The Compliance Corner
The Compliance Corner November 2016 — Volume 4, Issue 3 Texas A&M Corpus Christi Compliance Office Monthly Newsletter
Booster Edition Impermissible Booster/PSA Interactions You are likely aware that there are NCAA rules that apply to TAMUCC student-athletes, coaches, and recruits, but you might not be aware that there are also rules governing your conduct as a fan and supporter of TAMUCC athletics. If you meet the definition of an Athletics Representative there are rules you should be familiar with. You might readily call yourself a fan or booster, but are you an Athletics Representative? You are if: You are a member of a group that supports or promotes TAMUCC athletics (e.g., Islander Athletic Fund, etc.); You have given money or gifts to TAMUCC sports programs (including gifts of cash, goods or services); You have provided any benefits, such as employment, to TAMUCC student-athletes, PSA’s, or their families; TAMUCC has asked you to help, or you have in any way helped, to recruit student-athletes; You have otherwise assisted in the promotion of TAMUCC athletics.
In the News!
UCLA is fined, ordered to submit compliance plan in response to assistant coach's violations
NCAA finds 4 violations in ASU Athletic Dept., imposes violations By WSFA 12 News Staff An investigation by the NCAA revealed four violations committed by Alabama State University's softball team and the university. According to the NCAA’s Division 1 Committee on Infractions, ASU’s former head coach did not promote an atmosphere of compliance with NCAA regulations. Student-athletes were allowed to take part in countable athletically related activities in excess of NCAA rules. The NCAA also says the University failed to monitor the process that let student athletes purchase items from the bookstore which were not course-related books or supplies. ASU officials said the committee determined that the university did not monitor student-athlete purchases inside the bookstore. The provision of extra benefits to 170 student-athletes during the 2011-12 academic year constituted a series of minor level III violations. The NCAA adopted the institution’s self-imposed two-year probation, which will commence from the date of its release. During the probation period, the COI will monitor the culture of compliance within the program. ASU will also pay a $5,000 fine (which was self-imposed and adopted by the COI) to the NCAA. The COI issued a one-year 'show cause order' against the former head softball coach as a result of the former coach’s failure to prevent the softball student-athletes exceeding daily and weekly practice hour limitations. In addition, the ASU Office of Compliance will submit reports to the NCAA on its continued commitment and progress to this process. The ASU Compliance Office will also provide a written notice to all prospective softball student-athletes in advance of their official visit outlining the NCAA violations, penalties, and prohibitions.
Brian Maxey, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance [email protected]/361-825-2858 Josh King, Compliance Coordinator [email protected]/361-825-6388 The Compliance Corner—Page 1
Compliance Quiz
National Letter of Intent FAQ
Test your compliance knowledge!!
The culmination of the recruiting process takes place when a prospective student-athlete (PSA) signs their National Letter of Intent (NLI) with their chosen institution. By signing the NLI the PSA becomes officially committed to the institution . During the early signing period this month , PSA’s for all TAMUCC sports (except soccer) are allowed to sign NLIs. Below are frequently asked questions regarding PSA’s who have signed a NLI.
Q1. A booster may employ a student-athlete and use their name and image to promote their business. A. True B. False Q2. Which of the following would trigger a prospect to no longer be considered a prospective student-athlete; following the signing of a National Letter of Intent? A. Attending classes during the summer prior to initial full-time enrollment. B. On signing day after they sign the NLI. C. Participating in a regular practice with the team. D. A and/or C are correct. Q3. Which of the following is a permissible benefit a booster may provide to a student-athlete? A. Movie tickets B. Reduced rent for an apartment C. Use of a booster’s boat D. None of the above Q4. A booster may provide an occasional meal to a TAMUCC athletics team in Houston. A. True B. False
Q. How long is a PSA considered to be a prospect? A. A PSA remains a prospect even after signing a NLI or financial aid agreement to attend TAMUCC. The PSA, TAMUCC, and boosters are all governed by the recruiting regulations until the prospect reports for regular season practice or attends their first day of classes in any regular term (i.e., fall or spring). Q. Is it permissible for boosters to contact a PSA who has signed an NLI? A. No on or off-campus contact (including written or electronic correspondence and telephone calls) may be made by boosters. Q. Is it permissible for a booster to employ a PSA who has signed an NLI? A. Yes. NCAA rules permit PSA’s who have signed NLI’s to be employed by boosters during the summer following their graduation from high school, prep school, or junior college. Prior to employing prospects, however, boosters must check with the coaching staff and the compliance office to make sure all regulations are being followed. Q Is it permissible for a booster to arrange summer housing for a prospect who has signed an NLI? A. No. NCAA rules prohibit boosters from making housing arrangements for student-athletes or prospects, even if they have signed an NLI to attend TAMUCC. For example, it is not permissible to offer reduced-rate rental opportunities to prospects. Q. Is it permissible for a booster to assist a prospect who has signed an NLI with precollege expenses? A. No. Boosters are not permitted to offer, provide, or arrange financial assistance to cover a PSA’s expenses educational or otherwise for any period prior to their enrollment. This still applies to PSA’s who have signed an NLI or aid agreement with TAMUCC.
Quiz Answers: 1. B. 2. D 3. D 4. B
Occasional Meals—Boosters A student-athlete or the entire team in a sport may receive an occasional meal in the locale of the institution on infrequent and special occasions from an institutional staff member. An institutional staff member may provide reasonable local transportation to student-athletes to attend such meals. A studentathlete or the entire team in a sport may receive an occasional meal from a representative of athletics interests on infrequent and special occasions under the following conditions: (a) The meal may only be provided in an individual’s home, on campus, or at a facility regularly used for home competition;
(b) The meal may be catered by the booster to any of the aforementioned locations; (c) A representative of the institution’s athletics interests may provide reasonable local transportation to student-athletes to attend the meal function only if the meal function is at the home of that representative. (d) The TAMUCC coach must submit a form to the TAMUCC Compliance Office prior to the meal. These should generally be sent to compliance at least three business days in advance.
ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! The Compliance Corner—Page 2
Booster Edition Impermissible Booster/PSA Interactions You are likely aware that there are NCAA rules that apply to TAMUCC student-athletes, coaches, and recruits, but you might not be aware that there are also rules governing your conduct as a fan and supporter of TAMUCC athletics. If you meet the definition of an Athletics Representative there are rules you should be familiar with. You might readily call yourself a fan or booster, but are you an Athletics Representative? You are if: You are a member of a group that supports or promotes TAMUCC athletics (e.g., Islander Athletic Fund, etc.); You have given money or gifts to TAMUCC sports programs (including gifts of cash, goods or services); You have provided any benefits, such as employment, to TAMUCC student-athletes, PSA’s, or their families; TAMUCC has asked you to help, or you have in any way helped, to recruit student-athletes; You have otherwise assisted in the promotion of TAMUCC athletics.
In the News!
UCLA is fined, ordered to submit compliance plan in response to assistant coach's violations
NCAA finds 4 violations in ASU Athletic Dept., imposes violations By WSFA 12 News Staff An investigation by the NCAA revealed four violations committed by Alabama State University's softball team and the university. According to the NCAA’s Division 1 Committee on Infractions, ASU’s former head coach did not promote an atmosphere of compliance with NCAA regulations. Student-athletes were allowed to take part in countable athletically related activities in excess of NCAA rules. The NCAA also says the University failed to monitor the process that let student athletes purchase items from the bookstore which were not course-related books or supplies. ASU officials said the committee determined that the university did not monitor student-athlete purchases inside the bookstore. The provision of extra benefits to 170 student-athletes during the 2011-12 academic year constituted a series of minor level III violations. The NCAA adopted the institution’s self-imposed two-year probation, which will commence from the date of its release. During the probation period, the COI will monitor the culture of compliance within the program. ASU will also pay a $5,000 fine (which was self-imposed and adopted by the COI) to the NCAA. The COI issued a one-year 'show cause order' against the former head softball coach as a result of the former coach’s failure to prevent the softball student-athletes exceeding daily and weekly practice hour limitations. In addition, the ASU Office of Compliance will submit reports to the NCAA on its continued commitment and progress to this process. The ASU Compliance Office will also provide a written notice to all prospective softball student-athletes in advance of their official visit outlining the NCAA violations, penalties, and prohibitions.
Brian Maxey, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance [email protected]/361-825-2858 Josh King, Compliance Coordinator [email protected]/361-825-6388 The Compliance Corner—Page 1
Compliance Quiz
National Letter of Intent FAQ
Test your compliance knowledge!!
The culmination of the recruiting process takes place when a prospective student-athlete (PSA) signs their National Letter of Intent (NLI) with their chosen institution. By signing the NLI the PSA becomes officially committed to the institution . During the early signing period this month , PSA’s for all TAMUCC sports (except soccer) are allowed to sign NLIs. Below are frequently asked questions regarding PSA’s who have signed a NLI.
Q1. A booster may employ a student-athlete and use their name and image to promote their business. A. True B. False Q2. Which of the following would trigger a prospect to no longer be considered a prospective student-athlete; following the signing of a National Letter of Intent? A. Attending classes during the summer prior to initial full-time enrollment. B. On signing day after they sign the NLI. C. Participating in a regular practice with the team. D. A and/or C are correct. Q3. Which of the following is a permissible benefit a booster may provide to a student-athlete? A. Movie tickets B. Reduced rent for an apartment C. Use of a booster’s boat D. None of the above Q4. A booster may provide an occasional meal to a TAMUCC athletics team in Houston. A. True B. False
Q. How long is a PSA considered to be a prospect? A. A PSA remains a prospect even after signing a NLI or financial aid agreement to attend TAMUCC. The PSA, TAMUCC, and boosters are all governed by the recruiting regulations until the prospect reports for regular season practice or attends their first day of classes in any regular term (i.e., fall or spring). Q. Is it permissible for boosters to contact a PSA who has signed an NLI? A. No on or off-campus contact (including written or electronic correspondence and telephone calls) may be made by boosters. Q. Is it permissible for a booster to employ a PSA who has signed an NLI? A. Yes. NCAA rules permit PSA’s who have signed NLI’s to be employed by boosters during the summer following their graduation from high school, prep school, or junior college. Prior to employing prospects, however, boosters must check with the coaching staff and the compliance office to make sure all regulations are being followed. Q Is it permissible for a booster to arrange summer housing for a prospect who has signed an NLI? A. No. NCAA rules prohibit boosters from making housing arrangements for student-athletes or prospects, even if they have signed an NLI to attend TAMUCC. For example, it is not permissible to offer reduced-rate rental opportunities to prospects. Q. Is it permissible for a booster to assist a prospect who has signed an NLI with precollege expenses? A. No. Boosters are not permitted to offer, provide, or arrange financial assistance to cover a PSA’s expenses educational or otherwise for any period prior to their enrollment. This still applies to PSA’s who have signed an NLI or aid agreement with TAMUCC.
Quiz Answers: 1. B. 2. D 3. D 4. B
Occasional Meals—Boosters A student-athlete or the entire team in a sport may receive an occasional meal in the locale of the institution on infrequent and special occasions from an institutional staff member. An institutional staff member may provide reasonable local transportation to student-athletes to attend such meals. A studentathlete or the entire team in a sport may receive an occasional meal from a representative of athletics interests on infrequent and special occasions under the following conditions: (a) The meal may only be provided in an individual’s home, on campus, or at a facility regularly used for home competition;
(b) The meal may be catered by the booster to any of the aforementioned locations; (c) A representative of the institution’s athletics interests may provide reasonable local transportation to student-athletes to attend the meal function only if the meal function is at the home of that representative. (d) The TAMUCC coach must submit a form to the TAMUCC Compliance Office prior to the meal. These should generally be sent to compliance at least three business days in advance.
ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! The Compliance Corner—Page 2
