NCAA Faq

<DIV class=headertext>NCAA FAQs</DIV>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: What does NCAA stand for?</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: National Collegiate Athletic Association  <BR></FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: How is the NCAA structured?  </FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: The NCAA consists of Men's Division I, II and III, Women's Division I and III.  </FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: Are the NCAA playing rules the same as NHL playing rules?</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: No. NCAA playing rules vary slightly from NHL playing rules.  Some notable differences are the NCAA plays automatic icing, while the NHL plays touch icing.  NCAA players are required to wear a full face shield. Fighting in NCAA hockey is not permitted and carries a two game suspension. Also, the rink size may differ from school to school in the NCAA while all NHL teams play on a standard 200' x 85' sheet. </FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: Are scholarships offered by NCAA ice hockey programs? </FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: Some. Men's and Women's NCAA Division I schools can offer scholarships. They are permitted 18 scholarships per team. NCAA Division II schools can offer scholarships. They are permitted 13.5 scholarships per team. NCAA Division III men's and women's programs do not offer athletic scholarships for ice hockey.</FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: Is there a cost to players to play at an NCAA School? </FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: No. NCAA schools are required to pay for student athletes expenses related to participation in their athletic program.     </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma></FONT></P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: How many years am I allowed to play on an NCAA team? </FONT></STRONG>
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<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: When a player enters an NCAA school as a freshmen, that players has (4) years of eligibility. Eligibility expires (5) years after beginning of that players freshmen year.  There are certain exceptions for medical related issues.</FONT></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Q: How many games do NCAA teams play? </FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: NCAA teams play approximately 35 games per season plus playoffs.<BR> </FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><STRONG>Q: How often do NCAA teams practice?</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: NCAA teams typically practice between 4-5 times per week. Teams usually practice Monday -Thursday with games on Friday and Saturday. Sunday is typically an off day.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><STRONG>Q: What levels does the NCAA hold national championships?</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>A: All. The NCAA holds a national tournament for all Men's and Women's divisions. </FONT></P>
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