Below are the results of the preferential election for the 2022/2023 NCDA Rulebook, select Policies, and 2023 Executive Board. The Rulebook is scheduled to be released prior to the start of the 2023 Season.
Nationals 2023
Here were the final results for Nationals 2021 selection:
Ohio University – 1st Round
Ohio University has been selected to host Nationals 2023.
Executive Board
President
Dylan Greer (OSU) – 1st Round
Treasurer
Erik Zander (UWP) – 1st Round
Director of Officiating
Dylan Fettig (GVSU) – 1st Round
Director of External Affairs
Colby Briceland (Akron) – 1st Round
Director of Internal Affairs
Kathryn Mays (OSU) – 1st Round
Director of Records
Hunter Ford (VCU) – 1st Round
Rule Proposals
R.1) Two Back Line Judges Required for Every Match
Yes, Two back line judges will be added as Assistant referees for every match
12-6
Executive Board Overrule 5-1, one abstaining
No [Current], Only one Head, Assistant, and two Shot Clocks will be required for every match
*Editor’s Note: There is no current limit on the number of officials that may officiate an NCDA match, so member teams are still able to add referees to a match at their discretion
R.2) Players May Enter the Court While Possessing a Dodgeball
Yes, a player is eligible to re-enter the court while possessing a dodgeball
10-8
R.3) Assistant Refs Will Have the Same Responsibilities as the Head Ref
Yes, An Assistant Ref will carry the same responsibility as the Head Ref
15-3
R.4) Recently Eliminated Players May Forfeit Dodgeballs in Their Possession to Teammates
Yes, a recently eliminated player can roll their possessed ball(s) back towards their teammates or baseline
17-1
R.5) Update to the Shotclock Violation Penalty
Yes, a Shotclock Violation call will result in a team forfeiting all but two balls in their possession (or all if possessing 2 or fewer)
10-8
R.6) Update to Required Ball Count at Tournaments
Yes, Teams will be required to bring 7 balls to a tournament
12-6
R.7) Timeouts Will Stop the Count on a ‘Rolling Clock’
Yes, any timeout will result in a ‘rolling clock’ to be stopped
14-4
R.8) Substitutions May Only Be Made During a Team or Injury Timeout
Yes, only a team timeout or injury will allow a team to make a substitution
10-8
R.9) Requirement for the Head Referee to Maintain at Least One Dodgeball in Their Possession
Yes, the Head referee must always maintain an extra ball in their possession
15-3
R.10) Redefining the Start of a Team’s Shotclock
No, the shot clock will begin when the third ball enters the team’s zone (Current)
11-7
R.11) Shotclock Referees Will Be Allowed to Call False Starts
Yes, the Shot Clock referee will be able to make false start calls
17-1
R.12) Redefining ‘Captains’
Yes, all Captains will carry the same responsibilities
10-8
R.13) Update to Simultaneous Last Player Out Rule
Yes, if the last two players are out simultaneously they will reset with their balls to their respective baseline
14-4
R.14) Ability for All Officials to Confer on a Call
Yes, all referees may discuss a call during an official timeout
18-0
Policy Proposals
P.1) Switch to the Hybrid Ranking System (70% Gonzalez, 30% NHL)
Yes, Switch to the Hybrid Ranking System (Gonzalez & NHL)
14-4
P.2) Update to the Early Withdrawal Requirement
Yes, teams may withdraw from an event with no less than 7 days
14-4
P.3) Executive Board Establishment of ‘Regions’ Prior to Each NCDA Season
Yes, the NCDA Executive Board will be required to establish ‘Regions’ before each NCDA Season
10-8
P.4) Restriction on Team Requests for Nationals
No, Teams may request any opponent regardless of region (Current)
Member Team Tie: 9-9
Executive Tie Break: 4-3
P.5) Requirement to Submit a Bid to Host Any Trophied Event
No, there is no requirement for teams to submit a bid to host a regional trophy event (Current)
12-6
P.6) Requirement for the NCDA Executive Board to Officiate the Championship Match
Yes, the Members of the NCDA Executive Board will officiate the Championship match at Nationals
13-5
Survey Results
How many members of your team played in NCDA matches throughout the 2021-2022 Season?
18.94 players on average, 19 players at median
How many played their last matches prior to Summer 2022?
3.83 players on average, 3.5 players at median
Election Details
18 Member Teams submitted a ballot, 23 Member Teams had voting rights. Quorum of 12 reached, election is valid. Majority target is 10 if no abstentions on a proposal. Super majority target is 14.
The Executive Board has elected to use veto rights on the following Policy Proposal:
Two Back Line Judges Required for Every Match
A recall ballot for the proposal has been issued and will need a super majority of 3/4s vote by Member Teams to overturn the Board’s decision.