Day 1 of 8 brings us to the Chesapeake Region. With last years Regional Champion now in Division I, 2018 Runner-Up Temple University looks to make the jump after it’s impressive 6-0 fall season. Who will slow them down? Check out the Chesapeake Team Previews to learn more.
Check back tomorrow for the Dixie Region!
The 2019 Preseason Top 20 Poll will be released January 31st!
If anyone is interested in running for the Division II Rules Committee Team Representative, please CLICK HERE to download the Candidate Form below & submit to [email protected] by December 10th. The position is a 2-year term. Responsibilities include gathering all rule changes/suggestions/adoptions from Division II teams & presenting them to the rest of the committee at the annual NCBA Rules Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA each summer. You will be speaking on behalf of the teams while being involved throughout the discussions. All expenses paid.
The DI Teams have voted to hold a special election for the NCBA Rules Committee D1 Team Representative Position. This is a one year term which will require the elected D1 Teams Rep to travel to Pittsburgh for the Annual Rules Committee Meeting in the Summer. The D1 Rules Rep will gather rule suggestions from D1 Teams during the course of the year and present them on behalf of the D1 teams to the rest of the Rules Committee for vote. Anyone can run for the position, so if you are interested in running, please fill out the D1 Rules Rep Candidate Form. To be considered, this needs to be completed and sent to [email protected] by Sunday, November 18th at 11:59pm EST.
Florida International University has been placed on probation for violating NCBA DII Rule 26.01.0 pertaining to their failure to pay their Performance Bond.
Bloomsburg University has been placed on probation for the remainder of the current 2018-2019 season and all of the 2019-2020 season for violation of NCBA rule 26.01.0. Specifically for conducting their baseball operations in a manner not acceptable to NCBA standards. Read the report here.
If you weren’t able to tune in LIVE on August 22nd for the NCBA League Meeting, not to worry! You can catch the full recorded version or you can opt to watch specific topics discussed such as a 2018: year in review, sponsors & fundraising, or 2019: what’s to come, by clicking HERE.
The updated rulebooks for the 2018-2019 NCBA Division II Season are below. Be sure to download a copy and print them off to bring with you to every game.
NCBA DII Rulebook with Highlighted Changes for 18-19 season: CLICK HERE
NCBA DII Rulebook without highlights: CLICK HERE
Download the NCBA Annual League Meeting Slides HERE.
Tom McManus has recently been hired full time as the new Marucci Sponsor Account Manager for the National Club Baseball Association. With this new position, Tom will be overseeing all the day to day logistics of the NCBA’s partnership with Marucci Sports.
Marucci is the Official Bat Provider of the NCBA. All member teams receive two complimentary bats with their membership each season, along with receiving exclusive pricing on additional orders through the NCBA/Marucci online store.
Alec can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 412-321-8440 x110 should you have any questions!
We are excited to invite you to the NCBA Annual League Meeting on August 22nd, at 7:00 pm EST! As in years past, this important meeting will be held LIVE online. This year it will be available for live viewing on the NCBA Facebook Group Page. CLICK HERE to download the invitation that has all the details regarding the meeting!