Summer and Outside Competition
During the Academic Year
A student-athlete who participates during the academic year as a member of any outside team in any non-collegiate, amateur competition (e.g., tournament play, exhibition games) except while representing the institution in intercollegiate competition shall be ineligible for intercollegiate competition for the remainder of that academic year and for the next academic year.
General Exceptions
High School Alumni Games
Olympic Games
Official Pan-American Games (Tryout and Competition)
U.S. National Teams
Official World Championships and World Cup tryouts and competition
All student athletes must complete and submit either the Outside Competition Request Form (Summer) or Outside Competition Request Form (Academic Year) BEFORE participating in any outside team activities or risk loss of eligibility to compete in NCAA athletics.
Soccer Exception
After May 1, soccer student-athletes may compete as a member of an outside soccer team provided only five or fewer student-athletes from any single NCAA institution participate, the competition is approved in advance by the Compliance Office, and no class time is missed for practice activities or competition.
Volleyball Exception
After May 1, volleyball student-athletes may compete as a member of an outside volleyball team provided only two or less student-athletes from any single NCAA institution participate, all practice/competition is confined to doubles tournaments in outdoor volleyball, the competition is approved in advance by the Compliance Office, and no class time is missed for practice activities or competition.
Summer Participation
Student-athletes must get approval from the Compliance Office prior to participating in non-collegiate, amateur competition during the summer period. Each sport has specific regulations regarding permissible summer activities. The Outside Competition Request Form (Summer) must be submitted prior to participation.
Summer Leagues - Baseball and Basketball
Student-athletes in the sports of baseball and basketball are required by NCAA rules to obtain written permission from the Athletic Director prior to engaging in any summer league activities. Student-athletes must participate in NCAA-certified leagues, and no more than two Indiana State University basketball players or four Indiana State University baseball players may compete on any certified summer league team.
