Rules Test D3 2024
(T/F) As part of a private lesson, a coach may review a video of a prospective student athlete
(PSA) and provide and evaluation to the PSA, provided the coach did not direct the PSA to
complete the activities reflected in the video. - ANSTrue
Mitch wants to continue as the high school baseball coach while they coach at Aim High
University. Which sport(s) are they permitted to coach at State University College? - ANSSoccer
and Baseball
When may a local community group provide a PSA with an athletics scholarship to run track at
their secondary institution? - ANSWhen the fund for the scholarship are disbursed through the
secondary institution.
Which of the following could be a permissible team fundraising activity for student-athletes after
enrolling at your institution? - ANSParticipating in activities that involve use of athletics ability in
season (ex swim-a-thons, free throw shooting, 5k run)
A swimming student-athlete competes in a basketball tournament, wins and accepts a cash
prize. What does this mean for the student-athletes eligibility? - ANSThe student-athlete is no
longer eligible in basketball.
(T/F) A professional sports organization may serve as a financial sponsor of an intercollegiate
competition event, provided the organization is not publicly identified as such. - ANSTrue.
(T/F) An enrolled student-athlete may attend an off campus high school athletics event to speak
to PSAs on their coaches behalf. - ANSFalse
Prior to a PSA's financial deposit to the institution and May 1 of their senior year a coach may
use the following actions to react to social media content post by the PSA - ANSOnly like or
favorite, cannot comment.
The electronic transmissions legislation, including the rules surrounding social media, apply to
the following accounts: - ANSAll team accounts, coaches personal accounts, student-athlete
accounts (when directed by coach).
(T/F) As long as a coach and PSA follow each other on a social media platform, there are no
time restrictions as to when the coach may comment on the PSA's post status, or photo. -
ANSFalse.
Jamie is a PSA who has just finished their official visit to Aim High University. Upon returning
home, Jamie, posts a picture from the visit on Instagram to announce their commitment to Aim
, High. What interactions can Aim High's team account have with Jamies's post? - ANSRepost
the picture (with no comment) on the team account.
Comment if the picture is posted after Jamie has submitted the financial deposit and it is after
May 1st of Jamie's senior year.
If a four-year student-athlete is interested in transferring to your institution, permission to contact
is required in all situations except: - ANSWhen the student-athlete is officially withdrawn from
their previous institution.
When the student-athlete is transferring from a D3 institution and issues a self release.
(T/F) While out on the road recruiting, Coach Shea decides to stop at a PSA's high school.
Before they can talk to the PSA directly, Coach Shea must receive permission from the high
school's principal or other executive officer. - ANSFalse.
Under what condition may an institution have contact with a prospective student-athlete before
the student competes? - ANSThe competition cannot take place on the institution's campus.
The contact must occur on campus.
A prospective student-athlete (PSA) may not be provided an official visit earlier than: -
ANSJanuary 1st of the PSA's junior year of high school.
An institution may provide meals during an official visit to whom? - ANSAny individual
accompanying the PSA.
(T/F) Lee's parents and sister are tagging along on an unofficial visit to Aim High University. Aim
High is permitted to admit Lee to an at-home swim meet for free, but Lee's family must pay to
attend the meet. - ANSFalse.
(T/F) It is permissible for an institutional coach to submit a congratulatory video to played at a
recruit's virtual high school signing ceremony. - ANSFalse.
In addition to the D3 Celebratory signing from, a PSA who has committed to your institution may
be sent a personalized cover letter that offers them a roster spot provide that: - ANSThe letter is
produced by the institution.
The letter does not require or request the PSA to indicate any from of commitment to attend
your institution.
The PSA is not asked or required to sing the letter.
A PSA may take photos on an official or unofficial visit and post the photos on social media,
provided an institutional staff member does not direct either action. With that in mind, which of
the following may occur during a visit: - ANSPSA can take a photo with the coach or a
student-athlete and post it.
PSA can take a photo on the sideline before or after a contest and post it.
PSA may take a photo while dressed in non-personalized team gear and post it.
(T/F) As part of a private lesson, a coach may review a video of a prospective student athlete
(PSA) and provide and evaluation to the PSA, provided the coach did not direct the PSA to
complete the activities reflected in the video. - ANSTrue
Mitch wants to continue as the high school baseball coach while they coach at Aim High
University. Which sport(s) are they permitted to coach at State University College? - ANSSoccer
and Baseball
When may a local community group provide a PSA with an athletics scholarship to run track at
their secondary institution? - ANSWhen the fund for the scholarship are disbursed through the
secondary institution.
Which of the following could be a permissible team fundraising activity for student-athletes after
enrolling at your institution? - ANSParticipating in activities that involve use of athletics ability in
season (ex swim-a-thons, free throw shooting, 5k run)
A swimming student-athlete competes in a basketball tournament, wins and accepts a cash
prize. What does this mean for the student-athletes eligibility? - ANSThe student-athlete is no
longer eligible in basketball.
(T/F) A professional sports organization may serve as a financial sponsor of an intercollegiate
competition event, provided the organization is not publicly identified as such. - ANSTrue.
(T/F) An enrolled student-athlete may attend an off campus high school athletics event to speak
to PSAs on their coaches behalf. - ANSFalse
Prior to a PSA's financial deposit to the institution and May 1 of their senior year a coach may
use the following actions to react to social media content post by the PSA - ANSOnly like or
favorite, cannot comment.
The electronic transmissions legislation, including the rules surrounding social media, apply to
the following accounts: - ANSAll team accounts, coaches personal accounts, student-athlete
accounts (when directed by coach).
(T/F) As long as a coach and PSA follow each other on a social media platform, there are no
time restrictions as to when the coach may comment on the PSA's post status, or photo. -
ANSFalse.
Jamie is a PSA who has just finished their official visit to Aim High University. Upon returning
home, Jamie, posts a picture from the visit on Instagram to announce their commitment to Aim
, High. What interactions can Aim High's team account have with Jamies's post? - ANSRepost
the picture (with no comment) on the team account.
Comment if the picture is posted after Jamie has submitted the financial deposit and it is after
May 1st of Jamie's senior year.
If a four-year student-athlete is interested in transferring to your institution, permission to contact
is required in all situations except: - ANSWhen the student-athlete is officially withdrawn from
their previous institution.
When the student-athlete is transferring from a D3 institution and issues a self release.
(T/F) While out on the road recruiting, Coach Shea decides to stop at a PSA's high school.
Before they can talk to the PSA directly, Coach Shea must receive permission from the high
school's principal or other executive officer. - ANSFalse.
Under what condition may an institution have contact with a prospective student-athlete before
the student competes? - ANSThe competition cannot take place on the institution's campus.
The contact must occur on campus.
A prospective student-athlete (PSA) may not be provided an official visit earlier than: -
ANSJanuary 1st of the PSA's junior year of high school.
An institution may provide meals during an official visit to whom? - ANSAny individual
accompanying the PSA.
(T/F) Lee's parents and sister are tagging along on an unofficial visit to Aim High University. Aim
High is permitted to admit Lee to an at-home swim meet for free, but Lee's family must pay to
attend the meet. - ANSFalse.
(T/F) It is permissible for an institutional coach to submit a congratulatory video to played at a
recruit's virtual high school signing ceremony. - ANSFalse.
In addition to the D3 Celebratory signing from, a PSA who has committed to your institution may
be sent a personalized cover letter that offers them a roster spot provide that: - ANSThe letter is
produced by the institution.
The letter does not require or request the PSA to indicate any from of commitment to attend
your institution.
The PSA is not asked or required to sing the letter.
A PSA may take photos on an official or unofficial visit and post the photos on social media,
provided an institutional staff member does not direct either action. With that in mind, which of
the following may occur during a visit: - ANSPSA can take a photo with the coach or a
student-athlete and post it.
PSA can take a photo on the sideline before or after a contest and post it.
PSA may take a photo while dressed in non-personalized team gear and post it.
