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How much
eligibility do I have?
You are allowed a maximum of four (4) seasons of intercollegiate
athletic competition in a given sport. Your first two (2) seasons
can be at a community college.
Can I compete
at any state community college?
Yes. As long as you meet state and college academic and athletic
rules, you may compete in intercollegiate athletics.
You are eligible
as a first-year participant if you meet the following guidelines:
1. You are an amateur athlete in the sport in which you want to
participate.
2. You have not competed in intercollegiate athletics at any college
or university.
3. You are enrolled in and actively attending California community
college classes for a minimum of 12 units of which 9 count toward
the associate degree, remediation, transfer and/or certification
during your season of participation.
To be eligible
to participate in a second season of the same sport at the same
college, you must meet the following guidelines:
4. You must complete 24 semester/36 quarter units between seasons
of sport, of which 18 semester/27 quarter units count toward the
associate degree, remediation, transfer and/or certification units.
5. Beginning with your first season of participation in intercollegiate
athletics, your cumulative GPA must be 2.0 or above.
6. You are enrolled in and actively attending a minimum of 12
units of which 9 are units toward the associate degree, remediation,
transfer and/or certification during your season of participation.
If you are transferring to the community college after participating
in intercollegiate athletics at another community college or university,
you will need to check with your athletic director to determine
additional eligibility rules.
Can I be
recruited by any California community college coach?
No. Coaches may only recruit in their recruiting area. California
is divided into community college districts. A district is the
local community which the community college serves. A coach may
recruit athletes from the college’s district and those districts
that share a common boundary or are immediately next door. The
recruiting area is the college’s district high schools and
the contiguous districts’s high schools.
Can all
California coaches meet with me and my family in person?
No. A coach cannot travel outside his or her recruiting area to
meet with you, your family or team. If you do not live within
the borders of the recruiting area and you wish to meet with a
representative of the out-of-area college, then you must go to
that area to meet with the coach in person. You are permitted
to contact the coach by phone, mail or internet.
What are
the rules when I visit California community college?
If you live in the recruiting area of the community college you
wish to visit, the coach may provide you with:
Information related to academic work and job opportunities
A meal on campus.
If you live
outside the recruiting area of the community college you wish
to visit, the coach may not provide any form of financial assistance
to travel to the campus or while on campus. This includes:
• Transportation
or fuel
• Food
• Reimbursement money
Can I receive
an athletic scholarship at a California community college?
No. Scholarships and financial inducements for athletic participation
are not permitted within the rules governing California community
colleges. This includes but is not limited to:
• Cash
or personal loans
• Special discounts or payment arrangements on loans
• Free use of an automobile
• A gift of money or other tangible items (Clothes, jewelry,
books, gas, food, etc.)
• Transportation
• Free or reduced costs for housing arrangements
• Telephone privileges
When do I register for classes? How do I know what classes
to take?
The coach will give you information regarding important dates
for registration and financial aid. These dates are important
to follow. Not completing financial aid information by the priority
date could delay your ability to receive funding if you qualify.
Delaying your registration after the initial registration period
could keep you from taking the courses that you need to complete
your academic goals.
Your coach
will help you meet with a counselor at the college to develop
your Student Educational Plan. This plan will help you to clarify
your educational goals and select the courses you need to take.
It is from this plan that you choose the classes you take each
semester.
Are there
other things I should ask the coach about?
College brings many changes. Coaches can assist you providing
information and placing you in touch with offices that can help
you make a smooth transition. This may include:
• Referring
you to a counseling contact with knowledge of COA, NCAA and
NAIA athletic eligibility rules
• Referring you to a counselor for academic, career, and
personal counseling
• Referring you to a job placement and resource center.
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