The Division II Management Council and Presidents Council voted Monday to immediately prohibit certain football activities and drills that may increase the probability of head impact exposure and do not simulate gamelike scenarios.
The Division II Management Council voted to recommend the Presidents Council sponsor three proposals for the 2022 NCAA Convention, including two proposals aimed at enhancing the Division II infractions process.
The Division II Management Council and Presidents Council on Friday affirmed plans to host the division’s 2021 winter championships after reviewing participation data across those seven sports.
The Division III Management Council made a recommendation to the Division III Presidents Council to withdraw the proposal on name, image and likeness from Friday’s Business Session at the virtual 2021 NCAA Convention.
The Division II Management Council during its virtual NCAA Convention meeting Monday heard from NCAA President Mark Emmert, who requested each of the three divisions delay voting on name, image and likeness legislation.
Division III student-athletes in all three seasons of sports would be able to compete in an unlimited number of dates of competition/contests up to the established dates of competition and contest maximums this academic year without being charged a season of participation.
Division II winter sport student-athletes who compete during the 2020-21 academic year will receive an additional season of competition through a waiver the Division II Management Council approved this week.
The Division II Management Council recommended the Division II Presidents Council sponsor several legislative proposals for the 2021 NCAA Convention, most of which permit student-athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness.
The Division III Management Council approved a proposal to allow schools and conferences to have flexibility in conducting and/or continuing fall sports practices and competition into the spring. The action is effective immediately, pending a request for expedited ratification by the Presidents Council.
The Division II Management Council on Friday voted to recommend the Presidents Council reduce the maximum number of permissible contests for the 2020-21 academic year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
