Student-Athlete - Please read the following prior to signing this form. If you have questions, please ask!
1. I understand that in order to be eligible for intercollegiate competition, I must be continuously and actively enrolled and attending class in a minimum of 12 units at my community college during the season of sport, notwithstanding other articles/bylaws of the CCCAA Constitution and Bylaws. (Bylaw 1.3.1)
* Of the 12 units, at least 9 shall be attempted in courses counting toward remediation, career technical education/certificate courses, associate degree requirements, transfer/general education, and/or lower division theoretical major preparation courses as defined by the college catalog and/or articulation agreements and be consistent with my educational plan. The college shall certify that I have an individual educational plan on file. (Bylaw 1.3.1.B)
2. I understand that actual competition in a scheduled game, meet, or match (except scrimmages for CCCAA purposes) during a sports season shall be recorded as one season of competition in that sport. (Bylaw 1.5)
3. In order to be eligible for the second season of sport, I must successfully complete and pass 24-semester/36-quarter units at an accredited postsecondary institution and complete a minimum 6 units during my last full-time term*. The 24-semester/36-quarter unit count begins with and includes the units taken during the first semester/quarter of competition for that sport and must be completed prior to the beginning of the semester/quarter of the second season of sport. Units from a course repeated to raise a grade of “D” or better shall not be counted to satisfy this second-season-of-sport unit eligibility rule. (Bylaw 1.6)
* Of the 24-semester/36-quarter units to be completed, 18-semester/27-quarter units shall be in course work counting toward remediation, career technical education/certificate courses, associate degree requirements, transfer/general education, and/or lower division theoretical major preparation courses as defined by the college catalog and/or articulation agreements and be consistent with my educational plan. (Bylaw 1.6.1.2)
4. I understand that once I have competed in a CCCAA-sanctioned sport, I must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and complete a minimum of 6 units during my last full-time term* to continue to be eligible for any sport.
5. I understand that I may not and have not: participated or competed at another college during this season of sport and have not attended an intercollegiate athletic class. I also understand that as a member of a team sport, I may not compete/practice with any outside team in that sport during the season of that sport (See sports listed in Bylaw 3.7).
6. I have never been paid for athletic competition, have never signed a professional contract and I am an amateur in this sport.
7. I understand that I may NOT receive financial assistance (housing, jobs, transportation, etc.) or other special privileges for my participation in athletics.
8. I understand that to be eligible to transfer and compete at an NCAA college I may need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and meet specific transfer requirements.
9. STATE DECORUM POLICY—I understand the following offenses will result in the stated discipline plus any other sanctions deemed appropriate:
A. Ejection from a contest for language or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in suspension from the next scheduled contest.
B. Second ejection from a contest in the same season will result in a suspension from all remaining contests.
C. Physically assaulting or attempting to physically assault an official shall result in immediate ejection and the individual shall be suspended from participation in any CCCAA event for a period of sixty (60) months.
D. Physically assaulting or attempting to assault anyone (other than an official) during an event will result in ejection from that contest and suspension from the next two contests.
E. Leaving position or the bench/sidelines in reaction to an altercation, but not becoming physically involved will result in ejection from that contest and suspension from the next scheduled contest.
F. The use or possession of any drugs, alcohol or tobacco will result in ejection from that contest and suspension from the next two contests.
10. I authorize college authorities to release information about my athletic and academic records for the sole purpose of determining athletic eligibility, as well as my height, weight, and year in college.
11. My initials authorize the use and publication of my likeness by the CCCAA and its member institutions:
12. I understand that there are special rules for student-athletes. I understand and will abide by the above statements and all rules of athletic eligibility. Information falsely given or concealed by me will cause my college’s forfeitures of all games, meets, and/or matches in which I competed, and that I may be designated ineligible for further competition. If I do not agree with any item above, my explanation is attached to this form.
13. My signature on the front of this form certifies that I have read and understand the above.