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against a varsity team. Student-Athlete R transfers to Community College A and wants to play soccer. How many seasons of
NJCAA eligibility does he have remaining?
ANSWER:
Student-Athlete R has one (1) season of NJCAA eligibility remaining in the sport of soccer. Participation in intercollegiate
sports regardless of the level (varsity, JV, club) will utilize a season of NJCAA eligibility.

Article XII - National Tournament Qualification

Case 1
Determination of .500 Record
SITUATION:
Community College A plays 18 soccer games. Ten (10) days prior to the district tournament their overall record is 8-8-2
which is not a .500 winning percentage as required by the bylaw. Is Community College A eligible for district play with an 8-8-2
record?
ANSWER:
Yes. To determine the .500 record, the ties are eliminated which leaves the school with an 8-8 record which is a .500
winning percentage as required by the bylaw.

Case 2
Section 2 – Fall Qualifying for Spring Nationals
SITUATION:
Community College A’s regular season in golf is in the fall. At Community College A’s regional tournament, teams
compete to qualify for Nationals which is in the spring. This region does not play during the spring term. What are the eligibility
requirements of those student-athletes who have qualified in the fall for spring nationals?
ANSWER:
According to this bylaw student-athletes may participate in the spring nationals provided that the student-athletes are
enrolled full-time at the college where they have qualified during the term when spring nationals are held. The spring class
schedules for each of these student-athletes must be submitted to the NJCAA National Office prior to competition in nationals.

Case 3
Participation Prior to Postseason Competition
SITUATION:
Community College A qualifies for national tournament play in softball. Can Community College A continue to compete
following the district play in preparation for the national tournament?
ANSWER:
If Community College A has not utilized their 30 playing dates (scrimmages and game dates combined) during the regular
season, they may continue to compete against outside competition in scrimmages only. It is not permissible to schedule a
regular season contest once postseason has begun. Once a team is no longer able to advance to the national championship,
all competition against outside teams or individuals must stop even if they have playing dates available as per the NJCAA
Sports Procedures.

Article XV - Sportsmanship

Ejections
Case 1
Violent Ejection – Soccer
SITUATION:
Student-Athlete R is red carded from a soccer match and the action is considered to be violent by the referee in charge of
the game. How many games must the student-athlete sit out for this ejection?
ANSWER:
The NJCAA ejection policy would require the student-athlete to sit out the next two scheduled games. In this instance, the
NJCAA Ejection Policy is more stringent than the NCAA soccer rules. If the student-athlete was ejected for fighting, the NCAA
soccer rules would mandate a two-game suspension and would be consistent with the NJCAA Ejection Policy. In all instances
of ejection, the stricter of the sport game playing rules, conference rules or the NJCAA Ejection Policy must be adhered to.
NOTE: The NJCAA Game-Ejection Form must be filed with the region in accordance with the Ejection Policy.

Case 2
Non-Violent and Violent Ejection in One Season
SITUATION:
Student-Athlete receives a non-violent ejection in a game. A few games later the student-athlete receives a violent
ejection. How many game suspensions must the student athlete serve?
ANSWER:
The NJCAA ejection policy would require the student-athlete to sit out the next three (3) scheduled games. Should a
player, coach or team representative receive as their first two ejections, a violent and a non-violent ejection, in any order, they
must serve a three (3) contest suspension.
Examples:
 Non-violent plus a non-violent = 2 game suspension