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DIVISION I

  • 17.14.8.1 Noncollegiate, Amateur Competition:
    • 17.14.8.1.1 During the Playing Season: A student-athlete in ice hockey who participates during the institution's playing season as a member of any outside ice hockey team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) except while representing the institution in intercollegiate ice hockey competition shall be ineligible for intercollegiate ice hockey competition unless eligibility is restored by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement (see Bylaw 17.34 for exceptions). (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/16/93, 10/3/05, 6/26/24 effective 8/1/24) 
      • 17.14.8.1.1.1 Exception -- Conference All-Star Competition Against U.S. National Team: In women's ice hockey, a student-athlete may compete during the academic year as a member of a conference all-star team in up to two contests against the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team in the 12 months prior to the Winter Olympic Games, provided the student-athlete is academically eligible for intercollegiate competition at the time of the competition. (Adopted: 1/17/09) 
    • 17.14.8.1.2 Out of Season: During the academic year, not more than four student-athletes with eligibility remaining in intercollegiate ice hockey may practice or compete on an outside amateur ice hockey team. During the summer, there are no limits on the number of student-athletes with eligibility remaining in intercollegiate ice hockey who may practice or compete on an outside, amateur ice hockey team. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 6/26/24 effective 8/1/24) 
  • 16.1.1 Application of Awards Legislation: 
    • 16.1.1.1 Awards Received for Participation While not Representing the Institution: Awards received by an individual for participation in competition while not representing the institution shall conform to the rules of the amateur sports organization that governs the competition, but may not include cash (or cash equivalents) that exceeds actual and necessary expenses (see Bylaw 12.1.2.4). (Revised: 1/19/13 effective 8/1/13, 8/7/14) 

Division III

  • 14.7 Outside Competition, Effects on Eligibility: The eligibility of a student-athlete who engages in outside competition (see Bylaw 17.02.10) is affected as set forth in the following regulations.
    • 14.7.1 Outside Competition: A student-athlete becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport until eligibility is restored by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement if, after enrollment in college and during any year in which the student-athlete is a member of an intercollegiate squad or team, they compete or have competed as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games or other activity) during the institution's intercollegiate season in the sport (see Bylaw 14.7.3 for exceptions and waivers) unless restored to eligibility before that time by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement. (See Bylaw 14.1.11, for student-athletes participating in a recognized foreign exchange/study abroad program). (Revised: 1/16/93, 1/11/94, 1/13/03 effective 8/1/03, 12/20/04, 1/10/05, 1/19/13, 4/20/21) 
    • 14.7.2.3 Competition between Segments: If an institution conducts separate fall and spring practice or playing segments in a sport, it is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in that sport on an outside team during the period between the two segments without affecting their eligibility. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/16/93, 4/20/21) 
    • 14.7.2.5 Competition as Individual/Not Representing Institution: It is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in outside competition as an individual during the academic year in the student-athlete's sport, as long as the student-athlete represents only themself in the competition and does not engage in such competition as a member of or receive expenses from an outside team. (Revised: 4/20/21) 
  • 16.1.1.2 Awards Received for Participation While Not Representing the Institution: Awards received by a student-athlete for participation in competition while not representing the institution shall conform to the regulations of the recognized amateur organization that governs the competition and may not include cash (or cash equivalents). Such awards may include gift certificates or gift cards that are not redeemable for cash and items that are not personalized, provided the awards are permitted by the rules of the amateur sports organization. [R] (Revised: 7/21/09, 7/22/14) 
    • 16.1.1.2.1 Exception -- Individual Sports -- Prize Money Outside the Playing Season During the Institution's Official Summer Vacation Period: In individual sports, a student-athlete may accept prize money that does not exceed their actual and necessary expenses, pursuant to Bylaw 12.1.6.1-(b). (Adopted: 1/15/11, Revised: 4/20/21)  
    • 16.1.1.2.2 Olympic and Paralympic Games: It is permissible for a student-athlete to receive a nonmonetary award associated with participation in the Olympic and Paralympic Games at any time regardless of when the games are held or whether the student-athlete is enrolled during the academic year. (Adopted: 1/8/01, Revised: 1/22/20 effective 8/1/20)