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Division I Proposal - 2026-73
PLAYING AND PRACTICE SEASONS -- ROSTER LIMITATIONS -- WOMEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: In women's flag football, to establish a roster limit of 25 for a Division I institution that is a member of a defendant conference or opts in to the House settlement.
Bylaws: Amend 17.2, as follows:
17.2 Roster Limitations. Each sport of a Division I institution that is a member of a defendant conference or opts in to the House settlement must comply with the roster limits set forth below in accordance with the provisions of Bylaw 17.2:
| Sport | Limit | Sport | Limit |
| Women's Acrobatics and Tumbling | 55 | Women's Rowing | 68 |
| Baseball | 34 | Women's Rugby | 36 |
| Men's Basketball | 15 | Men's Skiing | 16 |
| Women's Basketball | 15 | Women's Skiing | 16 |
| Women's Beach Volleyball | 19 | Men's Soccer | 28 |
| Women's Bowling | 11 | Women's Soccer | 28 |
| Men's Cross Country | 17 | Softball | 25 |
| Women's Cross Country | 17 | Women's Stunt | 65 |
| Women's Equestrian | 50 | Men's Swimming and Diving | 30 |
| Men's Fencing | 24 | Women's Swimming and Diving | 30 |
| Women's Fencing | 24 | Men's Tennis | 10 |
| Field Hockey | 27 | Women's Tennis | 10 |
| Women's Flag Football | 25 | Men's Indoor Track and Field | 45 |
| Football | 105 | Men's Outdoor Track and Field | 45 |
| Men's Golf | 9 | Women's Indoor Track and Field | 45 |
| Women's Golf | 9 | Women's Outdoor Track and Field | 45 |
| Men's Gymnastics | 20 | Women's Triathlon | 14 |
| Women's Gymnastics | 20 | Men's Volleyball | 18 |
| Men's Ice Hockey | 26 | Women's Volleyball | 18 |
| Women's Ice Hockey | 26 | Men's Water Polo | 24 |
| Men's Lacrosse | 48 | Women's Water Polo | 24 |
| Women's Lacrosse | 38 | Men's Wrestling | 30 |
| Men's and Women's Rifle | 12 | Women's Wrestling | 30 |
[17.2.1 through 17.2.6 unchanged.]
Source: NCAA Division I Board of Directors
Effective Date:Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Playing and Practice Seasons
Rationale: The current average roster size for women's college flag football is approximately 20 to 25 players. Because these teams primarily compete in a seven-on-seven format, a roster of 25 players helps to address adequate substitution and depth across the squad.
Estimated Budget Impact: Dependent on institutional decisions.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.
History
| Aug 25, 2026: | In Progress | |
| Aug 25, 2026: | Adopted by Board | Adopted as emergency legislation. |
| Aug 25, 2026: | Adopted Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 17.2 | Roster Limitations. |