The NCAA News - News and Features

January 6, 1997

Legislative assistance

1997 Column No. 1
NCAA Bylaw 13.1.1.3

Four-year college prospects

NCAA institutions should note that in accordance with Bylaw 13.1.1.3, an athletics staff member or other representative of the institution's athletics interest is not permitted to make contact with a student-athlete of another four-year collegiate institution, directly or indirectly, without first obtaining the written permission of the first institution's athletics director (or his or her designated representative) to do so, regardless of who makes the initial contact. If such permission is granted, all applicable NCAA recruiting rules apply.

During its May 25, 1995, telephone conference, the NCAA Interpretations Committee determined that once an institution grants permission to a student-athlete to contact another four-year institution regarding a possible transfer, it is not permissible for the institution to revoke such permission. Such permission expires at the time the student-athlete enrolls again at his or her original institution as a full-time student during the subsequent academic year.

Further, as set forth in Bylaw 13.1.1.3, if permission is not granted, the second institution is not permitted to encourage the transfer, and in Divisions I and II may not provide financial assistance to the student-athlete until the student-athlete has attended the institution for one academic year. Please note that per Bylaw 13.1.1.3.1, if the institution denies a student-athlete's request to permit any other institution to contact the student-athlete regarding transfer, the institution must inform the student-athlete that he or she, upon request, must be provided a hearing conducted by an institutional entity or committee outside of the athletics department.

Finally, during its August 24, 1995, telephone conference, the Interpretations Committee determined that when NCAA regulations require an institution to provide notice of a hearing opportunity to a student-athlete, such notice must be provided in writing to the student-athlete.

All-star games
Agents

NCAA institutions are reminded that in accordance with Bylaw 30.2.2, it no longer is the institution's responsibility to prohibit its student-athletes from competing in college all-star football or basketball contests that have not been certified under the requirements of Bylaws 30.2.2.1 through 30.2.2.10. The institution may not, however, permit the use of its facilities for an uncertified all-star event. Please note that in accordance with Bylaw 30.2.2.2, game management shall conduct the game in accordance with the Association's principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics, as set forth in NCAA Constitution 2 and the interpretations related thereto.

During its January 9, 1981, meeting, the NCAA Council was asked to consider the effect of Bylaw 30.2.2 on student-athletes with agent agreements in terms of eligibility for postseason all-star games. The Council determined that a student-athlete who has signed with an agent subsequent to the completion of the student-athlete's final season (including postseason competition) but prior to an all-star contest would not affect the student-athlete's eligibility to participate in the contest.

This material was provided by the legislative services staff as an aid to member institutions. If an institution has a question or comment regarding this column, such correspondence should be directed to Richard C. Perko, legislative assistant, at the NCAA national office. This information is available on the Collegiate Sports Network.