Goalie: NAIT Hockey - Heuer |
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Eligibility Ruling
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2010-11 SeasonJanuary 19, 2011 I have been advised that one of the NAIT men’s hockey goaltenders is ill with the flu and may be unable to play during this coming weekend’s games. Pursuant to Article I Section 13 Rule 11.1, NAIT has asked that NAIT student Anthony Heuer be declared eligible for this weekend’s games as an emergency back-up. The relevant rule is worded as follows: 1 1.1. On an emergency basis, such as for back up purposes when regular goalkeepershave been lost due to injury or for academic reasons, it shall be permissible to use a goaltender who is a full-time student at the ACAC member institution inquestion even though the athlete may be playing concurrently with another team. Providing that the emergency back-up goaltender is listed on the game sheet fewer than 5 games, he/she will not be considered to have used a year of eligibility. A supplemental eligibility form must be completed by the institution prior to the student athlete competing. An appeal can be made to the Commissioner to waive the 4 day eligibility certificate submission deadline. Based on the above rule, Mr. Heuer is eligible to compete for NAIT immediately upon completing a supplemental eligibility form and submitting it to the ACAC office. Provided that Mr. Heuer is on the game sheet for fewer than five (5) games, he will not be deemed to have used a year of ACAC eligibility. Sincerely, Bill Hendsbee |