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7/30/2020
During its July 22 videoconference, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel acted on several items. Please click here to read the memorandum from Jeff Hurd, NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel.
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6/5/2020
Please click the link to view 2020-21 and 2021-22 Major Rules Changes.
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3/13/2020
Please click the link to view NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships.
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1/8/2020
The NCAA has engaged The PICTOR Group to lead a comprehensive review of the state of collegiate officiating for 15 NCAA sports across all three divisions. A national review is underway and involves significant data collection, with commissioners representing Divisions I, II, and III comprising an Officiating Review Steering Committee. The final report will be submitted to the NCAA in August 2020.
Please click the following link for an overview of the NCAA Officiating Review Project.
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10/31/2019
Click the link below to be directed to this year’s sports wagering educational video for officials. The video is approximately 20 minutes in length and includes sports wagering information with which you should be familiar.
2019 NCAA Integrity Education Video
Best regards,
Dan Calandro
NCAA, Director of Championships and Alliances -
10/3/2019
The 2019-20 NCAA Women’s Bowling "Head Official" Test is now availble under the TESTING Tab. The test will close on April 13, 2020 at 5 pm Eastern Time.
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10/3/2019
NCAA Officials:
This document was developed as part of the NCAA’s continued review of its risk management program. Please note that this document summarizes information that may render an official ineligible to officiate any rounds of any of the NCAA championships.
Also, please note that one or more of the components of the “Notifications and Determinations” section may not be in place until the 2020-21 academic year.
Best regards,
Dan Calandro
NCAA, Director of Championships and Alliances -
10/1/2019
Welcome to The Approach, the online resource center for women’s bowling head and assistant officials created by the NCAA specifically to address the needs of collegiate officiating. We are excited about the new season and look forward to the opportunities to communicate important women’s bowling information with you this year on the website
Registration is now available. After registering, please visit The Approach frequently to stay current on the latest Women's Bowling officiating news and information, including rules interpretations, officiating bulletins and education on officiating basics, guidance regarding event duties and preparing the lanes for fair play, lane maintenance patterns, and event certification and head officials forms.
Video clips will be posted under the Video Tab, and click the Rules Books Tab to view this year's rules book. To take this year's annual rules and officiating exam, click the Testing Tab.
Included in this year’s Welcome Packet is the 2018-2019 and 2019-20 NCAA Women’s Bowling Rules Book.
We continue to believe your membership in The Approach will provide a significant and positive effect for generations of women’s bowling officials. We sincerely thank you for registering.
Michael Fine
NCAA Women’s Bowling Secretary-Rules Editor -
9/19/2019
As the 2019-2020 women’s bowling season approaches, this is to let you know that the Women’s Bowling Officiating Central Hub will open for registration October 1. Please know that the registration fee for this season is $80, which will include a background check as part of the registration process. You will receive more information on the background check via email notification on October 1 when registration officially opens. As a reminder, officials are required to register on The Approach in order to be considered for postseason assignment.
Thank you for your past interest in registering as an NCAA bowling official, and we look forward to the upcoming season.
Michael Fine
Women’s Bowling Secretary-Rules Editor -
9/24/2018
As the 2018-19 women’s bowling season approaches, this is to let you know that the Women’s Bowling Officiating The Approach Central Hub will open for registration October 1. Please know that the registration fee for this season is $80, which is an increase from last season and will include a background check as part of the registration process. You will receive more information on the background check via email notification on October 1 when registration officially opens. As a reminder, officials are required to register on The Approach in order to be considered for postseason assignment.Thank you for your past interest in registering as an NCAA bowling official, and we look forward to the upcoming season.
Mike Fine
Women’s Bowling Secretary-Rules Editor
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