2018 Manual highlights

The 2018 Pre-Championship Manual is online.

Highlights Bid allocation: 43 A, 2 B, 19 C. Online selection show (hurray!): 11:30 a.m. (central) Nov. 5. Regional rankings: Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 5. National committee: Matt Schoultz, Lawrence (chair); Beth Wilmeth, Northwestern; Moira Long, Springfield; Sue Hozak, Saint Vincent; Danny Miller, Averett; Johan Dulfer, Ithaca; Kim Kelly, Carnegie Mellon; Ed Garza, Austin.

Errors The AEC teams, Trinity (D.C.) and Valley Forge are listed in the Midwest instead of the Mid-Atlantic. SUNY-Delhi is an ACAA member, not independent.

I’ll add this here because the Manual delves into each region’s members. D3sports.com reported that Benedictine will return to Division III.

In similar news, Texas Tyler is listed as a West Region independent in the Manual while Frostburg is still listed among the CAC teams without any mention of Division II intentions. Benedictine remains listed in the NACC but not eligible due to reclassifying status.

The FAQ page has been updated.

-Ricky Nelson