A new ARS blanket waiver permits Division I men's and women's basketball teams, during the 2007-08 academic year only, to not include contests scheduled in accordance with Bylaw 17.5.5.3-(g through j) (e.g., exhibition contests and practice scrimmages) against the limitation on the number of contests against non-NCAA Division I opponents (per Bylaws 20.9.6.1 and 20.9.6.3). It was discovered that several Division I institutions were not aware of the correct application of the rule. This time period will allow the staff to provide education to the membership regarding the correct application of the legislation. This blanket waiver does not provide relief for any previous seasons in which a Division I men's or women's basketball program exceeded the limit on the number of non-Division I opponents (i.e., four-game limit).
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