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Division I Proposal - 2024-47
PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS -- MEN'S LACROSSE -- NUMBER OF DATES OF COMPETITION -- THREE DATES OF COMPETITION DURING NONCHAMPIONSHIP SEGMENT
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: In men's lacrosse, to specify that an institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition during the playing season to 17 dates of competition during the segment in which the NCAA championship is conducted and three dates of competition during the nonchampionship segment.
Bylaws: Amend 17, as follows:
17 Playing and Practice Seasons
[17.01 through 17.14 unchanged.]
17.15 Lacrosse. Regulations for computing the lacrosse playing season are set forth in Bylaw 17.1. (See Figure 17-1 and Figure 17-2.)
[17.15.1 through 17.15.4 unchanged.]
17.15.5 Number of Contests and Dates of Competition.
17.15.5.1 Maximum Limitations -- Institutional.
(a) Men. An institution shall limit its total playing schedule with outside competition during the institution's playing season to 17 dates of competition during the segment in which the NCAA championship is conducted and three dates of competition during the nonchampionship segment, except for those dates of competition excluded under Bylaws 17.15.5.3 and 17.15.5.4.
[17.15.5.1-(b) unchanged.]
[17.15.5.1.1 unchanged.]
17.15.5.2 Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete.
(a) Men. An individual student-athlete may participate in each academic year in not more than 17 dates of competition during the segment in which the NCAA championship is conducted and three dates of competition during the nonchampionship segment. This limitation includes those dates of competition in which the student represents the institution in accordance with Bylaw 17.02.8, including competition as a member of the varsity, junior varsity or freshman team of the institution.
[17.15.5.2-(b) unchanged.]
[17.15.5.3 through 17.15.5.4 unchanged.]
[17.15.6 through 17.15.8 unchanged.]
[17.16 through 17.34 unchanged.]
Source: NCAA Division I Council (Student-Athlete Experience Committee)
Effective Date:August 1, 2025
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Playing and Practice Seasons
Rationale: Currently, an institution is permitted 17 dates of competition, which may be divided between the championship and nonchampionship segments as the institution chooses. Under the current legislation, programs are struggling to establish a competitive championship segment while also saving playing dates to help develop student-athletes in the nonchampionship segment, which is a time of year less likely to be impacted by severe weather. This proposal would enhance the student-athlete experience and the development of student-athletes in the nonchampionship segment without expanding the existing 132-day season. The proposed structure is similar to that of other sports, including women's lacrosse, which allows five nonchampionship dates of competition. This proposal would maintain the prohibition on missed class time during the nonchampionship segment.
Division I Commitment addressed by proposal: The Commitment to Fair Competition.
Is the proposal consequential or nationally significant?: Yes. This proposal is significant to all institutions that sponsor men's lacrosse.
Is the proposal enforceable and how do the merits outweigh monitoring burdens?: Yes. This proposal would not increase monitoring burden.
How does the proposal support student-athlete success/well-being?: This proposal would provide student-athletes with additional opportunities to develop and compete during the nonchampionship segment.
Estimated Budget Impact: Variable; cost associated with up to three additional dates of competition.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): Variable; time associated with up to three additional dates of competition.
History
| Jul 16, 2024: | In Progress | |
| Aug 30, 2024: | Ready for Vote | |
| Oct 9, 2024: | Adopted by Council | |
| Oct 9, 2024: | Adopted Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 17 | Playing and Practice Seasons |
| I | 17.15 | Lacrosse. |
| I | 17.15.5 | Number of Contests and Dates of Competition. |
| I | 17.15.5.1 | Maximum Limitations -- Institutional. |
| I | 17.15.5.2 | Maximum Limitations -- Student-Athlete. |