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2011-12 Warrior Student Athlete Handbook

ELIGIBILITY AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

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For further information please contact: Carolyn Biedler - Athletic Specialist (310) 660-3593 x3549

South Coast Conference

Glance Chart of California Community College Athletic Association Constitution – 2011-2012

All Student/Athletes - Amateur Standing Required (Bylaw 1): Note: Can be considered professional in one sport, amateur in others (1.1.2 A)

1st Time Student/Athlete In Given Sport

Continuing Student/Athlete In A Given Sport

Transfer Student (Participation In A Sport At Another CA Community College)

Residence: (1.10.1) (1.10.6) Student transferring from another California college for purpose of athletic participation and who has participated in athletics must complete 12 units in residence prior to the beginning of this semester/quarter of competition. (Only 8 units from summer and or winter can be applied). If five (5) or more years have passed since last competing at a postsecondary institution: the 12 unit’s residency rule shall be waived.

Units: (1.3.1) (1.3.3) Minimum 12 units during season of sport (no previous units required for 1st time participant. Of the 12 credit units, at least 9 shall be attempted in courses counting toward the associate degree, remediation, transfer, and/or certification and are consistent with the student athlete's educational plan. (1.3.7)

GPA: (1.6.2) In order to continue participation in any sport, the athlete shall maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA in course work completed for credit at accredited postsecondary institutions, computed since the start of the semester/quarter of the first participation in any CCCAA approved sport.

Number of Seasons of Participation: (1.7) No more than 2 seasons in ANY ONE SPORT (exceptions: by conference for illness/injury).

Recorded Competition (1.5.1) Participation in any scheduled game, match or meet (except scrimmages) during season of sport is recorded as one season participation in that sport.

Late Registration: (1.3.8) A student must be register, enrolled and attending class no later than four (4) weeks after the first day of class instruction in order to represent that California Community College in athletic competition during that season.

More Than One College: (1.15.4) (1.15.5) A student athlete may practice, scrimmage or participate with only one California Community College in any season of a sport regardless of the semester or quarter starting or ending date (Practice is defined in Section 3.5). If an athlete practices at a 4-year or out-of-state Community College and transfer to a California Community College without penalty, but the student athlete may compete in a game, meet, or match at only one (1) postsecondary institution during the same season.

Residence: (1.10.1) (1.10.6)Student transferring from another community college for purpose of athletic participation and who has participated in athletics, must complete 12 units in residence prior to the beginning of this semester/quarter of competition. If five (5) or more years have passed since last competing at a postsecondary institution: the 12 unit’s residency rule shall be waived. Units: (1.3.1)Minimum 12 units during season of sport (no previous units required for 1st time participant). GPA: (1.6.2)In order to continue participation in any sport, the athlete shall maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA in course work completed for credit at accredited postsecondary institutions, computed since the start of the semester/quarter of the first participation in any CCCAA approved sport. 2nd Season of a Given Sport: (1.6.1 A-E)Must have completed and passed 24 semester/36 quarter units before semester/quarter of 2nd season (units completed and passed in 1st season to be included in calculations with a GPA of 2.0). Of the 24 semester/36 quarter units to be completed, 18 semester/27 quarter units shall be in course work counting toward the associate degree, remediation, transfer, and/or certification and are consistent with the student athlete's educational plan. 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. Number of Seasons of Participation: (1.7)No more than 2 seasons in ANY ONE SPORT (exceptions: by conference for illness/injury). Recorded Competition (1.5.1)Participation in any scheduled game, match or meet (except scrimmages) during season of sport is recorded as one season participation in that sport. Late Registration: (1.3.8)A student must be register, enrolled and attending class no later than four (4) weeks after the first day of class instruction in order to represent that California Community College in athletic competition during that season. More Than One College: (1.15.4) (1.15.5)A student athlete may practice, scrimmage or participate with only one California Community College in any season of a sport regardless of the semester or quarter starting or ending date (Practice is defined in Section 3.5). If an athlete practices at a 4-year or out-of-state Community College and transfer to a California Community College without penalty, but the student athlete may compete in a game, meet, or match at only one (1) postsecondary institution during the same season

Residence: (1.10.1) (1.10.6)Student transferring from another community college for purpose of athletic participation and who has participated in athletics must complete 12 units in residence prior to the beginning of this semester/quarter of competition, (only 8 units from summer and or winter session can be applied). .If five (5) or more years have passed since last competing at a postsecondary institution: the 12 unit’s residency rule shall be waived. Units: (1.3.1)Minimum 12 units during season of sport (no previous units required for 1st time participant). GPA: (1.6.2)In order to continue participation in any sport, the athlete shall maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA in course work completed for credit at accredited postsecondary institutions, computed since the start of the semester/quarter of the first participation in any CCCAA approved sport. Previous Athletic Competition: (1.10.1) (1.10.2) (1.10.5)Must complete 12 units in residence prior to the beginning of the semester/quarter of competition for any sport, with a total GPA of 2.0. (Only 8 units from summer and or winter session can be applied). College Dropped Sport: (1.17.1) (1.17.2 A,B)A participant at a college that dropped a sport can petition for a waiver for remaining eligibility. Number of Seasons of Participation: (1.7)No more than 2 seasons in ANY ONE SPORT (exceptions: by conference for illness/injury). Recorded Competition (1.5.1)Participation in any scheduled game, match or meet (except scrimmages) during season of sport is recorded as one season participation in that sport. Late Registration: (1.3.8)A student must be register, enrolled and attending class no later than four (4) weeks after the first day of class instruction in order to represent that California Community College in athletic competition during that season. More Than One College: (1.15.4) (1.15.5)A student athlete may practice, scrimmage or participate with only one California Community College in any season of a sport regardless of the semester or quarter starting or ending date (Practice is defined in Section 3.5). If an athlete practices at a 4-year or out-of-state Community College and transfer to a California Community College without penalty, but the student athlete may compete in a game, meet, or match at only one (1) postsecondary institution during the same season

South Coast Conference

Glance Chart Of California Community College Athletics Association Constitution – 2011 - 2012

4-Year University,Out of State, Out of Country

RecruitingBylaw 2

Season of Sport(see Sports Chart 3.11)

Residence: (1.10.7) A transfer student who competed in a CCCAA – sanctioned sport at a four-year institution or non-California Community College before competing at a California Community College is required to have a cumulative 2.0 grade point average as described by Bylaw 1.10.2. A student participating in a second season of a sport must also meet the required 24-semester/36 – quarter rule. Units: (1.3.1) (1.3.3)Minimum 12 units during season of sport (no previous units required for 1st time participant. Of the 12 credit units, at least 9 shall be attempted in courses counting toward the associate degree, remediation, transfer, and/or certification and are consistent with the student athlete's educational plan. (1.3.7) GPA: (1.6.2)In order to continue participation in any sport, the athlete shall maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA in course work completed for credit at accredited postsecondary institutions, computed since the start of the semester/quarter of the first participation in any CCCAA approved sport. Number of Seasons of Participation: (1.7)No more than 2 seasons in ANY ONE SPORT (exceptions: by conference for illness/injury). Recorded Competition (1.5.1)Participation in any scheduled game, match or meet (except scrimmages) during season of sport is recorded as one season participation in that sport. Late Registration: (1.3.8)A student must be register, enrolled and attending class no later than four (4) weeks after the first day of class instruction in order to represent that California Community College in athletic competition during that season. Transfer Units: (1.6.1 E)No transfer units required, but the GPA begins at first participation in any sport at any college, and for a 2nd season of a sport 24 units/36 quarter units with a GPA of 2.0 is required. More Than One College: (1.15.4) (1.15.5)A student athlete may practice, scrimmage or participate with only one California Community College in any season of a sport regardless of the semester or quarter starting or ending date (Practice is defined in Section 3.5). If an athlete practices at a 4-year or out-of-state Community College and transfer to a California Community College without penalty, but the student athlete may compete in a game, meet, or match at only one (1) postsecondary institution during the same season

(2.1) Recruiting is defined as any solicitation of an individual, a member of their family, legal guardian, or coach by a college staff member or by a representative of the college's interests to encourage enrollment in that institution or the purpose of athletic participation. (2.1 A-F)Recruiting activities that would cause a California community college district resident prospect to be considered as athletically recruited include the following types of activities:

A. Initiating or arranging first contact with a prospect, family member, or legal guardian whether in person, by telephone, or by correspondence.
B. Providing transportation to the campus.
C. Visiting a prospect, family member, or legal guardian.
- D. Providing information regarding employment opportunities, matriculation, housing, financial aid, etc.
E. Any form of correspondence sent to a prospect, family member, or legal guardian, such as letters, memos, news releases, or newspaper articles.
F. Arranging or providing for a meal(s) during a campus visit.

(2.2.1) All things prohibited by this Constitution to colleges, faculty, staff and representatives are also prohibited to anyone acting as a representative or agent of the college i.e. non employees, volunteers, alumni, boosters, relatives, friends, students, and any others speaking for or on behalf of the college and its programs. (2.2.2) Athletic recruitment of any individual(s) residing outside the California community college's district boundaries is prohibited. Likewise, any student of another California community college, regardless of residence, shall not be athletically recruited. (2.11.2) Subsidizing is forbidden and is defined as providing any manner of financial assistance in return for a prospect's athletic services.

Fall

Sport	Rules	Contest
Football Women's Golf Soccer (M-W) Water Polo (M-W) Cross Country (M-W) Volleyball (W) Wrestling Basketball (M-W)	NCAA USGA FIFA NCAA NCAA NCAA NCAA NCAA	10 19 21 18 8 19 14 2

Spring

Sport	Rules	Contests
Badminton Baseball Men's Golf Swimming (M-W) Tennis (M-W) Track & Field (M-W) Softball Volleyball (M)	USAB NCAA USGA NCAA USTA NCAA NCAA USVA	19 36 19 11 26 12 40 21

3.11 - For the fall sports of cross country, women's golf, water polo, soccer, women's volleyball, wrestling practice may start Aug. 15^th , Basketball – Oct. 1^st ^,and the spring sports of Badminton, softball, swimming, diving, tennis, track & field, baseball, men's golf and men's volleyball; practice may start Jan. 15^th .

Cross –Gender Participation: (1.11) Where both men's and women's teams exist in a sport, men will compete on men's teams and women on women's teams. When only one team exits woman can compete on men's teams, but men CANNOT compete on women's teams. South Coast Conference Rich Kollen, Commissioner13141 Sutton StreetCerritos, CA 90703(562) 239-2001 (Office)(562) 926-3837 (Fax)(714) 658-5793 (cell)dayofgame@aol.com

Mini-courses: (1.3.5)Mini-course (less than semester/quarter in length) units shall be counted if the student is enrolled and attending or has completed the mini-course during the semester or quarter of the season of sport. Mini course units in which the student expects to enroll and attend SHALL NOT be counted for purposes of athletic eligibility. Loss of eligibility: (1.3.1)Students dropping below 12 units during season are IMMEDIATELY INELIGIBLE, UNTIL AGAIN ENROLLED IN 12 OR MORE UNITS.