The Intercollegiate Athletics Program at Lancaster Bible College offers Students-Athletes the opportunity to compete in intercollegiate sports at a high level while focusing on the integration of sports and spirituality. Lancaster Bible College's affiliation with the NCAA, the NCCAA and the United East gives Student-Athletes the possibility for a very high level of competition against institutions from around the country. In order to be a part of the Intercollegiate program, preparation and planning must be taken by the prospective student-athlete. Below is a list of resources to get started.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES
Contact Admissions or a Head Coach
Apply to Lancaster Bible College
Learn more about becoming a Division III student-athlete by
registering for a free profile page through the NCAA Eligibility Center.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
NCAA Division III Self-Release - If interested in transferring to Lancaster Bible, complete this form and submit to Jake Warren at jwarren@lbc.edu.
*Note: Lancaster Bible coaches/administration cannot speak with you regarding a possible transfer until this Self-Release form is on file with the LBC Athletics Department.
Transferring to or from another Division III institution?
- NCAA grants NCAA Division III Student-Athletes the right to Self-Release for a limited period of time. You must fill out the self-release form linked above and send this to the potential institution of transfer.
Transferring from a Division I or II institution?
- Lancaster Bible will need to receive written permission to contact you from your current institution before our coaches can contact you directly.
- You are required to contact your current coach and the Compliance Coordinator to grant permission to the other institution to contact you.
CURRENT STUDENTS
Eligibility
Per NCAA Bylaw 14.2, a student-athlete has a total of 10 semesters to complete 4 seasons of intercollegiate participation in any one sport.
In addition, Lancaster Bible requires that the following criteria are met in order to participate:
1. Must maintain full-time status during the season (12 credit minimum for undergrad, 6 credit for grad)
2. Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements after the end of each academic year
NCAA INTERIM NIL POLICY
NCAA college athletes now have the opportunity to benefit from their name, image and likeness. All three divisions have adopted a uniform, interim policy defining NCAA name, image and likeness rules for all incoming and current student-athletes in all sports.
The interim policy provides the following guidelines to schools, student-athletes and families:
- Individuals can engage in NIL activities that are consistent with the law of the state where the school is located. Colleges and universities may be a resource for state law questions
- Individuals can use a professional services provider for NIL activities
- College athletes who attend a school in a state without an NIL law can engage in NIL activity without violating NCAA rules related to name, image and likeness
- State law and schools may impose reporting requirements
PENNSYLVANIA POLICY
Article XX-K No. 0381 PN 972 Pennsylvania
Lancaster Bible College - NIL Policy
NIL Reporting Form – Lancaster Bible College
NIL INFORMATIONAL LINKS:
Quick Guide to New NCAA Interim Policy
NIL Q&A
Considerations for Financial Aid
NIL Do’s & Don’ts
For specific eligibility questions, contact Jake Warren, Head Women's Soccer Coach and NCAA Compliance Officer at 717.560.8200 x5483 or jwarren@lbc.edu.
Division III Compliance Information Video
Summary of NCAA Division III Regulations for Student-Athletes
NCAA Banned Substances
Sports Wagering Prohibitions and Resources
LBC ADMINISTRATORS & COACHES
NCAA Division III Manual
NCAA Division III Rules Test
Practice Start Date Calculator
LBC BOOSTERS & SUPPORTERS
Role of Boosters and Representatives of Athletics Interests
