NCAA Rules Test: Questions & Solutions (100%
Accurate)
A student-athlete is interested in joining a sports fantasy league - which of the
following structures is impermissible? Right Ans - Requires an entry fee
AND a prize is awarded
Coach Div wants to supplement her income by offering private lessons in the
summer. Provided they are offered to the general public & fees are consistent,
who may they train? Right Ans - Student-athletes from another
institution's team & PSAs
What is a permissible team fundraising activity for student-athletes at your
institution? Right Ans - Participating in activities that involve use of
athletics ability in season - ex: free throw shooting
A swimming student-athletes wins a basketball tournament & accepts a cash
prize - what does this mean for their eligibility? Right Ans - The student-
athlete is no longer eligible in basketball
The rules around social media apply to the following accounts: Right Ans -
team, coach, & student-athlete (when directed by coach)
Enrolled student-athletes may voluntarily participate in virtual recruiting
events... Right Ans - during the academic year only
Does an institutional coach need to receive permission to contact a two-year
or JUCO prospect? Right Ans - No
If a potential transfer student-athlete from a DI or DII institution issues a self-
release form, a DIII coach may begin recriuting conversations with them?
Right Ans - No
A PSA may take undirected photos for social media on an official or unofficial
visit including... Right Ans - - a photo with a coach of student-athlete
- a photo from the sidelines
- a photo dressed in a non-personalized institution item
, Can Coach Div blast a welcome message for her top recruit on the scoreboard
that is visible to passersby? Right Ans - No
Can an institution compete against a high school or prep school team?
Right Ans - No
An incoming transfer student-athlete wants to attend your upcoming Prospect
Clinic before arriving on campus this Fall. The published criteria is grades 10
& up - can they attend? Right Ans - Yes - they meet the age criteria
Coach Div is planning her summer camp and knows that it must be open to the
general public. By what criteria can and can not limit participants? Right
Ans - can: age, grade, number of participants
can NOT: GPA
Can a college coach that coaches a club team of PSAs post pictures to social
media provided there is a clear distinction between the representation of the
club and not the college? Right Ans - Yes
Can an institutional coach submit a congratulatory video to be played at a
virtual high school signing ceremony? Right Ans - No
A PSA who has committed to your institution may be a sent a personalized
cover letter that offers them a roster spot provided: Right Ans - - it's
produced by the institution
- there is no request to attend the institution
- the PSA is not asked or required to sign it
Once a recruit has been accepted to your institution and has submitted their
deposit, can they be sent an individual workout program by coaching staff?
Right Ans - Yes
A PSA may not be provided an official visit earlier than... Right Ans -
January 1st of their junior year in HS
Who may an institution provide meals to during an official visit? Right Ans
- A PSA and their accompanying persons
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A student-athlete is interested in joining a sports fantasy league - which of the
following structures is impermissible? Right Ans - Requires an entry fee
AND a prize is awarded
Coach Div wants to supplement her income by offering private lessons in the
summer. Provided they are offered to the general public & fees are consistent,
who may they train? Right Ans - Student-athletes from another
institution's team & PSAs
What is a permissible team fundraising activity for student-athletes at your
institution? Right Ans - Participating in activities that involve use of
athletics ability in season - ex: free throw shooting
A swimming student-athletes wins a basketball tournament & accepts a cash
prize - what does this mean for their eligibility? Right Ans - The student-
athlete is no longer eligible in basketball
The rules around social media apply to the following accounts: Right Ans -
team, coach, & student-athlete (when directed by coach)
Enrolled student-athletes may voluntarily participate in virtual recruiting
events... Right Ans - during the academic year only
Does an institutional coach need to receive permission to contact a two-year
or JUCO prospect? Right Ans - No
If a potential transfer student-athlete from a DI or DII institution issues a self-
release form, a DIII coach may begin recriuting conversations with them?
Right Ans - No
A PSA may take undirected photos for social media on an official or unofficial
visit including... Right Ans - - a photo with a coach of student-athlete
- a photo from the sidelines
- a photo dressed in a non-personalized institution item
, Can Coach Div blast a welcome message for her top recruit on the scoreboard
that is visible to passersby? Right Ans - No
Can an institution compete against a high school or prep school team?
Right Ans - No
An incoming transfer student-athlete wants to attend your upcoming Prospect
Clinic before arriving on campus this Fall. The published criteria is grades 10
& up - can they attend? Right Ans - Yes - they meet the age criteria
Coach Div is planning her summer camp and knows that it must be open to the
general public. By what criteria can and can not limit participants? Right
Ans - can: age, grade, number of participants
can NOT: GPA
Can a college coach that coaches a club team of PSAs post pictures to social
media provided there is a clear distinction between the representation of the
club and not the college? Right Ans - Yes
Can an institutional coach submit a congratulatory video to be played at a
virtual high school signing ceremony? Right Ans - No
A PSA who has committed to your institution may be a sent a personalized
cover letter that offers them a roster spot provided: Right Ans - - it's
produced by the institution
- there is no request to attend the institution
- the PSA is not asked or required to sign it
Once a recruit has been accepted to your institution and has submitted their
deposit, can they be sent an individual workout program by coaching staff?
Right Ans - Yes
A PSA may not be provided an official visit earlier than... Right Ans -
January 1st of their junior year in HS
Who may an institution provide meals to during an official visit? Right Ans
- A PSA and their accompanying persons
