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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
Participation on Two Different Teams
SITUATION:
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
B. 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?
ANSWER: