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Exception to a Standing Rule
N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N T E R C O L L E G I A T E A T H L E T I C SWelcome to Legislative 101: Exception to a Standing Rule1Requesting an exception to a standing rule allows an NAIA institution to seek an exception to an NAIA rule or policy in exceptional circumstances. There are not enumerated minimum grounds that must be satisfied for an institution to request an exception. An institution may submit a request if it feels that the circumstances call for a departure from regulations established by the membershipAn exception to a standing rule grants an institution a one-time exception to a rule.
Exception to a Standing Rule:Overview
N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N T E R C O L L E G I A T E A T H L E T I C SRequesting an exception to a standing rule allows an NAIA institution to seek an exception to an NAIA rule or policy in exceptional or extenuating circumstances where an institution or individual is not able to comply with NAIA rules.
There are not enumerated minimum grounds that must be satisfied for an institution to request an exception. An institution may submit a request if it feels that the circumstances call for a departure from regulations established by the membership
An exception to a standing rule grants an institution a one-time exception to a rule. Granted exceptions are in no way precedent setting and are specific to each individual exception request. 2An institution decided to pursue an exceptional ruling and creates an information packet with the pertinent information included.The institution sends the request to their conference eligibility chair to be reviewed by the conference eligibility committee and for a denial or approval recommendation of the request to be made.The request will be sent to the National Office and forwarded to the National Eligibility Committee along with the conference recommendation.The NEC will review all information and make a final determination.A letter will be sent to the president, athletics director and faculty athletics representative of the requesting institution detailing the committees determination.
Exception to a Standing Rule:Process
N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N T E R C O L L E G I A T E A T H L E T I C SOnce an institution has decided to seek an exceptional ruling, the institution must create a packet of information specifying the situation. The institution then sends all necessary information to its conference eligibility chair. The eligibility chair will facilitate a review of the information by the conferences eligibility committee, culminating in a recommendation from the committee to approve or deny the request.The conference eligibility chair will then forward all information to the NAIA National Office. The National Eligibility Committee will consider the requesting institutions submitted information and the conference eligibility committees recommendation before reaching a final decision. A letter detailing the National Eligibility Committees final decision is then sent to the president, athletics director, and faculty athletics representative of the requesting institution. NAIA Legislative Services staff does not take part in the determination of a request, but does facilitate the review, voting and final letter of the National Eligibility Committee.
3Required Items:NAIA Exception to a Standard Rule Form, available hereAll transcripts for any student involved (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)Additional Items:Personal narratives by individuals involved Documentation that verifies central details of the exception requestThis is a broad process that can be applied to nearly any category of NAIA legislation, thus particular request determines what information will be necessary or relevant .
Exception to a Standing Rule:Creating an Exception Request
N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N T E R C O L L E G I A T E A T H L E T I C SThe required items that are needed to process any request are the NAIA exception to a standing rule form and all transcripts for any students involved. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Other items that may be included are personal narratives by individuals involved such as student-athlete, coach, athletic director, academic advisor, parent, etc.Also, any documentation that verifies the central details present in the request like medical records of an injury, receipts, game statistics, newspaper articles, IEPs, and so forth.
This is a broad process that can be applied to nearly any category of NAIA legislation, thus particular request determine what information will be necessary and relevant. Because the National Eligibility Committee will only have the submitted information to consider, it is an institutions goal to paint a clear, thorough picture of the circumstances and why an exception is warrented. 4Contact Legislative servicesHotline: 816-595-8180Or Email: [email protected]
Questions?
N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N T E R C O L L E G I A T E A T H L E T I C SQuestions about this or other topics? Contact us on our legislative hotline at 816-595-8180 or email us at [email protected]