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Division I Proposal - 2017-117
PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS -- FOOTBALL -- PRESEASON PRACTICE -- LIMIT ON NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS -- INCREASE TO 110 -- FBS
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: In bowl subdivision football, to increase, from 105 to 110, the limit on the number of student-athletes who may engage in practice activities prior to the institution's first day of classes or prior to the fifth day before the day of the institution's first contest, whichever occurs earlier.
Bylaws: Amend 17.10.2, as follows:
[Federated provision, FBS only]
17.10.2 Practice.
[17.10.2.1 unchanged.]
17.10.2.1.2 Limit on Number of Participants -- Bowl Subdivision. In bowl subdivision football, there shall be a limit of 105 110 student-athletes who may engage in practice activities prior to the institution's first day of classes or prior to the fifth day before the day of the institution's first contest, whichever occurs earlier.
[17.10.2.1.2 unchanged.]
17.10.2.1.2.1 Replacement of Student-Athlete Who Voluntarily Withdraws. A student-athlete who has voluntarily withdrawn from an institution's team, has departed the practice site and no longer will engage in any preseason activities may be replaced with another student-athlete without including that individual in the institution's 105 participant preseason practice limitation.
[17.10.2.1.2.1 through 17.10.2.1.2.3 unchanged.]
[17.10.2.1.3 unchanged.]
[17.10.2.2 through 17.10.2.5 unchanged.]
Source: NCAA Division I Council (Football Oversight Committee)
Effective Date:Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Playing and Practice Seasons
Rationale: This proposal provides additional opportunities for nonscholarship student-athletes to acclimate to the team and the rigors of practice at the same time as their teammates and to participate with the team prior to the start of classes. In addition, this recommendation provides an institution greater flexibility in determining its football roster.
Estimated Budget Impact: Possible increased costs to cover preseason expenses for additional participants.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): Additional time associated with preseason practice activities for the additional student-athletes.
Position Statement(s):
| Legislative Committee | Supports |
History
| Nov 15, 2017: | In Progress | |
| Feb 8, 2018: | Ready for Vote | |
| Apr 18, 2018: | Adopted by Council | |
| Apr 25, 2018: | No Board Action | |
| Apr 25, 2018: | Adopted Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 17.10.2 | Practice. |
| I | 17.10.2.1.2 | Limit on Number of Participants -- Bowl Subdivision. |
| I | 17.10.2.1.2.1 | Replacement of Student-Athlete Who Voluntarily Withdraws. |