Officials and referees may operate in proximity to student-athletes and school personnel during or as part of competition events. As a result, they may create risk for these individuals and may also be at risk for contracting COVID-19 from student-athletes. Beginning on page 26 of the NCAA Resocialization of Collegiate Sport: Developing Standard for Practice and Competition, the NCAA provides examples of testing and masking strategies for officials and information about officials’ proximity to competitors. Please review this information as you officiate NCAA competition this season.

NOTE - The CDC guidelines related to gaiters have been updated. When wearing a one-layer gaiter, like the one officials may have received as part of the welcome packet process, it should be folded over to make two layers to be compliant with CDC guidelines. Other masks or face coverings that are in compliance with CDC recommendations also may be worn.

As the 2020-21 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

Please click the link to view 2020-21 and 2021-22 Major Rules Changes.