“The Council met virtually Thursday afternoon.“The full Council and the Council Coordination Committee will continue to review the recruiting dead periods on a regular basis. “The institution should retain supporting documentation to show the prospective student-athlete is on track to graduate early.”IU-commit Khristian Lander says if he stays on track, he could be done with his high school requirements by the end of May, and there's a possibility he could be a June arrival. As many schools understand, things in recruiting change on a daily basis, so working to ensure prospects can sign on time would likely be prime. The NCAA extended the recruiting dead period an additional month through July 31 on Wednesday, marking the third extension in the past two months in response to the coronavirus … Meanwhile, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will begin a shortened season in late July.The rise in infections in the population — numbers compared to one week ago have increased in 26 states — has also spread into the world of sports, just as college football players returned to campuses for voluntary workouts over the last three weeks. As the coronavirus pandemic effectively shuttered the sports world, the NCAA announced in mid-March that it was putting a halt to all in-person recruiting until at least April 15. But the NCAA had … As the NCAA continues to closely monitor COVID-19, including its impact on the recruiting landscape, please be mindful to check back for any potential changes to the 2020-21 recruiting calendars. Ohio State head coach We will suspend all official and unofficial visits to our campus through April 20 while we continue to monitor and adjust to today’s changing issues. ... recruiting during COVID-19. In response to the cascading concerns about COVID-19, the NCAA has banned coaches from all in-person recruiting and called for the suspension of any official or unofficial school visits until The waiver allows teams to count back from the first day contests are allowed, instead of a team’s actual scheduled first contest.“The waiver allows some flexibility for additional acclimatization for fall sport student-athletes who missed out on spring participation opportunities and accounts for schedule changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”Nearly 200 players across the country have contracted the virus, according to numbers gathered by 247Sports, but most FBS schools have opted to not release data publicly. March 16, 2020. The NCAA applied its most definitive rule to NCAA recruiting activity Friday morning, suspending all recruiting efforts until April 15. These visits are also crucial to developing relationships with 2021 prospects who are priorities for the program.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on college athletics. NCAA Social Series is a weekly show featuring expert insiders providing an in-depth look at issues impacting college sports.DI Transfer Waiver Working Group to seek feedback on waiver expansionDI Committee on Academics discusses transfer eligibilityNIL reforms for student-athletes stressed at Senate subcommittee hearingLeadership Development Realigns To Better Support the AssociationCommon Ground makes strides at University of Texas at AustinNIL reforms for student-athletes stressed at Senate subcommittee hearingLeadership Development Realigns To Better Support the AssociationCommon Ground makes strides at University of Texas at AustinProposal would affect when schools count toward automatic qualification waiting periodNIL reforms for student-athletes stressed at Senate subcommittee hearingLeadership Development Realigns To Better Support the AssociationCommon Ground makes strides at University of Texas at AustinDivision III NIL Membership Resources and Oversight GroupRequirements for Each Division Related to the Conduct of Fall Sports and Championships: FAQsDII Presidents Council cancels fall 2020 championshipsDI Board of Directors reviews name, image and likeness conceptsDivision III Presidents Council cancels fall championshipsBoard directs each division to safeguard student-athlete well-being, scholarships and eligibility The NCSA team is diligently monitoring NCAA updates to the college recruiting rules and calendar and interpreting these changes for student-athletes and their families. When it comes to decision-making, our commitment is this: protect the health and safety of college athletes. When it comes to decision-making, our commitment is this: protect the health and safety of college athletes.The NCAA has established a hotline to allow college athletes, parents or others to report potential return-to-sport concerns.This publication extends previous guidance and provides updated recommendations about the protection of athletes and prevention of community spread of COVID-19. On Thursday evening, the “The Division I Council extended the recruiting dead period in all sports through Aug. 31,” the organization released in a statement. Much like the general population, schools are still trying to understand the virus and how to best protect themselves from infection and spread. The association provides oversight, investigates recruiting malpractice and manages detailed logistics, like eligibility certification.