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V. Eligibility rules and regulations

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The RecSports Program was developed to provide competition and recreation during the academic year for currently enrolled BYU-Idaho students, matriculating students (off track but returning), faculty, staff, ward bishopric members, and  spouses of students. Some eligibility restrictions are necessary to provide fair opportunities for participation. These restrictions have been developed by students and employees to reflect the philosophy of the RecSports Program and campus administration at BYU-Idaho. Individuals deemed ineligible to participate may seek reconsideration by written petition to the Student Director / Advisor. The petition must be in memo format and written in a professional manner. This must be done prior to any participation. Violation of any eligibility rule will cause a contest to be automatically forfeited.

1.     Currently Enrolled Students: The program is open to all currently enrolled BYU-Idaho students, matriculating students, student spouses, faculty, staff, and leadership of campus wards. All others are not eligible.

2.     Ward Members are eligible to participate on the ward team of which their church records reside, as long as they are currently enrolled students, matriculating students, spouses of a student, or a member of the bishopric.

3.     Playing on More Than One Team: A player may play on only one team within a given division (Independent or Ward) offering. Participants may also play on one team in the co-ed division in the same sport at the same time since this would be considered a separate league offering. A player may play on a ward team and independent team of the same sport. However, a player may not participate in the same sport in the same division (i.e. playing on two men's softball teams in the ward division is not allowed). Once you have played two games with one team, you may not switch to another team without approval from the RecSports Office.

4.     Check In: All players must check in with a staff member or official before playing in a game.

5.     Assumed Name: If an individual participates using a false name or false ID, the result will be a  forfeited game, and that student will be barred from that sport for the rest of the season. The player and captain must appear for disciplinary council.

6.     BYU-Idaho Competitive Sports Team Members: A student is considered a "competitive player" if they are currently participating in the Competitive Sports Program. No more than two competitive players may participate on one team, except for softball and soccer, which allow three players per team in any division.

7.     Leagues are primarily self-monitored.

8.     The RecSports Program reserves the right to handle eligibility violations without formal protest.