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RAWLINGS WEEK 29 NCSA DI TOP 20

Once again the Badgers from Wisconsin stay atop the Rawlings Week 29 NCSA DI Top 20 Rankings.  With Air Force and Virginia Tech not far behind.  Air Force once again, claims more 1st place votes than Wisconsin, but can’t overtake the top spot.

Only 4 weeks left in the regular season and still a lot of softball to play, so the Top 20 is sure to have some big changes in the coming weeks.

Next Poll: 4/11/24

APRIL 1ST: NCSA ROSTER FREEZE

The NCSA Roster Freeze is April 1st.  After that date, no players can be added to NCSA rosters.  It is essential for teams to go online to the NCSA website and confirm their rosters are accurate since there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.

Teams are encouraged to go the TEAMS page, find their team, then select “Team Roster.” This is their official team roster.  Teams should check, then double check that all players are listed that should be listed.  Since the roster removal period has ended, no players can be removed, but players can be added up until their roster has reached 25 players or April 1st has passed.

Any questions, can be directed to Christian Smith.

YOUNGSTOWN STATE JOINS FOR ’24-’25

With the EXTRA Early Registration Discount ending on March 15th, Youngstown State University took advantage of the New Team Fee savings and officially joined the NCSA for the 2024-2025 season! The NCSA is excited to welcome the Penguins who join the University of St. Thomas, Yale University, University of New Mexico and Nova Southeastern University as the new teams for ’24-’25.

No worries if you missed this period – we will be having an Early Registration Discount from now until April 15th 2024, with 25% off our New Team Fee – a savings of $100! If your team is interested in joining the NCSA for next season, contact our Director of Team Development Melanie Tunkey today!

RAWLINGS WEEK 27 NCSA DI TOP 20

For the 5th consecutive poll, Wisconsin remains the #1 team in the country with Air Force not far behind. With the weather warming up in most areas, that means softball will be heating up as well.  Lot’s of games on tap in the coming weeks, so surely more changes to the Top 20 are on the horizon.

Some small changes here and there, but be sure to see where your favorite team lands in the Rawlings Week 27 NCSA DI Top 20.

Next Poll Released: 3/28/24

RAWLINGS WEEK 25 NCSA DI TOP 20

Well Wisconsin remains atop the rankings in the Rawlings Week 25 NCSA DI Top 20, but, Air Force claims the most 1st place votes outdoing Wisconsin by 1, with 10 compared to Wisconsin’s 9.

The air is starting to warm up and the voters eager to see these teams get back to action on the field, so plenty of changes to surely come.

Check out the link to see where your favorite team finished in this weeks NCSA DI Top 20 Poll!

Next Poll Released:  3/14/24

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Gonzaga University Club Softball Team has been placed on probation for the remainder of the 2023-2024 NCSA DI Season.  They violated NCSA Rule 19.01.0.  They forfeited  3 conference games to the University of Oregon during Week 23 of the NCSA Season.

ROSTER REMOVAL PERIOD

The NCSA allows teams to remove up to 8 players from their roster for any reason during the week long period of February 21-28.  This can provide teams to opportunity for more roster flexibility for the spring portion of the season. Teams do NOT need to remove players if they do not wish to.  Again, this is simply an opportunity for teams to gain more roster spots to add new players if they don’t have the room to otherwise do so.  The roster maximum is 25 players.

If a team does wish to remove players, they must submit a signed document listing the players they would like to remove.  The document needs to be signed by two team officers and their faculty advisor (i.e. Club Sports Director).

The NCSA does not require a certain format for the player removal document, nor do they have a sample to provide teams.

EXTRA-EXTRA EARLY ’24-’25 NEW TEAMS

With the EXTRA, EXTRA Early Registration Discount ending yesterday, four new teams took advantage of the New Team Fee savings and officially joined the NCSA for the 2024-2025 season! The NCSA is excited to welcome the University of St. Thomas, Yale University, University of New Mexico and Nova Southeastern University.

No worries if you missed this period – we will be having an EXTRA Early Registration Discount from now until March 15th 2024, with 50% off our New Team Fee – a savings of $200! If your team is interested in joining the NCSA for next season, contact our Director of Team Development Melanie Tunkey today!

 

 

NEW TEAM REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 24/25 SEASON!

The NCSA has opened New Team Registration for the 2024-2025 NCSA season.  New teams can take advantage of 25% off the one-time new team registration fee (a savings of $100) if they sign up before April 15th.  After April 15th, new teams will see an increase on the one-time new team registration fee, so take advantage today!

In order to join new teams need to sign the League Participation Agreement and pay the one-time new team registration fee.

If your team is interested in joining the NCSA for next season, contact Director of Team Development Melanie Tunkey today!

RAWLINGS WEEK 23 NCSA DI TOP 20

Not many changes in this weeks Rawlings Week 23 NCSA DI Top 20.  Wisconsin still remains on top with the U.S. Air Force Academy and Virginia Tech right behind them.  Some minor moves within the Top 20, but no new additions or teams falling out in this weeks poll.

Next Poll Released: 2/29/24