Because of a changing calendar, NCAA Division I volleyball teams can start practice five days earlier than expected.
From the AVCA and NCAA:
“The NCAA Division I Committee for Legislative Relief approved a blanket waiver to permit member institutions to begin practice sessions in women’s volleyball 22 days before the first scheduled regular-season intercollegiate contest.”
Such a move has been a long time coming, but it’s just for one year with an eye on expanding it and making it permanent.
“The blanket waiver provides one-time short-term relief to allow for additional discussion and review of a future legislative solution,” it added in the news release.
The first playing date is August 30, 2024. Last season, the season began on Friday, August 25. Practices began August 8 last year and will again this season for teams…
Leave a reply