Indiana University Athletics
Compliance Question Of The Week
Compliance Question Of The Week
October 10, 2005
Question:Is it permissible for IU to donate autographed items to assist in the fundraising efforts of a high school athletics program, a prospect, or any organization consisting of prospects?
Answer:No. We may not provide funding, directly or indirectly, to benefit a prospect, a high school athletics program, or any organization consisting primarily of prospect-aged individuals. [13.2, 13.15.1.2] Further, it is not permissible to provide items (e.g., autographed balls, jerseys) to assist a prospect, high school, or organization consisting primarily of prospects to raise money even if the prospect, high school, or organization purchases the item from the athletics department (or other commercial outlet) for this purpose. [LAC 7/18/90, 7/29/87] Therefore, anytime IU coaches/athletics department staff members receive requests for items to be autographed, the coach/staff member is responsible for ensuring that the item is not used in a way that is contrary to NCAA regulations.T he following forms, which may be found on the U: drive must be usedwhen processing any request for donations/autographed memorabilia. First, the Autographed Memorabilia Statement should be attached to all items that are donated to any individual or organization and second, the Memorabilia and Gift Donation Form should be completed prior to donating/autographing any item to ensure that NCAA regulations are followed. The Memorabilia and Gift Donation Form must be kept on file in the sport/department office and should be submitted to the compliance office on a regular basis to the compliance office (3-4 times per year).Prior to donating any apparel/equipment item, please check with Marty Clark (855-2130) to make sure that institutional rules permit the donation to any type of individual/organization (regardless of whether prospects are involved or not).Recruiting Log Folders2008-09 Recruiting Log folders (for high school freshmen) are now available in Charnele's office.
October 10, 2005
Question:Is it permissible for IU to donate autographed items to assist in the fundraising efforts of a high school athletics program, a prospect, or any organization consisting of prospects?
Answer:No. We may not provide funding, directly or indirectly, to benefit a prospect, a high school athletics program, or any organization consisting primarily of prospect-aged individuals. [13.2, 13.15.1.2] Further, it is not permissible to provide items (e.g., autographed balls, jerseys) to assist a prospect, high school, or organization consisting primarily of prospects to raise money even if the prospect, high school, or organization purchases the item from the athletics department (or other commercial outlet) for this purpose. [LAC 7/18/90, 7/29/87] Therefore, anytime IU coaches/athletics department staff members receive requests for items to be autographed, the coach/staff member is responsible for ensuring that the item is not used in a way that is contrary to NCAA regulations.T he following forms, which may be found on the U: drive must be usedwhen processing any request for donations/autographed memorabilia. First, the Autographed Memorabilia Statement should be attached to all items that are donated to any individual or organization and second, the Memorabilia and Gift Donation Form should be completed prior to donating/autographing any item to ensure that NCAA regulations are followed. The Memorabilia and Gift Donation Form must be kept on file in the sport/department office and should be submitted to the compliance office on a regular basis to the compliance office (3-4 times per year).Prior to donating any apparel/equipment item, please check with Marty Clark (855-2130) to make sure that institutional rules permit the donation to any type of individual/organization (regardless of whether prospects are involved or not).Recruiting Log Folders2008-09 Recruiting Log folders (for high school freshmen) are now available in Charnele's office.