When a student-athlete faces an injury or illness that abruptly ends their season, navigating the next steps can feel like an overwhelming challenge. Fortunately, the NJCAA Hardship form offers a structured pathway for seeking relief under such unfortunate circumstances. This form is designed specifically for situations where an athlete's ability to compete is cut short due to health setbacks. Not just any setback qualifies, however. Before an injury or illness can be considered, the student must have competed in no more than 20% of the season as outlined by the NJCAA Sport Procedures Chart, among other strict criteria. The form requires detailed information, including a letter from the Athletic Director, a comprehensive account of the student's participation, medical documentation from a doctor, and a thorough academic transcript. It's a process that demands precision and clarity, aimed at ensuring fairness and integrity within the NJCAA's member colleges. Submission of this form could potentially restore a year of eligibility for the athlete, an opportunity that underscores the association's commitment to student-athletes' health and well-being. Through the hardship request, the NJCAA reinforces its dedication not only to the competitive spirit of college athletics but also to the individual futures of those who compete.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | NJCAA Hardship Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 19 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 4 min 3 sec |
| Other names | njcaa medical redshirt, navy federal hardship program, navy federal financial hardship, first source hardship application |
NJCAA HARDSHIP REQUEST #1 |
COLLEGE: _____________________________ |
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REGION: ________ DATE: ______________________ |
Use this form for those hardships which involve injury or illness and results in the
inability to complete a full season of athletic competition.
Article V, Section 5.B: Hardship #1 involves an injury or illness which results in the
1.Participated in more than 20% of the allowable sport schedule as per the NJCAA Sport Procedures Chart (Appendix B).
2.The injury or illness must also have occurred in the first half of the schedule resulting in the
3.The injury or illness must be season ending in nature.
Parameters:
1.Refer to NJCAA Sport Procedures Chart (Appendix B) for when to use games or dates when determining participation percentages and the season midpoint; e.g. softball uses dates while baseball uses games.
2.In applying the 20 percent limitation, any competition which results in a fractional portion of an event shall be rounded to the next highest whole number; e.g. 20 percent of a
3.Postseason (regional, district or national tournament) games may not be counted as part of the regular season schedule for the purpose of acquiring a hardship.
4.The NJCAA cannot rule on those situations that did not occur at an NJCAA member college.
Name of
Date of injury or illness: ________________________ Last date of competition: _________________________
Date which the
Opponent during the last date of competition: _____________________________________________________
How many contests did the
What is the percentage that was played by the
Was this the
The following materials must be included with this form to support your request:
1.A letter of request from the Athletic Director.
2.A copy of the season schedule of completed contests with the
indicated on the schedule. If the injury occurred at another NJCAA college or at a
3.A statement from the medical doctor (on the doctor’s letterhead) that evaluated the
illness. The Doctor MUST SIGN THIS FORM. Your trainer may present additional information, but it can not substitute for the medical doctor’s record. This statement must include the dates of the
4.
5.Any other information that is pertinent to this case.
I hereby certify that the above information is accurate. It is understood that if this hardship is granted it will only affect the
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Athletic Director Signature |
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This completed form and supplemental information are to be sent to the NJCAA Office of Eligibility: 1631 Mesa Avenue, Suite B,
Colorado Springs, CO 80906. A duplicate copy must also be submitted to your Regional Director.