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Compliance here at Florida State is a wide ranging area, covering all functions of the athletic department, the most important being rules education. Keeping our student-athletes, boosters, and coaching staffs abreast of NCAA and ACC rules is the key to ensuring proper rules compliance. Each year, every full time athletic staff member must pass a written exam on NCAA rules that are pertinent to the staffers area of employment. Through our recruiting seminars for our coaching staffs, team squad meetings, and public speaking engagements to our booster organization, we feel that word is getting out that Florida State wants to win only within the rules. Compliance monitors all activities that involve any NCAA or ACC rule, such as recruiting, financial aid, length of play and practice seasons, academics, and eligibility to name a few. Maintaining institutional control is imperative to continue the growth and success of Seminole athletics. Proper rules compliance is the concern of everyone associated with Florida State University, and everyone plays a role. Florida State has been recognized for having one of the most pro-active compliance programs in the country, and look forward to taking that leadership role into the next century. Robert J. Minnix
Bob Minnix
In his role at the NCAA, Minnix oversaw enforcement issues with regard to the NCAA and its member institutions including the preparation and presentation of cases to be heard by the Committee of Infractions. He has served on a number of NCAA committees including the Leadership and Development Training Committee, Special Events Committee, Post-Season Football Subcommittee, and staff task forces that concentrated on public relations, compensation, and employment opportunities for women and ethnic minorities. At Florida State, Minnix is charged with overseeing all departmental compliance issues, implementing and directing FSU's rules education programs, and serving as the department's liaison and contact with university General Counsel as well as other legal interests. He is directly involved in the strategic planning of long range departmental goals regarding student-athlete's welfare and life skills training. Minnix has continued FSU's stance as a pro-active leader in addressing NCAA and ACC issues, and in educating coaches, staff, student-athletes and donors to the serious nature and ramifications of non-compliance. A native of Spokane, WA, Minnix attended Notre Dame where he played in back-to-back Cotton Bowls in 1970 and '71. He led the Fighting Irish in rushing as a senior in 1971. He graduated from Notre Dame in 1972 and entered law school at the University of Washington where he received his Jurist Doctorate degree in 1975. Minnix and his wife, Genny, have two sons, Brennan (22) and Blair (17).
Office: (850) 644-3635
Brian Battle Here at Florida State Brian is responsible for all day to day operations of the Compliance Office, specifically financial aid, rules education, agent registration, medical hardships, assisting with squad meetings and teaching the FSU Compliance "NCAA" & "Agent" classes that are required to obtain a degree in Sport Administration. While obtaining his undergraduate degree from Alfred University, Brian played on the men's varsity basketball team and was a member of the 1989 NCAA Tournament Team. After graduation, Brian was employed as an investment broker on Wall Street with two prestigious brokerage firms. After leaving the finance industry, he spent a year as the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Schnectady County Community College in up-state New York. Brian is a native of Albany, NY, and in 1991 obtained his undergraduate degree in Finance and Political Science from Alfred University, NY. In 1996, he received his Masters Degree in Sport Administration from Florida State University.
Office: (850) 644-7926
Heather McAtee Heather's responsibilities include monitoring all eligibility, recruitment, playing & practice season forms, acting as the liaison with the Academic Support and Registrar's offices, monitoring all student-athlete employment, devising and monitoring squad lists, initiating eligibility and processing transfer and walk-on student-athletes. While obtaining her undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University, Heather was a two-time captain of the women's varsity swimming and diving team. She was also YSU's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President. Heather is a native of Boardman, OH, and in 1999 received her undergraduate degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics from Youngstown State University. In 2000, she received her Masters Degree in Sport Administration from Florida State University. Heather is also a registered dietitian.
Office Phone (850) 644-0054
Katie Hughes Katie's duties include maintaining the individual student-athlete sports files, processing scholarship payment and fees, processing Grants-In-Aids and Letters-of-Intent for all 16 sports, processing scholarship renewal and nonrenewal letters and payment plans, travel arrangements for the department, special projects, accounts payable and receivable, and reconciles the Compliance budget. Prior to coming to Florida State, Katie was Event Manager for the University of Wisconsin-Stephens Point Athletic Department for four years while completing her Bachelor's degree. She also served a two-year term on the Board of Directors for the Men's Ice Hockey Booster Club, and assisted with the Men's Basketball boosters. An avid huntress and markswoman, Katie is a native of Milladore, WI. In 2001, she obtained undergraduate degrees of Business Administration and Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Stephens Point, and earned her Master's degree in Sport Administration from Florida State University in December 2002.
COMPLIANCE OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT Florida State University is committed and obligated to the principle of institutional control in operating its athletics program in a manner that is consistent with the letter and the spirit of the NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations. The compliance office coordinates, monitors, and verifies compliance with all NCAA requirements and educates the various constituencies of the University and the community regarding NCAA/ACC regulations. The compliance office is dedicated to providing educational programs and interpretive support to ensure that all individuals involved with the athletics program understand and adhere to the university's compliance expectations. The athletic department is committed to the principle of institutional control through the education of coaches, staff, student-athletes and other individuals within the athletics program. The compliance office has put into place monitoring procedures and educational programs that provide guidance in how to work within the rules. Each individual within the athletic department is obligated to maintain competency in knowledge of rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the rules and to report any violations of the rules. When a violation occurs, the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Legal Affairs conducts an investigation and reports the findings to the Director of Athletics and the Faculty Athletics Representative. Rules violations are reported to the conference office and NCAA with copies going to the President, FAR, Conference Commissioner, Director of Athletics, and any staff members involved. Appropriate self-imposed penalties will be included as well as any corrective action that was taken to rectify the situation that caused the problem. The compliance office is located in the Moore Athletic Center and is staffed by the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Legal Affairs, the Director of Compliance Services, the Compliance Coordinator and interns/graduate assistants. It is the goal of the compliance program to place the university in a pro-active position by educating, overseeing, and monitoring the intercollegiate athletics program and maintaining a positive compliance environment.
The Interpreter is a monthly Compliance newsletter sent to the entire Seminole Athletic Staff regarding recent events and occurrences around the country that may have an impact at Florida State University. Click on the on-line date to view the full text of a specific issue. 2003
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The "Tip of the Week" was devised as an innovative and catchy way to spread knowledge of NCAA rules education. The student-athlete "Tip of the Week" is put up in commonly visited locations around the athletic department from the first Friday of Fall classes until the last Friday of Spring classes (every Friday). The Seminole Boosters' "Tip of the Week" is put up around the football stadium, the booster sky boxes in the football & baseball stadium. This "Tip of the Week" is only displayed on home football and baseball game weekends. Click on the ON-LINE TIP to view the full text of that specific flyer.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS This page is designed to educate and stress to you, the fan, student-athlete, booster, representative of the athletic interests, parent and prospective student-athlete on the importance of the role that compliance has on institutions. The following represents only summarized version of NCAA violations. For full report, please visit the NCAA Homepage at www.ncaa.org Division I Committee on infractions Imposes Two-Year Probation for Stetson University, Imposes Penalties on Men's Basketball Program. The Division I Committee on Infractions placed the Men's Basketball Program at Stetson University on probation for a period of 2 years for violations involving the Men's Basketball teams from the mid to late 1990's. It was concluded that the "…interaction between the basketball staff and the compliance office was characterized more by attempts to circumvent prohibitive legislation rather than compliance with NCAA rules and regulations." The investigation revealed several violations, which included the following: Aside from eight secondary violations, the committee found that during the summers of 1998 and 1999, several prospective and currently enrolled student-athletes received complimentary admissions to a private local fitness club, where they worked out without the supervision of coaches. Violations also occurred during the coaching clinics in 1998 and 1999 in which there were an impermissible number of participating student-athletes. Further investigations revealed that the basketball coaches watched their players engage in basketball activities before the official start date of practices. Finally, the committee found a lack of institutional control in monitoring the program during the mid- to late 1990's. Stetson University was proactive in their corrective measures. The university self-imposed the following:
In addition, the Committee on Infractions imposed the following: Baylor University was placed on probation for two years for violating NCAA bylaws governing recruiting, extra benefits, and financial aid in the men's tennis program. The following are penalties imposed by the NCAA: Southern Methodist University was placed on probation for violations of NCAA legislation governing recruiting, extra benefits, academic fraud, and unethical conduct. The Division I Committee on Infractions has imposed the following on the university:
NOW READ THIS!!! You may not provide a student-athlete any benefit or special arrangement that would not be offered to the rest of the student population. Such a benefit may cause a student-athlete to lose his or her eligibility. These activities include, but are not limited to: You can however, invite an enrolled student-athlete to your home for an occasional home cooked meal, but you may not take a student-athlete to a restaurant. Any contact or planned activity with an enrolled student-athlete should be cleared by the Compliance Office. For reference to specific rules and regulation listed above, please see:
Representatives of athletics interest - Casual conversation frequently uses the term "booster" to refer to these individuals. Under NCAA rules, a "representative of the institution's athletics interest, is any individual that has ever:
A) contributed to the athletics department or it's booster club." Please note three important points regarding this definition: A prospective student-athlete ("prospect") is a person who has started classes for the ninth grade. A student-athlete who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if the individual receives any benefits from an institution or representative of an institution's athletics interest. Actions taken by athletic staff members, that cause a student-athlete to become a prospective student-athlete, include:
a) Providing a prospect an expense paid visit to a collegiate institution.
A contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or the prospect's parents, relatives or legal guardian(s) 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 or that takes place on the grounds of the prospect's educational institution or at the site of organized competition or practice involving the prospect or the prospect's high school, preparatory school, two-year college or all-star team shall be considered a contact, regardless of the conversation that occurs. A visit to a prospect's high school, preparatory school or two year college, or an evaluation at any site that occurs during a contact period shall constitute a contact for that particular week even if no contact is made with a prospect. A period of time when it is permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts only on the member institution's campus. No in-person, off-campus recruiting contacts or evaluations may be made during the quiet period. A period of time when it is not permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts or evaluations on or off the member institution's campus or to permit official or unofficial visits by prospects to the institution's campus. The provision of complimentary admissions to a prospect during a dead period is prohibited, except as provided for a prospect who visits an institution as part of a group. During such a dead period, a coaching staff member may not serve as a speaker at or attend a meeting or banquet at which prospects are in attendance, and may not visit the prospect's educational institutions. It remains permissible, however, for an institutional staff member to write or telephone prospects during such a dead period.
For reference to specific rules and regulation listed above, please see:
Q: What is a Booster/Representative of Athletics Interest? (Bylaw 13.02.12) A: An individual who is known (or has been known by FSU) to: Once a person is identified as such a representative, the person retains that identity indefinitely. Q: What is a prospect? (Bylaw 13.02.10) A: A prospect is a student who has started ninth grade classes. In addition, a student who has not yet started ninth grade classes becomes a prospect if the institution provides any benefit not available to general prospective students. Q: May a booster telephone a prospect, or send a letter of congratulations to a prospect AFTER they have signed a National Letter of Intent? (Bylaw 13.02.10; 13.1.3.5.1) A: No. Remember a prospect remains a prospect until they enroll in school. Therefore, telephoning or writing to a prospective student-athlete by a booster is not permissible. The only permissible contact with a prospective student-athlete is for employment purposes initiated by the prospective student-athlete. Under such circumstances the booster should always speak with a member of the Compliance office staff. This ensures that no violations occur. Q: May a booster employ or arrange for employment of a prospective student-athlete? (Bylaw 13.2.4; 13.1.2.2(h)) A: Yes. This is the only exception that allows a booster to contact a prospect before the prospect enrolls at FSU. A booster can arrange employment before the completion of the prospect's senior year of high school. However, employment CAN NOT begin until after completion of the prospect's senior year in high school. Compensation must be paid only for work performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for services of like character. Q: Is it permissible for a booster to provide a prospect with summer employment transportation? (Bylaw 13.2.4.2) A: No. Although, the arrangement of employment for a prospect after their senior year in high school is permissible, providing transportation to a prospect is not. Bylaw 13.2.4.2 states that an institution or boosters of the institution can not provide free transportation to and from a summer job unless providing transportation is the employers established policy for all employees. Q: Can a booster employ enrolled an student-athlete during the academic year? (Bylaw 15.2.6.1) A: Yes. There is now legislation that allows student-athletes to be employed. Enrolled student-athletes may receive earnings during the academic year, that when combined with other sources of countable aid, do not exceed the cost of a full Grant-In-Aid plus $2,000.00. There are simple guidelines that the student-athlete and employer must follow before the employment is permissible. Failure to complete the guidelines would result in an NCAA violation. Q: If a booster has employed a prospective student-athlete the summer after graduation, can the prospect continue to work once they enroll in the institution? (Bylaw 15.2.6.1) A: No. One of the guidelines of this legislation is that the student-athlete has to spend one academic year in residence at the certifying institution to be eligible to work during the academic year. Florida State University also adds the restrictions that the coach must grant the student-athlete permission to work during the season and the student-athlete must have at least a 2.3 GPA. Q: Would it still be permissible for the student-athlete to work during official vacation periods and holidays and not have the amount earned count toward the 2,000 limitation? (Bylaw 15.2.6.3, 15.2.7.3) A: Yes. Earnings gained during official vacation periods and holidays are exempt from the $2,000.00 limit. Q: Is it permissible for a booster to invite a prospect to a booster meeting or on the Bowden Tour? (Bylaw 13.8.2.5) A: No. It is not permissible to invite a prospect or an enrolled student-athlete to a booster meeting or the Bowden Tour. If a prospect, signee or enrolled student-athlete attends a meeting on their own they would be permitted to stay. They must pay all fees charged for non-members to attend the meeting, including the meal. Q: Can a booster group place an advertisement that is targeted at local prospective student-athletes in a newspaper or other publication? (Bylaw 13.4.4.1) A: No. It is not permissible to place such an advertisement even if the advertisement does not specifically mention FSU. Q: Is it permissible for a booster to pay the registration fees associated with summer sports camps for a prospect? (Bylaw 13.13.4.1) A: No. A booster may not pay any fees associated with sports camps. Q: Can a booster provide a gift to the prospect, or treat a prospect to a free dinner? (Bylaw 13.01.5) A: No. It is not permissible to give the prospect a gift or treat him to a meal. After they become an enrolled student-athlete it would be permissible to invite them over for an occasional meal that must be served at the booster's home. Q. Is FSU responsible for the actions of its representatives and their support groups? (Bylaw 2.8.1) A: Yes! FSU is subject to penalties for all violations committed by any athletic representative or support organization. As always, if you have questions regarding these issues or any other concerns please contact the Compliance office at 644-4272. Or, for reference to specific rules and regulations as written in the NCAA Division I manual, please see: www.ncaa.org
Florida State athletics has enjoyed tremendous success over the past fifty years. Much of this success can be attributed to the athletes, coaches, and administration, who strive to make Florida State the model athletics program nationally, both on and off the field of competition. However, another key component to FSU's success has been the unfaltering support of the FSU alumni, boosters and friends of the athletic program. The university is proud of the financial support demonstrated by all of our boosters, but is equally impressed by the effort to abide by NCAA rules regulating college athletics. The commitment to excellence by the entire FSU athletic family must be a priority in all aspects of the program. This commitment includes knowing and complying with NCAA rules. Everyone involved in FSU athletic's programs is responsible to know the rules, and recognize this responsibility as a team effort. Integrity, tradition and values are qualities in which Florida State athletics has been identified by friends and foe alike. We want to continue our winning ways, but at Florida State it is important to win the right way; and that means following the rules. The following information has been compiled to help all supporters of Seminole athletics better understand the rules that govern the Atlantic Coast Conference, and Florida State University. When unsure of a particular situation, please remember to "ask before you act," by calling the Compliance Office at (850) 644-4272.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS Florida State makes every effort to educate people on NCAA rules and regulations. Below are examples of seminars and symposiums administered by the Compliance Office. AGENT DAY: Agent day was held on October 15, 2000 at the Moore Athletic Center. Registered agents with the State of Florida and FSU had the opportunity to speak with our football players individually. ACADEMIC FRAUD SYMPOSIUM: On November 8, 2000, Florida State hosted its first academic fraud symposium which included a guest presentation by Ice Miller, a law firm with offices in Indianapolis, Chicago and South Bend. Ice Miller 's legal services in sports and entertainment law include NCAA violations, NCAA enforcement, NCAA rules education, NCAA athletics certification and Title IX issues. PARENT DAY: was held on September 23, 2000 and gave parents an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the NCAA policy on agents and amateurism as well as information on gambling and careers in professional sport. Darrell E. Wills, a registered agent with IMG and Met Life's financial advisor Vicki R. Brakens, were also present to give presentations and answer questions parents may have about professional sport representation. STATE OF FLORIDA COMPLIANCE SUMMIT: gives the Division I Florida schools an opportunity to discuss NCAA policy, Compliance issues, and issues dealing with eligibility, recruiting and amateurism. The summit is hosted by different schools each year and is held annually during the summer. NCAA REGIONAL SEMINAR: focuses on new legislation at the NCAA. The seminar is held annually in three different regions throughout the U.S. and is open to Compliance officers, Registrar, Life Skills and Financial Aid. GAMBLING SYMPOSIUM: Florida State hosted its first gambling symposium in Fall, 1998 and hopes to put another one together in the future. Gambling is a "hot topic" in intercollegiate athletics and we feel it is important to educate athletes on such controversial issues. FSU FOOTBALL AGENT SYMPOSIUM: gives our student-athletes, athletic administrators, and coaches a chance to meet with agents, financial advisors and representatives from the NFL and the NFL Players Association. A CAREER IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS/AGENT ISSUES CLASS This is an undergraduate level class taught through Florida State's Sport Administration program. This course, believed to be the first of it's kind in the country, focuses on our student-athletes, and preparing them for a career as a professional athlete. The class, listed as PET 4930, taught by Compliance Coordinator, Brian Battle. The four main objectives of the class is for the students to: 1. gain an understanding about making the transition from intercollegiate to professional athletics in general, and specifically, the support they need in the process of dealing with issues such as contracts, financial management, collective bargaining, agents, insurance, and players unions. 2. gain an understanding about making the transition from professional athletics to a post-playing career. 3. gain an understanding about the NCAA and State of Florida agent and amateurism regulations and their eligibility, and legal ramifications to college athletes and agents. 4. gain an understanding about how to prepare for administrative positions in professional athletics. The class includes two written exams as well as a group presentation to be turned in at the end of the semester. It is the goal of the class to bring in guest speakers who can reflect on their own careers and experiences to assist in the overall learning process. Guest speakers include sport agents, financial managers, insurance experts, player association representatives, front office personnel, equipment manufacturer representatives, media representatives, and NCAA representatives. The class is offered each fall. NCAA COMPLIANCE AND INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL CLASS This is a graduate level class taught through Florida State's Sport Administration program. This course focuses on the NCAA rules that affect the management of a college athletic department. The class, listed as PET 6931, taught by Associate Athletic Director, Bob Minnix. The five main objectives of the class is for the graduate students to: 1. gain an understanding of the history, purposes, fundamental policies, and administrative organization of the NCAA. 2. gain sufficient working knowledge of the Operating Bylaws of the NCAA Manual to qualify for an entry level coaching and/or administrative position in an NCAA member institution. 3. learn to apply NCAA rules and regulations to compliance related scenarios that coaches and athletic administrators must analyze and make decisions about on a routine basis. 4. learn the basic principles of institutional control of an intercollegiate athletics program and the basic components and applications of an institutional compliance program. 5. gain an understanding of the relationship between the NCAA and member institutions. The class includes two written exams, group case studies, and individual written assignments. It is offered each spring, and is required of all master's and doctoral level students in the Sport Administration program.
The NCAA randomly tests student-athletes for banned substances. If you have tested positive for an NCAA banned substance, you will lose your eligibility for a minimum of 1 year. This means you cannot participate in athletic activities at an NCAA institution during the post-season for a minimum of one calendar year following the positive drug test. You will also lose your eligibility during that time. It is important to know that combinations of some of the supplements found in smoothies or other workout drinks can combine into substances on the NCAA banned drugs list! If you put supplements in your drinks, please check with Randy Oravetz or Robin Gibson in the training room to make sure those supplements are okay to take!!! FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY DRUG POLICY FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES THREE STRIKES AND YOU'RE OUT!! Okay student-athletes, FSU doesn't play around either when it comes to drugs. Check out the consequences for positive alcohol and drug test results: STRIKE ONE STRIKE TWO STRIKE THREE
A third positive test for alcohol or marijuana means you are out of the athletic program for good. There are stricter consequences for positive test results for anabolic steroids and other illicit drugs.
NCAA GAMBLING STATEMENT AND POLICY DON'T BET ON IT!!!! Do you remember signing the student-athlete statement at the beginning of your career as a student-athlete? Well, it says that "You affirm that you meet the NCAA regulations regarding eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status and involvement in organized gambling. In other words, it's against the rules!!!! (NCAA Bylaw 10.3) See www.ncaa.org There are good reasons for this rule. Gambling adversely affects the integrity of sporting competitions. Gambling is also directly related to a several other illegal activities such as the sale of narcotics and loan sharking.
The NCAA says you have 5 years (or 10 semesters) to remain eligible for competition (NCAA Bylaw 14.2). See www.ncaa.org The NCAA also says that you must remain in good academic standing and be enrolled in at least full-time course hours (NCAA Bylaw 14.01.2). See www.ncaa.org Here at Florida State University, we require you to keep in continuous contact with your academic advisor who will keep you current in your academic standing. In addition, you must be enrolled in 12 credit hours! As always, we know that situations arise from time to time. Please feel free to contact the Compliance office if you have any questions!!
Extra benefits are a big deal to FSU and the NCAA. Currently, there are 43 major cases involving universities and extra benefits. Extra benefits are any special arrangements offered to a student-athlete that is not authorized by the NCAA legislation. Here are some examples of extra benefits: (NCAA Bylaws 16.02.3 & 16.12.2.3) See www.ncaa.org Certainly, these things alone will not constitute an extra benefit. BUT, if something is offered to a student-athletes that is not made readily available to non-student-athletes, this is an extra benefit. We realize these benefits can be tempting but surely, it is not worth losing you eligibility and placing the university on probation for it, is it????
This is about as simple as we can make it: DURING YOUR SEASON…..
IN THE OFF SEASON…
Remember there are exceptions to every rule. Sports such as golf may practice more than 4 hours a day as long as they only practice 20 hours per week. Check with the Compliance office regarding your particular sport or you can click on the below Website to check out Bylaws 17.1.6.1 and 17.1.6.2.
To ensure an equitable playing field for all student-athletes, the NCAA says that professional athletes may not compete in collegiate competition. This means that you are ineligible to play once you lose "amateur status". A student-athlete loses his/her amateur status the minute the individual: An extra benefit can include, but is not limited to: Transportation, meals, clothes, entertainment, preferential loan terms, and cash. (NCAA Bylaws 12.1, 12.2 & 12.3) See www.ncaa.org
EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENT-ATHLETES The NCAA's member institutions voted to pass Proposition 62, which will allow student-athletes receiving a full scholarship to receive earnings from legitimate employment, provided the student-athlete has completed one full academic year at Florida State, and is academically eligible for competition. Thus, freshmen and transfers will not be allowed to work during the academic year. Before the student-athlete is allowed to work, a written statement must be signed by the employer, student-athlete, and the Compliance Office stating: The Florida State Athletic Department can assist you in obtaining employment. Please contact Assistant Athletic Director Guy Morgan at 644-2547. If you are an employer and wish to employ student-athletes, please, contact the Office of Compliance at 644-4272 before engaging in any employment opportunity with a student-athlete. As an employer, you should be aware of the following "do not's" regarding employment. (NCAA Bylaws 15.2.6) See www.ncaa.org
SO, YOU WANT TO PLAY AT FLORIDA STATE? KNOW THE RULES! When being recruited by a university, it is just as important that you as a recruit know rules, as it is for the university to know the rules. Any violation of these rules will not only affect a universities ability to recruit you as a student-athlete, but could have a negative effect on your marketability to other schools, or worse, result in a loss of your eligibility completely. The NCAA currently has in print the 1999-2000 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. This can be obtained by calling or writing the NCAA:
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Publishing Department 6201 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 66211 (800) 638-3731 This is a sixteen page manual designed specifically for the college-bound student-athlete, who may have some basic questions regarding their future as a college student-athlete. Prior to your admission to a university, you must receive a high school diploma, and successfully complete a core curriculum of at least 13 academic courses. Your GPA in these core courses will be compared with your best score on the ACT or SAT. Check with your high school counselor for your schools 13 core courses that will count towards your recognized GPA. Remember, it is imperative to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse for any University to obtain official documentation of your eligibility to play any sport at the Division I, II or III level. Student athletes who wish to play sports at Division I or Division II schools must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse checks eligibility for all Division I and II schools. Students will usually register at the beginning of their senior year in high school. For Clearinghouse information and registration materials students need to go to their high school registrar's office or see their guidance councilor. Contact the Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse if you have already received a Personal Identification Number (PIN): Call the automated system at (319) 339-3003. (You will also need your Social Security number.) If you do not have an assigned PIN: Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse 2255 N. Dubuque Road P.O. Box 4044 Iowa City, IA 52243-4044 It is Florida State's policy to treat all high school, preparatory school, and two-year college student-athletes as recruitable, prospective student-athletes. NCAA rules, Bylaw 13.1.1 - Contactable Prospects, states: You may send a written request for a questionnaire to the individual sport coaches of which you are interested to the following address: Florida State University (Individual Sport Name) Attention Recruiting Coach P. O. Drawer 2195 Tallahassee, FL 32316 You may call or write for information regarding admissions to the University or about the academic majors here at FSU to the following address: Office of Admissions Office of Athletic Academic Support Services Florida State University Florida State University University Center - A University Center - A Tallahassee, FL 32306-1009 Tallahassee, FL 32306-2550 (850) 644-6200 (850) 644-9201 Florida State University has the following sports listed as current varsity sports:
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