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Athletes in Ohio challenge new age-based eligibility rules set by NCAA
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· June 25, 2026
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Key points This period starts either with full-time enrollment or the academic year after their 19th birthday, whichever comes first. The NCAA has established a policy allowing athletes five seasons of competition.
Athletes in another state are taking issue with new rules set by the NCAA. The rules pertain to age-based eligibility and are now in effect.
The NCAA has established a policy allowing athletes five seasons of competition. This period starts either with full-time enrollment or the academic year after their 19th birthday, whichever comes first.
Further details on the new rules and the challenges they face are available from the source, including information on how the changes affect waivers and redshirt years.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
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