DI Council approves rules change for preenrollment activities in men’s ice hockey, skiing

The Division I Council on Wednesday adopted a proposal to change rules for preenrollment activities in men's ice hockey and skiing, enabling prospects who participate in Major Junior ice hockey or on professional teams to retain NCAA eligibility as long as they are not paid more than actual and necessary expenses as part of that participation.

The change is effective Aug. 1, 2025.

More information on the rules change can be found here:

• NCAA Division I Amateurism Certification – Men's and Women's Ice Hockey.
• NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Preenrollment Involvement With Professional Teams – FAQ. 
• NCAA Division I Amateurism Certification – Men's and Women's Skiing.