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Welcome to the 2017-18 academic year
Student-Athlete Orientation Team Meeting
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Meet the Compliance Staff Corey Bray Associate AD for Compliance Bell 205E 205-975-3051 [email protected]
Michael Derringer Director of Compliance Bell 205D 205-975-3055 [email protected]
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
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Key Topics Covered Faculty Athletics Representative Senior Woman Administrator Eligibility Academics Outside Competition Seasons of Eligibility
Financial Aid Student Assistance Fund
Recruiting Playing and Practice Seasons Countable Athletically Related Activities Team Transportation Release
Employment and Fee-ForLessons Complimentary Admissions Promotional Activities Amateurism Agents and Runners Autograph Request Tips
Extra Benefits Ethical Conduct Code of Conduct
NCAA Drug Testing Sport Administrators Required Compliance Forms
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Faculty Athletics Representative Contributes a faculty perspective in the administration of the Athletics Department Serves as an advisor to the President and Athletics Director on all matters related to intercollegiate athletics Monitors the coordination of the compliance and academic support programs Monitors the academic preparation and performance of student-athletes and is involved in reporting that information to the President, Athletics Director and the Athletics Advisory Committee Supports the UAB SAAC to ensure the involvement of student-athletes in decisions which affect their lives Assists the President and Athletics Director in determining UAB positions on proposed NCAA and C-USA legislation Facilitates communication among various campus entities, in particular, between the Athletics Department and the faculty governance structure
Dr. Frank Messina Accounting and Finance BEC 308C 205-934-8827 [email protected]
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Senior Woman Administrator The highest ranking female involved with the management of a member institution’s intercollegiate athletics program Senior staff member Key decision-maker directly involved with the athletics department Collaboratively addressing department goals, and supporting and managing gender equity Katreshia Louis-Verrett and Title IX matters Senior Associate Athletics Director Advocate of issues important to student205-975-6283 athletes, coaches and staff Educator on issues concerning student-athletes Role model and resource for students, coaches, administrators and other Assist student-athletes in balancing academics and athletics
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Sport Administrators
Katreshia LouisVerrett Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Women’s Basketball
Corey Bray Women’s Volleyball Beach Volleyball
Matt Wildt Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Men’s Golf Women’s Golf
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Sport Administrators
Fernandez West Women’s Track and Field Women’s Cross Country
Bryant Carter Men’s Basketball Football
Dan Carlson Baseball Softball Women’s Bowling Mixed Rifle
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Eligibility For everything related to your eligibility see:
Michael Derringer Director of Compliance Bell 205D 205-975-3055 [email protected]
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Academics – Eligibility Requirements
Student-athletes must meet all academic eligibility requirements of the NCAA, Conference USA (C-USA), and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Academics – Eligibility Requirements All student-athletes must: Check with the student-athlete academic center staff before making course changes; Never drop a course without first consulting with the studentathlete academic center staff; If you require less than 12 hours to graduate in your final regular term of enrollment you must: Prior to the first day of class, have your academic department advisor provide to the student-athlete academic center staff verification that you need less than 12 hours to graduate that term; and
Never miss a class due to practice, training or promotional activities. Competition is the only permissible reason to miss a class.
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Progress Toward Degree for 4-year Degree Programs By 1st Semester
• Be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center • Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 hours) • Term-by-term: pass at least 6 hours
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Completed at least 24 hours of degree credit Completed at least 18 hours of degree credit during regular academic year Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 hours) Term-by-term: at least 90% of cumulative GPA (1.8/2.0), pass at least 6 hours
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Declare major Completed at least 40% of degree requirements (48/120, 52/128 credits) Completed at least 18 hours of degree credit during regular academic year Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 hours) Term-by-term: at least 95% of cumulative GPA (1.9/2.0), pass at least 6 hours
By 4th Year
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Completed at least 60% of degree requirements (72/120, 77/128 credits) Completed at least 18 hours of degree credit during regular academic year Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 hours unless in final semester for graduation) Term-by-term: at least 100% of cumulative GPA (2.0/2.0), pass at least 6 hours
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Completed at least 80% of degree requirements (96/120, 103/128 credits) Completed at least 18 hours of degree credit during regular academic year Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 hours unless in final semester for graduation) Term-by-term: at least 100% of cumulative GPA (2.0/2.0), pass at least 6 hours
By 2nd Year
By 3rd Year
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Academics – Eligibility Requirements Repeats of previously passed courses cannot be counted toward hours required. The last grade attempted for a repeated course is the one that counts. You need to be aware of the number of elective hours allowed within your major. Excessive elective hours will not be counted in determining your eligibility. To be eligible for postseason competition occurring after the end of the semester you must pass at least 6 credit hours during the term immediately preceding the postseason competition.
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Seasons of Eligibility You have 5 years to use 4 years of eligibility. Exceptions to use of a season: Redshirt Medical Hardship (Medical Redshirt) Medical Non-Counter (Medical DQ)
If you don’t meet one of the exceptions, you used a season of competition.
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Seasons of Eligibility - Exceptions Redshirt – May not compete at any time during the season You may participate in preseason exhibition contests or informal practice scrimmages without using a season of competition. For baseball, soccer, softball, women’s beach volleyball and women’s volleyball you may engage in outside competition during the non-championship segment without using a season of competition, provided you were academically eligible during the championship segment.
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Seasons of Eligibility - Exceptions Medical Hardship (Medical Redshirt) Incapacity resulting from injury/illness All participation during the first half of season, AND Participation in no more than 3 competitions or 30% of scheduled contests/dates of competition, whichever is greater Waiver must be granted by C-USA
Medical Non-Counter (Medical DQ) Injured/ill to the point of never again participating in intercollegiate athletics Still receive athletics scholarship
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Financial Aid For everything related to your financial aid see:
Michael Derringer Director of Compliance Bell 205D 205-975-3055 [email protected]
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Financial Aid – Athletic Scholarships Minimum of one-year agreements May be maintained, reduced, cancelled or increased from one period of the award to the next Financial assistance other than from those to whom you are a legal dependent needs to be immediately reported to Michael Derringer via the Outside Scholarship Form. Examples may include, but are not limited to: Community scholarships, Alumni scholarships, and Any institutional aid.
Failure to report financial aid could cost you your eligibility!
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Room & Board Disbursement Monitor Blazernet frequently to verify your account balance is accurate! It is highly encouraged to setup direct deposit in Blazernet! Fall Term
Spring Term
July 10 (Preseason)
January 8 (classes begin)
August 28 (classes begin)
January 24
August 29
February 23
September 25
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Student Assistance Fund (SAF) The fund shall be used to assist student-athletes in meeting financial needs that arise in conjunction with participation in intercollegiate athletics, enrollment in an academic curriculum or recognition of academic achievement. All student-athletes are eligible to receive SAF benefits. You are not entitled to this money!
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Student Assistance Fund (SAF) Permissible uses of the fund examples Educational expenses and fees Summer school Fifth- or sixth-year aid Expendable supplies Educational supplies
Health and safety expenses Insurance Medical/dental expenses
Personal or family expenses Clothing allowance Emergency travel
Institutional academic or programming enhancements Academic achievement awards Academic support service
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Recruiting For everything related to recruiting see:
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
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Student Host Don’t engage in: Hazing activities; Strip clubs/gentleman’s clubs, strippers, exotic dancers, prostitutes, escort services or any type of pornographic material; Gambling; or Conversations with boosters.
Don’t give (or loan) the recruit: Athletic gear or apparel to PSAs for use during an official visit; Cash or gifts; or Alcohol, tobacco products or illegal drugs.
Don’t: Transport the recruit more than 30 miles from campus; Report back information to a coach about the recruit’s athletics abilities revealed during any recreational activity occurring during the official visit.
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Recruiting Prospective Student-Athletes You can only have off-campus in-person contact with a recruit if the contact does not occur at the direction of your coach or another Athletics Department staff member. Serving as a student host is an exception.
You can have written correspondence (e.g., e-mail, text message, communication via social media) with a recruit only if you weren’t told to do so or it is not paid for by your coach or any other Athletics Department staff member.
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Playing and Practice Seasons For everything related to playing and practice seasons see:
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
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Playing and Practice Seasons Guidelines The information in this section of the presentation refers to this educational document.
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Countable Athletically Related Activities – In-Season 20 hours/week (week defined by coaches at start of year) 4 hours/day Day of competition = 3 hours 1 day off per week, even during preseason and vacation periods 14 additional days off 8-hour overnight off period between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Travel day cannot be used as day off Unlimited practice during vacation periods except for 1 day off per week requirement For fall sports with a preseason, unlimited practice is permitted (except for 1 day off per week requirement) until the first contest against outside competition or the first day of class, whichever occurs earlier. 1 week discretionary period at end of season
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Countable Athletically Related Activities – Out-of-Season 8 hours/week – Required weight training, conditioning and skill-related instruction (no more than 2 hours/week) No countable athletically related activities from one week prior to the beginning of finals week through the conclusion of each student-athlete’s final exams 2 days off per week
August 28 (1st day of classes) – April 15
2 hours/week of skill instruction
December 4 – end of each studentathlete’s finals
No out-of-season athletics activities
April 16 – end of each studentathlete’s finals
No out-of-season athletics activities
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Athletics Activities CARA – Countable Athletically Related Activities Practice Competition Film review Skill instruction Strength & conditioning No CARA on off day
RARA – Required Athletically Related Activities Includes CARA Compliance meetings Team promotional activities Recruiting activities Media activities Fundraising events Community service Team building Competition travel No RARA on off day
Not CARA/RARA Health & medical activities Academic activities Voluntary activities Life skills activities involving multiple sports
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Voluntary Athletically Related Activities (VARA) To be considered “voluntary” and not count in your maximum practice/competition hours, the following conditions must be met: You must not be required to report back to a coach or other staff member (e.g. trainer, manager, strength coach); Noncoaching staff members who observe the activity may not report back to the coach any information related to the activity; The activity must be initiated and requested solely by you, the studentathlete (NOT required); Attendance and participation (or lack thereof) may not be recorded for the purpose of reporting attendance to the coach or teammates; You must not be subjected to penalty if you elect not to participate; No recognition or incentives can be given based on attendance or performance.
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Time Management Plan (TMP) Coaches must create and distribute to student-athletes the TMP in writing prior to any RARA occurring A TMP for the semester and a monthly TMP will be distributed
Student-athletes must be provided adequate notice of changes to a previously established schedule for CARA or RARA At least 24 hours notice of a change for reasons within the coach’s control Changes for reasons outside of the coach’s control can be made with less than a 24 hour notice (e.g. weather, illness)
An annual review of the TMP will be conducted AD, FAR, head coach, student-athlete
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Countable Athletically Related Activities – Playing and Practice Seasons Coaches are required to report your weekly countable athletically related activity time to the Compliance Office. Each report must include a student-athlete’s approval! If you have any questions or concerns regarding your team’s countable hours (in-season or out-of-season) or voluntary activities, please contact Mike Gray.
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Countable Athletically Related Activities – Approving CARA (Practice) Logs Go to www.uab.edu/blazernet and login Click on the Athletics tab. Click on JumpForward. Select the Practice Logs tab. A red circle indicates you have logs to submit. All logs that are under the "Outstanding Practice Logs" need to be reviewed. To sign off on practice logs, select the "Open" button on the right side of each week’s log. The top part of each log is a calendar of the week and lists all practices that your coach has logged for the
team. The bottom part of the practice log will be listed as the "Approval" section, and this is where you will answer several questions about the week’s practices. This is also where you will list whether you believe the week is correct or incorrect. Once you answer all questions, sign the log and select "Agree" or "Disagree.” When you select either one of these options this log will then be sent to Compliance. Users in the compliance department are the only people who can view these submitted logs.
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Team Transportation Release
The student-athlete completes this section
The student-athlete signs the form here The head coach (or his/her designee) signs the form here The student-athlete’s parent/guardian signs here if the studentathlete is under 18
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Outside Competition The information in this section on outside competition is related to this educational document.
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Outside Competition During the academic year, student-athletes may not participate on any outside team in any noncollegiate amateur competition. Exceptions for sports other than basketball Outside of declared playing and practice season during any official vacation period Competition as individual (“unattached”) Cannot wear/use institutional apparel Cannot receive expenses from the institution, and Cannot receive instruction from an institution’s coach
You may receive actual and necessary expenses for permissible outside competition from an outside sponsor (e.g., team, neighbor, business) other than an agent, booster or professional sports organization
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Outside Competition You may receive awards (e.g., trophies, medals, and plaques), if the award(s) conform to the rules of the recognized amateur organization governing the competition (e.g., USGA, AAU, USTA). You may also accept prize money (or cash equivalents) from the sponsor of the event if the amount of money does not exceed your actual and necessary expenses to participate in the competition. Check with the Compliance Office and complete the Outside Competition Form before participating in any outside competition.
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Employment and Fee-For-Lessons For everything related to employment and teaching lessons see:
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
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Employment Information in this section on employment pertains to this educational document.
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Amateurism – Employment You must complete the required Student-Athlete Employment Form prior to employment. Compensation Cannot be given for being a student-athlete Can only be given for work actually performed, AND Can only be at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services You cannot conduct your own sports camp/clinic
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Amateurism – Fee-for-Lesson You may receive compensation for teaching or coaching skills or techniques in your sport on a fee-for-lesson basis, provided you: Complete the Student-Athlete Fee-For-Lesson Form; Do not use institutional facilities; Do not provide a playing lesson; Do not receive payment from someone other than the recipient or the recipient’s family; AND Do not use your name, picture, or appearance to promote or advertise for the lessons.
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Complimentary Admissions For everything related to complimentary admissions see:
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
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Awards and Benefits – Complimentary Admissions 4 complimentary admissions per game via a pass list The recipient of the complimentary admission must present a photo ID at the pass gate. A student-athlete may not: Receive payment from any source for his or her complimentary admissions and may not exchange or assign them for any item of value to anyone, including teammates or other student-athletes; or Purchase tickets for a game and then scalp them for a profit.
The recipient of a complimentary admission may not sell or exchange the complimentary admissions for money or any item of value.
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Awards and Benefits – Requesting Complimentary Admissions Go to www.uab.edu/blazernet and login. Click on Athletics. Click on JumpForward and the Comp. Ticket icon To submit a guest for approval, select the Add/View Guests option. You will be taken to the Add Guests page were you can fill out your guest’s information. All information with an asterisk is required information. You will then click the Add Person button at the bottom of the page. Compliance will review the information and either approve or deny the guest. You will receive a notification when the guest has been approved. To assign tickets for a specific game, find the game and select the "Assign Tickets" button.
To assign a ticket to a guest, select the guest you want to assign each ticket to from the dropdown. Once the guest is selected you will click yes in the Acknowledgement box (to ensure you read all the NCAA rules above), and then select submit. If you want to transfer a ticket to a teammate, check the “Transfer ticket” box rather than selecting an approved guest from the dropdown. The dropdown will then allow you to select a teammate. Changes can be made to the guest list as long as the event is still open. Each team will have a set deadline for requesting tickets after which no changes can be made.
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Promotional Activities For everything related to your involvement in promotional activities see:
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
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Promotional Activities All promotional activities must be coordinated by your coach or an athletics administrator and require the approval of the Compliance Office and a completed Promotional Activities Form. All promotional activities are impermissible unless in accordance with NCAA Bylaw 12. Examples of permissible promotional activities are: Appearances with athletics administration members (i.e., ticket caravans, special events, press conferences, etc.); Fundraisers or promotions for charities, nonprofit organizations, or University programs; and Community service projects.
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Amateurism For everything related to your amateur status see:
Corey Bray Associate AD for Compliance Bell 205E 205-975-3051 [email protected]
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Amateurism You are ineligible in a sport if you ever: Accept pay, or the promise of pay; Agree orally or in writing to compete in professional athletics; Compete on any professional athletics team; Use athletics skill for pay; Allow the use of your name or picture to advertise, recommend or promote directly or indirectly the sale or use of a commercial product or service; Endorsing a commercial product or service through your use of the product or service; or Use your name, picture, appearance or athletics reputation to promote your own business.
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Amateurism – Agents and Runners You are ineligible in a sport if you or a family member ever: Accept money, transportation or other benefits from an agent or runner; Agree orally or in writing to be represented by an agent (even if agreement is for future representation after completion of collegiate competition); OR Allow an agent to market your athletics ability or reputation.
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Autograph Request Tips
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Extra Benefits & Preferential Treatment For everything related to impermissible extra benefits and preferential treatment, benefits or services see:
Corey Bray Associate AD for Compliance Bell 205E 205-975-3051 [email protected]
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Extra Benefits & Preferential Treatment The information in this section of the presentation refers to this educational document.
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Extra Benefits & Preferential Treatment You may not accept anything that is not available to the general student body or the general public! Special arrangements and benefits apply to you AND your friends and relatives. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following: Transportation, Food, Clothing, Course supplies not covered by a scholarship, Financial loan, and Drinks and cover (admission) to nightclubs and/or events.
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Extra Benefits & Preferential Treatment Unadvertised Discounts Receipt of unadvertised discounts not available to the general public is considered an impermissible extra benefit. Any discount must be advertised and available to the general public.
ASK IF YOU WANT TO PROTECT YOUR ELIGIBILITY. 1. 2.
Is it available to you because you are a student-athlete? OR Is it available GENERALLY TO ALL UAB STUDENTS determined on a basis unrelated to athletic ability?
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Ethical Conduct For everything related to the ethical conduct of yourself and your coaches see:
Corey Bray Associate AD for Compliance Bell 205E 205-975-3051 [email protected]
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Ethical Conduct It is a great privilege to be a student-athlete at UAB. As a student-athlete, you represent more than just yourself. You are an ambassador of UAB and your actions will reflect upon your team, the Athletics Department and the University. You must compete with honesty and sportsmanship at all times.
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Ethical Conduct – Sports Wagering You are ineligible if you participate in any gambling activity on intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics in a sport for which the NCAA sponsors a championship. You lose all remaining eligibility immediately if you: Are involved in point shaving or other activities designed to influence the outcome or win-loss margin of a game, OR Solicit or accept a bet or participate in any gambling activity involving wagering on your institution.
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Ethical Conduct – Sports Wagering Violations include Accepting a bet or placing a bet for anything of value (e.g., food, clothes, money) Providing inside information NCAA PENALTIES FIRST OFFENSE = Ineligible for at least one year and a loss of at least one season of competition! SECOND OFFENSE = Permanent loss of eligibility in all sports! Examples of impermissible gambling include: Fantasy Leagues, Super Bowl Pools, NCAA Tournament Pools/Brackets
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Code of Conduct - Alcohol All student-athletes must comply with the state of Alabama’s alcohol-related criminal laws (e.g. no underage drinking and no driving under the influence of alcohol) and the University’s alcohol policy. Alcohol consumption is highly discouraged at all times for student-athletes of legal drinking age and is prohibited for all student-athletes (regardless of age) while in season. Alcohol abuse by all student-athletes is strictly prohibited and cause for disciplinary action by the head coach, sport administrator and/or Director of Athletics. In addition to University sanctions, the Department of Athletics may issue additional disciplinary actions on the student-athlete for violations of the University’s alcohol regulations and/or state laws.
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C-USA Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship
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C-USA Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship Confirmation of Receipt and Commitment Print your name here Sign your name here Print the date here
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Code of Conduct - Sportsmanship C-USA Sportsmanship Standards of Conduct Member institutions' student-athletes, coaches and staff shall conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in connection with all intercollegiate sporting events in which they participate ("Events"). They shall conduct themselves as positive role models and represent their institutions in a manner that exhibits the principles of sportsmanship. They shall exhibit respect and courtesy towards all participants, and comment about other institutions, coaches and studentathletes only in a positive manner.
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Code of Conduct - Sportsmanship C-USA Sportsmanship Standards of Conduct Behavior that is not considered sportsmanlike or appropriate in connection with Events includes, but is not limited to, the following: Striking (e.g., kicking, hitting, throwing objects at) or other acts of violence, attempted acts of violence or attempts to incite violence; Obscene, profane, demeaning or unduly provocative language, gestures or actions directed towards an opposing team, institution, contest official, staff member or spectator; Public criticism of or publicly disparaging statements about an opposing team, institution, contest official, staff member, or spectator; All other actions, as determined by the Commissioner, in violation of the principles and standards of sportsmanship.
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Code of Conduct - Hazing All forms of hazing are prohibited. Hazing is any activity expected of someone on a team (or group) that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate. Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to: Forced consumption of alcohol or other substances, Sleep deprivation, Use of alcohol in drinking games or contests, Paddling, Forced tattooing or branding, Creation of excessive fatigue, Severe shocks or humiliation (as defined by a reasonable person under all circumstances), Compulsory servitude, and Theft or misuse of property belonging to others.
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Code of Conduct – Social Media Student-athletes, as members of the UAB community, are permitted to use social media such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram provided that: No offensive or inappropriate pictures are posted, No offensive or inappropriate comments are posted, and Any information placed on the website(s) does not violate the ethics and intent behind the the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct.
Questions regarding acceptable content should be directed to your head coach, the Compliance Office, your sport administrator or the Director of Athletics. The University, including coaches and administrators, has the right to monitor these public websites.
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Code of Conduct – Harassment, Assault and Discrimination All individuals associated with UAB athletics are expected to respect the dignity and sensitivity of all members of the community regardless of their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, national origin, genetic or family history, or veteran status. Sexual harassment or assault, discrimination or actions that intentionally intimidate, humiliate or demean individuals or groups are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Individuals associated with the Athletics Department are obligated to report these incidences.
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NCAA Drug Testing For everything related to NCAA drug testing rules see:
Corey Bray Associate AD for Compliance Bell 205E 205-975-3051 [email protected]
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NCAA Drug Testing YEAR ROUND TESTING OCCURS IN ALL SPORTS! If you test positive for a banned substance during an NCAA administered drug test you: Will be declared INELIGIBLE to compete during the regular season and postseason competition for ONE CALENDAR YEAR (i.e. 365 days) after your positive test (50% of the season for street drugs); and Will be charged with the loss of a minimum of one season of competition in all sports (50% of the season for street drugs).
If you test positive a second time for a banned substance during an NCAA administered drug test you will lose all remaining regular-season and post-season eligibility in all sports. Positive drug tests administered by another governing body (e.g., NGB, USADA) will also effect your eligibility and you are obligated to report those positive tests.
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NCAA Drug Testing Check the 2017-18 NCAA Banned Drugs List Notify your Athletic Trainer of any medications or supplements you want to take and get his/her approval before taking them!
Any product containing a dietary supplement ingredient is taken at your own risk!
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NCAA Drug Testing Stimulants…includes Ritalin and other prescription drugs not prescribed to you Caffeine if concentration in urine exceeds 15 micrograms/ml
Beta-2-Agonists…includes Albuterol (a.k.a. Salbutamol) and some other Asthma medications
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Twitter Follow the Compliance Office on Twitter for helpful NCAA rules education information @BlazerBylaws
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Required Compliance Forms All forms must be completed prior to practice and competition. For questions regarding the forms see:
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We wish you much success during the 2017-18 academic year
Student-Athlete Orientation Team Meetings
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Welcome to the 2017-18 academic year
Student-Athlete Orientation Team Meeting
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Meet the Compliance Staff Corey Bray Associate AD for Compliance Bell 205E 205-975-3051 [email protected]
Michael Derringer Director of Compliance Bell 205D 205-975-3055 [email protected]
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
Interns: Clay Boylen Branden Moore
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Key Topics Covered Faculty Athletics Representative Senior Woman Administrator Eligibility Academics Outside Competition Seasons of Eligibility
Financial Aid Student Assistance Fund
Recruiting Playing and Practice Seasons Countable Athletically Related Activities Team Transportation Release
Employment and Fee-ForLessons Complimentary Admissions Promotional Activities Amateurism Agents and Runners Autograph Request Tips
Extra Benefits Ethical Conduct Code of Conduct
NCAA Drug Testing Sport Administrators Required Compliance Forms
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Faculty Athletics Representative Contributes a faculty perspective in the administration of the Athletics Department Serves as an advisor to the President and Athletics Director on all matters related to intercollegiate athletics Monitors the coordination of the compliance and academic support programs Monitors the academic preparation and performance of student-athletes and is involved in reporting that information to the President, Athletics Director and the Athletics Advisory Committee Supports the UAB SAAC to ensure the involvement of student-athletes in decisions which affect their lives Assists the President and Athletics Director in determining UAB positions on proposed NCAA and C-USA legislation Facilitates communication among various campus entities, in particular, between the Athletics Department and the faculty governance structure
Dr. Frank Messina Accounting and Finance BEC 308C 205-934-8827 [email protected]
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Senior Woman Administrator The highest ranking female involved with the management of a member institution’s intercollegiate athletics program Senior staff member Key decision-maker directly involved with the athletics department Collaboratively addressing department goals, and supporting and managing gender equity Katreshia Louis-Verrett and Title IX matters Senior Associate Athletics Director Advocate of issues important to student205-975-6283 athletes, coaches and staff Educator on issues concerning student-athletes Role model and resource for students, coaches, administrators and other Assist student-athletes in balancing academics and athletics
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Sport Administrators
Katreshia LouisVerrett Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Women’s Basketball
Corey Bray Women’s Volleyball Beach Volleyball
Matt Wildt Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Men’s Golf Women’s Golf
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Sport Administrators
Fernandez West Women’s Track and Field Women’s Cross Country
Bryant Carter Men’s Basketball Football
Dan Carlson Baseball Softball Women’s Bowling Mixed Rifle
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Eligibility For everything related to your eligibility see:
Michael Derringer Director of Compliance Bell 205D 205-975-3055 [email protected]
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Academics – Eligibility Requirements
Student-athletes must meet all academic eligibility requirements of the NCAA, Conference USA (C-USA), and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Academics – Eligibility Requirements All student-athletes must: Check with the student-athlete academic center staff before making course changes; Never drop a course without first consulting with the studentathlete academic center staff; If you require less than 12 hours to graduate in your final regular term of enrollment you must: Prior to the first day of class, have your academic department advisor provide to the student-athlete academic center staff verification that you need less than 12 hours to graduate that term; and
Never miss a class due to practice, training or promotional activities. Competition is the only permissible reason to miss a class.
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Progress Toward Degree for 4-year Degree Programs By 1st Semester
• Be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center • Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 hours) • Term-by-term: pass at least 6 hours
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Completed at least 24 hours of degree credit Completed at least 18 hours of degree credit during regular academic year Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 hours) Term-by-term: at least 90% of cumulative GPA (1.8/2.0), pass at least 6 hours
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Declare major Completed at least 40% of degree requirements (48/120, 52/128 credits) Completed at least 18 hours of degree credit during regular academic year Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 hours) Term-by-term: at least 95% of cumulative GPA (1.9/2.0), pass at least 6 hours
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Completed at least 60% of degree requirements (72/120, 77/128 credits) Completed at least 18 hours of degree credit during regular academic year Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 hours unless in final semester for graduation) Term-by-term: at least 100% of cumulative GPA (2.0/2.0), pass at least 6 hours
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Completed at least 80% of degree requirements (96/120, 103/128 credits) Completed at least 18 hours of degree credit during regular academic year Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 hours unless in final semester for graduation) Term-by-term: at least 100% of cumulative GPA (2.0/2.0), pass at least 6 hours
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Academics – Eligibility Requirements Repeats of previously passed courses cannot be counted toward hours required. The last grade attempted for a repeated course is the one that counts. You need to be aware of the number of elective hours allowed within your major. Excessive elective hours will not be counted in determining your eligibility. To be eligible for postseason competition occurring after the end of the semester you must pass at least 6 credit hours during the term immediately preceding the postseason competition.
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Seasons of Eligibility You have 5 years to use 4 years of eligibility. Exceptions to use of a season: Redshirt Medical Hardship (Medical Redshirt) Medical Non-Counter (Medical DQ)
If you don’t meet one of the exceptions, you used a season of competition.
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Seasons of Eligibility - Exceptions Redshirt – May not compete at any time during the season You may participate in preseason exhibition contests or informal practice scrimmages without using a season of competition. For baseball, soccer, softball, women’s beach volleyball and women’s volleyball you may engage in outside competition during the non-championship segment without using a season of competition, provided you were academically eligible during the championship segment.
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Seasons of Eligibility - Exceptions Medical Hardship (Medical Redshirt) Incapacity resulting from injury/illness All participation during the first half of season, AND Participation in no more than 3 competitions or 30% of scheduled contests/dates of competition, whichever is greater Waiver must be granted by C-USA
Medical Non-Counter (Medical DQ) Injured/ill to the point of never again participating in intercollegiate athletics Still receive athletics scholarship
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Financial Aid For everything related to your financial aid see:
Michael Derringer Director of Compliance Bell 205D 205-975-3055 [email protected]
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Financial Aid – Athletic Scholarships Minimum of one-year agreements May be maintained, reduced, cancelled or increased from one period of the award to the next Financial assistance other than from those to whom you are a legal dependent needs to be immediately reported to Michael Derringer via the Outside Scholarship Form. Examples may include, but are not limited to: Community scholarships, Alumni scholarships, and Any institutional aid.
Failure to report financial aid could cost you your eligibility!
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Room & Board Disbursement Monitor Blazernet frequently to verify your account balance is accurate! It is highly encouraged to setup direct deposit in Blazernet! Fall Term
Spring Term
July 10 (Preseason)
January 8 (classes begin)
August 28 (classes begin)
January 24
August 29
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Student Assistance Fund (SAF) The fund shall be used to assist student-athletes in meeting financial needs that arise in conjunction with participation in intercollegiate athletics, enrollment in an academic curriculum or recognition of academic achievement. All student-athletes are eligible to receive SAF benefits. You are not entitled to this money!
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Student Assistance Fund (SAF) Permissible uses of the fund examples Educational expenses and fees Summer school Fifth- or sixth-year aid Expendable supplies Educational supplies
Health and safety expenses Insurance Medical/dental expenses
Personal or family expenses Clothing allowance Emergency travel
Institutional academic or programming enhancements Academic achievement awards Academic support service
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Recruiting For everything related to recruiting see:
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
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Student Host Don’t engage in: Hazing activities; Strip clubs/gentleman’s clubs, strippers, exotic dancers, prostitutes, escort services or any type of pornographic material; Gambling; or Conversations with boosters.
Don’t give (or loan) the recruit: Athletic gear or apparel to PSAs for use during an official visit; Cash or gifts; or Alcohol, tobacco products or illegal drugs.
Don’t: Transport the recruit more than 30 miles from campus; Report back information to a coach about the recruit’s athletics abilities revealed during any recreational activity occurring during the official visit.
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Recruiting Prospective Student-Athletes You can only have off-campus in-person contact with a recruit if the contact does not occur at the direction of your coach or another Athletics Department staff member. Serving as a student host is an exception.
You can have written correspondence (e.g., e-mail, text message, communication via social media) with a recruit only if you weren’t told to do so or it is not paid for by your coach or any other Athletics Department staff member.
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Playing and Practice Seasons For everything related to playing and practice seasons see:
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
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Playing and Practice Seasons Guidelines The information in this section of the presentation refers to this educational document.
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Countable Athletically Related Activities – In-Season 20 hours/week (week defined by coaches at start of year) 4 hours/day Day of competition = 3 hours 1 day off per week, even during preseason and vacation periods 14 additional days off 8-hour overnight off period between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Travel day cannot be used as day off Unlimited practice during vacation periods except for 1 day off per week requirement For fall sports with a preseason, unlimited practice is permitted (except for 1 day off per week requirement) until the first contest against outside competition or the first day of class, whichever occurs earlier. 1 week discretionary period at end of season
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Countable Athletically Related Activities – Out-of-Season 8 hours/week – Required weight training, conditioning and skill-related instruction (no more than 2 hours/week) No countable athletically related activities from one week prior to the beginning of finals week through the conclusion of each student-athlete’s final exams 2 days off per week
August 28 (1st day of classes) – April 15
2 hours/week of skill instruction
December 4 – end of each studentathlete’s finals
No out-of-season athletics activities
April 16 – end of each studentathlete’s finals
No out-of-season athletics activities
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Athletics Activities CARA – Countable Athletically Related Activities Practice Competition Film review Skill instruction Strength & conditioning No CARA on off day
RARA – Required Athletically Related Activities Includes CARA Compliance meetings Team promotional activities Recruiting activities Media activities Fundraising events Community service Team building Competition travel No RARA on off day
Not CARA/RARA Health & medical activities Academic activities Voluntary activities Life skills activities involving multiple sports
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Voluntary Athletically Related Activities (VARA) To be considered “voluntary” and not count in your maximum practice/competition hours, the following conditions must be met: You must not be required to report back to a coach or other staff member (e.g. trainer, manager, strength coach); Noncoaching staff members who observe the activity may not report back to the coach any information related to the activity; The activity must be initiated and requested solely by you, the studentathlete (NOT required); Attendance and participation (or lack thereof) may not be recorded for the purpose of reporting attendance to the coach or teammates; You must not be subjected to penalty if you elect not to participate; No recognition or incentives can be given based on attendance or performance.
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Time Management Plan (TMP) Coaches must create and distribute to student-athletes the TMP in writing prior to any RARA occurring A TMP for the semester and a monthly TMP will be distributed
Student-athletes must be provided adequate notice of changes to a previously established schedule for CARA or RARA At least 24 hours notice of a change for reasons within the coach’s control Changes for reasons outside of the coach’s control can be made with less than a 24 hour notice (e.g. weather, illness)
An annual review of the TMP will be conducted AD, FAR, head coach, student-athlete
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Countable Athletically Related Activities – Playing and Practice Seasons Coaches are required to report your weekly countable athletically related activity time to the Compliance Office. Each report must include a student-athlete’s approval! If you have any questions or concerns regarding your team’s countable hours (in-season or out-of-season) or voluntary activities, please contact Mike Gray.
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Countable Athletically Related Activities – Approving CARA (Practice) Logs Go to www.uab.edu/blazernet and login Click on the Athletics tab. Click on JumpForward. Select the Practice Logs tab. A red circle indicates you have logs to submit. All logs that are under the "Outstanding Practice Logs" need to be reviewed. To sign off on practice logs, select the "Open" button on the right side of each week’s log. The top part of each log is a calendar of the week and lists all practices that your coach has logged for the
team. The bottom part of the practice log will be listed as the "Approval" section, and this is where you will answer several questions about the week’s practices. This is also where you will list whether you believe the week is correct or incorrect. Once you answer all questions, sign the log and select "Agree" or "Disagree.” When you select either one of these options this log will then be sent to Compliance. Users in the compliance department are the only people who can view these submitted logs.
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Team Transportation Release
The student-athlete completes this section
The student-athlete signs the form here The head coach (or his/her designee) signs the form here The student-athlete’s parent/guardian signs here if the studentathlete is under 18
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Outside Competition The information in this section on outside competition is related to this educational document.
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Outside Competition During the academic year, student-athletes may not participate on any outside team in any noncollegiate amateur competition. Exceptions for sports other than basketball Outside of declared playing and practice season during any official vacation period Competition as individual (“unattached”) Cannot wear/use institutional apparel Cannot receive expenses from the institution, and Cannot receive instruction from an institution’s coach
You may receive actual and necessary expenses for permissible outside competition from an outside sponsor (e.g., team, neighbor, business) other than an agent, booster or professional sports organization
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Outside Competition You may receive awards (e.g., trophies, medals, and plaques), if the award(s) conform to the rules of the recognized amateur organization governing the competition (e.g., USGA, AAU, USTA). You may also accept prize money (or cash equivalents) from the sponsor of the event if the amount of money does not exceed your actual and necessary expenses to participate in the competition. Check with the Compliance Office and complete the Outside Competition Form before participating in any outside competition.
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Employment and Fee-For-Lessons For everything related to employment and teaching lessons see:
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
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Employment Information in this section on employment pertains to this educational document.
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Amateurism – Employment You must complete the required Student-Athlete Employment Form prior to employment. Compensation Cannot be given for being a student-athlete Can only be given for work actually performed, AND Can only be at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services You cannot conduct your own sports camp/clinic
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Amateurism – Fee-for-Lesson You may receive compensation for teaching or coaching skills or techniques in your sport on a fee-for-lesson basis, provided you: Complete the Student-Athlete Fee-For-Lesson Form; Do not use institutional facilities; Do not provide a playing lesson; Do not receive payment from someone other than the recipient or the recipient’s family; AND Do not use your name, picture, or appearance to promote or advertise for the lessons.
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Complimentary Admissions For everything related to complimentary admissions see:
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
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Awards and Benefits – Complimentary Admissions 4 complimentary admissions per game via a pass list The recipient of the complimentary admission must present a photo ID at the pass gate. A student-athlete may not: Receive payment from any source for his or her complimentary admissions and may not exchange or assign them for any item of value to anyone, including teammates or other student-athletes; or Purchase tickets for a game and then scalp them for a profit.
The recipient of a complimentary admission may not sell or exchange the complimentary admissions for money or any item of value.
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Awards and Benefits – Requesting Complimentary Admissions Go to www.uab.edu/blazernet and login. Click on Athletics. Click on JumpForward and the Comp. Ticket icon To submit a guest for approval, select the Add/View Guests option. You will be taken to the Add Guests page were you can fill out your guest’s information. All information with an asterisk is required information. You will then click the Add Person button at the bottom of the page. Compliance will review the information and either approve or deny the guest. You will receive a notification when the guest has been approved. To assign tickets for a specific game, find the game and select the "Assign Tickets" button.
To assign a ticket to a guest, select the guest you want to assign each ticket to from the dropdown. Once the guest is selected you will click yes in the Acknowledgement box (to ensure you read all the NCAA rules above), and then select submit. If you want to transfer a ticket to a teammate, check the “Transfer ticket” box rather than selecting an approved guest from the dropdown. The dropdown will then allow you to select a teammate. Changes can be made to the guest list as long as the event is still open. Each team will have a set deadline for requesting tickets after which no changes can be made.
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Promotional Activities For everything related to your involvement in promotional activities see:
Mike Gray Compliance Coordinator Bell 205H 205-975-4604 [email protected]
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Promotional Activities All promotional activities must be coordinated by your coach or an athletics administrator and require the approval of the Compliance Office and a completed Promotional Activities Form. All promotional activities are impermissible unless in accordance with NCAA Bylaw 12. Examples of permissible promotional activities are: Appearances with athletics administration members (i.e., ticket caravans, special events, press conferences, etc.); Fundraisers or promotions for charities, nonprofit organizations, or University programs; and Community service projects.
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Amateurism For everything related to your amateur status see:
Corey Bray Associate AD for Compliance Bell 205E 205-975-3051 [email protected]
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Amateurism You are ineligible in a sport if you ever: Accept pay, or the promise of pay; Agree orally or in writing to compete in professional athletics; Compete on any professional athletics team; Use athletics skill for pay; Allow the use of your name or picture to advertise, recommend or promote directly or indirectly the sale or use of a commercial product or service; Endorsing a commercial product or service through your use of the product or service; or Use your name, picture, appearance or athletics reputation to promote your own business.
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Amateurism – Agents and Runners You are ineligible in a sport if you or a family member ever: Accept money, transportation or other benefits from an agent or runner; Agree orally or in writing to be represented by an agent (even if agreement is for future representation after completion of collegiate competition); OR Allow an agent to market your athletics ability or reputation.
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Extra Benefits & Preferential Treatment For everything related to impermissible extra benefits and preferential treatment, benefits or services see:
Corey Bray Associate AD for Compliance Bell 205E 205-975-3051 [email protected]
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Extra Benefits & Preferential Treatment The information in this section of the presentation refers to this educational document.
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Extra Benefits & Preferential Treatment You may not accept anything that is not available to the general student body or the general public! Special arrangements and benefits apply to you AND your friends and relatives. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following: Transportation, Food, Clothing, Course supplies not covered by a scholarship, Financial loan, and Drinks and cover (admission) to nightclubs and/or events.
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Extra Benefits & Preferential Treatment Unadvertised Discounts Receipt of unadvertised discounts not available to the general public is considered an impermissible extra benefit. Any discount must be advertised and available to the general public.
ASK IF YOU WANT TO PROTECT YOUR ELIGIBILITY. 1. 2.
Is it available to you because you are a student-athlete? OR Is it available GENERALLY TO ALL UAB STUDENTS determined on a basis unrelated to athletic ability?
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Ethical Conduct For everything related to the ethical conduct of yourself and your coaches see:
Corey Bray Associate AD for Compliance Bell 205E 205-975-3051 [email protected]
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Ethical Conduct It is a great privilege to be a student-athlete at UAB. As a student-athlete, you represent more than just yourself. You are an ambassador of UAB and your actions will reflect upon your team, the Athletics Department and the University. You must compete with honesty and sportsmanship at all times.
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Ethical Conduct – Sports Wagering You are ineligible if you participate in any gambling activity on intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics in a sport for which the NCAA sponsors a championship. You lose all remaining eligibility immediately if you: Are involved in point shaving or other activities designed to influence the outcome or win-loss margin of a game, OR Solicit or accept a bet or participate in any gambling activity involving wagering on your institution.
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Ethical Conduct – Sports Wagering Violations include Accepting a bet or placing a bet for anything of value (e.g., food, clothes, money) Providing inside information NCAA PENALTIES FIRST OFFENSE = Ineligible for at least one year and a loss of at least one season of competition! SECOND OFFENSE = Permanent loss of eligibility in all sports! Examples of impermissible gambling include: Fantasy Leagues, Super Bowl Pools, NCAA Tournament Pools/Brackets
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Code of Conduct - Alcohol All student-athletes must comply with the state of Alabama’s alcohol-related criminal laws (e.g. no underage drinking and no driving under the influence of alcohol) and the University’s alcohol policy. Alcohol consumption is highly discouraged at all times for student-athletes of legal drinking age and is prohibited for all student-athletes (regardless of age) while in season. Alcohol abuse by all student-athletes is strictly prohibited and cause for disciplinary action by the head coach, sport administrator and/or Director of Athletics. In addition to University sanctions, the Department of Athletics may issue additional disciplinary actions on the student-athlete for violations of the University’s alcohol regulations and/or state laws.
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C-USA Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship
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C-USA Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship Confirmation of Receipt and Commitment Print your name here Sign your name here Print the date here
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Code of Conduct - Sportsmanship C-USA Sportsmanship Standards of Conduct Member institutions' student-athletes, coaches and staff shall conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in connection with all intercollegiate sporting events in which they participate ("Events"). They shall conduct themselves as positive role models and represent their institutions in a manner that exhibits the principles of sportsmanship. They shall exhibit respect and courtesy towards all participants, and comment about other institutions, coaches and studentathletes only in a positive manner.
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Code of Conduct - Sportsmanship C-USA Sportsmanship Standards of Conduct Behavior that is not considered sportsmanlike or appropriate in connection with Events includes, but is not limited to, the following: Striking (e.g., kicking, hitting, throwing objects at) or other acts of violence, attempted acts of violence or attempts to incite violence; Obscene, profane, demeaning or unduly provocative language, gestures or actions directed towards an opposing team, institution, contest official, staff member or spectator; Public criticism of or publicly disparaging statements about an opposing team, institution, contest official, staff member, or spectator; All other actions, as determined by the Commissioner, in violation of the principles and standards of sportsmanship.
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Code of Conduct - Hazing All forms of hazing are prohibited. Hazing is any activity expected of someone on a team (or group) that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate. Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to: Forced consumption of alcohol or other substances, Sleep deprivation, Use of alcohol in drinking games or contests, Paddling, Forced tattooing or branding, Creation of excessive fatigue, Severe shocks or humiliation (as defined by a reasonable person under all circumstances), Compulsory servitude, and Theft or misuse of property belonging to others.
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Code of Conduct – Social Media Student-athletes, as members of the UAB community, are permitted to use social media such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram provided that: No offensive or inappropriate pictures are posted, No offensive or inappropriate comments are posted, and Any information placed on the website(s) does not violate the ethics and intent behind the the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct.
Questions regarding acceptable content should be directed to your head coach, the Compliance Office, your sport administrator or the Director of Athletics. The University, including coaches and administrators, has the right to monitor these public websites.
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Code of Conduct – Harassment, Assault and Discrimination All individuals associated with UAB athletics are expected to respect the dignity and sensitivity of all members of the community regardless of their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, national origin, genetic or family history, or veteran status. Sexual harassment or assault, discrimination or actions that intentionally intimidate, humiliate or demean individuals or groups are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Individuals associated with the Athletics Department are obligated to report these incidences.
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NCAA Drug Testing For everything related to NCAA drug testing rules see:
Corey Bray Associate AD for Compliance Bell 205E 205-975-3051 [email protected]
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NCAA Drug Testing YEAR ROUND TESTING OCCURS IN ALL SPORTS! If you test positive for a banned substance during an NCAA administered drug test you: Will be declared INELIGIBLE to compete during the regular season and postseason competition for ONE CALENDAR YEAR (i.e. 365 days) after your positive test (50% of the season for street drugs); and Will be charged with the loss of a minimum of one season of competition in all sports (50% of the season for street drugs).
If you test positive a second time for a banned substance during an NCAA administered drug test you will lose all remaining regular-season and post-season eligibility in all sports. Positive drug tests administered by another governing body (e.g., NGB, USADA) will also effect your eligibility and you are obligated to report those positive tests.
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NCAA Drug Testing Check the 2017-18 NCAA Banned Drugs List Notify your Athletic Trainer of any medications or supplements you want to take and get his/her approval before taking them!
Any product containing a dietary supplement ingredient is taken at your own risk!
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NCAA Drug Testing Stimulants…includes Ritalin and other prescription drugs not prescribed to you Caffeine if concentration in urine exceeds 15 micrograms/ml
Beta-2-Agonists…includes Albuterol (a.k.a. Salbutamol) and some other Asthma medications
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Twitter Follow the Compliance Office on Twitter for helpful NCAA rules education information @BlazerBylaws
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Required Compliance Forms All forms must be completed prior to practice and competition. For questions regarding the forms see:
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We wish you much success during the 2017-18 academic year
Student-Athlete Orientation Team Meetings
