Division III News

DIII committee proposes more joint basketball championships

Division III men’s and women’s basketball may soon hold joint championships again with Divisions I and II.

Referee stands mandated for beach volleyball

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a beach volleyball rule that mandates a referee stand with a platform, podium ladder or platform workstation for each competition court by the 2020 season for a contest to count.

Men’s lacrosse adds 80-second shot clock

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved both a visible 80-second shot clock on every possession and rule changes that allow offenses more flexibility around the crease in men’s lacrosse.

Top 30 honorees named for 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year Award

The Woman of the Year selection committee has announced the Top 30 honorees for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

NCAA to use technology services to monitor sports wagering

As part of its ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of competitions, the NCAA national office is working with service providers to improve how it monitors sports wagering in the global betting market. The move comes as legalized gambling expands in the United States following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that cleared the way for states to allow sports wagering.

Division III introduces LGBTQ resources

The Division III LGBTQ Working Group has released important new resources for Division III members. The working group — the first of its kind in any division — has spent nearly two years examining the current programming, resources, and recognition of the LGBTQ community and its allies in Division III.

Stan Wilcox named executive vice president of regulatory affairs

Stan Wilcox, current vice president and director of athletics at Florida State, has been selected as NCAA executive vice president of regulatory affairs by NCAA President Mark Emmert. In this role, Wilcox will provide strategic direction to enforcement, the Eligibility Center, and academic and membership affairs at the national office. Wilcox begins his new role Oct. 1.

Expanded exchange zones approved in track and field

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved expanding the exchange zones to 30 meters in men’s and women’s track and field sprint relay races.

Video review challenge system approved in baseball

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved giving baseball coaches two video review challenges per game where the technology is available, starting with the 2019 season.

Conferences name 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year nominees

NCAA conferences and a selection committee have nominated 154 women from a program-record 581 school nominees for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

60-second shot clock proposed in men’s lacrosse

The NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Rules Committee has recommended visual 60-second shot clocks on every possession beginning with the 2019 regular season.

DIII Presidents Council rejects snack proposal

A proposal that would have permitted schools to provide snacks incidental to athletics participation to Division III student-athletes will not move forward to a vote at the 2019 NCAA Convention.

Mega match format to be limited to certain bowling competitions

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved the mega match format to be used only during the National Collegiate Championship, conference championships and exhibitions.

Ice hockey overtime protocols approved

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a proposal to allow conferences to use one of two alternative formats to award points in their standings after the mandatory five-on-five, five-minute overtime period in men’s and women’s ice hockey.

Format for NCAA rifle qualifier approved

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a change to the standard match format for the NCAA rifle qualifier.

Substitution rule modified in women’s lacrosse

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a women’s lacrosse proposal that allows substitutions when the game clock is stopped.

20-second play clock recommended for baseball

The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee proposed adding two visible 20-second play clocks for all Division I baseball games, starting with the 2019 season.

NCAA examining impact of sports wagering

As sports wagering in the United States expands, the NCAA national office is examining the long-term impact on college sports. An internal team of subject matter experts will explore how best to protect game integrity, monitor betting activity, manage sports data and expand educational efforts.

Ice hockey overtime proposal modified

The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee voted to alter its overtime proposals after receiving membership feedback.

DIII Management Council proposes loosening rules on meals, snacks

Rules related to what meals and snacks Division III schools can provide to student-athletes may soon grow more permissive.

NCAA schools announce nominees for 2018 Woman of the Year

NCAA member schools have nominated a record 581 female college athletes for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

DIII committee backs alcohol sales at joint championships

While Division III members have expressed little interest in allowing alcohol sales at standalone Division III championships, beer and wine may soon be permitted at any future joint championships held with Division I.

NCAA launches search for executive vice president

The NCAA has launched a national search to identify candidates for its executive vice president of regulatory affairs position. The position will oversee the three groups that manage the NCAA national office’s regulatory functions: academic and membership affairs, the Eligibility Center and enforcement.

DIII committee proposes uses for new revenue

The Division III membership dues increase that will go into effect this year will generate more than $500,000 of additional income for the division — but how will that money be spent?

Uniform rule recommended in track and field

The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Rules Committee recommended all members of teams must wear the same uniforms, starting in the 2018-19 academic year.