WIAA Coaches Presentation
Presented By:
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Associate Director of
Athletics/Compliance at Washington
State University Department of
Athletics.
Have been at WSU for the past 9
years.
Previously worked at Arizona State
University, Villanova University and
West Virginia University.
Overview
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NCAA Initial Eligibility
NCAA Amateurism Certification
NCAA Eligibility Center
Recruiting Regulations
Questions
General Information
Academic-Eligibility Requirements
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If you in enroll in a Division I college after 2008 or later and
want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics
scholarship during your first year, you must:
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Graduate from high school;
Complete these 16 core courses (was previously 14 Core Courses)
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4 years of English
3 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher)
2 years of natural or physical science (1 year lab science)
1 year of additional English, Math or Physical Science
2 years of Social Science
4 years of additional Core Courses (from any above category, or
foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy)
Earn a minimum required grade-point average in your Core
Courses; and
Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your corecourse grade point average and test score sliding scale.
Division I Core GPA and Test Score
Sliding Scale
Core GPA
3.550 & above
3.525
3.500
3.475
3.450
3.425
3.400
3.375
3.350
3.325
3.300
3.275
3.250
3.225
3.200
3.175
3.150
3.125
3.100
3.075
3.050
3.025
3.000
2.975
2.950
2.925
2.900
2.875
2.850
2.825
2.800
SAT
400
410
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690
700
Sum ACT
37
38
39
40
41
41
42
42
43
44
44
45
46
46
47
47
48
49
49
50
50
51
52
52
53
53
54
55
56
56
57
2.775
2.750
2.725
2.700
2.675
2.650
2.625
2.600
2.575
2.550
2.525
2.500
2.475
2.450
2.425
2.400
2.375
2.350
2.325
2.300
2.275
2.250
2.225
2.200
2.175
2.150
2.125
2.100
2.075
2.050
2.025
2.000
710
720
730
730
740-750
760
770
780
790
800
810
820
830
840-850
860
860
870
880
890
900
910
920
930
940
950
960
960
970
980
990
1000
1010
58
59
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
80
81
82
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86
Core Courses
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A Core Course Must:
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Be an academic course in one or a combination
of these areas: English, mathematics,
natural/physical science, social science, foreign
language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy;
Be a four-year college preparatory; and
Be at or above your high school’s regular
academic level (no remedial, special education
or compensatory courses unless a student has
a documented disability and the courses are
approved)
Check your high school’s list of approved
core courses at the NCAA Eligibility Center
website at: www.eligibilitycenter.org or
ask one of your high school counselors.
Core Course Timeline
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All Core Courses Must:
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Be completed prior to high school graduation
(must graduate within 4 years, upon
enrollment in 9th grade).
Be on the NCAA approved core course list
(48-H) for each high school attended
One Additional Core Course
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PSA’s are allowed to complete one additional
core course after high school graduation to
complete the core courses requirements or
achieve the GPA requirement.
PSA must graduate in 4 years for the NCAA
Eligibility Center to accept an additional core
course.
Grade-Point Average
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How your Core-Course Grade-Point
Average is Calculated
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Calculated the grade point average of your
core courses on a 4.000 scale.
Only the best grades will be used.
The Clearinghouse assigns the following values
to each letter grade
 A – 4 points
C - 2 points
 B – 3 points
D – 1 point
Plus or Minus will not be used to calculate your
core-course grade-point average.
ACT and SAT Tests
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You must take the national test given on
one of the dates presented in the
handout.
You may take the SAT or the ACT more
than one time; you may use your best
subscore from different tests to meet the
minimum test-score requirements.
The writing component of the ACT or SAT
will not be used to determine your
qualifier status.
NCAA Eligibility Center
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Eligibility Center Contact Information:
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NCAA Eligibility Center:
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P.O. Box 7136, Indianapolis, IN 46207
Package or Overnight delivery:
 1802 Alonzo Watford Sr. Drive,
Inadianapolis, IN 46202
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Web address:
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www.eligibilitycenter.org
Customer Service
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US Callers (toll-free):
Fax:
877/262-1492
317-968-5100
Eligibility Center Registration
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To register with the NCAA Eligibility Center, you
must complete the Student Release Form online
and pay the registration fee of $65. The form
does two things:
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It authorizes each high school you have attended to
send the NCAA Eligibility Center your transcripts,
test scores, and proof of graduation and other
necessary academic information.
It authorizes the NCAA Eligibility Center to send
your academic information to all colleges that
request your eligibility status.
Go online and register at: www.eligibilitycenter.org
Additional Initial Eligibility Information
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All prospects must be registered
with the NCAA Eligibility Center,
prior to making any official visits.
Test scores must be sent directly
from the testing agency to the
NCAA Eligibility Center.
Why was the NCAA Amateurism
Certification Process Created?
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NCAA President Miles Brand
authorized the creation of the
amateurism certification process
after hearing the NCAA
Membership’s concerns about
amateurism issues related to both
international and domestic
prospective and transfer studentathletes (prospects)
Purpose
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Provide institutions with the consistent
amateurism information regarding
prospects.
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Assist in maintaining competitive equity in
recruiting
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Reduce some of the burden on the
institutions.
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Promote student-athlete well-being.
Who will be Certified?
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The amateurism certification
process will certify all prospects:
High school
 Two-year
 Four-year
 Domestic and Foreign
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All entering a NCAA Division I
institution for the first time on or
after August 1, 2007.
Other Information
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The amateurism certification process is operated
through online registration (same website as the
eligibility center).
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Prospects are required to complete a questionnaire
about their athletic participation.
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The NCAA Eligibility Center staff handles data collection
and customer service support.
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No new amateurism rules have been created.
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The fee for the certification will remain $65 for
domestic prospects and $95 for international
prospects. This is a one-time fee, which includes both
the initial eligibility and amateurism certification.
NCAA Resources
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NCAA Website:
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www.ncaa.org
www.eligibilitycenter.org
Membership Services Staff:
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(317) 968-5100
Scope of Certification
Scope of Certification
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Contract with a professional team.
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Salary for participating in athletics.
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Prize money above actual and necessary expenses.
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Play with professionals.
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Tryout, practice or competition with a professional team.
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Benefits from an agent or prospective agent.
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Agreement to be represented by an agent.
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Organized-competition rule (NCAA Division I 14.2.3.5.3)
Amateurism Rules Not Certified by the
Amateurism Certification Process
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Member institutions are always responsible for
certifying all other amateurism bylaws not
certified by the clearinghouse, including:
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Employment
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Promotional activities
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Educational expenses from an individual (or entity)
other than the prospect’s parents.
Preferential treatment based on athletics
participation or reputation.
Quick Case Study
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MaryAnn is a soccer student-athlete who
graduated in May 2007. She registered
with the clearinghouse and paid the $65
registration fee, but then decided to
attend Jason Strong’s Community College
of the Northwest for two years. If
MaryAnn transfers to WSU, would she be
required to pay the registration fee again?
Case Study Answer
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No. Before enrolling at WSU,
MaryAnn will only need to reactivate
her registration form with the
clearinghouse and update her
information. Since she already paid
the registration fee, she will not be
charged a second time.
Athletics Participation
Questions
www.eligibilitycenter.org
Athletic Participation Questions
(Sample Level I Questions)
Athletic Participation Questions
(Sample Level I Questions)
Athletic Participation Questions
(Sample Level II Questions)
Types of Certification
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Certified
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Certified with conditions
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Not certified
Case Study
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Jack has been certified by the
eligibility center. His certification
included a condition (repayment of
$500 for expenses received from a
professional team called the
Redhawks). Can he appeal this
decision?
Case Study Answer
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There are opportunities to appeal
Jack’s certification decision. He will
need to work with one or more
Division I or II Institution(s), as all
appeals must be filed by a member
institution.
Recruiting Regulations
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All college coaches must follow the
rules outlined in the handout.
As high school coaches, you are
expected to follow these rules as
well.
To look at NCAA recruiting
calendars for all sports, go to
www.ncaa.org.
Questions or Comments?
Email Steve Robertello:
steverob@wsu.edu
Thank You!