Eligibility - CUCA Hockey - Abdelaal |
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Eligibility Ruling
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2010-11 SeasonOctober 6, 2011Facts: Mr. Abdelaal played two (2) games for the CUCA Men’s Hockey team during the 2010-11 season. Those games took place on January 5, 2011 and January 8, 2011. Those were the only games played by Mr. Abdelaal during the 2010-11 season. He was not in school during the first semester of the 2010-11 school year. I have been advised by CUCA that Mr. Abdelaal was registered to take three courses during the second semester. However, due to unexpected work obligations relating to his family’s business, Mr. Abdelaal was forced to withdraw from one of his courses, leaving him ineligible to continue as a member of the CUCA Hockey team. Mr. Abdelaal is currently a full-time student at CUCA. CUCA seeks a ruling to have Mr. Abdelaal declared immediately eligible to compete for its Hockey team. Ruling: Article I Section 5 Rule 1.1.3.2 of the ACAC Operating Code is worded as follows: 1.1.3.2. One Semester Participation As Mr. Abdelaal did not pass a minimum of three (3) courses or nine (9) credit hours during the semester in which he participated, he is currently ineligible pursuant to Rule 1.1.3.2. Rule 1.1.4 deals with re-instating academic eligibility. Provided that Mr. Abdelaal is able to meet the requirements of that rule, he will be eligible to compete during the second semester of the 2011-12 season. Rule 1.1.4 does allow Mr. Abdelaal to practice with the team until his eligibility is reinstated though he may not compete in any non-conference, league or championship events. Mr. Abdelaal is also deemed to have used one (1) year of ACAC eligibility in relation to the 2010-11 season. Sincerely, Bill Hendsbee |