS has issued a new blanket waiver pertaining to team travel prior to conference tournaments/championships. It runs from April 17, 2007 through the 2007-08 academic year.
NCAA Bylaw 16.8.1.2.1 (departure/return expense restrictions). April 15, 2007. During its April 15, 2007, meeting, the NCAA Division I Management Council Administrative Review Subcommittee approved a blanket waiver for the remainder of the 2006-07 academic year and the 2007-08 academic year to permit an institution’s team (in any sport) to depart more than 48 hours before the start of its conference tournament/championship. The subcommittee noted a legislative exception already exists for teams participating in NCAA championship events, national governing body championships in emerging sports or licensed postseason football games [Bylaw 16.8.1.2.1.1-(d)]. A conference tournament exception permits institutions the same flexibility they currently receive for other postseason events. This time frame allows for the subcommittee to propose legislation and receive feedback from the membership. If the proposal is defeated or not supported, the subcommittee would return to reviewing requests related to departure for a conference tournament/championship on a case-by-case basis. In addition, the subcommittee noted this blanket waiver applies only to departure/expense restrictions and does not apply to return/expense restrictions (i.e., within 36 hours following the conclusion of the actual competition).
Prize money disguised as expenses
LSDBi has an educational column today about student-athletes' ability to receive expenses from sponsors of events in which they compete. A good summary with some helpful Q&A.
Can't get enough
If you're facing withdrawal pains because the 2006-07 legislative cycle is coming to a close, fear not. The NCAA has already posted details about the 2007-08 cycle.