Indiana University Athletics
Compliance Question Of The Week
Question:
True/False: It is permissible for parents of enrolled student-athletes to have contact with a prospect at an organized IU Athletics or team event (e.g., tailgate, occasional meal in conjunction with a prospect's meal, awards banquet) on- or off-campus as long as it occurs during the prospect's official visit.
Answer:
False, parents are NOT listed as permissible recruiters per Bylaw 13.1.2, so they should never have contact with a recruit at an organized event (team meal, banquet, tailgate, etc.). Otherwise, an incidental contact (e.g., a brief greeting in passing in a parking lot, on campus or at a restaurant) is permissible as long as it is not prearranged and no recruiting conversation occurs. All of this also applies to parents of prospects - parents of currently enrolled (or former) student-athletes should not be introduced to or mingle with parents of prospects at organized events. A brief introduction when appropriate (to be civil) and not prearranged is all that is permissible.