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The NCAA News - News and FeaturesMay 12, 1997
Legislative assistance1997 Column No. 19 NCAA Bylaw 14.1.7.3 Eligibility for competition and practice following a student-athlete's final semester or quarter NCAA institutions should note that in accordance with Bylaw 14.1.7.3, a student-athlete who is eligible during the term in which degree work is completed (or is eligible as a graduate student pursuant to 14.1.7) remains eligible for any NCAA championship that begins within 60 days after the end of the term in which the student completes the requirements for the degree (or graduate eligibility). The NCAA Council, or committee designated by the Council to act for it, may waive the 60-day requirement when an NCAA championship is conducted at the conclusion of the traditional playing season but begins more than 60 days following the end of said term. During its June 30, 1992, telephone conference, the NCAA Interpretations Committee determined that a student-athlete who completes his or her degree requirements may participate in regular-season competition that precedes an NCAA championship (in that sport) that begins within 60 days after the end of the term in which the student completes the requirements for the degree (or graduate eligibility), provided the student-athlete has not exhausted his or her five years or 10 semesters/15 quarters of eligibility. NCAA Bylaw 30.14 Summer baseball NCAA institutions should note that in accordance with Bylaw 30.14, student-athletes may participate in summer baseball leagues that receive funding from the NCAA through Major League Baseball only if such leagues are approved by the Summer Baseball Subcommittee pursuant to Bylaw 21.3.23.2-(c). In order to be approved by the Summer Baseball Subcommittee, the league must meet the requirements set forth in Bylaw 30.14. The following leagues have been approved by the Summer Baseball Subcommittee and, thus, must comply with the requirements set forth in Bylaw 30.14:
Please note that the regulations set forth in Bylaw 30.14 apply only to leagues receiving funding from the NCAA through Major League Baseball. Other amateur summer baseball leagues are not required to meet the guidelines of Bylaw 30.14. This material was provided by the legislative services staff as an aid to member institutions. If an institution has a question or comment regarding this column, such correspondence should be directed to Richard C. Perko, legislative assistant, at the NCAA national office. This information is available on the Collegiate Sports Network.
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