NCAA Rules Test
A student-athlete is interested in joining a sports fantasy league - which of the
following structures is impermissible? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Student-athletes from another institution's team & PSAs
What is a permissible team fundraising activity for student-athletes at your
institution? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER The student-athlete is no longer
eligible in basketball
The rules around social media apply to the following accounts: - ANSWER team,
coach, & student-athlete (when directed by coach)
Enrolled student-athletes may voluntarily participate in virtual recruiting events... -
ANSWER during the academic year only
Does an institutional coach need to receive permission to contact a two-year or
JUCO prospect? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER No
A PSA may take undirected photos for social media on an official or unofficial visit
including... - ANSWER - 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? - ANSWER No
Can an institution compete against a high school or prep school team? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER Yes - they meet the age criteria
A student-athlete is interested in joining a sports fantasy league - which of the
following structures is impermissible? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Student-athletes from another institution's team & PSAs
What is a permissible team fundraising activity for student-athletes at your
institution? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER The student-athlete is no longer
eligible in basketball
The rules around social media apply to the following accounts: - ANSWER team,
coach, & student-athlete (when directed by coach)
Enrolled student-athletes may voluntarily participate in virtual recruiting events... -
ANSWER during the academic year only
Does an institutional coach need to receive permission to contact a two-year or
JUCO prospect? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER No
A PSA may take undirected photos for social media on an official or unofficial visit
including... - ANSWER - 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? - ANSWER No
Can an institution compete against a high school or prep school team? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER Yes - they meet the age criteria
