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November 24, 1997

Division I interpretations

Conference No. 3
October 21, 1997

Acting for the Division I Management Council, the Academics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet Subcommittee on Legislative Review/Interpretations issued the following interpretations:

Gambling

1. Long-Standing Tradition. The provisions of NCAA Bylaw 10.3 are not applicable to a long-standing demonstrated tradition in a particular sport in which student-athletes from involved institutions exchange a tangible item (e.g., exchanging of shirts in the sport of rowing) contingent on the outcome of a competition, provided such activity is approved by the involved institutions. [References: 10.3 (gambling activities) and NCAA Interpretations Committee 11/26/96, Item No. 1)]

Amateurism/Media Activities

2. Student-Athlete Participating in Writing Activity for a Commercial Entity. A student-athlete may write a weekly informational column in a newsletter produced by a commercial company, provided the criteria outlined in 12.5.3 are satisfied. [Reference: 12.5.3 (media activities -- Divisions I and II -- during playing seasons)]