14.4.7.3.4 Competition as Individual/Not Representing Institution. It is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in outside competition as an individual during the academic year in the student-athlete's sport, provided: (Revised: 1/16/16 effective 8/1/16, 7/22/21)

(a) The student-athlete is academically and athletically eligible for intercollegiate competition; (Revised: 7/22/21)

(b) The student-athlete represents only themselves in the competition; (Revised: 7/22/21)

(c) The student-athlete does not engage in such competition as a member of or receive expenses from an outside team; (Revised: 7/22/21)

(1) Exception - Medical Services. A student-athlete competing as an individual may receive medical services from their institution's medical personnel (e.g., athletic trainer, team physician) at a competition site. (Adopted: 1/26/19)

(d) The event is an “open” event. An “open” event is one in which the competition must be open to noncollegiate competitors and must be organized, publicized and operated as an event that is open to individuals other than collegiate competitors. (Adopted: 7/22/21)