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C.1. Compliance Workshops: Good standing is contingent upon, but not limited to, institutional attendance at an NJCAA sanctioned
compliance workshop at least once every three years.
C.2. Member colleges not in good standing are restricted from all postseason participation.

D. Statistical Reporting: All NJCAA members whose sports participate in athletic events and input those stats via the NJCAA stats system
(or stats system approved by the NJCAA members) shall provide such statistical information to the NJCAA as may be required. Such
information shall be filed no later than 4:00 P.M. (MST) of each Monday for Athletic Events for the period beginning with the previous
Monday through the Sunday immediately preceding such reporting deadline; provided, however, that if any Monday is a Federal Holiday
that the information shall be due by 4 P.M. (MST) on the next Business Day. All statistical information shall be complete and accurate to
ensure proper analysis for weekly polls and All-American consideration.
D.1. Enforcement Policy:

Failure to report and/or comply - The following penalties will be assessed for:
1 - Late or non-submission of rosters or schedules in the NJCAA PrestoSports Stat System prior to your teams first regular season
contest.
2 - This includes all NJCAA non head-to-head sports as well (bowling, cross country, golf, half marathon, swimming and diving,
tennis, track and field, and wrestling)
3 - Non head-to-head sports are not required to enter statistics throughout the year, only rosters and team schedules
First Offense - Letter of warning to athletic director
Second Offense - Letter of reprimand to athletic director AND college president
Third Offense - Suspension of Head Coach (1 game)
Fourth Offense - Suspension of Head Coach (3 games)
Fifth Offense - Head coach banned from postseason starting with region tournament
E. Safety:
E.1. Athletic Trainers: The NJCAA requires that a certified/licensed athletic trainer and an AED be provided at all NJCAA postseason
events.
E.1.a. The NJCAA recommends that at a minimum, an AED and certified/licensed athletic trainer or EMT be available at all
regular season contests and practices.
E.2. Concussion Management: The NJCAA highly recommends that each NJCAA member college develops and implements a
concussion management plan for all student-athletes.
E.3. Protective Equipment: In any recognized sport where there is a significant risk of oral and/or facial injury, the NJCAA endorses
the use of protective oral and/or facial equipment by student-athletes.

F. Concussion Testing Protocol: A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that interferes with normal brain function. It is recommended
that each NJCAA member college have a concussion management plan in place. If the institution does not have protocol in place, the
following is the NJCAA recommended protocol for concussion management:
F.1. Student-athletes take a concussion baseline test prior to participation.
F.2. Any athlete suspected of having a concussion should be removed from play immediately and evaluated by a licensed healthcare
provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussions.
F.3. Once an athlete is symptom free, they take the post-injury concussion test with the results and the baseline test sent to the
doctor.
F.4. Return to practice after a concussion should occur only with medical clearance from a licensed healthcare provider trained in the
evaluation and management of concussions.
F.5. A return-to-play step progression would be followed. It involves a gradual increase in physical demands, sport specific activities
and the risk for contact. The step progression would require a minimum of 24 hours between steps.
F.5.a. Step one - they can do strength and conditioning drills only.
F.5.b. Step two - (if no symptoms return after day one activities) they can do sport specific activities but must avoid contact.
F.5.c. Step three - (with no symptoms) they can return to full practice.
F.5.d. Step four - (with no symptoms) an athlete can return to competition.
F.6. If symptoms return with activity, the progression should be halted and restarted at the preceding symptom free step.
G. Insurance:
G.1. NJCAA Liability: The NJCAA and sponsoring organization(s) shall not be held liable or responsible for any injury to any
individual, or damages of any nature resulting from participation in any regular season or postseason event sponsored by the
NJCAA.
G.2. Member Institution Liability: The NJCAA highly recommends that each NJCAA member college purchase a lifetime catastrophic