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SITUATION:
Student-Athlete R, a member of Community College A's track and field team, is invited to participate in a track and field
meet which is not a part of Community College A's schedule. Can Student-Athlete R participate in the track and field meet?
ANSWER:
Yes. Student-Athlete R can participate in the track meet as an "unattached" entry. Under no circumstances can Student-
Athlete R be a representative of another track team or club and also be a member of a college track team.
Case 5
Individual Participation in Non-Scheduled Events
SITUATION:
Student-Athlete R is a member of the cross country team at Community College A. While the cross country season is in
progress, Student-Athlete R enters a "road race" which is not a part of Community College A's schedule. Can Student-Athlete
R participate in such an event without NJCAA approval?
ANSWER:
Yes. Student-Athlete R may participate in the "road race" without NJCAA approval providing he/she does not in any way
represent Community College A. Student-Athlete R may not wear the college uniform, nor shall the college pay the entry fee or
any expenses related to the event.
Case 6
State Games
NJCAA coaches and facilities may be involved with the official “state games” of their respective state under the following
guidelines:
• The state games must request approval from the NJCAA National Office by use of the NJCAA Event Questionnaire AND
a letter of request from the appropriate authority for the state games (ex. Nebraska Sports Council).
• The state games must be multi-sport.
• The state games must be held during the off-season (as defined by NJCAA Sports Procedures for each sport).
• The state games may be the one and only “official state games” for that year.
• If the event is held on a member campus, NJCAA coaches may also be involved in the administration of the event.
• No member of the member college’s staff, or the college itself including its respective booster club members, may be
involved in providing expenses to any student-athlete, including transportation.
• There currently is no limit as to how many student-athletes from each NJCAA member college may be on a given team,
in any sport.
• No college apparel may be used, and no college equipment may be used if the games are held off campus.
• No participant may sign an NJCAA Letter of Intent at the state games location, during the state games event.
• The competition must be organized and scheduled by the outside state games authority. (State games commission.)
• NJCAA coaches may not participate on the same team with current NJCAA student-athletes or athletes that have signed
an NJCAA Letter of Intent with their college.
• Practice for the state games event must occur in compliance with the current NJCAA Off Season practice.
This ruling will allow NJCAA coaches to be directly involved with administration and coaching of their own student-athletes
during those official state games receiving NJCAA approval.
Case 7
Competing Against International Teams
SITUATION:
Community College A schedules a basketball game with a team from a foreign country. Does such a game require NJCAA
notification?
ANSWER:
Yes. NJCAA member college teams participating in games involving international competition must send a NJCAA Athletic
Event Questionnaire to the NJCAA National Office.
Region/Conference Sponsored Showcase
Case 1
Region Sponsored Showcase / Combine
SITUATION:
Region A sponsors and organizes a baseball combine which is held in the fall. During the combine all participants have an
opportunity to display their skill level in running, hitting and throwing. Is it permissible to divide the participants up into teams
and have them play 3-4 innings to further display their skill level?
ANSWER:
No. It is not permissible to conduct simulated game competition under NJCAA bylaws. Under the region/conference
sponsored showcase allowance only skill demonstration is permitted. No game simulation is permitted.
Case 2
Outside Sponsored Showcase / Combine
SITUATION:
