Student-Athlete Compliance Orientation 2012-2013 Education Meeting.
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Transcript of Student-Athlete Compliance Orientation 2012-2013 Education Meeting.
Student-Athlete Compliance Orientation
2012-2013 Education Meeting
Presentation Outline
• Ethical Conduct• Social Media• Recruiting• Amateurism• Extra Benefits
• Eligibility– Practice & Competition– Academics– Outside Competition
• Financial Aid
Ethical Conduct
• Canisius College and the NCAA requires you to act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times– Applies to student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff
• Always be forthcoming with information and avoid intentional violations of NCAA regulations
Sports Wagering
Can lose eligibility if you:• Engage in sports wagering
activities at the amateur, collegiate of professional level
• Provide information to individuals involved in sports wagering activities
Impermissible activities include:• Fantasy leagues that require
an entry fee• March Madness pools• Purposely affecting the
outcome of a game• Providing information about
your team, teammates or other student-athletes
NCAA Drug Testing
Zero Tolerance Policy• You are liable for any
substance you ingest• Review list of banned
substances• If taking medication or
supplements, discuss with training staff
Will lose eligibility if you:• Refuse to sign drug testing
consent form• Do not follow protocol
if/when selected for testing• Test POSITIVE for a
banned substance
Drugs/Alcohol Policy
• Testing may be done at any time throughout the year
• Prohibited at all Canisius athletics events and NCAA-sponsored events
• Sport specific policies• Training staff and Student Handbook as a resource
Social Media
• Avoid posting inappropriate items on you facebook, twitter, etc.
Represent yourself, your team, and
Canisius College in a positive manner
• Impermissible Topics– A prospect’s visit to campus– A prospect joining your team or
potential contribution– “Insider” information on your
team, teammates or other student-athletes
– Endorsements of commercial products and services, restaurants, etc.
Social Media
Best Practices• Common sense• Keep profiles locked• Prospect Interaction• Okay to say “no” to
your coach
Twitter Fails
You are in a unique situation as a student-athlete and a very visible representative of Canisius College and athletics.
Please be aware how your words and actions will affect your school, your team, and your reputation.
RecruitingOnly coaches and athletics staff may be involved in the recruitment of prospects. As a student-athlete you may not:• Contact or evaluate prospects off campus unless it is
unavoidable or due to previously established relationships• Telephone or use social media to contact prospects at the
direction of your coach• Speak to the media about a prospect’s potential enrollment
at Canisius and/or potential contribution to your team
Recruiting
Student Hosts & Campus Visits • Expected to act with integrity and ethics• Do not use host money to buy gifts/souvenirs• Do not provide drugs and/or alcohol to prospects• Avoid activities that are inappropriate and/or illegal• Student Host Activity Summary form
Amateurism
You will lose that status if you:• Accept pay/promise of
pay in that sport• Verbal or written
agreement with an agent• Competed with a
professional team
• Accept benefits from an agent/runner
• Accept pay for promoting a commercial product and/or service
• Allow your name, picture, or likeness to be sold commercially or used to promote a commercial product
To remain eligible in intercollegiate athletics you must retain your amateur status.
Amateurism
LSU MFB - CB Tyrann Mathieu“Honey Badger”Cease and Desist
MBB Enes KanterKentucky RecruitRuled permanently ineligible
Student-Athlete Appearances
All appearances at non-Canisius sponsored events must be approved by Compliance:
• No class time missed• Cannot use name, image or likeness to promote
commercial ventures• If fundraising event, money must got directly to
Canisius, charity, or non-profit agency• No co-sponsorship or promotion by commercial
groups
Employment
No limit on legitimate employment earnings, provided you:• Register job with Compliance;• Are paid for work actually
performed; and• Are paid going rate for similar
services in the area
Fee-for-Lesson• Register job with
Compliance• Cannot use Canisius
facilities• Cannot provide playing
lesson or run personal camp
• Paid only by individual or family
Extra Benefits
• Defined: Any special arrangement provided by an employee, staff member or booster to a student-athlete, prospect or family members not recognized by NCAA rules.
• Benefits that are not available to the general public or student body.
• Can lead to major violations.
Extra Benefits
• Getting a car ride with an ex-Canisius coach
• Receiving free tattoos• Giving a recruit left over
host money• Free meal from a booster• Access to club/VIP level • Getting into a 21+ bar/club
when underage
• Cash or Gift cards• Discounted services• Car or use of one• Loans• Academic assistance
(other than normally available to students)
• Reduced housing or meals
Extra Benefits
“Welcome to Tattoo U”Ohio State FootballMajor Infraction
University of Nevada, RenoMen’s & Women’s GolfSeveral years of impermissible benefits
Extra Benefits
Consequences:• Immediately ineligible upon receipt of benefit• May request reinstatement – no guarantees,
conditional reinstatement • Negative publicity and image
Eligibility
To be eligible for practice:• Complete Compliance education session and required
paperwork• Medical clearance• Enrolled full time & pay university fees
• New student-athletes: certified as final qualifier through the Eligibility Center– May practice up to 21 days (recruited) or 45 days (non-recruited)
if awaiting final certification
CARA Countable Athletically Related Activities
In Season• 4 hrs/day• 20 hrs/week• One day off
Out of Season• 8 hrs/week• 2 hrs of skill instruction• Two days off• Vacation/pre-season
periods
• Required activities: practice, conditioning, weight lifting, team meetings, game film
Voluntary Workouts
At your discretion, provided:• Initiated solely by you• Cannot report back to
coaches or other staff• No penalty for not
participating• No rewards for
participating
• Strength & Conditioning coaches
• Sport Coach presence prohibited
• Safety Exception: WCW, MSW, WSW, DIV, WSY
• Summer Individual: MGO, MCC, WCC, MSW, WSW, DIV
Eligibility
To be eligible for competition:• Meet all practice requirements• Certified to graduate within five years• Five to play four• Meeting all academic & PTD requirements• Transfer requirements (if applicable)
Academics
Successful completion of credit• 6 credits per term• 18 credits in past two
regular terms• 24 credits during freshman
year
Cumulative GPA requirements• Entering Soph: 1.8• Entering Junior: 1.9• Entering Senior: 2.0
Canisius requires a 2.0. May use summer classes to raise GPA.
AcademicsPTD requirements• Entering Junior: 40% & declare
major• Entering Senior: 60%• Entering 5th Yr: 80%
Use academic advisors and campus resources. Contact advisors before:• Scheduling courses • Program changes• Withdrawing from a class
Team Travel• Your responsibility to speak to professors about travel/missed
classes• Make arrangements for missed assignments and/or exams• Discuss at start of term – Travel Contracts
Academics
Florida State Seminoles MFB, MBB, WBB, M/WSW, M/WTR, MBA, WSB, MGOWidespread academic fraud – 61 athletes
UCONN Men’s BasketballPoor academic performance (APR)Post season ban
Outside Competition
• Cannot compete as a member of any outside team in a non-collegiate amateur competition
• Other than basketball: May compete during an official vacation period outside of sport’s playing season
Exceptions• Individuals/Not
Representing Canisius: must have coaches and Compliance approval
• National Teams• Olympic Trials/Games• World Championships &
Tryouts
Outside Competition
Basketball Summer Leagues• Period: June 15 – Start of
classes• NCAA certified leagues• Compliance approval
Volleyball (2) & Soccer (5)• May compete after May 1• No missed class• Compliance approval• WVB: outdoor doubles
only
Discuss any opportunities with Compliance prior to participation.
Financial Aid
• Can cover tuition, room and board, books or any portion of these costs
• Notify SWA or Compliance of any outside scholarships or aid (non-institutional)
• Renewals/Non-renewals every year
• Given notification if your aid is not renewed
• Appeals process outlined in Student Handbook
Financial Aid
• For student-athletes that demonstrate special financial need
• Potentially eligible if receiving pell grant and/or atheltics aid
Can be used for:• Medical insurance• Glasses, contacts, hearing
aid• Family emergencies • Clothing
Special Assistance Fund
Questions?
Additional Resources• Student-Athlete Handbook• Compliance Office• Athletic Training Staff• Academic Advisors• NCAA Information
Director of Compliance:Toni Rogers• [email protected]• 716-888-8483• 585-478-8988