Legislation

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This section is used to post updates and news relating to the NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA (legislation, interpretations, rules, championships, etc.). Note: Due to the nature of rules and interpretations we recommend coaches double-check information provided below, especially from previous seasons, with their athletic department compliance contact and/or the NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA office.

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2012-2013
NCAA Division I	(3.21.13) Division I Board of Directors Update - Proposal Nos. RWG-11-2 and RWG-13-5-A (1.19.12) Division I Streamlines Rulebook (10.17.12) Legislative Council supports most Rules Working Group proposals
NCAA Division II	(3.13.13) Student-Athlete Core Course Increase
2011-2012
NCAA Division I	UPDATED12.1.2.4.2 Exception for Prize Money Prior to Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment In tennis, prior to full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual may accept up to $10,000 per calendar year in prize money based on his or her place finish or performance in open athletics events (events that are not invitation only). Such prize money may be provided only by the sponsor of an open event in which the individual participates. Once the individual has reached the $10,000 limit in a particular year, he or she may receive additional prize money on a per-event basis, provided such prize money does not exceed the individual's actual and necessary expenses for participation in the event. The calculation of actual and necessary expenses shall not include the expenses or fees of anyone other than the individual (e.g, coach's fees or expenses, parent's expenses). (Adopted: 4/26/12) Newly Adopted Legislation (May 2012) Multiyear Scholarship Rule Narrowly Upheld (Feb. 17 2012) NCAA Working Groups (Feb. 10 2012) NCAA Coaches' Guide to Academics (Dec. 6, 2011) Update: Proposal 2011-96 Financial Aid - Maximum Limits (Dec. 2011) DI Legislative Council disconnects phone-call legislation (July 2011) New Legislation Considerations (May 2011)
NCAA Division III	Adjustments in squad size and bench area gain support
2010-2011
All Divisions	Access Amateur Reimbursement Forms & Information
NCAA Division I, II, III	NCAA Amateurism Certification Powerpoint - by Natalie Rogers (12/10) NCAA Sports Wagering Letter New Legislation Considerations
NCAA Division I	Proposal 2009-56 - Recruiting - Use of Recruiting Funds - Recruiting or Scouting Services - Criteria for Subscription (Click here for the printable PDF)
NCAA Division II	NCAA Division II Legislative Action Items
NCAA Division III	NCAA Division III Playing & Practice Issues (12.13.10) NCAA Division III Legislative Action Items
NAIA	NAIA Rules Clarification & Education (11/10) NAIA ELIGIBILITY CENTER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS TO PLAY COLLEGE SPORTS
2009-2010

Division I	NCAA Bylaw 17.26.5 -- Tennis Dates of Competition NCAA DIVISION I COACHES OFF CAMPUS RECRUITING GUIDE NCAA Division I Update: Proposal 2009-22 SLR Waivers Involving International Mandatory Military Publication of Proposed Legislation
Division II	DII bracket reduction among tennis panel actions
Division III	Educational Column: Counting ITA Tournaments Against Institutional and Individual Dates of Competition
2008-2009
NCAA Div. I, II, III	Adopted Legislation from the 2008-09 Season NCAA Governance Structure
Division I	Legislative Activity Calendar
Division II	Legislative Activity Calendar
Division III	Legislative Activity Calendar
2007-2008
NCAA Div. I, II, III	NCAA Eligibility Center: Amateurism Guidelines for College-Bound Student-Athletes
NAIA	New legislation intended to provide a bench mark that identifies the experience in tennis that creates a season of competition
2006-2007
NCAA Div. I, II, III	Clarification NCAA Bylaw 17.26.5 "Tennis Dates of Competition Defining playing season segments
Division III	Championships Scoring Format Survey Championships Scoring Format Position Papers - 9 point / 7 point
2005-2006
NCAA Div. I, II, III	NCAA Bylaw 15.2.6.5 - Educational Expenses Amateurism and Reinstatement
Division I	Summary of Actions Taken by the NCAA Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet
Division III	Position paper sent to Management Council re: NCAA Women's Tennis Championships in the Fall
2004-2005
NCAA Div. I, II, III	Amateurism and current legislation
2003-2004
NCAA Div. I	Bylaw 14.2.3.2 legislative proposals -- update Playing Unattached and Open/Closed College Tournaments
NCAA Div. I, II, III	NCAA Tennis Committee Meeting Summaries
2002-2003
NCAA Div. I, II, III	Acceptance of Prize Money Clarification from NCAA regarding schools covering expenses for student-athletes in prize money events Bylaw 12.2.3.2 Clarification from the NCAA regarding professional teams
Division I	ITA coaches concerns about eligibility issues / NCAA Response Division I Survey Results for Reductions to Playing & Practice Seasons
Division II	NCAA Proposal 2-28/Bylaw 17 Legislative Update