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Canadian Interuniversity Sport rules are sometimes
complex as they apply to certain students. This
guide should not be relied upon exclusively. Please
contact your Athletic Department for proper interpretations
in specific cases.
Please note that Regional Associations and institutions
may have additional regulations that are of a more
stringent nature. Consult your Athletic Department
about these rules.
All references in this guide are to the 2006-2007
Canadian Interuniversity Sport Policies and Procedures. A
complete set of regulations can be found at www.universityspo
Canadian Interuniversity Sport
Canadian Interuniversity Sport,
which is the national governing
body of university sport in
Canada, is composed of the
majority of degree granting
universities in the country. Fifty-one
(51) member institutions with
over 10,000 student-athletes
and 550 coaches vie for 19
National Championships in 11
different sports. CIS
also provides high performance
international opportunities
for Canadian student-athletes
at Winter and Summer Universiades,
and 27 World University Championships.
From Victoria to St. John's,
student-athletes compete for
national and regional honours
from the following Regional Associations::
- Canada West
- Ontario University Athletics
- Quebec Student Sports Federation
- Atlantic University Sport
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Eligibility
What
are the academic requirements for students entering
directly from a high school, CEGEP, or CCAA school?
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a minimum 60% average or equivalent on
those courses used to determine your university admission.
What
are the academic requirements to remain eligible?
Canadian
Interuniversity Sport student-athletes must:
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be enrolled in a minimum of 3 courses
(minimum 9 credit hours or equivalent) in the term in
which they are competing.
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successfully complete a minimum of 3
full courses, or 6 half courses (minimum 18 credit hours
or equivalent) during the academic year.
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ALWAYS consult your athletic department
prior to making any changes to your academic program or course
load.
Are
there any exceptions?
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exceptions are granted within certain
academic programs and circumstances (please consult
your Athletic Department).
How
do I get charged with a year of eligibility?
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if your team does NOT have an exhibition schedule, you are charged with a year of eligibility when your name appears on the playing roster (or equivalent) of two or more regular season competitions; otherwise if your team DOES play in exhibition, you are charged a year for a single regular season competition.
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for CIS exhibition and playoff competition, CEGEP participation,
as well as National Team and Professional participation, please
consult your Athletic Department.
• men's
hockey and football have sport-specific regulations related
to non-CIS participation which can result in the loss of eligibility;
please consult your Athletic Department.
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within related jurisdictions, such as the CCAA or NCAA, you
are charged with eligibility in accordance with that jurisdiction’s
rules.
How
many years of eligibility do I have?
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Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)
allows you to compete for 5 years.
• athletes who
have completed their eligibility to participate in another
post-secondary jurisdiction, such as the CCAA or NCAA,
are ineligible for CIS competition.
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About Transferring?
As
a current CIS student-athlete, how soon can I play after transferring
to another CIS school?
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one year must pass from your last participation
in that sport , subject to all other rules
Are
there any exceptions?
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when either the sport you play or your
academic program of study has been discontinued at your
school.
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if you enroll in a graduate degree program
at a school different from the one you completed your
undergraduate degree the previous year, you can participate
immediately in CIS competition (assuming you have eligibility
remaining).
What
else should I know?
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if you contact another school’s coach
or Athletic Department representative regarding a potential
transfer, the Athletic Director of the your present
school will be notified.
What
if I’m contacted by another coach?
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CIS coaches and Athletic Department representatives
are not permitted to contact athletes already attending
a CIS school.
As
a CCAA student-athlete, how soon can I play after transferring
to a CIS school?
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you can participate immediately in CIS
competition, unless:
1)
you have participated in any game(s)
in that semester or term; or
2)
you have not achieved
a minimum 60% average or equivalent on those college
courses utilized to determine your university admission;
or
3)
you have completed your
CCAA eligibility.
As
a NCAA or NAIA student-athlete, how soon can I play after transferring
to a CIS school?
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assuming
you have satisfied the other eligibility requirements,
and you have not completed your NCAA or NAIA eligibility,
one year must pass from your last participation in that
sport.
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Financial Awards
Is
there a limit to what I can receive?
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tuition and compulsory fees is the maximum
amount you can receive for athletic-related awards in
an academic year, including athletic-related bursaries.
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the value and quantity of athletic-related
awards and bursaries available varies from institution
to institution.
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specific awards and bursaries may have
additional conditions, such as academic success and
citizenship, beyond what is stated here.
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many awards, such as academic awards
or awards provided by Sport Governing Bodies or the
Federal and Provincial Governments, are not included
within the tuition and compulsory fees maximum; please
consult your Athletic Department.
Who provides athletic-related
awards?
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all athletic-related awards provided
to CIS student-athletes must be administered through
the providing university.
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to receive an award that is not administered
by your university, the award must not be conditional
on attendance at any particular university, that is,
you must be free to attend the university of your choice.
When can I receive athletic-related
awards?
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you are eligible to receive an award
or bursary at the beginning of your first year at a
university (September) if you have a minimum entering
average of 80% or equivalent.
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alternatively, you are eligible to
receive an award at the end of your first year at a
university (spring or summer) if you satisfy CIS academic
requirements with at least a 65% average or equivalent.
thereafter, you are eligible to receive an award
at the beginning of any year if you satisfy CIS
academic requirements with at least a 65% average
or equivalent in the preceding year.
Please
note that Regional Associations and institutions may
have additional regulations that are of a more stringent
nature; please consult your Athletic Department about
these rules.
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Doping Control
Program
What
is the CIS Doping Control Program?
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CIS, in cooperation with the Canadian Centre
for Ethics in Sport (CCES), coordinates a doping control program
that incorporates both "in-competition" and "out-of-competition"
testing, as well as "event" testing.
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student-athletes are tested in accordance with
the rules of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP).
Who’s eligible for testing?
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every CIS student-athlete is eligible
for testing, with approximately 1 in 25 CIS student-athletes
being tested each year.
When can I be tested?
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testing occurs in all sports, both in
and out of competition, throughout the calendar year.
What's permitted and what's prohibited?
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World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List is applied in
Canada by the CADP.
The Drug Information Database ()
provides athletes and their support personnel
with easily accessible and accurate information
about which drugs, medications, and other substances
are prohibited by WADA
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you can also contact the CCES, toll-free, at
1-800-672-7775 , or by e-mail at
Are prescribed medications
permitted?
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while many prescription medications are
permitted, some are prohibited.
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you must be very diligent to the status
of any medication before you consume it.
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under certain medical conditions and
circumstances, often with asthma and respiratory ailment
drugs, prescribed medications containing a banned substance
may be permitted upon declaration and approval by the
CCES
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information regarding "Therapeutic Use Exemption" process for
a prohibited substance, please contact the CCES directly at
, or 1-800-672-7775.
Are herbal products and
nutritional supplements banned?
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herbal and nutritional supplements are not subject
to the same federal regulations as pharmaceutical grade products
(medications), and as such it is possible for a product to contain
prohibited ingredients that are not listed on the packaging.
Additionally, the possibility of 'cross-contamination' during
the manufacturing process is a concern.
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some of these products contain “natural”
or botanical sources of banned or restricted substances
without listing the banned substance (for instance,
“ma huang” is an herbal equivalent to the banned drug
ephedrine, as is “Sida Cordifolia”).
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the CCES cannot provide a guarantee on the status
of these products.
For More Information: CCES: 1-800-672-7775
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Programs Services
As the national member of la Fédération
Internationale du Sports Universitaire (FISU), the
CIS is mandated to facilitate high performance competitive
opportunities for student-athletes who are Canadian,
between the ages of 17 and 28, and enrolled full-time
in a post secondary institution.
Separate Winter and Summer World University Games
(Universiades) are held every two odd years, and offer
competitive opportunities in over 20 sports. 27
Single Sport World University Championships are currently
offered every two even years, from April to December,
and are generally sports not offered at the Universiades.
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