MATC sports programs are sanctioned by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Region 4, and abide by the laws of those organizations. MATC is certified in seven sports: men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, and softball. The following is a partial list of the eligibility guidelines for the student-athlete:
- Prior to the 15th calendar day from the beginning date of the term for the second full-time semester, as published in the college catalog, a student-athlete must have passed 12 semester hours with a 2.00 GPA or higher.
- On or before the 15th calendar day from the beginning date of the term for the third full-time semester, and all subsequent semesters thereafter, as published in the college catalog, a student-athlete must satisfy one of the following four requirements to be eligible for the upcoming term:
- Pass a minimum of 12 semester hours with a 2.00 GPA or higher during the previous semester of full-time enrollment, or
- Pass an accumulation of semester hours equal to 12 multiplied by the number of semesters in which the student-athlete was previously enrolled full-time with a GPA of 2.00 or higher, or
- A first season participant must have passed a minimum accumulation of 24 credit hours with a 2.00 GPA or higher for the initial term of participation, regardless of previous term or other accumulation requirements (Note: This only establishes eligibility for the initial term, not subsequent terms), or
- A first or second season participant must have passed a minimum accumulation of 36 credit hours for a fall sport, 48 credit hours for a spring sport, with a 2.00 GPA or higher, regardless of previous term or other accumulation requirement.
- Prior to a second season of participation in an NJCAA certified sport, student-athletes must pass a minimum accumulation of 24 semester hours with a 2.00 GPA or higher.
- Student-athletes must be enrolled full time (12 or more credits) at the college where they have chosen to participate when the regular season schedule of a sport begins. Student-athletes not enrolled during the term when the season begins remain ineligible throughout the season schedule unless they enroll on the first possible enrollment date following:
- Their release from Active Armed Services of the United States with a discharge other than dishonorable.
- Their return from a religious mission.
- Their graduation from a high school or receipt of an equivalency diploma.
- Their transfer from an NJCAA member college which has dropped a sport after the school year begins.
Student-athletes that satisfy one of the four exceptions become eligible after the previous term has ended upon registration as a full-time student-athlete for the new term. (Student-athletes must be added to the eligibility form before participating.)
- Student-athletes may only compete at the NJCAA level for two seasons. They must be the first two seasons of intercollegiate athletic competition in that particular sport.
- Transfer students must have an official copy of all college transcripts on file in the Athletic Department and meet with the Athletic Director.
- Contact the Athletic Director Randy Casey with any questions regarding individual circumstances.
