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Division II Proposal - 2022-7
PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS -- REQUIRED DAY OFF -- CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Convention Year: 2022
Date Submitted: January 15, 2021
Status: Adopted Final
Effective Date: August 1, 2022
Official Notice Number: 2022-7
Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee)]
Proposal Category: Presidents Council
Topical Area:
Intent: To specify that all countable athletically related activities shall be prohibited on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Bylaws: Amend 17.1.6, as follows:
[Division II, Roll Call]
17.1.6 Time Limits for Athletically Related Activities. In all sports, the following time limitations shall apply:
[17.1.6.1 through 17.1.6.7 unchanged.]
17.1.6.8 Required Day Off -- Civic Engagement. All countable athletically related activities (per Bylaw 17.02.1) shall be prohibited on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
[17.1.6.8 renumbered as 17.1.6.9, unchanged.]
Rationale: This proposal is designed to provide more opportunities for student-athletes to participate in civic engagement (e.g., voting, volunteering, community engagement). By requiring an annual day off from countable athletically related activities each year, student-athletes will have focused time to civically engage, including time to vote in presidential and some congressional, state and local elections, and will have more opportunities to amplify their voice. This proposal supports the Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee's "Total Package Student-Athlete" goal that encourages student-athletes to be well-rounded students and exercise their right to vote. This proposal would promote equity across the division since the legislation would impact all institutions in the same manner.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Question No. 1: If adopted, will countable athletically related activities be prohibited every year on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November?
Answer: Yes. Institutions and conferences must modify their CARA schedules, including regular and post-season practice and/or competition, that occurs on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Question No. 2: Will this proposal impact student-athletes who are in-season (championship or nonchampionship segment) and out-of-season (eight-hour segment) differently?
Answer: No. All student-athletes, regardless of whether they are in-season or out-of-season, would be required to have a day off to participate in civic engagement activities on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Co-sponsorship - Conference:
None
Co-sponsorship - Institution:
None
Position Statement(s):
None
Review History:
Convention Vote:
Date of Vote:
January 22, 2022
For: 144
Against: 137
Abstain: 6
Not Present:
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| II | 17.1.6 | Time Limits for Athletically Related Activities. |
| II | 17.1.6.8 | Required Day Off -- Civic Engagement. |