Fine: Admin Error - NAIT Basketball - Iyekekpolor |
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Commissioner's Rulings
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2010-11 SeasonJanuary 19, 2011 Facts: On January 15, 2011, the above player competed as a member of the NAIT men’s basketball team in a victory over SAIT. Unfortunately, this player’s Supplemental Eligibility Form was not received in the ACAC Office until January 17, 2011. For games between January 1-15, the ACAC Operating Code requires Supplemental Eligibility Forms to be received 24 hours prior to the game in question. As a result, the above player was not eligible to play on January 15, 2011. Ruling: Article I Section 5 Rule 10.2 of the ACAC Operating Code is worded as follows: As a result of any administrative errors by the member institutions regarding student athlete eligibility the ACAC Commissioner will issue a fine of $1,500 per occurrence. Based on the above, NAIT is assessed a $1,500 fine, payable forthwith to the ACAC Office. The result of the game referenced above shall stand.
Bill Hendsbee |