Indiana University Athletics
Compliance Question Of The Week
Compliance Question Of The Week
Question:
This fall I identified a sophomore who would be the perfect addition to my 2014 recruiting class. What can I send in order to persuade him/her to become a Hoosier?
Answer:
Generally, written correspondence may not be sent to a prospect or their parent or guardian until September 1st of that student's junior year in high school (June 15th for men's basketball). However, there are a few things which may be mailed to prospects at any time, as listed below:
§ Questionnaire, including introductory letter with basic NCAA contact and communication rules;
§ Camp or clinic brochures (pre-approved by the compliance office);
§ Business cards provided in conjunction with another permissible mailing;
§ Non-athletics publications, like official IU academic, admissions and student-services publications produced on campus and available to all students.
This year, Proposal 2011-35 would permit all sports to mail recruiting materials as of June 15th following a prospect's sophomore year in high school - consistent with the current men's basketball correspondence date. Additionally, Proposals 2011-30, 2011-36 and 2011-37 would ALL permit electronic correspondence with prospects via text message or chat service. Each proposal varies as to the permissible date texts could be sent - but the general movement to permit text messaging and chat services as a permissible recruiting method is underway. If you are supportive any of these pieces of potential legislation, please make sure to pass your comments on to Jenna who can provide your feedback to the appropriate individuals.
Attached above is a memo regarding the other general recruiting material guidelines. Note that the only change to this legislation for 2011 was the elimination of our ability to send a digital media guide by electronic device (like a USB drive or DVD). Online media guides may still be distributed via email attachment or hyperlink.
Question:
This fall I identified a sophomore who would be the perfect addition to my 2014 recruiting class. What can I send in order to persuade him/her to become a Hoosier?
Answer:
Generally, written correspondence may not be sent to a prospect or their parent or guardian until September 1st of that student's junior year in high school (June 15th for men's basketball). However, there are a few things which may be mailed to prospects at any time, as listed below:
§ Questionnaire, including introductory letter with basic NCAA contact and communication rules;
§ Camp or clinic brochures (pre-approved by the compliance office);
§ Business cards provided in conjunction with another permissible mailing;
§ Non-athletics publications, like official IU academic, admissions and student-services publications produced on campus and available to all students.
This year, Proposal 2011-35 would permit all sports to mail recruiting materials as of June 15th following a prospect's sophomore year in high school - consistent with the current men's basketball correspondence date. Additionally, Proposals 2011-30, 2011-36 and 2011-37 would ALL permit electronic correspondence with prospects via text message or chat service. Each proposal varies as to the permissible date texts could be sent - but the general movement to permit text messaging and chat services as a permissible recruiting method is underway. If you are supportive any of these pieces of potential legislation, please make sure to pass your comments on to Jenna who can provide your feedback to the appropriate individuals.
Attached above is a memo regarding the other general recruiting material guidelines. Note that the only change to this legislation for 2011 was the elimination of our ability to send a digital media guide by electronic device (like a USB drive or DVD). Online media guides may still be distributed via email attachment or hyperlink.