A POCKET GUIDE TO NCAA REGULATIONS - 2011-2012 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF CAROLINA ATHLETICS

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Concise regulatory handbook from UNC Department of Athletics explaining NCAA rules relevant to alumni and friends, or “boosters,” and how these rules affect eligibility, compliance responsibilities, and potential NCAA penalties. Defines who qualifies as a booster and a prospective student-athlete, then outlines permissible and prohibited actions during recruiting and prospect involvement, including benefit restrictions, contact limits, and requirements to channel questions to compliance or coaching staff.

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Rules and regulations for alumni and friends of Carolina Athletics

Mission statement and purpose of the brochure

Who qualifies as a booster

Who qualifies as a prospective student-athlete

Who can recruit for Carolina

Booster restrictions regarding prospects

A POCKET GUIDE TO NCAA REGULATIONS The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Athletics RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF CAROLINA ATHLETICS 2011-2012 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Mission Statement The Department of Athletics has offered high quality athletics programs for many years. Through a dedicated commitment to educational interests, competitive athletics programs, and integrity in all areas, the student-athletes, coaches, and staff strive to bring credit and recognition to the University. The mission of the Department is to sponsor a broad-based athletics program that provides educational and athletics opportunities that allow young men and women to grow and develop, as well as to serve the interests of the University by complementing and enhancing its diversity and quality of life. Coaches, as educators, are fundamental to this process. In keeping with the University’s efforts to offer programs of regional and national acclaim, the Department’s athletics programs strive for competitive excellence within the Atlantic Coast Conference and with other similar institutions. Through its athletics programs, the University seeks to unite students, faculty, staff, and alumni in a common and shared experience. The Department seeks to contribute to the diversity of the University by offering opportunities for enhanced racial/ethnic, cultural, and geographic representation. Fulfilling this mission requires strong dedication and commitment from all who participate in, coach in, and support the Department of Athletics. Do you want to help Carolina succeed? This brochure has been developed by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Department of Athletics to serve as a guideline for NCAA legislation governing alumni and friends of NCAA institutions. This brochure summarizes rules and regulations involving situations encountered by alumni and friends and their requests for assistance in complying with NCAA legislation. Your efforts to follow this legislation are greatly appreciated, because violations could affect the eligibility of involved prospects or student-athletes, result in NCAA penalties being imposed on UNC, and lead to restrictions regarding your involvement in UNC’s athletics program. All NCAA legislation cannot be covered in a limited brochure such as this. Therefore, any additional questions should be forwarded to the Rams Club or the Compliance Office in the Department of Athletics. Please refer below for telephone listings. We appreciate your interest in and continued support of our program. Richard A. Baddour Director of Athletics Compliance Office: 919-962-6000 - Amy Herman, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance - Susan Maloy, Assistant Athletics Director for Certification and Eligibility - Lance Markos, Director of Compliance - Tom Timmermans, Assistant Director of Compliance/Financial Aid Rams Club: 919-843-2000 Are you a “Representative of UNC’s Athletics Interests”? You are a representative of UNC’s athletics interests, more commonly known as a“booster,” if you meet any of the following conditions: 􀂾 You are a former UNC student-athlete. 􀂾 You are a member of any organization that promotes UNC’s athletics program (e.g., Rams Club) . 􀂾 You have made a financial contribution to the UNC Department of Athletics or any of its booster organizations. 􀂾 You have ever assisted in the recruitment of prospects for UNC. 􀂾 You have provided benefits (e.g., summer jobs or occasional meals) to enrolled student-athletes. 􀂾 You have ever, in any way, promoted the athletics program at UNC. NOTE: Please remember that once you become a booster, you retain that identity indefinitely. Who is a “Prospective Student-Athlete”? A prospective student-athlete, commonly known as a “prospect,” is any individual who has started classes for the 9th grade. In addition, individuals enrolled in preparatory schools

FAQs

What is the purpose of this UNC pocket guide on NCAA regulations?

It serves as a guideline for NCAA legislation governing alumni and friends, summarizing rules and situations encountered and guidance for complying with NCAA requirements.

Who is considered a “booster” for UNC athletics interests?

You are a representative of UNC’s athletics interests if you are a former student-athlete, a member of a promoting organization (e.g., Rams Club), have made financial contributions, assisted recruiting, provided benefits to enrolled student-athletes, or promoted the program in any way.

What recruiting-related contacts are boosters prohibited from making?

Boosters may not make any recruiting contacts with prospects or their relatives, including by phone, letters, email, social networking, facsimiles, or face-to-face contact on or off campus.

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