Indiana University Athletics
Compliance Question Of The Week
Compliance Question Of The Week
Question:
I'm out watching a competition during an evaluation period and following the game, I want to make sure our recruit knows I was there watching her outstanding performance. If I just happen to stand right next to the locker room exit and just happen to exchange a quick hello following the game, I've figured out the perfect way to "see and be seen" without having a contact. Right?
Answer:
As creative as this method might be (patented here), Bylaw 13.02.3 clearly outlines that a contact has occurred any time the contact between coach and prospect is prearranged OR takes place at the prospect's high school/prep school/JUCO institution OR the prospect's competition site, regardless of whether the two individuals actually carry on a conversation. Basically, the rule indicates that because a coach is aware that the prospect will be present at that location (either attending classes or competing) ALL incidental "bumps" occurring would therefore be prearranged and count as contacts.
However, this same concept does NOT apply when a coach is approached by the prospect or his/her family members themselves. The second part of the bylaw states that coaches will not use a contact when they are approached by the prospect (or family) at ANY location - as long as they take immediate steps to terminate the encounter. There's no need to be rude, but the conversation must be pre-empted following your greeting in order to prevent a countable contact from occurring.
As always, these contacts are never permissible BEFORE a competition - regardless of the time of year.
The moral of the story? Don't go seeking out incidental contacts. If a prospect or parent approaches you - smile, say hello and then explain the precarious situation, end the conversation and walk away. This method is both compliance and Miss Manners approved.
13.02.3 Contact.
A contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's parents, relatives or legal guardians and an institutional staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of a greeting. Any such face-to-face encounter that is prearranged (e.g., staff member positions himself or herself in a location where contact is possible) or that takes place on the grounds of the prospective student-athlete's educational institution or at the site of organized competition or practice involving the prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's high school, preparatory school, two-year college or all-star team shall be considered a contact, regardless of whether any conversation occurs. However, an institutional staff member or athletics representative who is approached by a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's parents, relatives or legal guardians at any location shall not use a contact, provided the encounter was not prearranged and the staff member or athletics representative does not engage in any dialogue in excess of a greeting and takes appropriate steps to immediately terminate the encounter. (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94)
Question:
I'm out watching a competition during an evaluation period and following the game, I want to make sure our recruit knows I was there watching her outstanding performance. If I just happen to stand right next to the locker room exit and just happen to exchange a quick hello following the game, I've figured out the perfect way to "see and be seen" without having a contact. Right?
Answer:
As creative as this method might be (patented here), Bylaw 13.02.3 clearly outlines that a contact has occurred any time the contact between coach and prospect is prearranged OR takes place at the prospect's high school/prep school/JUCO institution OR the prospect's competition site, regardless of whether the two individuals actually carry on a conversation. Basically, the rule indicates that because a coach is aware that the prospect will be present at that location (either attending classes or competing) ALL incidental "bumps" occurring would therefore be prearranged and count as contacts.
However, this same concept does NOT apply when a coach is approached by the prospect or his/her family members themselves. The second part of the bylaw states that coaches will not use a contact when they are approached by the prospect (or family) at ANY location - as long as they take immediate steps to terminate the encounter. There's no need to be rude, but the conversation must be pre-empted following your greeting in order to prevent a countable contact from occurring.
As always, these contacts are never permissible BEFORE a competition - regardless of the time of year.
The moral of the story? Don't go seeking out incidental contacts. If a prospect or parent approaches you - smile, say hello and then explain the precarious situation, end the conversation and walk away. This method is both compliance and Miss Manners approved.
13.02.3 Contact.
A contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's parents, relatives or legal guardians and an institutional staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of a greeting. Any such face-to-face encounter that is prearranged (e.g., staff member positions himself or herself in a location where contact is possible) or that takes place on the grounds of the prospective student-athlete's educational institution or at the site of organized competition or practice involving the prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's high school, preparatory school, two-year college or all-star team shall be considered a contact, regardless of whether any conversation occurs. However, an institutional staff member or athletics representative who is approached by a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's parents, relatives or legal guardians at any location shall not use a contact, provided the encounter was not prearranged and the staff member or athletics representative does not engage in any dialogue in excess of a greeting and takes appropriate steps to immediately terminate the encounter. (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94)