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FALSIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY
Case 1
Student-Athlete Falsifies Eligibility Information
SITUATION:
Student-Athlete R is a transfer from a non-member college and participated in one season at that institution in wrestling. He then transfers to
Community College A. On the NJCAA Eligibility Affidavit form he states that he did not participate at the non-member college and in addition
he provides transcripts to the athletic department. Research is conducted concerning his participation and transcripts and it is found that his
statements on the Affidavit and his transcripts have been falsified. Is Student-Athlete R still eligible for competition?
ANSWER:
No. Because the student-athlete falsified information/materials used to determine his eligibility, he is ineligible for competition in
any sport at any school in the NJCAA. Any falsified information regarding a student-athlete’s eligibility will result in a ban in participation
within the NJCAA indefinitely.
Case 2
Member Institution Falsifies Eligibility Information
Should a member college be found to have falsified eligibility Information, the immediate penalty will be probation. The case may be reviewed
by the Board of Regents for further sanction.

GENERAL
Case 1
Practice with another College while the Season is in Progress
SITUATION:

While a member of Community College A's program, Student-Athlete R practices with Four-Year Institution X. Is this considered a violation of
NJCAA bylaws?
ANSWER:
Yes. While the season is in progress, Student-Athlete R may not play or practice with another collegiate program or any other team.

Case 2

SITUATION: Participation on Two Different Teams

While a member of Community College A's basketball team, can Student-Athlete R participate with a recreational basketball team while also
participating with his/her college team?
ANSWER:
No. NJCAA bylaws prohibits participation on any team in the same sport while the season of that sport is in progress.

Case 3
Playing Two Sports at Same Time
SITUATION:
Student-Athlete R, a basketball player at Community College B, would like to compete in an indoor track and field meet
representing Community College B during basketball season. Will Student-Athlete R's participation in the indoor track and field meet
jeopardize his/her eligibility to continue playing basketball?
ANSWER:
No. Student-Athlete R will be eligible to compete in both basketball and indoor track and field for Community College
This bylaw is referring to participating for more than one team in the same sport while the season of that sport is in progress.

Case 4
Participation after the Season
SITUATION:
After the basketball season at Community College A has ended, members of the basketball team join teams which are not
associated with the college. Can a freshman who plans to return to Community College A the following year participate on a non-college team
without having an NJCAA sanction?
ANSWER:
Yes. Once the season has been completed, student-athletes may participate on non-college teams without it affecting their
eligibility.

Case 5
Team Participation in Community Recreation League
SITUATION:
Community College A wants to have their baseball team participate in the local fall men’s league which is run by the local
Recreation Commission. Is this possible in place of having a traditional fall college baseball season?
ANSWER:
No. Teams that are associated to member institutions are not permitted to participate in non-intercollegiate leagues. The Community
College team may participate against some of those same teams but would not be permitted to join the league.

Case 6
Participation in Open Meets
SITUATION:
Community College A enters student-athletes in an open wrestling tournament which is listed as an open event on their regular
schedule. The college provides transportation and pays the entry fees for the student-athletes. Can Community College A enter student-
athletes in this tournament who are not academically eligible, and listed on the college eligibility form?