2012-13 STUDENT-ATHLETE COMPLIANCE MEETING

Department Communications

The official form of

communication for the

department isE-MAIL.

Please read it!

Compliance

Why Compliance This department operates with

integrity and seeks to be the model for other Athletic Departments. As such, we have a moral obligation to follow the rules.

Likelihood of us getting caught

Only takes one disgruntled player or parent to make a call to another school or PSUAC

Inadvertent admission on Facebook Do not say you are going to

practice if you are going to play pick-up games at an open gym. There is a difference!

Compliance

What happens if we commit violations? A member institution that is found to have violated any

provision of the USCAA, PSUAC and/or NCAA Division III rules is subject to sanctions: Probation Double Secret Probation Loss of eligibility Vacating wins/Championships Reduction in games for the following season Ban from post-season play in the PSUAC and/or USCAA

Compliance

Representative of Athletic InterestsA representative of athletic interests is a person or organization that has a direct connection with our program

Your Parents Booster Groups Alumni Staff

Compliance

Representative of Athletic InterestsWhy are they important?We are responsible for their actions.Without realizing it, they can create violations.

Recruiting on our behalf outside of the permitted rules and regulations

Providing improper benefits

Compliance

IMPROPER BENEFITSNCAA Rule 16.01

Any benefit that is given to you that is not generally available to the average student.

Effects on eligibility Immediately ineligible If less than $100,

eligibility restored if make restitution to charity

If more than $100, risk longer-term eligibility

Examples Money Loans Awards or gifts

Free Pizza Promotional appearance

fee Selling of equipment for

cash or services Ohio State

Meals Once or twice permitted

Compliance

GAMBLINGA wager is any

agreement in which an individual or entity agrees to give up an item of value in exchange for the possibility of gaining another item of value.

Examples Parlay Cards Bets with bookmakers Internet wagering Casinos NCAA Basketball Pools Football betting grids Fantasy leagues where

you pay a fee/win money.

AGE DOES NOT MATTER

Compliance

GAMBLINGA wager is any

agreement in which an individual or entity agrees to give up an item of value in exchange for the possibility of gaining another item of value.

Permissible ESPN Bracket

Challenge Online fantasy leagues

where you do not pay an entry fee

Rule of thumb:If you must pay to enter

or give up something of value if you lose, it is probably not permissible

WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK!

Compliance

AmateurismNot receiving any

benefits for athletic participation except those permitted under NCAA rules.

Can’t Use overall athletic

skill for pay Accept a promise of

pay Even if after

graduate Receive cash award for

participation Sponsorship money

Eligibility

USCAAARTICLE 24: Eligibility Guidelines

24.4.1: Term of AttendanceAny quarter, semester or trimesters (excluding summer or inter-terms) in which a student becomes identified with an institution

24.4.4: Season of Competition Participation in one or more intercollegiate contests

(varsity or junior varsity, or freshman programs)

Eligibility

USCAAARTICLE 24: Eligibility Guidelines

24.5.5: Requirements After the First Two Semesters All student-athletes must complete 24 credit hours in the

previous academic school year If you meet this requirement, you are eligible for both the

fall and spring of the new academic year If you don’t you will have two scenarios to re-establish

eligibility If you are planning to participate in the fall, you must

take summer courses to reach the 24 credit hour requirement

If you are only planning to participate in the spring, you can use the fall semester to re-establish eligibility by passing 24 credits in the previous two semesters

Eligibility

USCAAARTICLE 24: Eligibility Guidelines

24.5.5: Requirements After the First Two Semesters Example

You pass 10 credits in fall 2011 and 10 credits in spring 2012.

You did not earn 24 credits in the previous academic year and thus you are ineligible to compete

If you plan on participating in the fall (all sports since baseball and softball also are playing non-traditional seasons), you must take summer classes to earn four more credits to reach 24 by the start of the fall 2012 term

If you only plan to play in the spring 2013, you can use fall 2012 to restore eligibility by completing a total of 24 credits between spring 2012 and fall 2012

Eligibility

PSUACYou must be a full-time student (12 or more credits)If you drop a class and go below 12, you are no longer eligibleTell your coach and speak to your advisor before you drop a

class! Semester in

Residence

Overall GPA

Total Credits Earned

2 1.8 9

3 1.9 24

4 1.9 36

5 2.0 48

6 2.0 60

7 2.0 72

8 2.0 84

9 2.0 96

Eligibility

FormsMust have valid physical (within one year) Participation AgreementEmergency Contact Information SheetAffidavit of No Insurance

Complete only if you have NO insurance Must be notarized

Completed player information sheetPermission to disclose athletic-related injury

Check only ONE line!!!!!

NOTE: All forms must be complete and submitted before your eligibility will be certified.

Eligibility

Eligibility is determined at the beginning of each semester

Can’t use short term classes to restore eligibility.

Summer classes attach to spring termInter-term classes attach to the fall termIf you need to improve your GPA to become eligible, you must take Penn State classesIf you need credits and take them at another school, make sure that they will transfer to PSU

Academic Progress/Attendance Forms

Working to develop a new system

Watch your e-mail for information concerning this policy

For now, no forms!!! Go to Class Get good grades Stay eligible

Unsatisfactory Academic Progress

If you are making unsatisfactory academic progress we will: Notify you and your

coach and offer help On second notice, you

will be asked to attend mandatory study halls and set up tutoring sessions at the learning center.

Third time: Pulled from participation until grades improve

Academic Progress

We are here to HELP you.

There is nothing wrong with asking for help with a class

That’s why we have a learning center

K-088 Varsity Sport Experience

One time opportunity to get two credits for playing a sport

Volleyball and Cross Country can register for this in the fall

K-088 for all other sports is available in the spring

Don’t come to us at the end of the semester and ask to get the credits

Start season/Finish the season Show up at practice Compete in intercollegiate athletic

contests Don’t get in trouble If you quite the team, make sure you

withdraw from the class or you will FAIL

Representing Us

Our Athletes Are Not More Important Than Others But you are different

WHY?You wear Fayette on your jerseyYou are in the public eyePeople identify you with Penn State FayetteDon’t disgrace the team and campus

Be careful about social media and twitter Words are like bullets, you can’t ever get them back

I ALWAYS FIND OUT!!!!

Representing Us

YOU ARE NOW COLLEGE ATHLETES Something you can tell your kids and grandkids

THIS IS INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICSIt’s not high schoolIt’s not intramuralsTake it seriously

Properly and completely fill out the forms Don’t put anything on your Player Information Form

that is not trueIf you can’t be serious, you do not deserve to be a

Roaring Lion!

Website

All you need to know is at .. www.goroaringlions.com

Physical FormsParticipation

AgreementStudent-Athlete

HandbookNewsFeaturesGame resultsLive Stats

Injuries

If you are injured … See the trainer Show-up for rehab ImPact Concussion Screen Your personal insurance is

billed first PSU Insurance covers

whatever your current insurance doesn't

Affidavit of No Insurance You pay no out-of-pocket

expenses Visit the Website for injury

claim forms

REPORTING

If you see something dangerous going on

If there is immediate danger call 911 or campus security (4120)

Contact your coach or the athletic director immediately

You WILL be taken seriously Want a safe environment for

all If you are going to work with

minors, you will need to take the child abuse/Cleary Act training.

SAAB

Student Athletic Advisory BoardEach team will have a representative

Coaches or teams can decide

Fundraising MUST go through proper channels Talk with Vince and then to Chad for approval

Community Service arm Can build identity in community

Input from athletesEncourage all to join If your team does not participate, your account will be locked

and you will not be able to use the money you raised

2012-2013

It will be a very good year!

WE AREFAYETTE!